Lakes of Tears are lakes of evil spirits. Mount Kelimutu: Indonesia can be proud of a unique natural monument
Mount Kelimutu with its colored lakes in the crater is one of the most amazing natural phenomena in the world. In addition, Smoky Mountain is also the most mystical place Indonesian island of Flores
We continue the series of stories about the most mysterious places in the world. Mount Kelimutu is famous for the three lakes in its crater, each with a different color. There are many myths around the origin of the mountain, it is sacred place for locals
During the past years the lakes have changed their color several times, currently one of the lakes is brown, another is green, and the third changes color from green to reddish. The reason for these color changes lies in the change mineral composition water, but the locals are sure that the lakes are painted in different colors by the lost souls of their ancestors 
The first lake is called Tiu Ata Mbulu (Lake of the Souls of Ancestors), the second is called Tiu Nuva Muri Koo Fai (Lake of the Souls of Young Men), and the third is called Tiu Ata Polo (Lake of Evil Spirits). The first two lakes are located next to each other, and the third is located at a distance of one and a half kilometers to the west. Kelimutu is beautiful at any time of the day, but best time to visit - early morning when you can admire the sunrise
by the most convenient place in order to go to Kelimutu, is the village of Moni on the Transflores highway. A few years ago, all the way to the mountain had to be done on foot due to the lack of a road, now a road leads right to the foot. Here you can leave the car in the parking lot and take a 30-minute walk through the forest, right to the colored lakes 
The lakes in the crater of the volcano are only a small part of the Kelimutu National Park, which is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Due to the high biodiversity, unique natural objects And cultural heritage these places attract thousands of tourists every year 
You can get to the village of Moni from different cities. It is located 62 kilometers from the city of Maumere, and 51 kilometers from Ende. In Moni you can stay both with local residents and in one of the local hotels 
There are many collections of photographs of the most beautiful places on Earth, and it's worth admitting that it's really very difficult to choose which of these places you really want to visit. Such places can be both famous and visited, and untouched remote paradises. But the whole truth is that in this world there is an infinite number of paradise, but life is short and, unfortunately, we will not be able to visit them all.
This collection contains not only photographs of those places that seem “out of this world”, but also those that could not do without magic and that look like surreal, fabulous paintings or frames from science fiction films.
(Total 10 photos)
1. Aliens among us?
It's simple night beach in the Maldives (Vadhoo Island). You might think that this shot is taken from the movie Avatar or any other science fiction film, but you are wrong. This place is located on planet Earth and is quite real.
2. Purple rain? No, purple fields
Lavender fields in France. Perhaps the French are already used to them and are no longer impressed every time they see them. But for foreigners, the endless field of rich purple lavender remains in memory for a lifetime. And what's the flavor...
3. Sky blue
Again, the Maldives invite you to go on an unforgettable walk between the sky and the ocean. And although there are many places with a mirror clean water, where even the depth is difficult to determine, but this place seems to be created in order to walk here along with the gods who created the sky and water.
4. Tortilla time!
Did you think that the essence of Mexico is the desert, big hats and spicy food? Not at all! To understand this, you should review your travel plan and visit underground river in Rio Secreto (Riviera Maya).
5. Calispera
The Arabian Nights have already gone down in history, but Greece also has something to brag about. Santorini at night looks like a painting, and the artist seems to have spared no paint.
6. Not only Eskimos
What immediately comes to your mind when you hear the word "Alaska"? Kilometers of snow, ice and depressing white desert. Alaska is no place for jokes, but! if you don't mind the cold, you might enjoy the trip. This is Anchorage and what you see in the photo, you will see live if you decide to come there.
7. Huge king bed?
Love camping? Set up with a comfortable tent or sleeping bags around the fire? Or stay with other campers in a safe, modern campsite? So... it's Camping Tree in Elk, California, and if your significant other is already looking to book plane tickets, ask yourself what you'll do if you happen to be a sleepwalker. But, frankly, for the sake of such a holiday is worth the risk.
8. Computer graphics?
You might think this scene is from a very romantic movie, but it's just the shore of Cathedral Cove, New Zealand. What words can describe majestic appearance this place, and, moreover, how can you not fall in love with it the first time? This place seems so unnatural that when you see it for the first time, you should bow your head before enchanting beauty nature.
9. From Italy with love
Venice. It is a magical place that attracts millions of tourists every year. The whole point of Venice is that even if you think you've seen everything, this city can still surprise you with something. Faded colors, a calm atmosphere of both luxury and decadence, surrealism and quiet beauty - all this makes you come back here again and again.
10. Lakes of Tears
Or lakes of "evil spirits", Mount Kelimutu, Indonesia. They are considered resting places for the souls of the dead. But the most interesting thing about these lakes is that they change their color from blue to black, red or green. And each lake changes color independently of the other lakes.
In the craters of the Kelimutu volcano (Kelimutu) there are 3 lakes, which are located on the same top of the volcano in Indonesia. However, despite this, each of them differs from the others in color. This is the only place in the world where you can see such a striking difference in colors.
