Sightseeing in Jakarta

Covering an estimated area of around 5000 kilometers along the equator, the emerald islands of this South East Asian country, Indonesia has attracted tourists from all over the world. With the sandy beaches, the cool sea breeze, the mighty mountains, the volcanoes giving rise to natural hot springs and the greenery around, sooth your senses and rejuvenate your tired self. The land enjoying unity among its diversity in its customs, traditions as well as wild life, flora and fauna is the world’s largest archipelago and the guardian of an impressive number of sight seeing attractions strewn over all its major and minor islands. Indonesia achieved independence from Netherlands in the year 1949.

The capital city is Jakarta, located on the North West coast of one of the largest islands of Indonesia, Java. Formerly known as Sunda Kelapa, Jakarta has been designated as a city of contrasts. The contrast is visible in its tradition yet modern outlook, its economy, culture as well as nature. The city has a rich history to unfurl and the whole city is strewn with relics of the past giving a tough competition to the landmarks of today.

Once you are in Jakarta you will not be out of sight seeing places as the city is full of landmarks, each with its own uniqueness and importance. Jakarta is a lively city. It always buzzes with the noises of the shopping streets, it glows in the welcome lights of the theatre restaurant, it has got touches of age in its monuments and museums, it is religious with its temples and associated festivals, it opens up its adventurous side through its wildlife and national parks, it laughs in the amusement parks, is cultural with its music clubs and theatres and is beautiful with the landscaped gardens and parks.

While your visit to Jakarta you can either explore the city all by yourself or avail any of the following guided sight seeing tours of the city which will introduce you to all the prime locations.

Guided Tours of Jakarta:

Highland Up Country Tour
Bandung Volcano Adventures Tour
Kampoeng Tour
Glory Morning Tour
Indo Cultural Tour
Golden Jakarta Tour
Dreamland Tour
Jakarta Sunset Tour