KUDUS

HISTORY

Kudus is a regency in Central Java province, established in 1549 AD Kudus founders is Sheikh Ja'far Sadeq or better known as Kangjeng Sunan Kudus. Besides Jafar Sadiq Sheikh in Kudus there are also other members of the Wali Songo, namely R.Umar Said or Sunan Muria.
In recorded history, Kudus is well known as the spread of religions other than Islam, Kudus as well as areasthat succeed in building industry. Industry Kudus is most popular in clove cigarettes,which was found in 1880..

Distance

From Jakarta - Semarang can be reached by plane, train, bus or private vehicle.
From Semarang - Kudus 51 km.
From Jakarta – Kudus distance of 594 km must pass through Semarang.
Meanwhile, if from Surabaya to Kudus is 255 km, and can be reachedusing private cars, trains and planes (via Semarang)

TRANSPORTATION

1. Train, Jakarta - Semarang - Jakarta:                     6 hours

a. Argo Muria
b. Argo Bromo
c. Argo

2. Train, Surabaya - Semarang - Surabaya:              4 hours

a. Argo Bromo

3. Bus :                                                                10 hours
4. Personal vehicles from Jakarta to Kudus :              9 hours
5. Personal vehicle from Surabaya to Kudus :            5 hours

AIRPLANE

1.      1.Jakarta - Semarang (45 minutes)

a. Garuda
b. Sriwijaya
c. Batavia
d. Lion


2. Surabaya - Semarang (20 minutes)

a. Sriwijaya
b. Lion

Taxi From A.Yani SEMARANG AIRPORT – KUDUS : Rp.200.000, -

HOTEL SEMARANG
-  Graha Santika, Jl. Pandanaran                 024.356.9001
-  Ciputra, Jl. Simpang Lima                        024.844.9888
-  Ibis, Jl. Gajah Mada 172                          024.330.00886
-  Novotel, Jl. Pemuda 123                          024.356.3000

HOTEL KUDUS
-  Griptha, Jl. R. Agil Kusumadya No.100     0291,438,449 - 431 871
-  Notosari, Jl. Orioles No.12                        0291.437.227 - 437 245
-  Novotel, Jl. R. Agil Kusumadya No.100      0291.571.2282
-  Central, Jl. Kepodang Gg 3                       0291,430,488

MINI BUS AGENT

-  Rirola 0291.435.055 - 330.8800
-  Counter Garuda 0291.443.737 - 443 747

TOURISM OBJECT
-  Tower of Kudus and the Tomb of Sunan             In Town
-  Tours & Tomb of Sunan Gunung Muria Muria     18 km from Kudus
-  Kretek Museum & Traditional House Kudus        In Town

CULINARY

-  Soto Kudus
-  Rice Pindang
-  Buffalo Sate
-  Lentog
-  Jenang Kudus

500 year-old Tomb Found in Sumenep

TEMPO Interactive, Sumenep-Government will examine the findings of an ancient tomb which an estimated age of 500 years in the hamlet of Kampung Baru, Desa Pandian, Sumenep East Java
From the observation Tempo, in one of the ancient tomb discovered gravestone inscription in Arabic that is Sheikh Sayyid Abdullah, he was nicknamed The Supreme Pati King Anggadipa. In addition there is a carving of two sentences creed, sholawat prophets and writings in the form of an ancient Javanese letter indicating the year emissary death of Sheikh Sayyid Abdullah hijriyah 1151.
Even one of the tomb believed to be citizens of the tomb of Sunan Bonang siblings because there tombstone inscription in Arabic reads Bonang hijriyah who died in 1241.
The inventor of the seven ancient tomb, Sunarto, village residents said Pandian ancient tomb discovery stems from the instructions ki Misnadar, Dasuk District residents. While visiting his home last February 10, Ki Misnadar told him to clean up an ancient tomb near his home. "Because there is the tomb of Wali that need to be treated," said Sunarto ki Misnadar imitate speech.
After cleaning all there are seven tombs. "It's always been a lot of weirdness, I often see flashes of light from this burial complex," said Sunarto who worked as a mechanic this.

