Komodo Island Tourism
Komodo Island is a favorite tourist destination for many people. The beauty of the island with the characteristics of rare Komodo dragons makes many people interested in visiting this island.
The national park is a place for preserving biodiversity which can be visited as a tourist spot. There are many national parks in Indonesia, one of which is the Komodo National Park. This national park has three major islands namely Komodo Island, Rinca Island, and Padar Island. Apart from that there are also small islands such as Gili Motang Island and Nusa Kode Island. This national park has become Indonesia's mainstay tourist destination. However, since the pandemic, the number of visitors to this national park has decreased by 76%. %. This is due to the Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) policy and the closure of activities to prevent transmission of Covid-19.
History of Komodo National Park This national park has its own history. According to an explanation at ksdae.menlhk.go.id, Komodo Park is the oldest national park in Indonesia. This area was established on March 6, 1980 with an area of 173,000 hectares.
Komodo National Park has received several international awards. Among them are the Man and Biosphere Reserve in 1977, the World Heritage Site in 1991, and The New 7 Wonders of Nature in 2011. This area is a habitat for rare animals, namely the Komodo dragon. Based on data for 2018, the number of Komodo dragons in this national park is approximately 2,872. So it's no wonder that the most famous place in this area is Komodo Island.
The Beauty of Komodo Island Komodo Island is located in East Nusa Tenggara Province. This mainstay tourist destination has its own charm. Some of the beauties that you can enjoy while visiting this place include:
1. Biodiversity According
To an explanation on ksdae.menlhk.go.id, this national park area has several species of animals and plants. Besides being famous as the home of the Komodo dragon, this area also has 277 other species that live in it.
The fauna in this area originate from Asia and Australia. There are 32 mammals, 128 birds and 37 reptiles. In addition, there are also 25 land animals and birds which are included in protected animals because their number and distribution are limited. Some of the unique animals that live on this island include the small yellow kambul cockatoo, Blue white lipperd pit viper, giant manta rays, and wild horses.
2. The Best Diving Spots
The beauty of other Komodo island tourism can also be seen from its underwater wealth. On the kemenparekraf.go.id website, Komodo Island is even called the best diving spot.
