Some Useful links and resources while exploring Jakarta/ Indonesia

This blog is about all the useful links about Jakarta/ Indonesia that I find over the period of time. Sharing them with you all:

1. About what to visit: I personally like this website. It has information regarding places to visit in Jakarta and info about Indonesia Tourism and Travel and many more things. I recommend first one : 

a. http://allindonesiatravel.com/things-to-do-and-must-see-jakarta/

b.http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Indonesia/Special_Capital_Region_of_Jakarta/Jakarta-1218371/Things_To_Do-Jakarta-TG-C-1.html

c. You want to do something different then, he has good advise for you, visit the link : http://goseasia.about.com/od/indonesiastopattractions/tp/8_jakarta_stops.htm
d. Looking at Jakarta from another angle: I like the approach, lonely planet for you: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/indonesia/jakarta/entertainment-nightlife/other/kopitiam-oey-sabang

2. Religious places/ Indian temples: http://www.jakartaexpat.com/community/hindu-temples.html

3. One of the most popular spot for Indian ladies: JNICC, They have many functions n have classes for various activities.          http://www.iccrindia.net/jakarta.html

4. Indian Embassy in Jakarta: http://www.indianembassyjakarta.com/

5. Meaning of NRI / PIO: and many useful terms used by government of India to address Indians living abroad:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-resident_Indian_and_person_of_Indian_origin

6. Indians living in Jakarta: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Indonesian

7. Facebook Community to connect with Indians in Jakarta:  https://www.facebook.com/JakartaIndian?ref_type=bookmark

8. Women Cell for NRI in India: http://ncw.nic.in/frmNRICell.aspx

9. News and latest updates on NRI: http://www.nriwelfaresociety.com/

Will keep on updating this list.

Anything specific you wish to know please add your comments below.

For Indians: places to live in Jakarta

This blog is informative for the Indians, who have recently settled in Jakarta.

Lets start informing about the home requirement. Mostly people prefer to stay in Apartments. Some of the areas where Indians are already settled are:

1. Pondo Indah and Permata Hijau: It is in South Jakarta, has a mall near by. Also from the parents point of view there is a school near by - Jakarta International School (JIS). Lots to do in these residential areas. As the apartments have Swimming pools, outdoors and indoors games courts. 

2. Kemang is a nice area too but because the roads are so narrow the traffic jam is major problem here. 

3. Simprug (very huge Indian community) and 

4. Senayan area. 
5. Kunningan is another area. You can find most of the Indian Groceries and other such things quite easily here. Malls and markets are nearby and also you can find many expat communities.
6. Taman Rasuna: South Jakarta is a good place and close to Indian restaurants
7. Sudirman Park Apartment

  
You can also check this link to see various accommodation options in Jakarta - http://latitudes.nu/jakarta-living-costs-accommodation.../. 


 Slightly expensive but you could look at service apartments like Aston Rasuna http://www.astoninternational.com/ourhotels_overview.php...

22 Top Indian restaurants: in Jakarta

Welcome to Jakarta. Yes there are many places where you can enjoy Indian meal.

1. Queen's: Grand Indonesia Mall
2. The Royal Kitchen: The Bellagio Boutique Hall Ground Floor 16
                                | Tel: (62-21) 3002 9975
3. Namaste Hindustan: Graha MIK Ground Floor Taman Perkantoran Kuningan
                                - Jl. Setiabudi Selatan Kav 16 – 17 Jakarta Selatan 
                                 | Tel: (62-21) 5794 1791 | Fax: (62-21) 5794 1814
4. Ganesha Ek Sanskriti: Jl. Kemang Raya No. 5 Jakarta 
                                   | Tel: (62-21) 719 6837
5. Queen's Tandoor: Permata Plaza, Jl. MH Thamrin | Tel: (62-21) 390 3287
6. Queen's of India: Danau Sunter Hotel Jl. Danau Permai Raya 
                              | Tel: (62-21) 6583 1477
7. Hazara: Jl. Kusuma Atmaja No. 85 | Tel: (62-21) 3192 5037
8. Kinara: Jl. Kemang Raya 78-B, South Jakarta | Tel: (62-21) 719 2677
9. Komala's Restaurant: Sarinah Building Jl. MH Thamrin
                                   | Tel: (62-21) 390 3533
10. Rasa Sayang: Jl. Paradise Barat Raya | Tel: (62-21) 640 5070
11. Taj Mahal: Jl. H. Samanhudi No. 10A, Pasar Baru | Tel: (62-21) 381 3754
12. Tanduri: Jl. RS Fatmawati No. 12 | Tel: (62-21) 769 7589
13. Only Vegetarian: only home delivery | Mobile Phone : (62) 816 911825
14. Bombay Blue: Jl Cikini Raya No.40 | Tel: (62-21) 3162 8652
15. Akbar Palace: Wijaya Grand Center Blok H 37-39 Jl. Dharmawangsa Raya                           | Tel: (62-21) 720 6818
16. Jewel OF India: Hotel Ambhara Jl. Iskandarsyah Raya No. 1 
                             | Tel: (62-21) 2700 800
17. Restaurant Pakistan: Jl. Fatmawati 23 Jakarta Selatan |
                                      Tel: (62-21) 750 4037, 750 7708
18. Man Aur Tan: #1 Jl. Prof. Dr. Satrio Casablanca Kuningan (6th Floor),                                 Jakarta Selatan | Tel: 3004 0888, 5296 1188 | Fax: (62-21)                            3004 0889, 3004 0890 - Open: 12 Noon - 11 pm
19. Koh-E-Noor: Jl. Rasuna Said C-22, Pasar Festival GF.03-04 Jakarta                                    Selatan| Tel: (62-21) 527 6531 | Fax: (62-21) 527 6532

20. Samy's Curry: 3 outlets - a. Pacific Place, b. Setiabudi & c. Pasar Baru

21. La Na Thai: thai & indian Cusine
22. Maroush: (Crown Plaza) Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto Kav. 2-3 Karet Semanggi 
                     Setiabudi, Jakarta Selatan DKI Jakarta, |Tel: (62-21) 52892431