Musthofa Bisri 
http://tempointeraktif.com/hg/surabaya/2011/03/08/brk,20110308-318384,id.html

Want to Morotai? This guidance.

KOMPAS.com - Morotai mystical beauty, ranging from the sea and the beach virgin until the story of the history of World War makes this district into a tourist destination worthy of you. However, due to Morotai districts only two years old, still a lot of facilities and inadequate infrakstruktur. Therefore, before a visit make sure the following things. Get started while still in Tobelo, North Halmahera. To achieve Morotai, you should use a speedboat from Tobelo.

Mobile signal is only one mobile phone provider is no signal at Morotai. That was the signal is not so strong. If you use another provider, make sure you buy a new number while still in Tobelo. You could just buy it at Morotai. But there's nothing wrong, the new number is active before you set foot on Morotai.

Internet No internet cafes if you think to look for it. One place that has the Internet is a network of government offices. But you can surf ria using network providers. But do not expect too much, because the signals were sometimes up and down.

Electricity At certain hours of electricity goes out because of electrical power to the island is minimal. Electricity will die at one o'clock in the afternoon until late evening.Because of that, get used to charge mobile phones, cameras, or other equipment at night or early morning. In addition, water was often death. So get used to fulfill the buckets are available at the inn-lodging as soon as you finish bathing.

There is little inn lodging at Morotai. Rates in some lodging ranges Rp 50,000-Rp 250,000 per night. When the speedboat was docked Ms. Lastori Harbor, City Daruba, Morotai, you can ask for help on motorcycle taxis to transfer to the nearest or the appropriate lodging your budget. One of the closest lodging is the Pacific Inn of port price of Rp. 250,000 per night.

Eating Places in Morotai, far more restaurants and cafes rather than the inn.Therefore, for the affairs of your stomach need not worry. The main dish is seafood with lobster as seafood mainstay Morotai. The price of lobster in Morotai relatively cheap compared to elsewhere. If you have more budget, there is no harm in indulging tongue with lobster dishes.

Transportation To get around Morotai, you can rent a car or passenger car. Transit is about 500 thousand rupiah per day. The most efficient way is to go around by bentor (bentor) or motorcycle taxi. Although motorcycles are more rare than bentor. You can find a passenger car, motorcycle taxis, as well as Ms. Port bentor in the region.Lastori.

Night Day Night is relatively safe in Morotai. Only in Morotai minimal street lighting.Therefore, for a night on Morotai was dark. Options cried at night is hanging out in a stall. Another alternative is a karaoke night while eating in a restaurant. Some restaurants Morotai indeed provide a keyboard and mike for karaoke.

Make sure when in Tobelo ATM, you have to carry cash with enough. Because there are no ATMs in Morotai. Indeed there is one domestic bank, but bank will not provide an ATM machine. There's a good idea to bring the money at least 500 thousand to the cost of stay, eat, and go around by bentor (motor rickshaw) or motorcycle taxi.Bring more money if you're interested in exploring the ocean with a rented speedboat.For security, break and spread the money in bags, wallets, and pocket pants. Get used to not put money in one place.

Many Asking a Lot to ask questions and explore the information before visiting. Better find out first tourist attractions in Morotai. Often confused locals to recommend places where interesting to visit. Because for them, the place is already commonplace in their eyes. Yet in the eyes of tourists could be even interesting. Get used to also ask for more than two people. My experience when looking out the statue of MacArthur in Zumzum Island, some people give different answers. Some say that the statue is gone, some say still exists, and some even do not know if there is a statue on the island MacArthur.


sourch : http://travel.kompas.com/read/2011/02/19/07470882/Mau.ke.Morotai.Ini.Panduannya.

