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Baturraden, Purwokerto, Banyumas, Central Java

2012-11-22T17:44:00.000-08:00

Mystery Legends Baturraden behind natural charm, is the mystery of folklore legends about the origin of the name of an attraction Baturraden, it is still believed by the surrounding community.
Baturraden name comes from two words (Javanese), namely Batur (hills, land, friends, helpers) and Raden (nobility). When combined, the word "Baturraden" can mean: flat land or land views.

There are two versions of Batu Raden history, namely Sheikh Maulana Maghribi version and the version of the Duchy Kutaliman. According to the first version, Sheikh Maulana Maghribi, Count Rum originating from Turkey and the Muslims, ever feel curious about the mysterious light that soared into the sky and shining in the east. The Prince then find the origin of the light. Long story short, after a climb up to the top of a mountain, the Prince saw an ascetic Buddhist who relies on a guava tree that emits rays of light upwards. What was then known as Baturraden.

Meanwhile, according to the second version, the story related Baturraden love story between the daughter of Duke Kutaliman by aides who take care of horses. Once upon a time in antiquity, in the Duchy lived a maid named Suta are having an affair with Radennya, the princess duke. Both of them really feel each other fall in love and plan to increase their connection to the knot, but not received the blessing of both parents with different degrees of reason and dignity among them. (Batur = Assistant, Raden = designation for Princess Duke / nigrat)

Baturraden is a tourist place in Banyumas regency, Central Java, Indonesia. Around the year 2007 Baturraden a mystery with a bloody disaster, breakdown of red bridge that connects the access to tourist sites with a lot of casualties. But not long after of the incident, Baturraden back beautiful and delicious to eat.

Baturraden located in the northern town of Navan right on the south slope of Mount Slamet. Baturraden layout right on the slopes so that the region has a very cool air and tend to be very cold, especially at night. Baturraden is one of the mainstay tourism in Banyumas, Central Java. Since 1928, is known as a tourist attraction Baturraden mountains. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of the natural scenery and the cool mountain air with a temperature between 18 ° C-25 ° C. In good weather conditions and sunny, views of Navan, Nusakambangan, Cilacap beach and can be seen clearly from the top Baturraden.

Privileged Baturraden lies in the variety of types of tourism offered. In addition to the main tourist Baturraden, in this area there are also many other tourist sites are also worth visiting, including the following:

Botanical Garden. This park provides a variety of ornamental plants bonsai, and rare plants, such as Havana Plants, Leaves god, Brimulia, rodent tuber, Antarium Lipstick, Palm Paris, Tongue Elephant, and Widoro Sea. Price of these crops is quite cheap and affordable for visitors who want to make it as a souvenir.
Curug Gede. This tourist attraction is located in the Village Tourism Ketenger, a distance of about 3 km from Baturraden. Where there is a beautiful waterfall.
Shower Pitu, which is 2.5 km from Baturraden. Shower is located 2.5 km from Baturraden. Shower is a source of geothermal water with temperature 60 ° -70 ° C which directly flows from the foot of Mount Slamet through seven showers.
Shower Telu. Shower was inaugurated on January 18, 1987. This shower drain hot water with a temperature of 40'C sulfur which is said to cure skin diseases and bone.
Travel Wana. This tourist attraction is located 2 km from Baturraden. Travel Wana overlooks the green forests and beautiful. This place is perfect for camping and jungle tracking.
Silent lake. This lake is located in the east, which is about 3.5 km from Baturraden. Is fairly picturesque lake, the water is clear and cold.
Parks Kaloka Widya Mandala, which is a zoo as well as educational tours. In the park there are a number of imported animals, both domestic and abroad, such as the three-legged goat, elephant, monkey, cow stalls, python, monkey, porcupine, crocodile Irian, orangutans, and deer. In this tourist complex there is also a museum that contains the Rare Animal animals like sun bears, Sumatran tigers, and clouded leopard.

