KILUAN BAY

Kiluan Bay History

          The legend began when the era of the Majapahit Empire began to collapse and Islam arrived in Indonesia. In the first region into a pennant or farming communities Pekon Onion, known for a very powerful newcomer. He was Raden Mas Arya, there are two versions of the origin of man there is a call coming from Malacca also there is a mention of Banten region. Because of his power that is unbeaten at that time, even as his power he can know when death will arrive. And, one day Raden Mas Arya sparring challenged one local resident (people do not know who the identity of the challenger). According to one version, the challenger is a martial arts teacher from the area Kotaagung, Tanggamus.           Knowing death soon arrive in the hands of the challenger, Raden Mas Arya asks buried on an island. He also told his weakness in certain parts of his body pierced with guns instead of besi.Sesuai with his request, dimakamkanlah Raden Mas Arya on the island, named Kiluan. "Mayatni buried in Apeldoorn, Sina Sangun Kiluan ni (His body was buried here, indeed the demand," said Matt Cik. According to an activist Foundation Love To Nature (Ancestor) Yeye, there really is such a legend. However, of the various stories he gets, there are many versions that make the island one name Raden Mas Arya story. On a hill in the middle of the island there are certain rituals that taught the people there. "But that must be maintained is the preservation of the island and all marine habitats in the region as a tourist attraction island," he said.

Location of Kiluan Bay

 

         To maximize your vacation time is short, better journey starts at night. Night trips also performed in order to arrive in Lampung in the morning or when the light of the situation because the state of the road to Kiluan sometimes bad and steep path. To get to Kiluan, first you have to reach the port of Merak. Directly to the port of Merak Bakauheni with the distance of about 2 hours. Quiet, ships crossing the line was available for 24 hours non-stop with an intensity of about one hour. Arriving at the port of Bakauheni, you can head towards Dublin city and continues to the Gulf Kiluan by passing Padang Mirror. On the way you will pass through the Palm Beach Moor (Klara) pretty quiet and lonely enough in the morning. You can buy food on the street and have breakfast together in the Clare Coast. There Saung Saung and some boats are rented canoe. Perhaps, while a break and relax muscles during long trips, you can play water or canoe paddle in calm waters at the moment Klara Beach. Klara Beach, the remaining approximately 2 to 3 hours drive again up the hill and down the steep valleys to reach Kiluan. Do not worry bored, along the way a lot of fun things that can be observed. There are stilt houses line the side of the road with a clothesline brown seeds that emit piercing sour aroma and yellow rice fields during the harvest season, starkly contrasts with the background of green hills.

Flora and Fauna

         That said , a collection of Dolphins in the Gulf Kiluan is the largest in Asia . In fact , in the World . Travelers who are interested in watching from near the Dolphins in the natural habitat can rent a boat outrigger . If lucky , tourists can also watch the Green Turtle , which at times rise to the surface of the Sea . Not content to enjoy the natural scenery in Kiluan Bay , visitors can stay there . Only , the conditions are not too bagus.Di inn this island you can see a collection of Dolphins by the hundreds tail . There are at least two types of Dolphins in these waters , the first species is the Bottle Nose Dolphin ( Tursiops truncatus ) with a larger body and shy . The second species is the Dolphins Part Length ( Stenella longirostris ) are smaller bodied and happy jump .
        You also can go around the island by outrigger boat while enjoying the beautiful scenery . In the afternoon, you can see the black and hairy primate loud voice shouted to each other . Yes , gibbon ( symphalangus syndactylus ) and Hoop ( Presbythis Melalops ) and Slow Loris ( Nycticebus coucang ) . very often seen jumping from one tree to another . the birds chirp was heard almost every morning and afternoon are capable of soothing the mind . If lucky , tourists can also watch the Green Turtle ( Chelonia mydas ) and Hawksbill ( Eretmochelys imbricate ). Not to mention if you are to Kiluan at the time of the Full Moon . The beauty of the full moon will cause a sense of wonder to the Creator . In the light falling on the surface of sea water to make bright. The natural beauty of this is going to be a memory not easily forgotten.        Dolphins were quite familiar with humans . Happy dolphins approaching boats or ships passing in the middle of the ocean . From afar , the dolphin fin -like antenna submarine . After the close , the dolphin was jumping , alternately diving , arises sink , hardly any distance by boat . They seemed to show themselves to the human race and an easy touch.

Kiluan Bay Beauty