All three lakes have their own names. locals for centuries it was believed that the lakes are the place of spiritual rest of their ancestors. According to legend, the lakes change color according to the mood of the souls, and in this case, the moods of the souls are constantly changing. 
Lake of the Elderly (Tiwu Ata Mbupu), located in western point volcano, usually blue. It is separated from the other two and it is here, according to legend, that the souls of elderly people who led a decent lifestyle go. 
The other two lakes are separated by a crater wall. The Lake of Youth and Women (Tiwu Nuwa Muri Koo Fai) is usually characterized by its green color. The third, Enchanted Lake (Tiwu Ata Polo), often takes on a blood red color, but in these photographs, it appears olive. 
It is in the third lake, according to legend, that the souls of bad people are taken, regardless of gender and age. The very word "Kelimutu" means a boiling lake and people can often observe puffs of steam rising from the surfaces of the lakes. 
Despite the fact that the depths of the lakes have not been thoroughly studied, it is believed that the difference in color is due to underwater fumaroles. Fumaroles are holes on the surface of the planet through which gas and steam escape - sulfur dioxide, hydrogen chloride and sulfide, as well as carbon dioxide. This process causes the deep waters, rich in nutrients and color, to rise to the surface and retract surface water down, which is the reason for the change in the appearance of lakes. 
Mount Kelimutu is located in the eponymous national park on the island of Flores. Despite the fact that the island is 350 kilometers long, the park itself is quite small, and the nearest town (Ende) is 60 kilometers away. However, the small farming village of Moli is located next to the volcano and is often used as a resting place by tourists who decide to rest on the way to the Kelimutu ridge. 
It is impossible to predict what the color of the lakes will be when you go upstairs, because they change significantly. Unlike other crater lakes, the color of which can be predicted, the color of these three lakes cannot be predicted. The colors you see in the photo are usually the dominant colors: blue, green and black, but the lakes can also be white, red and blue, respectively. 
People making the journey to the top of the ridge usually do so at dawn. Often, later in the morning, three lakes are hidden behind patches of fog. However, by noon, the fog dissipates and the people who have reached here are alone here. However, they must remember to start their descent towards the Moli village before evening. 
A few reckless hikers chose the unofficial path along the edge of the lakes. The slippery volcanic rock made this path dangerous, not to mention the fumes coming from the lakes that make people faint. Those who fell into the lakes did not get out alive. 
In 1995, a Danish hiker fell down a steep slope into the Lake of Youth and Women. But, despite the fact that five days were spent searching for him, his body was never found. One can only hope that his spirit has reunited with the souls of the young and women who live here. Since then, people usually do not climb over the fence. 
Despite the fact that this volcano and lakes are not well known outside of Asia, Kelimutu is considered by many to be one of the seven wonders of nature. And it's hard to disagree with that. 
Indonesia is a country of beauty and exotics. Even a person who has never been interested in this archipelago has probably heard of Komodo Park or Buddhist temple Borobudur, as if descended to people from the screen, from films about Indiana Jones. But here's what can even amaze the imagination seasoned tourist Indonesia - Mount Kelimutu + Lakes of Tears. Such a unique natural spectacle cannot be found anywhere else in the world. And what is most interesting is that this complex spontaneously changes over time.
Flores Island, on which Mount Kelimutu (Indonesia) is located, is part of the group of the Eastern Lesser Sunda Islands. The mountain itself is a volcano and a link in the Fiery volcanic ring. In total, the island has 14 volcanoes, and some of them are in “operational condition”, and therefore earthquakes are not uncommon here. Kelimutu is considered extinct, although last eruption occurred in 1968, so it is premature to draw such conclusions. Especially high volcano you can’t name it: it does not reach one meter to the mark of 1640 m. At the same time, it is an object of active tourist interest. And it's all thanks to the Lakes of Tears.
Kelimutu volcano and its colored crater lakes are perhaps the most amazing a natural phenomenon on the island of Flores in Indonesia. Apart from this, "Steaming Mountain" is the most famous "Tempat Angker" of the island, which means "House of Ghosts".
The shores are made up of hardened lava that erupted when the Kelimutu volcano was active.
Fog and the rays of the setting sun create a truly ghostly atmosphere.
The scientific explanation for this color of the lakes says that various chemical reactions take place in the waters between gases and minerals from the volcano. Iron and hydrogen can produce red colors, while hydrochloric and sulfuric acids produce more greenish hues.
Locals consider Kelimutu a sacred place. If you ask a local why the lakes have such a color, then he will definitely have several myths and stories related to the origin of the reservoirs. For example, the inhabitants of the village of Moni believe that the Lakes of Tears are the last refuges of the souls of the dead, and the frequent change of color means the anger and disappointment of the ancestors from the actions of their descendants.
There is also a legend that by changing the color of the water, the ancestors warn of all kinds of disasters in Indonesia.
