Kelimutu Lake

Travel to the island of Flores in particular to Ende will not complete if you have not visited the Lake or Lake kelimutu Three Colors. Lake is a lake that Kelimutu save a lot of stories and mysteries.
This lake is known in three colors, namely red, blue and white. However, colors always change over time. Now only two of the three colors of the lake is brown, while the other is green.
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Kelimutu is a combination word from Keli and mountains, which means that the word quality means boiling. According to local belief, colors on the lake Kelimutu has the meaning of each and have a natural strength that is formidable. Tiwu Kelimutu lake or in the top three sections in accordance with the color - the color that is in the lake. Blue lake or Tiwu koo Nuwa MURI Fai is a gathering place where the souls of the young-mudi Lake died of a red or Tiwu Ata Polo is a gathering place where the souls of those who have died for it and always make a life of crime / horoscope. While the lake or the white Tiwu Ata Mbupu is a gathering place where the souls of parents who have died.
Morning is the best time to witness the beauty of the lake Kelimutu. Meanwhile, the middle day, especially the afternoon, usually of the lake Kelimutu will be obstructed by a thick fog. In addition to scenic lake Kelimutu, can also be witnessed in the natural beauty of National Park Kelimutu such as the Forest Protected ditumbuhi many pine and fir trees and the birds chirp that inhabit the area National Park Kelimutu.

Natural lake property Kelimutu also be supported with a rich cultural tradition as the home, traditional dances and handicrafts woven strap, which is characteristic of the local people. In addition also, there are hot springs, waterfalls, traditional villages and the wajibkamu visit. If you want to visit, the most appropriate time is between July to September.