{"id":3805,"date":"2020-09-28T15:44:48","date_gmt":"2020-09-28T15:44:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dimaak.com\/blog\/?p=3805"},"modified":"2025-04-07T18:09:43","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T12:39:43","slug":"best-islands-in-indonesia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/best-islands-in-indonesia\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Best Islands to Visit in Indonesia"},"content":{"rendered":"

The biggest island country in the world with about 17,000 islands in its archipelago. In Southeast Asia, this is easily the largest country and the most preferred tourist destination all over the globe. Almost 30% of these mesmerizing islands are still uninhabited and are waiting to be discovered and explored. Indonesia tops the list of natural retreats as it is home for the second-largest rainforest. No wonder this piece of the gem is called the Emerald of the Equator!<\/span><\/p>\n

Geographically present on the Ring of Fire, Indonesia has around 100 underwater volcanoes, making this archipelago even more mysteriously attractive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Given the number of islands that make Indonesia, it\u2019s quite a task to comprehend the best 15. However, we have tried to the best of our abilities to do some justice and provide you with the top 15.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The main promotion of Indonesian Tourism is – \u201cWonderful Indonesia\u201d and this phrase fits it like a glove. Let\u2019s Dive in!<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>Best Islands in Indonesia:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

1.\u00a0 Java Island<\/b> – <\/span>House of The Indonesian Capital:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

The reason why Java is topping the list of the <\/span>best islands in Indonesia<\/span><\/i> is that this Island houses the most important and largest city – the Capital city, Jakarta. The fourth biggest island of the Indonesian Archipelago consists of half of its total population.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s home for some of the rarest living species in the world – The endangered One-Horned Rhino can be spotted in the UNESCO designated Ujung Kulon, National Park. <\/span>Java also tops the list for the number of volcanoes the place has – about 110 volcanos of which 35 of them are still active. These mounds of spectacle make a beautiful spot for a great trek and hike for people who enjoy their vacation amidst unspoiled nature. Some of the beautiful trekking volcanoes are Mount Ijen (has a lake at its summit which illuminates post-sunset and glows blue), others are- Mt Bromo, Mt Merapi, Mt Merbabu, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n

Java also is culturally rich with many World Heritage sites dating back to the 3rd century. The humongous Buddhist Stupa of Borobudur, Sewu, Temple of Mendut, and the majestic Prambanan Shiva Shrine oto name a few.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Best time to visit:<\/span> <\/b>May to September<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

How to get there:<\/span> <\/b>Direct<\/span> Flight from cities like Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Best Stays:<\/span> <\/b>Get a taste of the busy city and live amidst luxury in these preferred stays from where it will be convenient to access major tourists hotspots –<\/span> Plataran Borobudur, MesaStila Resort, Mandarin Oriental, Padma Hotel\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

2.\u00a0 Bali – The Little Heaven:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

One of Global Tourism\u2019s favorite child, aptly named – The Island of the Gods. This place is a little piece of heaven on Earth which makes us wonder how such a small island can have so many things packed in itself making it one of the <\/span>best islands in Indonesia<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Tourism in Bali alone contributes up to 70% of its total economy. One of the best islands in Indonesia provides trekking through thick foliage, river rafting, scuba diving at its bright and colorful coral reefs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A few among the best places to visit in Bali are –\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n