In addition to the attractions that quite a lot, Batu Raden region is also characterized by the arts and cultural facilities, as follows:

Grebeg Shura or Alms Earth. The ceremony was conducted on 9 Months Shura. The goal is a starting reinforcements, namely by conducting such activities ruwat earth and salvation at the tombs of ancestors.
Kenthongan, a typical musical arts Banyumas. The main tool of this art is in the form of pieces of bamboo kenthong that a hole in its side lengthwise. To play need dikentong.
Calung and Lengger. Calung is also a musical instrument made of bamboo strips, placed transversely, and is played by being hit. While the dance is played Lengger two women or more and accompanied by calung.
Banyumas traditional clothes. Banyumas traditional clothes there are two kinds of clothes to the underprivileged (like clothing ancingan, bebed wala, pinjungan, iketan, and nempean) and clothing for the nobility (nyamping beskap for men and for women).
Ebeg (lumping horse). Banyumas Ebeg a traditional dance by using his trademark horse shows. In the show usually accompanied by gamelan called bendhe.
Exhibition of ornamental plants, such as havana, leaves gods, and palm paris.
Sadranan. This form of ritual to clean the tomb, followed by kenduren event. The goal is to remember the ancestors.

Baturraden located in the south foot of Mount Slamet at an altitude of about 640 meters above sea level. What attractions are located in the north and is about 14 km from the town of Navan, Banyumas regency, Central Java, Indonesia.

To get to the location, visitors can use a private vehicle or public transportation. From Navan town travel can be reached within 15 minutes. Visitors can use the public transport terminal Kebondalem Navan towards Batu Raden tourist sites.

In lokawisata Baturaden are a number of facilities that can be enjoyed, namely:

Swimming pool (U.S. $ 1500.00 per person)
Swimming glide (U.S. $ 1500.00 per person)
Massage scrub sulfur and hot water bath (U.S. $ 15,000.00 per person)
Bike Water (IDR 1500.00 per person)
VIP hot shower (IDR 3000.00, maximum 15 minutes)
Hot Water Bath Class I (U.S. $ 2000.00, a maximum of 15 minutes)
Mogen or car genjot (IDR 1500.00, a maximum of 15 minutes)
Carousel (IDR 1500.00, maximum 15 minutes)
Mini train (U.S. $ 2000.00 per person)

There are plenty of accommodation and facilities available in the tourism Baturraden this, as follows:

In the center there are many villa type Baturraden, Baturraden guesthouse, and hotel.
In the east there is also a tourist area Baturraden many villas and hotels.
In the west there is a tourist area Baturraden:

Many hotels.
Bureau of trips. Baturraden does not have its own travel agency. They are working with the Government of Banyumas by facilitating a travel agency or travel agent.
A number of restaurants.
Kertiwana building, located next to the camping grounds Baturraden. The building is designed specifically with the nature is able to accommodate 500 people.
SPA Palawi Baturraden, as a facility for the SPA and Aromateraphy.
House of accommodation (homestay) contained in the tourist village Ketenger and available to the public.
Some bungalows or houses for rent as a resting place.
Some services guide, which is devoted to foreign tourists.
Nightclub.
Massage parlors and bath scrub sulfur. This facility is a health tourism by utilizing sources of hot water containing a high sulfur content.
Terminal Baturraden. This terminal serves as a place of arrival and departure of vehicles to the Tourism Park Baturraden, such as public buses, tourism buses and private vehicles.
Souvenir stalls, selling a number of items, such as clothing, shoes, slippers, jackets, children's toys, and accessories-other accessories.
Adequate parking.

Ngrenehan Beach, Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta

2012-11-22T07:19:00.000-08:00

Who does not know the size of the waves of the Indian Ocean stretching along the south side of Indonesia. Java has a coastline of the south side of the long, stretching from the west to the east. The magnitude of the waves is the currency reversed its beautiful beaches. However, there is an interesting landscape, when the big waves could be slightly dijinakan by natural forms. Come to Ngrenehan coast, the south coast of the fierce waves just as the ripples of the lake area.

Ngrenehan Beach, is a beach in Gunung Kidul panati row in the south. The beach is unique, because it looks like omega or horseshoe horse on the inside. Big waves are blocked by a large rock into the castle ferociously pounding waves. Similar forms of coastal lagoons, locals used as a natural harbor. Many fishing boats resting here.

Ngrenehan, a beach that did not escape from the historical past to a paradise flakes falling from the sky. Land here is owned Radeh Fractures in Demak kingdom. It is said that this is where Raden Patah, the King Brawijaya V escape. Narrated, collapse of Majapahit, Demak attacked by the political turbulence of the past. Raden Patah’s father wanted to Islam, because this is the difference faith discord.

