10 EXICITING AND BEST PLACES IN INDONESIA FOR YOUNG BACKPACKERS
Hello again everybody! In this beautiful morning we want to talk more about the wonderful places in Indonesia. Before, we’ve talked about the best place for fishers out there included in best fishing spots in Indonesia, but now the thing is a little bit different. We want to tell you about the special places for the backpackers in Indonesia. Indonesia has many choices of good places, for a cheap price. That’s why many foreigners start to do their backpacker things in most places in Indonesia.
1. Rammang-Rammang Village
I knew this place from the social media outlet, Instagram. A friend had posted pre-wedding pictures of herself riding on a small boat. I went expecting the same experience, but ended up finding so much more.
Rammang Rammang is located in Maros, just an hour or so drive from the city of Makassar.
The place is a little bit hidden behind the main road and there are no signs point the way. It can still be found easily, however.
Just ask the driver to take you to the main gate at the entrance of the Bosowa cement factory in Maros. Not far from the gate there is a view of a small road surrounded by paddy fields. Once you find weird looking giant stones in the middle of the paddy field, you’ll know you're in the right place.
The stones are part of a range of karsts. From the small road, you will see many stones scattered through the paddy fields. Locals have named it “stone park.”
On the other side sits a particularly large karst. That is where you will find the entrance to Rammang Rammang.
Ask a local where to find Rammang Rammang village and you will be led to a dock with many small boat-like canoes called katinting.
You can rent a katinting for Rp 200.000 (US$17), which can carry up to five people at a time. There is no other way to reach the village.
Boarding one of these boats, we soon found ourselves on a river lined with mangrove trees. The river afforded a remarkable view of karsts with gaping caves, towering cliffs and local people riding by on boats going about their daily routines.
After 30 minutes on the river, we arrived at the remote Barua village, finding it wrapped in lovely paddy fields and more karsts.
The village wasn’t much more than a few wooden houses and some cows, but it was incredibly peaceful.
We asked a local to guide us around the village and he showed us prehistoric caves where we found ancient palm marks on the wall.
The caves were a bit different because the stone was not uniformly black. After walking under the sun, however, the shade came as a welcome relief. Deeper exploration of inner caves is a possibility, but we were happy to just relax.
Next, our guide took us on a hike up a karst where a dam had been built. There we enjoyed a cup of coffee and another stunning view.
On our way back down to the dock, we managed to make another stop at Telaga Bidadari, a small, clear-water pool. Though we didn’t spend much time here, it was a nice delay before returning to the world of electricity.
When I said that this place surpassed my expectations, I meant it. It turns out that Rammang Rammang is the second largest karst area in the world, after the one in Yunnan, China.
The Rammang Rammang karsts straddle Maros and Pangkep regencies and occupy a total area of around 45,000 hectares. In 2001, they became a UNESCO world heritage site.
2.Bali Island
Usually we divide the explanations into the general and then sub information like the opening hours and also the cost for entry ticket. But, because some of the places are cities and regencies, the informations provided before is a little bit irrelevant. We want to change it into two sub informations like usual, but different. Now the sub informations are the best time to travel, and also the estimated cost in that place in one day. So the informations might help some backpackers with budgeting and stuff. We go to the first place included in the best places in Indonesia for backpackers.
Of course, the first one that came into the backpackers minds is the Island of Bali. Like in things to do near Bali airport you can see that the island has a long list of interesting things to do in here. Beside the clubbing activities which considered pretty expensive in here the backpackers can choose the different and much enjoyable activities like trying the fun at the Kuta Beach and many other places. You can easily find them if you search it on google or just by looking at the direction boards.
The foods in here like the satay or the food they called as Nasi Campur Bali are considered very affordable for the backpackers. With a little amount of money, you can enjoy the meal with relief and happy feels in your heart.
- Best time to Travel : Day or Night
- Estimated Cost : Rp200.000,- to Rp350.000,-
3. Karimunjawa Island
The famous Karimunjawa is also the best choice for backpackers, to enjoy the natural things in the island. The green ecosystem is really perfect for backpackers, either domestic or foreign. They can use the nature as their helper to fulfill their needs. They can drink fresh water on the waterfall, they can eat coconuts in the beach, and many other things to do.
