Moni Travel Guide
Moni is a lovely village tucked into the mountains of Indonesia's Flores Island. Its greatest asset is the soaring peak of Kelimutu and its three colorful lakes, easily the most popular tourist attraction in the region.
- Worth It?
- Moni is gateway to the Flores' must-see attraction and is certainly worth visiting for anyone in the region.
- What to Do
- climb Kelimutu, visit the lakes.
- Best Time to Go
- April to October, when the weather is dry.
- How Long?
- A day or two is enough to enjoy Moni.
- Trivia
- locals believe the three lakes of Kelimutu are the final resting place for spirits of the deceased.
Moni sits at higher elevation and enjoys pleasant weather even at the height of the summer season. There are few outright sites in the town, though tourists may enjoy walking through the open-air market that sprawls next-door to the church. Ikat weaving, the local handicraft of choice, can be purchased here.
Kelimutu is the volcano that towers over the region, and visitors based in Moni regular take the trip up (by minibus or even on foot). The three lakes change colors based on the local volcanic activity, but recently have settled into a brown lake, a black lake a bright turquoise lake.
Travel to Moni - Getting There
Moni is connected to other cities on Flores by bus. A long-haul minibus ride (several hours) to Labuanbajo opens up the transportation scene. Labuanbajo is on western Flores and operates several flights a week to Denpasar, Bali (1 hour) where regional and international flights are available.
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