"Eco-Friendly Traveler" Tips

KOMPAS.com — Do not leave nothing but your footprints and do not take anything other than taking photos. Of course this sentence you've ever heard, but do you do when you're traveling? Being eco-friendly traveler alias tourist-friendly environment, real easy. Do not believe?Try to follow the following tips:

Store and collect garbageIf while traveling you want to take out the garbage but no bins available, then just save it once in the car, inside the bag, or your pocket. Do not throw litter. Your arrival at the hotel or other places such as fueling stations for the public, then you collect the rubbish and throw it into the trash.

Do not pick or damage plantsFlowers are blooming did look tempting to be picked. However, this will only damage the environment. Do not pick much less to damage the plants that you encounter when traveling. Leave as is.

Not disturb the habitat of animals, let alone killOften when traveling even trivial actions can kill animals. For example, while on vacation at the beach, tourists like to take the shells that hide in the sand. Many of these shells are actually still alive and to bring him home will only make them die.

Avoid excessive use of gasolineTry to travel using public transportation. In addition to not contribute to air pollution, you also can feel the adventure. Another alternative is to rent a bike.

Turn off unnecessary electronic equipmentMany hotel guests who often forget this one. Television, air conditioning, and lights are not turned off, whereas the empty room. Therefore, before you exit the hotel room, remember to turn off the electronic equipment.

Do not buy souvenirs from endangered animals or plantsIn some tourist areas, there's also a souvenir of rare animals or plants. For example, a souvenir from elephant ivory. It is commonly found in Indonesia is edelweissatau perennial flowers that are protected plants, but instead often used as a souvenir


sumber :http://travel.kompas.com/read/2010/10/23/21232557/Tips.Menjadi.EcoFriendly.Traveler-8

Staying in East Java, Wisman Can Discounts

East Java Provincial Government will provide a 30 percent discount to foreign tourists who stay four nights at the hotel. "We will impose tariffs cost discount hotels for foreign tourists who stay to four nights," said Head of Culture and Tourism (Disbudpar) East Java, Jarianto, at Surabaya, Tuesday (13/07/2010).
According Jarianto, the policy was taken in an effort to attract foreign tourists to feel at home in East Java. "In addition, this policy also for the success of the program Visit the East Java in 2011," said former Chief of the Bureau of the Government of East Java province.

source : http://travel.kompas.com/read/2010/07/14/08445890/Menginap.di.Jatim.Wisman.Dapat.Diskon

Solo Paragon Hotel and Residence Operates August 2010

Paragon Hotel Solo in Solo, Central Java, began operations in August. Four star hotel located in Jalan Dr. Soetomo, Solo City, will be managed by Tauzia Hotel Management. During this Tauzia known manages Harris Hotel.

Location Solo Paragon Hotel near Jalan Slamet Riyadi, the main street of Solo which is identical with cultural attractions and tourism activities along the road. ?
"Solo Paragon Hotel & Residences is a modern accommodation combined with a strong character of the city of Solo with tradisonalnya culture," said Hengky Tambayong, General Manager of Paragon Hotel & Residences Solo.

The hotel has 237 rooms, including 31 suites, a lounge with live music, an international restaurant and bar, four meeting rooms, and the main ballroom that can be a capacity of 1,500 people, service spa and fitness center with three on three basketball courts. Furthermore this hotel has a resort-style swimming pool and Nemo Kid's Club for children.? All the rooms are equipped with LCD TVs, air conditioning, mini bar, coffee and tea facilities, safe deposit box, free internet access.

source :http://properti.kompas.com/index.php/read/2010/07/12/20293914/Solo.Paragon.Hotel.and.Residence.Beroperasi.Agustus.2010

Indonesia and Turkey Agree Free Visa

Governments of Indonesia and Turkey have agreed to release his second visit visa state to encourage tourist visits in each country. Say it by Turkish President Abdullah Gull in a press conference with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono after bilateral talks at the Presidential Palace in Ankara Turkey, Tuesday (06/29/2010).
President Gull said, now also open a Turkish airlines flight from Jakarta to Istanbul and vice versa so that the community can become a gateway to Europe and Asia and vice versa.
After the bilateral meeting between the leaders of countries, both witnessed the signing of cooperation in the fields of politics, defense industry, small and medium industry, culture, transportation, labor, together with increased investment programs, as well as news exchange program between TVRI and Turkish television.


