Map of Indonesia Depicting the Top 5 Places to Visit in the Country[/caption]
Planning a destination for your next vacation? Visit Indonesia, one of the most amazing countries for vacaying. It is home to over 17,000 islands, beautiful temples, sprawling rice terraces and what not. Indonesia is spread over an area of 1.9 million square kilometres, is known for its tropical climate and attracts thousands of travellers every year for its broad culture and gorgeous islands. The country is so big that it's difficult to choose where to start from. To solve this mystery, we have curated a top five destination list for you to pick from.
The top 5 places to visit in Indonesia are:
please click Next to know the names1. Bali
Bali aka 'Island of the Gods', is a beautiful island in Indonesia, and also one of the most visited ones. This island is popular for its beautiful rice paddies, coral reefs, and volcanic mountains, to count a few. Here, everything has a spiritual significance. You can often spot local residents joyfully marching on the road to the temple.
Best time to visit
April, May, June and September is the best time to visit Bali.How to get there?
By Flight: There are regular flights available from major cities. The nearest airport of Bali is in the capital of Bali, Denpaser which is 13 km away. By Road: There are buses from Jakarta to Bali which take 23 hours to reach. By Ship: If you want a cruise ride, you can take a ship from Singapore, Sumatra or Java to Bali.Must visits in Bali
Ubud, Lovina, Mount and Lake Batur, Nusa Lembongan, Sanur Beach, Kuta Beach, and Mount Agung2. Lombok
Lombok island is Bali's neighbour. It is another of the most beautiful islands in Indonesia, after Bali. Just like Bali, Lombok also has two seasons such as dry and wet. It is also home to natural beauty and some major attractions of Indonesia. And the best part is, even during the peak tourist season, you'll find very less crowd.
Best time to visit
The best time to visit Lombok is the dry season i.e. May to October.How to get there?
The international airport of Lombok is Praya which is a small region in South Central Lombok. There are regular flights available to Lombok from major cities.Must visits in Lombok
The Gili Islands, Mount Rinjani, Senggigi, Pusuk Monkey Forest, Kuta, Mawun Beach, and Selong Belanak3. Sumatra
Sumatra island in Indonesia is the sixth largest island in the world. This island is popular for its rugged tropical terrain and countless active volcanoes. If you're an adventure lover and interested in endangered species and rainforests, then you'll fall in love with Sumatra all over again.
Best time to visit
The dry season is the best time to explore Sumatra i.e. beginning of May to end of September.How to get there?
The popular way to get to Sumatra is by flight. The island is well-connected via Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) which replaced old Polonia International Airport.Must visits in Sumatra
Lake Toba, Gunung Leuser National Park, Air Manis beach, Fort Marlborough, Maimun Palace, and Lake Kerinci4. Sulawesi
Sulawesi is one of the many islands in Indonesia. It is situated in the east of Borneo and North of Flores. It is also home to world's most beautiful islands. For an adventure lover, it is an excellent place for your next vacation.
Best time to visit
Driest months, i.e. between June to October is the best time to visit Sulawesi.How to get there?
You can take a flight from Sulawesi's capital Makassar to Sulawesi.Must visits in Sulawesi
The Wakatobi Islands, Tana Toraja, Lindu National Park, Tentena, and Manado5. Java
If you're interested in an offbeat destination to Indonesia, then visit Java which is a mesmerizing island in Indonesia. It is located between Sumatra and Bali and is also known as Java island. And it has also won an award of 'best island in the world'.