Escape King Brawijaya ended up on the south coast with a second wife, the goddess Lowati and Bondang Surati. When searching for the father in this place, Raden Patah not find it, then invite the royal officials to search. Solicitation is used as the name of this beach, from the siren, which means (let-Java) is an invitation. Finally be Ngrenehan which means invitation.

Behind the historical past, this home is beautiful. Behind the fierce ocean waves south, there is the tenderness of the ocean and it's here. The calm waters, coral reefs and crystal clear water is suguhannya. No one if Raden Patah looking atahnya here, because the goddess of beauty and elegance Bondang Lowati Surati really feels behind perkasanya King Brawijaya.

Ngrenehan beach located east of the city of Yogyakarta. Precisely Kanigoro Village, District Saptosari, Gunungkidul. The beach is surrounded by limestone hills the appeal.

White sand beaches and sea water bluish green to make the atmosphere perfect. Moreover, here the waves are not too tight. So it really is perfect place to spend a holiday.

Here, we can see the activities of the fishermen and can even enjoy their catch of fish. In Côte Ngrenehan indeed provided a variety of restaurants that serve seafood, of course, all proceeds go to sea the fishermen on this coast. Do not ask me about the taste, because you'll be hooked.

Satisfied eat fish, it's time to buy souvenirs. Near the parking area, there is a fish auction site. The catch of fishermen, in addition to cooked and eaten immediately, was also a favorite souvenir for tourists.

If you get bored with the atmosphere of the beach, try to climb a limestone hill. There have incredible scenery presented to you.

Grojogan Sewu Waterfalls, Tawangmangu

2012-11-07T00:17:00.001-08:00

Although located on the equator and the temperature is hot and humid, Indonesia is endowed with a lot of mountains that offers coolness. One is Tawangmangu, approximately 37 km east of Solo. Although located on the slopes of the mountain, this tourist area is one of the easiest to visit. Public bus transportation is almost all the time available to take tourists up to the main terminal. Overland travel for approximately 1.5 hours from Solo terminal is the main attraction. Beautiful view of rice on the left and right of the road ready to greet upon entering the territory Karanganyar.

Tawangmangu is a district around the slopes of Mount Lawu, Karanganyar regency, Central Java. The site is approximately 1.5 hours traveling in the east of Solo. In Tawangmangu actually met many tourist attractions such as temples Sukuh, Cetho temples, waterfalls jumog, etc.. However, the most visited and most popular is Grojogan Sewu Falls. Waterfalls Grojogan Sewu located in a forest tour is still beautiful and natural.

To enter this tourist area, you have to pay entrance fee of Rp 6,000, -. Counters entrance there are 2 pieces. The first is located at the top, while down the road to the first window, you can see the plants that are sold on the side of the road. You also can ride a horse to get to the counter if you're lazy to walk. You will also be a little surprised when there are monkeys on the side of the road. Meanwhile, the second door is located on the slopes below.

When you go through the first door at the top, you have to down the stairs a neat and bare rocks to get to the waterfall. Stairs by the hundreds, perhaps can make your feet sore. To solve this problem, the manager provides gazebo at some point, so you can take a break. Within this area, there is a long-tailed monkeys living freely, so do not be surprised if you would see him on his way. The numbers are quite a lot, but you do not have to be afraid because the monkeys here generally will not bother.

Grojogan Sewu itself means a thousand waterfalls. Indeed, the waterfall here does not amount to a thousand, but there are some points waterfalls that you can enjoy here. The highest waterfall was about 80 feet tall. There is also a waterfall that is not too high but The shower extends to form branches. When the rainy season, around the waterfall cliff will be caught, but during the summer, many waterfalls are dry. Pegunjung who want to approach the falls, be careful because they have to pass through large rocks are slippery.

After enjoying the falls, you can walk around to enjoy the cool jungle tours. With an area of 20 hectares, this area provides a swimming pool for children and adults. There are also stalls selling food at affordable prices. The other side is a forest of pine and other trees hundreds of years old. Neat paths and rocky can make you more enjoy the scenery beautifully presented.

Batujai Dams, Praya, Lombok

2012-10-30T10:01:00.001-07:00

The Batujai reservoir was built in the time Penujak flowing from slopes Kundo and empties into the Straits of Lombok with a length of 54 km and the whole river basin area of 550 km2 river. This Penujak time streamflow characteristics have a large enough difference between the wet and dry seasons. In the rainy season the average monthly discharge can reach tens of cubic meters per second that is wasted potential into the sea, while in the dry season the average monthly discharge can reach 0.1 m3 and even less.