So, the Karimunjawa really fit to the esension of what backpacker means. To be the one with nature, not using any advanced technology to help their holiday. A bit challenging maybe, but also very satisfying. With the help of Karimunjawa island and its resources, the backpackers will having their good times in here. As well as Things to Do in Karimun JawaIsland Indonesia
- Best time to Travel : Day
- Estimated Cost : Rp400.000,- to Rp 600.000,-
4. Yogyakarta City
Many places in Yogyakarta are very interesting, call it, the plaza or alun-alun, and then there’s Top 20Things to Do in Malioboro Yogyakarta, Indonesia located on the busiest park of Yogyakarta, and many more. You can go the Keraton which is the Palace of Yogyakarta, a very sacred place. And then you can continue your journey to the plaza, like Kidul or other plazas.
With the proper hotel and accommodation,you an enjoy the night life of Yogyakarta beautifully. By sipping a coffee in the traditional stalls, and then eating the famous gudeg jogja (yogya). If you haven’t tried it, it’s the best thing to do so right now. The price of it actually cheap, so do the other foods in here.
- Best time to Travel : Night
- Estimated Cost : Rp200.000,- to Rp 300.000,-
5. Solo City
Just the same as traditional as Yogyakarta, the city of Solo is more humble than the Yogyakarta. The Solo is a good producer of the Batik Solo and also many good things beside that. Plus, other than the crafts you can see in here, you’ll be satisfied with how cheap the dishes in here. You can buy the dishes that sold on the road by some merchants.
They are really cheap and really affordable even for the low budget backpacker. You can enjoy several days inhere without worrying about the foods and beverages. The only thing you must think about is the way you’re gonna enjoy those bautiful spots in the city, with ease.
- Best time to Travel : Night
- Estimated Cost : Rp150.000,- to Rp200.000,-
6. Lombok
Lombok also known for its beautiful natural attractions. Many of them also introduced in many of the television channels in Indonesia, in the program called My Trip My Adventure for example. We already talk some of them on the previous article, so you can check it out if you really curious about what kind of attractions you can find in this area.
Beside the beautiful attractions provided by the nature, the accommodation cost in Lombok also considered cheap for many backpackers. Travelling with a ferry ship will cost you for about Rp40.000,- rupiahs only. The smaller the boat gets, the cheaper price you’ll get. 25 Top Lombok Attractions, Indonesia & Beaches & Sunsets & Natural Spots
- Best time to Travel : Day
- Estimated Cost : Rp200.000,- to Rp 400.000,-
7. Komodo Island
The Komodo island also can be used an an option to make your backpacking journey more challenging. With the help of a navigator, you’ll see and explore something you maybe haven’t experienced before. Seeing the life of Komodos is really something else.
Yeah, even though the accommodation cost is pretty “reasonable”, it will not stop your curiosity about the existence of the legendary komodo dragon that can only be found in this specific island, not anywhere else.
- Best time to Travel : Day
- Estimated Cost : RP 200.000,- to Rp400.000,-
8. Tanjung Pinang
You can see many choices of attractions in one article of stress-relieving things to do in Riau Islands, but in its capital city, you can enjoy all the great things there with a pretty low price. Say, the price of the foods the price of hotel and car renting are considered really affordable.
So, beside enjoying the natural things to do around the Riau regency, be sure to visit the capital city if you can. There you can relax without worrying anything abut budget. You can save much money if you want to, while still able to fulfill your daily needs.
- Best time to Travel : Day or Evening
- Estimated Cost : Rp300.000,- to Rp 500.000,-
9. Palembang City
Palembang has many different beautiful spots available in that city waiting to be explored. With a very tight budget, maybe you can spend your time in things to do in Palembang with no big problem. Even the low budget backpacker can enjoy all the free attractions in here. You can take a picture of the iconic bridge, or the other attractions that available in Palembang.
Beside, you can enjoy the special street food of Palembang called Pempek. Pempek comes with different sizes and variants. You can choose whatever you like, the one that has egg inside of it, or many other choices. Plus, you must have it with its sauce, cuko. All of those you an get with the price under Rp50.000,- or even lower.
- Best time to Travel : Day or Evening
- Estimated Cost : Rp250.000,- to Rp 400.000,-
10. Alor Island
Just like what described in favorite things to do in Alor Island, there are so many things you can do in here. Many good, valuable, and of course affordable are available in the place. You shouldn’t be worry about travelling cost, because you can also rent some boats from the humble fishermen around you.
If they agree to the deal, then you can rent their bas all day long without worrying about the additional cost. After that, you can rest inside the bungalows, the huts, or maybe build your own camp for much cheaper budget.
- Best time to Travel : Day
- Estimated Cost : Rp 300.000,- to Rp 500.000,-
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