Other legends say that if you disturb, anger or offend the spirits living in the reservoirs with which Mount Kelimutu (Indonesia) is crowned, then the water in them will begin to change its color. Probably, someone has already touched the dead with something, since this phenomenon has happened more than once: now they have thick black, turquoise and green shades, but just a few years ago the range was different: burgundy - black - blue-green. Tivu-Nua-Muri-Kooh-Tai has changed shades a dozen times in a quarter of a century.
This photo clearly shows the location of the lakes and their color.
This photo was taken a year later. The colors of the two bodies of water have completely changed.
All three lakes have their own history and names:
Tiwu Nuwa Muri Koo Fai (Lake of souls of young boys and girls, translated from local language) - located in the center, it changes the color of the water more often than others - once every couple of years.
Tiwu Ata Polo (lake of evil spirits) is located right next to it - the souls of people who have sinned greatly fall into it.
And 1.5 km to the west is the third - Tiwu Ata Mbupu (lake of the souls of old ancestors).
Tiwu Nuwa Muri Koo Fai. Those who did not have time to enjoy the life of the soul fell into it.
Tiwu Ata Polo. An enchanted estuary, a haven for villains.
The thin wall between the lake of villains and the young personifies that young people are subject to bad deeds and only a thin line keeps good from evil.
Tiwu Ata Mbupu. Here, according to legend, the souls of those who died of old age fall. It has become a symbol of experience and wisdom.
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Indonesia is a country of beauty and exotics. Even a person who has never been interested in this archipelago has probably heard of Komodo Park or the Buddhist temple of Borobudur, as if descended to people from the screen, from films about Indiana Jones. But here's what can amaze the imagination of even an experienced tourist Indonesia - Mount Kelimutu + Lakes of Tears. Such a unique natural spectacle cannot be found anywhere else in the world. And what is most interesting is that this complex spontaneously changes over time.
Flores Island, on which Mount Kelimutu (Indonesia) is located, is part of the group of the Eastern Lesser Sunda Islands. The mountain itself is a volcano and a link in the Fiery volcanic ring. In total, the island has 14 volcanoes, and some of them are in “operational condition”, and therefore earthquakes are not uncommon here. Kelimutu is considered extinct, although the last eruption occurred in 1968, so it is still premature to draw such conclusions. The volcano cannot be called a particularly high one: it does not reach one meter to the mark of 1640 m. At the same time, it is an object of active tourist interest. And it's all thanks to the Lakes of Tears.
The Kelimutu Volcano and its colored crater lakes are perhaps the most amazing natural phenomenon on the island of Flores in Indonesia. Apart from this, "Steaming Mountain" is the most famous "Tempat Angker" of the island, which means "House of Ghosts".
The shores are made up of hardened lava that erupted when the Kelimutu volcano was active.
Fog and the rays of the setting sun create a truly ghostly atmosphere.
The scientific explanation for this color of the lakes says that various chemical reactions take place in the waters between gases and minerals from the volcano. Iron and hydrogen can produce red colors, while hydrochloric and sulfuric acids produce more greenish hues.
Locals consider Kelimutu a sacred place. If you ask a local why the lakes have such a color, then he will definitely have several myths and stories related to the origin of the reservoirs. For example, the inhabitants of the village of Moni believe that the Lakes of Tears are the last refuges of the souls of the dead, and the frequent change of color means the anger and disappointment of the ancestors from the actions of their descendants.
There is also a legend that by changing the color of the water, the ancestors warn of all kinds of disasters in Indonesia.
Other legends say that if you disturb, anger or offend the spirits living in the reservoirs with which Mount Kelimutu (Indonesia) is crowned, then the water in them will begin to change its color. Probably, someone has already touched the dead with something, since this phenomenon has happened more than once: now the lakes have dense black, turquoise and green shades, and just a few years ago the range was different: burgundy - black - blue-green. Tivu-Nua-Muri-Kooh-Tai has changed shades a dozen times in a quarter of a century.
This photo clearly shows the location of the lakes and their color.
This photo was taken a year later. The colors of the two bodies of water have completely changed.
All three lakes have their own history and names:
Tiwu Nuwa Muri Koo Fai(lake of souls of young boys and girls, translated from the local language) - located in the center, it changes the color of the water more often than others - once every couple of years.
Right next to it was Tiwu Ata Polo(lake of evil spirits) - the souls of people who have sinned greatly fall into it.
And 1.5 km to the west is the third - Tiwu Ata Mbupu(lake of souls of old ancestors).
Tiwu Nuwa Muri Koo Fai. Those who did not have time to enjoy the life of the soul fell into it.
Tiwu Ata Polo. An enchanted estuary, a haven for villains.
The thin wall between the lake of villains and the young personifies that young people are subject to bad deeds and only a thin line keeps good from evil.
Tiwu Ata Mbupu. Here, according to legend, the souls of those who died of old age fall. It has become a symbol of experience and wisdom.
