Traveler, mangrove forest is now quite a lot in Indonesia. But mangrove forest with coral reefs? Well, you can go and watch in Telaga Kum, Sula Islands, North Maluku. Miraculously yes!
As reported by detikTravel, Sula regency, had invited the media crew to visit Telaga Kum. Directly guided by the Regent of Sula Island, Hendrata Thes, the journalists were presented directly by the uniqueness of the Telaga Kum mangrove forest.
The name of the Sula Islands in North Maluku is still rarely heard among the Traveler. But like a variety of beautiful destinations in Indonesia, Sula Islands store a number of 'hidden gem', such as Telaga Kum in Mangoli Island.
Natural Panorama Along The Journey
From Sanana Harbor on Sulabesi Island, the largest island in the Sula Islands, the journey to Telaga Kum takes about 1 hour over using a speedboat. Natural panorama along the way of course presented.
Arriving at the mouth of the lake, you can change the mode of transportation by boat with a capacity of 8-10 people. Speedboat class boat can not enter the lake because of its large size.
Boat boat will go into the lake filled with mangrove trees on the left and right. Well, the water surface in the clear lake directly displays the panorama of coral reefs.
Whereas generally, water in mangrove forests tend to be turbid and green. But it is different in the Sula Islands, clear and decorated by coral reefs. A unique phenomenon rarely found in mangrove forests.
Like In Movies
Telaga Kum is so beautiful. At first glance, it looks like in the scenery in the film with the background of the Amazon River. Calm, no noise and only natural sound. Telaga Kum is still so virgin and untouched by the hands of development.
In the future, the Regent of Hendrata plans to make an accommodation on Pagama Island not far from Mangoli Island. Telaga Kum will be used as one tourist attraction that can be visited by tourists while staying at Pagama Island.
"Later I will make a resort on the island of Pagama. Later tourists can stop here, "said Hendrata.
Yes, Sula Island is indeed clean up to attract tourists. Although still unpopular, adventure traveler travelers can certainly make the Sula Islands as one of the mainstream anti-virgin and challenging destinations to explore.