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About Paluweh

Paluweh, also known as Rokatenda, is a stratovolcano that forms the small island of Palu'e, north of Flores Island in Sikka Regency in the province of East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. While the volcano rises about 3,000 m above the seafloor, its cone rises just 875 metres above sea level and is the highest point on the island. it is one of the beautiful tourist attraction in Indonesia.

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Jalan Kelimutu National Park

Jalan Kelimutu National Park

50.25km from Paluweh

Kelimutu National Park is located on the island of Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. It consists of a region with hills and mountains, with Mount Kelibara as its highest peak. Mount Kelimutu, which has the three coloured lakes, is also located in this national park. This natural attraction is a destination for tourists.

Kelimutu

Kelimutu

50.42km from Paluweh

Kelimutu is a volcano, close to the small town of Moni in central Flores island in Indonesia. The volcano is around 50 km to the east of Ende, Indonesia, the capital of Ende regency in East Nusa Tenggara province. The mountain has three volcanic crater lakes that differ in color. it is now one the beautiful tourist attraction in this province.

Mount Iya

Mount Iya

62.2km from Paluweh

Iya is a stratovolcano located in the south-central part of the island of Flores, Indonesia, south of the city of Ende. It is one of the beautiful trekking destination in Indonesia and it attracts a lot of tourists every year.

Ebulobo

Ebulobo

79.86km from Paluweh

Ebulobo is a stratovolcano located in the south-central part of the island of Flores, Indonesia. located in the center of a dense greenery and is also a good trekking destination.

Mount Egon

Mount Egon

89.59km from Paluweh

Mount Egon is a stratovolcano located in the southeastern part of the island of Flores, Indonesia in the area of Maumere bay. A landslide during the eruption on 29 January 2004 forced 6,000 people to evacuate the area. Activity of Gunung Egon on 15 April 2008 forced thousands of people to evacuate. Quakes and fumes from the volcano have been occurring since November 2010, designating Egon as one of 11 volcanoes in Indonesia on the highest level alert.

Inierie

Inierie

103.15km from Paluweh

Inierie is a stratovolcano located in the south-central part of the island of Flores, Indonesia, overlooking the Savu Sea. It is the highest volcano on the island. The volcano looms over the little town of Bajawa and is very impressive. The upper slopes are bare without any vegetation. The volcano is not active but there is reports of smoke emerging from the crater in June 1911. It is now one of the trekking attractions in Indonesia.

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East Nusa Tenggara

East Nusa Tenggara

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The southernmost province of Indonesia, East Nusa Tenggara houses the most well-known attractions including Labuan Bajo, Komodo National Park, and Mount Kelimutu.

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