Kelimutu area is surrounded with forest containing floras that are scarcely found in Flores area. Other than pines, there are also casuarinas, red wood and edelweiss. Pine forest grows well in this side of Kelimutu Mountain. The other side of the mountain is dried land with highly unstable sand and soil.
Local community believes that Kelimutu Mountain is sacred and donates fertility to the nature nearby. Visitors can only walk around Lake Kelimutu but not all areas can be explored because some are dangerous and therefore restricted. From Moni to Kelimutu, if you like to go trekking, there is a path which is shorter than the car access route. Distance from Moni to the top is about 12 km. The distance to the parking lot by motor vehicle is 11 km, and then visitors will climb on foot through the pathway for 30 minutes.
Koanara village, in the Wolowaru sub-district is closest to Mt Kelimutu, and is about 66 km from the town of Ende, or 83 km from Maumere. Moni is the closest small town, lying at the foot of Mt Kelimutu. It is the gate to Lake Kelimutu. The distance between Moni and Kelimutu is 15 km. Buses to Ende from Maumere will pass Moni. From there, you must walk 30 minutes along the mountain side.
There are daily flights from Denpasar and Kupang to Maumere. Please refer to information on how to get there when in Labuan Bajo. To Stay. Try to swallow your outrage at locals paying only 10,Rp entry and lap up the ethereal beauty instead. Alert local guides if you dream about the sacred lakes — apparently siren-like spirits have lured people to their demise, which can be avoided if the right prayers and offerings are made.
Pork, betel nuts, rice and other valuable offerings are left on ceremonial rocks beside the lakes, amid the dancing of the Lio's annual 'Feed the Spirit of the Forefathers' ceremony, on August In either case, the airports of Ende and Maumere are swarming with taxis who will gladly take you to Kelimutu in their private car, or else direct you to a shared vehicle with other travelers.
This drive takes about 30 minutes depending on where you stay in Moni and the road is fairly steep at times, but well paved all the way to the top. The Kelimutu lakes are nice at any time of the day. The path is good for all ages and it only takes minutes depending on your pace and fitness level.
After you finish exploring the national park, some people like to trek back to Moni rather than driving. The walk back takes about hours and goes through scenic hills with rice terraces and waterfalls. Moni is a shabby little town with very basic accommodation, but the choices are starting to improve. These prices may fluctuate from time to time, so just keep an eye out for a good deal. The lakes of Mount Kelimutu are spectacular year round, but the best month to visit is probably sometime in the dry season April to November , when Flores is clear and sunny.
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