Ulumbu Hot Spring © Source: Disbudpar Kab. Manggarai |
Ulumbu Hot Spring
Ulumbu covers an immense area with warm
grounds, boiling water flowing from different small caves. Massive steam
pillars rising from fumarols and vapors
dominating the scenery of the geothermal field which creates a scene of
particular natural attraction. The
geothermal field is considered a promising energy resource and a geothermal power plant
operates there. Some spots in the area are extremely hot and there is a danger
of landslides ; please ask local people for guidance.How to get there :
Drive from Ruteng towards Golo Lusang , proceed toIteng and Wewo village and make a turn at Pong Geok junction toward Ulumbu. The distance is approximately + 26,5 km.