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Lake Paniai, One of the World's Most Beautiful Lakes
WINDONESIA July 29, 2024
Lake Paniai. (Instagram/I7n_photos).
Papua, which is famous for its natural beauty, has an extraordinary tourist destination in Lake Paniai.
Located in Paniai Regency, Papua, this lake is at an altitude of 1,700 meters above sea level and has an area of around 14,500 hectares. Lake Paniai offers extraordinary views with a calm and natural atmosphere.
This lake not only amazes local tourists, but also receives international recognition. Lake Paniai was named the most beautiful lake in the world at the 2007 World Lake Conference in India. This achievement certainly makes Lake Paniai a must-visit tourist destination.
Tourists can enjoy the beauty of the spectacular sunset, birds flying over the lake, and the silhouettes of the cliffs surrounding the lake.
To reach Lake Paniai, tourists can start their journey from the Enarotali Subdistrict, Paniai Regency's administrative center. There are two routes that can be taken to reach the lake: The land route by renting a bus that passes through steep and winding roads and the air route with a small aircraft such as a Cessna that can land in the highlands.
Lake Paniai offers various facilities for the convenience of tourists, including guard posts for tourist security, tour guides who are ready to provide information about the lake and its history, boat and fishing equipment rentals, food and beverage stalls, and lodging in local residents' homes or hotels in the city of Enarotali.
There are several other tourist attractions near Lake Paniai. Tourists can visit Lake Tage which is connected by a natural tunnel. The cluster of green hills and high cliffs around Lake Tage provide views that are no less enchanting.
Paniai Regency is also part of the Lorentz National Park area, which is famous for its extraordinary biodiversity and culture.
Lake Paniai in Papua offers a unique and enchanting tourist experience. Its extraordinary natural beauty, complete facilities, and relatively easy access make this lake a destination worth visiting.
Source: www.timenews.co.id