source : http://travel.kompas.com/read/2010/06/29/20285498/Indonesia.Turki.Sepakat.Bebas.Visa

Wayang Kulit on the edge of Lake France

Approximately 800 people in the city Lailly En Val, France, in droves to see the Ramayana shadow puppet performance group dedicated leadership of wayang kulit Widodo Wilis Prabowo from Wonogiri, Central Java.
"The show was held in the light of full moon at the edge of the lake town of Lailly en Val," said Second Secretary Embassy Paris Pensosbud Agus Badrul Jamal told AFP correspondent in London, Wednesday.
He said that, from children to parents is very captivated even reluctant to depart from the stage that started at 22 o'clock until past midnight.
"This is partly due to the uniqueness of leather puppet show with dialogue in French, the inserted the mastermind," said Agus.
The event covers cultural events on shadow puppet group Wilis Prabowo Weekend concludes with Asia which was held at the multipurpose building Lailly city en Val In the event a culinary Indonesian Embassy Paris show like fried rice, satay, as well as snacks such as fried banana spring rolls and traditional dance and music performances namely Pendet, rantak, masks samba, jaipongan, paradise, masks pajegan and gamelan performances. It also held workshops to make batik and angklung attract approximately 200 visitors.


source : http://oase.kompas.com/read/2010/07/01/0243407/Wayang.Kulit.di.Pinggir.Telaga.Perancis

Bali, Environment Friendly Tourism Model

Already three times Nengah Suastini (46) went to Japan in 1997, 2002, and June 2010. Everything in the framework of tourism exhibitions. She brings expertise, products, as well as his ancestral heritage: gringsing cloth. She practiced gringsing fabric weaving process that for participating in tourism exhibitions and trade "Bali & Asian Modern Style in Japan 2010" in Sagamihara and Urawa, Japan, June 7 to 15, 2010. From morning to evening, dressed in traditional Balinese clothes, Suastini weaving. He answered all questions in a friendly exhibition visitors.

Gringsing fabric is a name unique to call a typical product ikat Tenganan Pagringsingan, aga village in Karangasem regency, Bali. Through the fabric of everyday's life Suastini. She feed, for example, the use of double ikat technique that takes a long time, until a few months, and the use of natural materials from a variety of foliage and roots to dye the fabric gringsing. A process as opposed to the practice of most products is driven by market needs, namely the production process faster and most use artificial ingredients or chemical.
Balinese can be proud, the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) chose the island as a model in the development of environmentally friendly tourism or green tourism in the world. One is essentially able to develop tourism in Bali is considered armed with local knowledge and philosophy to maintain the balance of nature, that is Tri Hita Karana. "Bali is able to maintain balance and harmony between humans, humans with nature, and man with God as manifest in the concept of Tri Hita Karana. Wisdom is still alive and adhered to until now, "said Geoffery Lipman UNWTO Assistant Secretary General in the presentation selection of Bali as a model of environmentally friendly tourism in the office of Governor of Bali, Denpasar, late last year.

In addition to Tenganan, green friendly practices that remain practiced and sold to the tourists are still prevalent. Call it Penglipuran indigenous village in Bangli regency or Kertalangu Tourism Village in Denpasar recently developed several years ago. There's also the ecological agricultural practices in Amazing, Tabanan. The area was even proposed to be the world's cultural heritage to the United Nations.

"It also becomes increasingly challenging to preserve its natural Bali. Because, no tourism has also denied making people reluctant to move to the city and became a farmer. If agriculture can be developed, people will not be crowded-crowded into the city. And make Bali more green, "said Pastika some time ago. (BEN)

source : http://travel.kompas.com/read/2010/07/02/2031365/Bali..Model.Pariwisata.Ramah.Lingkungan