[2024 Ende Attraction] Travel Guide for Kelimutu Lake (Tri-Color Lake) (Updated Nov)
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Ende, Flores Indonesia
Kelimutu: The Color-Changing Lakes of the Spirit
**Kelimutu** is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Indonesia, located on Flores Island. It is known for its three-colored lakes that change colors dramatically and are linked to the cultural beliefs of the local community.
#### **Beliefs**
The Kelimutu lakes are considered sacred, with each lake believed to hold different spiritual significance:
- **Blue Lake** (Tiwu Ata Mbupu): Believed to be the resting place of the spirits of the elderly.
- **Green Lake** (Tiwu Nuwa Muri Koo Fai): Believed to be the resting place of the spirits of young people.
- **Red Lake** (Tiwu Ata Polo): Believed to be the resting place of the spirits of those who led a troubled life. Therefore, Kelimutu is considered a place of great spiritual and cultural importance.
#### **Travel**
- **Getting to Kelimutu**: Tourists can travel to Kelimutu from the town of **Moni** by motorcycle or private car, taking about 30-45 minutes.
- **Recommended to rent a vehicle**: Renting a car or motorcycle is the most convenient as it allows for stops to take photos or explore the surrounding area at leisure.
#### **Entrance Fees**
- The entrance fee to Kelimutu National Park is approximately **50,000 IDR** (around 3-4 USD) for general tourists, with additional charges during festivals or for special services.
#### **Best Time to Visit**
- **Optimal time**: It is recommended to visit in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the heat and to see the lakes in the best light.
- **Tourist season**: The best time to visit is between April and October, which is the dry season with good weather.
**Summary**: Kelimutu is an interesting and culturally significant tourist destination in Indonesia. A trip here will be memorable for nature and history lovers, especially witnessing the stunningly colorful lakes at dawn.
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Kelimutu National Park, East Nusa Tenggara
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Kelimutu volcano is located 50 km east of Ende, central Flores on a road that climbs through several small villages and rice terraces into a dense rainforest near the summit. The volcano is in a national park, and there is a fee to enter: not much for locals and foreign Indonesian work visa holders, and more for tourists (about US$15). From a parking area a few hiking trails go up to the summit, which features 3 steep-sided craters with actively roiling multi-colored lakes. On a clear day you can see gases bubbling to the surface and a sulfide scum on the surface of the first two lakes. The local lake names are Tiwu Ata Bupu (Lake of Old People - blue), and the other two lakes, Tiwu Ko'o Fai Nuwa Muri (Lake of Young Men and Maidens - bluish-green) and Tiwu Ata Polo ("Villany" Lake - red) are separated by a shared crater wall.
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