Kelimutu Lake, Nusa Tenggara Timur

Located some 66 km from the town of Ende or 83 km from Maumere, Lake Kelimutu was discovered by a Dutch named Van Such Telen in 1915. It is a three colored crater lake sharing the same name, Kelimutu meaning ‘the boiling lake’. Each has its own color and local name, but all are believed to be the resting place of departed souls. 

The most convenient starting point to visit Kelimutu is Moni , a village close to the Transflores ‘highway’. Whereas until not too long ago visitors had to hike all the way up to Kelimutu, there is now a paved road to a parking lot where you can enjoy a 30-minute walk through a lush forest full of bird song, before entering the lake area.