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Welcome to an exciting Indonesia destination called Kabupaten Kupang (Kupang Regency). As far as your adventure is about Kupang Regency truly must be one of Indonesia's best kept secrets. The diversity of the landscape, the people and the world class tourist attractions, all located in a safe and unspoiled environment make it a "must visit" destination. The friendliness of it's people contrasts with the exotic and energetic traditional ceremonies like some war dances of Sabu. Relax on any of the some of unspoiled beaches that stretch as far as the eye can see. Try your hand at game fishing in Kupang, Rote or Sumba where Black Pacific Sailfish and Blue Marlin abound. It is considered one of the safest regions in Indonesia for foreign travelers. The people will embrace you with open arms and are very happy to welcome you into their villages to experience their traditional way of life. As we say, travel, tour, explore, experience & enjoy the excitement of Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) INDONESIA'S BEST KEPT ADVENTURE TOUR & TRAVEL SECRET.
Timor Island or West Timor with its capital Kupang is the administrative and cultural center of Nusa Tenggara Timur. This is the starting point, the hub and the spring board for your adventure tour of the region as well as having an abundance of tourist attractions itself. Explore the nearby off shore Islands of Semau or Kera, visit the sacred houses of Belu, explore the limestone caves, dive, swim, visit the Museum or just relax on any of the many palm fringed white sandy beaches found throughout the Island.
There are currently 4 airlines with daily flights from Jakarta via Surabaya or Bali and an International airline with flights twice a week from Darwin Australia. There is a direct road link to Timor Leste (formally East Timor) and a ferry service linking all of the islands in the region. The National shipping line, Pelni also island hops through Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT). Timor Island is literally the stepping stone to the other islands in the region. From here you can take a short scenic ferry ride to Rote island or jump on one of the daily flights or ferries to any destination you wish to explore next.
West Timor has been well established amongst the world diving community as the place to go. Timor offers some of the most interesting diving opportunities in the region, including freshwater caves, wreck and big fish diving around the off shore Islands. Timor Island, along with Rote and Sumba are fast becoming known as the Game Fishing capital of Eastern Indonesia. While there are no special Game fishing boats available, it is possible to charter local boats, the local fishermen actually catch Marlin and Sailfish on their hand lines!
Within West Timor, the Bemo's (mini busses) provide an economic and convenient way to travel around the city. In the capital Kupang, you will find a "melting pot "of the people from all of the regions creating a busy, bustling city in a mix of traditional and Dutch colonial architecture. There are a good selection of restaurants specializing in fresh grilled seafood. Kupang has excellent communication facilities along with internet cafes and many ATM's. All standards of Hotel accommodation are available.

WEST TIMOR AND SABU ISLAND
West Timor is the principal island in terms of population where the capital of the province, Kupang, is located. Kupang is now being developed to be the gate- way to Nusa Tenggara. There are direct flights from /to Darwin-Australia. West Timor is rich in various cultures, beautiful sceneries, and a wonderful nature. Made up of dry, rocky land, isolated communities, rolling cattle land, a variety of styles of architecture, Timor is basically something that possesses its own original characteristics.
West Timor is a political region that comprises the western half of Tomir Island with the exception of Oecussi-Ambeno district (which is politically part of East Timor) and forms a part of Indonesia province of East Nusa Tenggara, (NTT or Nusa TenggaraTimur). West Timor's capital and chief port is Kupang. The land area of West Timor is 15,850 km. During the colonial period it was known as Dutch Timor and was a centre of Dutch loyalists during the Indonesian War of Independence (1945-1949).
Sabu and Raijua Islands are also peaceful and tranquil.and less influenced by visitors. Traditional ceremonies and seasonal fertility and war dances are performed throughout the year according to their beliefs. The Island of Sabu and Raijua Island is divided into several spiritual domains so there is always a traditional ceremony being performed somewhere on the Island. While visiting the Island, you will get big chance to witness any religious or cultural ceremonies being performed.

AT A GLANCE OF BORDER ISLAND IN THE REGENCY OF KUPANG

DANA ISLAND

Island of Ndana - Sabu is a small, uninhabited island, situated thirty kilometers Southwest of Rai Jua. This island is one of the very outer part of Indonesia, specially in the regency of Kupang. The rocky, south side of the island is exposed to deep ocean swells originating in the Southern Ocean, five thousands kilometers away. Sheep and goats are to be seen on the island. However, Savu and Rai Jua people do not go to Dana, except for the annual ritual ceremony. According to Savunese tradition, no one is allowed to visit Dana for any other purpose.
Once in past some Australian (probably nature lover) reside here for about four years, but their present detected by Indonesian Sea Force and put the Indonesian flag in the island. This island stay unoccupied and unlivable till nowadays, because on high tide on seventy five percent of the island covered by water, and surely its risky for living, even for soldier. There is no fresh water available in the island. Indonesian Sea Force are frequently seen to guard this island

ISLAND OF BATEK

Pulau Batek or Island of Batek located in the area of North Amfoang Sub Regency, once claimed by Timor Leste government as their teritory because its just nearby to Oecusi District in Timor Leste. The Batek island is often used by Indonesian Sea Force for exercising and later become a tourism object.