Bukit Kasih (Hill of Love) Place of Religion Tolerance

Bukit Kasih (Hill of Love) is one of the tourist places in the province of North Sulawesi. On the hill there is a monument of this love. Bukit Kasih is located about 50 miles south of Manado, precisely in the village Kanonang, Minahasa district. Bukit Kasih is a hill sulfur unspoiled. This place tourists will be excited compassion.

Bukit Kasih was built in 2002 as a religious center where all religions can gather and worship in the lush tropical hills and misty. Named Bukit Kasih for this place creates a feeling of harmony among religions. There are five houses of worship on the Mount of Love, one of the Catholic Church, the Christian churches, Buddhist temples, mosque and a Hindu temple located in the A peak. In the first summit we could see a white cross that reaches 53 meters which can be seen from the beach Boulevard, Manado. In this place is also believed to be the original ancestors of the Minahasa tribe, Toar and Lumimuut stay.

To come here, it takes two hours drive from the city of Manado via Tomohon. To note, the road is steep and winding mountain Soputan. We can also enjoy corn, bananas and potatoes boiled in the cauldron of the hill with a breath of fresh mountain air. We can also buy various souvenirs here as bracelets, necklaces and other crafts made from coconut shell and wood produced locals.

To arrive at the top of the Mount of Love, you have to climb the steep stairs as much as 2435 stairs, or use other roads safer on the right side of the monument. When it was half way, you will be presented with the smoke and the smell of sulfur is quite sharp, but the scenery more beautiful views of the. In the crater you can also enjoy hot water to soak the feet as a reflection. For those visitors from out of town, can stay near this attraction, you can go to Tondano or Tomohon as it will take less time, about 30 minutes. In these towns there are also many hotels, bungalows and lodgings.

If you are planning to come here, use comfortable shoes because the stairs are very steep in Bukit Kasih. For those who have heart problems, is not recommended to climb the stairs because it requires strong stamina. You can enjoy cool weather touching the skin while climbing the stairs to the first and second peaks. On the right side of the Monument, visitors can pass through the crater sulfur place to cook corn, yams and bananas.

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