Ranamese (Manggarai-NTT) a tranquil lake

Ranamese Lake, located in East Manggarai, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, a natural attractions exciting and unfortunately if pass up. Beautiful panorama, relatively cool air up to a temperature of 14 degrees celsius, surrounded by dense forests and lush. The lake has an area of ​​about five hectares (ha), a depth of 43 meters, and is located at an altitude of 1,200 meters above sea level (masl) that is part of the Nature Park Ruteng.

 Lake Ranamese closer taken from Ruteng, Manggarai, Flores, which is about 25 kilometers (km) and takes about 30 minutes. As if pursued through Borong, the capital of East Manggarai, a distance of approximately 35 km.


Lake Ranamese including volcanic lake. Previously, this form of the crater lake that covered parts of the lake water so steep. The lake is also similar to the tricolor Kelimutu lake formed from the crater of Mount Kelimutu in Ende, Flores, which was phenomenal. The atmosphere in Ranamese very quiet. The water level of the lake was very calm and distinctive green color began shrouded in fog. Surrounding forests emitting shades shade.

Ranamese lake in the village of Golo Loni, District Borong, East Manggarai, right in the thick forest. The lake is flanked by Mount Mandosawu which is the highest peak in the mountain chain and Mount Ranaka Ruteng, which is the second highest peak after Mandosawu. That is why the lake is like a hidden gem in the tranquility of the forest. It is far from the settlement, the air is very clean, so the lake is worthy of being an important alternative for anyone, especially those who want to vacation or travel looking for peace of mind.


Conditions Ranamese lake water is still very clear, so it is used as a source of drinking water for local communities, and even the citizens of the City Borong.

Ranamese lake is still beautiful with the environment is an attraction for various animals. There are migratory birds, such as ducks or grouse water (Anas querquedula) and pecuk (Phalacroraxidae). In the lake there is also a diversity of freshwater fish, shrimp, and eel. The presence of eels in Lake Ranamese not be separated from the legend that developed local residents. It is said that in ancient times believed there were two lakes inhabited by spirits, which Ranamese Lake (small lake) and Lake Ranahenbok (big lake) located in Golorutuk.

 At one point, residents of Lake Ranahenbok and Lake Ranamese war. Residents also asked for help Ranamese humans because almost lost. Troops man win easily because of the weapons used Ranahenbok is eel (in view of ghosts is spear). Man slashed with machete eel. Defeat Ranahenbok lake dwellers paid by swapping Lake Ranamese become more widespread. The legend is unbelievable and it is believed to date and the man the legend is believed to be the ancestral residents Loni Golo.


Still in the area of ​​Lake Ranamese, visitors can also enjoy the adventure leading to the summit of Mount Ranaka and Child Ranaka formed in 1987. What it can be reached by car for about 15 minutes from Lake Ranamese. From the entrance to the top of the mountain in Robo, Ranaka Village, District Poco Ranaka, a trip to the top is 9 km. After climbing as far as 6 miles, Mount Anak Ranaka clearly visible. Further to the peak, tourists can see the scenery on the north and south coast Manggarai.



Still around six mile, there is a small lake. Local people also believe there is a mysterious lake in the region of Mount Ranaka named Lake Ranaka. In the local language, meaning shutter lake, and ka is a kind of bird crow. First, in the region many crows, but it is now very rare. Thus, the lake is a lake where bRanaka crows bathing.