Komodo Island National Park in Indonesia

Komodo is often referred to as the "Komodo dragon", because the animal is indeed the largest lizard in the world. Actually komodo dragon itself is far from the image. Although a Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) does have a great body (adult Komodo dragons may have a height of about 3 meters and weigh approximately 70 kilograms), Komodo dragon itself is not sebuas assumption most people. For example, the komodo dragons do not actively hunt their prey with or showing symptoms of cruel when killing his victims. Teeth and mouth of a Komodo dragon is the nightmare of all dentists.Filled with deadly germs and bacteria, teeth and mouth of a Komodo dragon has a vital role in hunting prey. Komodo usually eats the relatively young age or a wounded animal, because they are more easily hunted. But the dragons are a big man who sometimes attack large animals, anyway. Komodo dragons do enough bite victim only once. Then it will follow its prey for days if necessary. Germs and bacteria will kill prey sooner or later.When the prey is dead, it was also the time for the dragons to celebrate. Located between Sumbawa and Flores island. 

Komodo National Park was founded as a conservation for komodo dragons. In 1986, six years after the establishment of this park, making the Komodo National Park UNESCO World Heritage Site as well as a Man and Biosphere Reserve.Taman consists of three main islands: the island of Komodo, Rinca, and Padar. The park also is home to at least 1,000 species of fish, hundreds of species of corals, coral, and 70 species of sponges. Sharks, stingrays, whales, dolphins, sea turtles, dugongs and fish can also be found here.

With the price of Rp 3 million tickets, visitors can travel to the island for 2.5 hours. But if you want cheaper, can use a traditional boat from the Port of Bajo with rental costs between Rp 600 thousand to $ 1.5 million per day. Maximum journey time of approximately 4.5 hours. 

During the trip can be seen the beautiful natural scenery. In the vicinity of Flores, there were 60 islands. However, the most frequently visited the island of Rinca and Komodo island.Entrance to the tourist area of ​​Komodo is not so expensive. For the tourists just pay U.S. $ 15. While the local tourist charged USD 75 thousand. This price is valid for three days. Location: District of Komodo, West Manggarai regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. Interesting objects: For tourists who like trekking, can cross the region accompanied by an officer. On this island, komodo dragons endangered animals could be found. But, reptiles called latin Varanus komodoensis is rarely seen in daylight. Because, if the heat of these animals tend to take refuge in burrows or hedge trees. If you want to spend the night in this exotic island, which provided lodging to charge between $ 50 thousand to $ 65 thousand per night. Not only that, visitors can also enjoy the underwater sights with a dive. At home, do not forget to bring a souvenir. Among other things, t-shirts, hats, or carved dragons that can be purchased at the souvenir merchants.

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