Nusa Tenggara Timur

EXPLORE THE AMAZING LAND

OPENING
East Nusa Tenggara Islands have been shaped by the power and force of an enormous chain of
mountains and volcanoes, which begins from the North of Sumatra and stretches east across Java.
The arid landscape of eastern and southeastern Nusa Tenggara is the result of hot, dry winds
blasting in from the Australian continent. In fact, in many coastal areas not a drop of rain falls during
most of the year.

TRANSPORTATION
 By Plane

The main airports, with frequent flights from Java and Denpasar, are Lombok, Maumere (Flores)
and Kupang (West Timor). A few flights a week also go from Denpasar, Bali to both Waingapu,
Sumba (eastern part of the island)

 By Boat

There are frequent ferry services from Bali to Lombok. Connections between Nusa Tenggara and
Indonesia's other islands, though, are limited to the occasional PELNI ferry sailing
between Makassar (South Sulawesi) to Flores and, if you really want to get away from it all, from
various ports in Papua via Tual and Saumlaki, Maluku to Kalabahi, Alor and onward to Flores.

Get Around

 By bus and Ferry

From Bali in the west to Timor in the east, the classic island-hopping backpacker trail across Nusa
Tenggara runs something like this:

Ferry from Sape to Labuanbajo, Flores

Overland across Flores via Maumere to Ende

Ferry from Ende to Kupang, West Timor

Overland across Timor to Dili, East Timor

Popular detours include visiting the 3 Gili Islands lying a few km of the western coast of Lombok
and Komodo north of Flores. Less popular options include going via Sumba instead of Flores.

PEOPLE AND CULTURE

A. Ethnic group
Ethnic Alor

Ethnic Atoni

Ethnic Bajawa
 Ethnic Boti

Ethnic Deing

Ethnic Ende

Ethnic Flores

Ethnic Kedang

Ethnic Kemak

Ethnic Kemang

Ethnic Lamaholot

Ethnic Manggarai

Ethnic Ngada

Ethnic Rote

Ethnic Sika

B. RELIGION & LIFESTYLE

History said that Portuguese was the first party that made this province becomes important, since
their arrival in 1512. Before the Portuguese arrival, this area was just a remote area that never been
visited by people. The Portuguese influenced by giving names in some area, putting their language
and bringing the Christian missionaries to spread Christianity. 

Since Indonesia is mostly has Moslem follower; at this province, Catholic is the religion that being
held by most inhabitants. The influence for Catholic was spreading since the Portuguese
colonization. 

In 17th century, Dutch tried to take over but little was done to this area, and after all these
centuries, the wildlife remains nearly unchanged and for those who prefer rugged, exotic terrain, or
an adventure, this might be the perfect place.

Although, the area is standing along in one administrative section, the diversity over the culture is
can be seen in languages and traditions. Each tribe along the area of the province is having different
dialects or even different language. 

The local inhabitant is about Atoni, Dawan, Manggarai, Sumba and Tionghoa ethnic. The tourism
object from this province is mostly coming from the islands itself, especially Flores, Sumba, West
Timor and the famous of Komodo Island. Manggarai tribe is the most inhabitants that live in the
western part of the island of Flores and it spread across three districts, namely West Manggarai,
Manggarai Regency and East Manggarai Regency.
 C. CUISINE
The staple food of most Indonesian is popularly rice. From the surrounding seas as well as fresh
water fish-eries, fish is abundant and of great variety, such as lobsters, oysters, prawns, shrimps,
squids, crabs, and so on.

Coconut is available everywhere and green coconut are now sold in recreation Places.

Pork dishes are specialties for the people of East Nusa Tenggara but served only in Chinese
Restaurants are easily found all over the country.

Nearly all restaurants in East Nusa Tenggara serve Indonesian food can also be found in some big
restaurants.

A) Se’i

Se’I is a smoked beef special from east nusa tenggara. Se’I is beef or pork that’s seasoned with
spices and smoked for long lasting. Sei is derived from the language of the island of rote which
means thin meat.

B) Moke

Moke is typical Flores beverage. Moke is the result of sapphire palm tree. Moke placed in glass
made from bamboos. Moke has a sweet taste. It can used for brown sugar

ATTRACTION
• Komodo National Park

Komodo national park is located between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores. This park is habitat of
the unique Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis).  the Park was declared a World Heritage Site
by UNESCO.

• Kelimutu Lake

Mount Kelimutu has special tri-colored crater lake. Tri-colored lake is the most amazing natural
phenomenon in Flores. Over the years, the three crater lakes have often changed color. At present,
one of the lakes is black-brown, one is green, and one is a reddish color. there are many myths about
the origin of Kelimutu.

Suggests that the changing colors are caused by the neglected ancestral souls. The first lake is
named Tiwu Ata Mbupu (lake of the ancestors’ souls ); the second is named Tiwu Nuwa Muri Koo
Fai (lake of young people’s souls); and the third is called Tiwu Ata Polo (lake of evil spirits). 

A) CLIMATE
In general, the climate of NTT is drier than that of other regions of Indonesia. Monsoon rains
begin in late October or early November, and end in mid-March. Rainfall levels and onset of
rainy season vary significantly from year to year, and from location to location. However, in
most of the region, the rainy season peaks in January and February. The onset of dry season
is March/April. NTT is the only part of Indonesia to experience cyclones. In La Niña years,
there is a higher probability of early onset of rains beginning in the last week of October.
B) SOUVENIR
Exotic souvenir shop (which includes a restaurant) right in front of Labuan Bajo airport. The
shop has many decent komodo themed t-shirts with good price, and good quality. Also they
have handcrafts, coffee beans, bags, shoes, fridge magnet, accessories. A perfect time to do
shopping to keep the memories of Labuan Bajo and Komodo islands before we departed
from the city.