indonesia’s most memorable spots to catch the first light of the welcoming 2017

Watching the sun rise slowly over the horizon, gradually revealing  the multiple miraculous beauty that nature provides, and decorated with cultural and religious monuments, make enthralling moments in Indonesia. Experiencing the first rays of the New Year in these spectacular locations is a chance in a lifetime. So, this New Year’s eve, make it a point to be in Indonesia’s most memorable spots to catch the first light of the welcoming 2017.  

Romantic Lake Toba(North Sumatra)

The amazing Lake Toba in North Sumatra is an enormous crater lake that used to be a caldera of a prehistoric supervolcano that erupted and created this huge lake.  In its center is the island of Samosir– the size of Singapore -, which is, in fact, the heart of the indigenous Batak culture which still thrives until today.A popular tourist attraction, today accelerated improvements are being made to ease accessibility and make this into a prime eco-tourism resort.Lake Toba is a great place to experience a most romantic New Year 2017 with lots of privacy and beauty all around,  while waiting for the first sunrise of the New Year providing a most  unforgettable holiday.  

Mount Prau (Dieng, Central Java)

The Dieng Plateau in the mountain region of Central Java is located above the clouds. This  is another exotic view to catch the sun rise on 2017. Here Mt. Prau (meaning boat-shaped mountain) stands proud at 2,500 meters above sea level. If you are a nature lover and avid photographer, here is THE place to catch the first rays of the New Year.  Watch the sun slowly reveal  the spreading beauty of the plateau decorated with  a number of small, elegant  temples dedicated to the Creator of the  Universe.  The view is priceless and not easily forgotten.

Mount Agung (Bali)

When in Bali,  try to catch the sight of a dramatic sunrise at Mount Agung. Although climbing to the top requires some stamina and a fit physique, the trek will be totally worth it.This is Bali’s  highest and holiest mountain, where stands Bali’s mother temple:Pura Besakih.From the top of Mount Agung you will have a 360 degrees view over Bali extending beyond to its neighboring island of Lombok and  beautiful Mt. Rinjani.