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Footage Nusantara - Of course, you are already familiar with the natural beauty of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). In addition to the uniqueness of Komodo Island and Pink Beach, there is Padar Island which is a must-visit when on holiday to NTT. Padar Island, which is currently hyped among tourists, is a tourist favorite. This exotic island holds a beauty that makes anyone hypnotized and fascinated.
The third largest island in NTT, which is located between Rinca Island and Komodo Island, West Manggarai Regency, has also been designated as a world heritage by UNESCO because it is part of the Komodo National Park. Padar Island Labuan Bajo has an attraction that is no less beautiful than the other islands around Komodo National Park. Its location is in Komodo District, West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province (NTT).
Padar Island has several very interesting natural beauties so many tourists are willing to cross the sea to come to Padar Island Labuan Bajo. The goal is to see the beauty of the sea and land in Labuan Bajo.
Getting to Know Padar Island, Labuan Bajo
Padar Island, Labuan Bajo
Padar Island is the third largest island after Komodo Island and Rinca Island in the Komodo National Park area. Its area is around 173,300 hectares. Padar Island is closer to Rinca Island and the two islands are separated by the Lintah Strait.
Padar Island is a very special island. Padar Island, Labuan Bajo, was accepted as a UNESCO World Heritage site along with other islands around Komodo National Park.
Padar Island has a very steep topography, with volcanic mountains in the sea and hills facing a very deep sea bay. This island has a dry climate with shrubs and grassland trees so that a very wide expanse of savanna is visible.
Unlike Komodo Island which is inhabited by Komodo dragons. These endemic animals native to Indonesia do not inhabit Padar Island because the food chain on the island has been broken.
However, there are still some reptiles that inhabit Padar Island and are still breeding today. Some types of reptiles are gold ring snakes, monitor lizards, geckos, and green snakes.
Attractions of Padar Island
Padar Island has very beautiful natural scenery and you can't find it anywhere else in the world. That's what makes this island attractive. Many tourists who come from within and outside the country are willing to spend their money to visit Padar Island.
To get the perfect experience, you have to climb about 818 steps with views of cliffs. Once you reach the top, you will be presented with a view of the entire Rinca and Komodo Islands and at the same time you can see the white and pink sandy beaches in one area.
Padar Island Labuan Bajo has four deep bays with various sand colors. The sea around Padar Island is also very popular with tourists. Everyone who comes can do activities such as scuba diving and snorkeling.
Route to Padar Island Labuan Bajo
If you are interested in visiting Padar Island Labuan Bajo. Then you need to know the route to Padar Island Labuan Bajo. The trip to Padar Island does not take too long. You will only spend a little time if you travel from Labuan Bajo.
However, if you are outside Labuan Bajo, here are the routes you can follow: you need to take a plane from Denpasar to Labuan Bajo, or if you are in Jakarta, look for an airline that serves flights from Jakarta to Labuan Bajo.
After that, if you have arrived in Labuan Bajo, you need to continue your journey to Loh Liang pier, Komodo Island. Next, you have to take a speedboat to go to Padar Island. After arriving at the island, you still have to climb to the top of the hill for approximately 30 minutes.
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