With that condition, it was made reservoir that can hold excess water potential in the rainy season for use during the dry season.

Southern part of the island of Lombok is often the unfortunate lack of food is a less water. This is partly due to the small rain down in this area (less than 1500 mm / year) and often rains in season penghujanpun erratic, causing crop failure in rainfed rice. In addition to the topography unfavorable result very few rivers that flow into this area.

History of Reservoir Batujai, like most irrigation development on the island of Lombok, was first studied by Consultant Canada in June 1974 through the Lombok Island Water Resources Development. Potential reservoirs are large enough acted on by the Parent Project Executing Agency Multipurpose times Brantas in 1975 - 1977 to be held the feasibility study and detailed design, followed by construction of reservoirs from the year 1977 to 1982.

Functions and Benefits

1. Irrigation
Originally provide water for irrigation in agricultural areas Penujak, Setanggor, Darek, Ungga, Ranggagata, and about Praya District of West Central Lombok regency area of 3350 ha of rainfed previous form.
With the development of the environment around the dam and land use changes in the benefits of the dam upstream to irrigate the fields is increasingly a day to decrease the area of 2426 ha, caused by high sediment entering the reservoir (during operation ± 27 years).

2. Flood Control
With the reservoir can be set from a flood peak discharge of 1,332 m3/sec ie to 764 m3/sec (to reduce the flood of 568 m3) that caused greater avoidable / minimized.

3. Inland Fisheries
To meet the daily needs of the local community also utilizes Batujai dam to maintain the area and catch fish, even a side livelihood as fishing and fishermen.

4. Water Supply
Batujai dam also serves to serve the needs of local people and the raw water reservoir

5. Tourism

6. Developing a Micro Hydro Power Plant
With the potential of an existing discharge, before applied to the first phase of the irrigated area is used first for microhydro power plant with an installed power of 150 KW (maximum). This power is used to pump water in the reservoir to irrigate the fields measuring 650 hectares in the village looking up sky.

Dams Location

Batujai Reservoir is located in the village administration Batujai, West Praya, Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara Province. The main river is the river Penujak Batujai reservoirs, which flows from the foot of the mountain, heading south towards the city Kendo Praya and tributaries of the reservoir Batujai ± 3 km towards the south of the town of Praya.

Siung Beach, Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta

2012-10-26T05:26:00.000-07:00

"Charm cliffs at Siung that eventually crowned Siung attraction as a tourist area of special interest climbing, symbolically identified with the stage called Pondok Climbers"

A. Overview

Traveled to Yogyakarta feels incomplete if not visit a row of beach located on the southern coast. Parangtritis usually be one of the beaches visited by tourists. Because in addition to easily accessible, the beach is relatively close to the center of Yogyakarta. However, for those of you who are too often to Parangtritis so want to find a new beach objects, you try to go to the South Mountain area. Counties located in the southern part of Yogyakarta limestone mountains holds a decent beach beauty thumbs up.

Dozens of beaches stretching from west to east, to the border of Wonogiri, Central Java Province. Of the dozens of beaches there, the average condition is natural and has not been touched by the act of ignorant human hands. Some beaches like Baron, Kukup, Sundak and Krakal is already widely known by tourists for a long time. However, as Sadranan beaches, Along, Wediombo, Ngrenehan, still seems strange in the ears tourists, but the beaches are much more beautiful than panoramic beaches previously mentioned.

One beach that holds the potential of nature is remarkable is Siung. Although the beach among tourists is not as famous as beach Baron, but for the sport of rock climbing enthusiasts, the beach is a must visit tourist destination. The beach is located in District Tepus and is nearly 100 km from Yogyakarta offers the charm of climbing with a bonus view of the sea. The natural beauty of the south coast and the typical adventure integrated into one and all of them can be found on this beach. Therefore, many climbers who come to try to conquer the cliffs on the coast. Not only the local and national climber, climbers from overseas are also many who came.

Before known as arena rock climbing, Siung simply a rundown beach, difficult to reach, and lonely. Therefore, no wonder if the beach is not widely known. However, since it opened as a climbing area in 2000, one by one the travelers started going to this beach. Having unveiled by the government in September 2005 as a DIY special interest area rock climbing, Siung began to clean and beautify themselves. Siung name became more famous after being used as a location for Asean Climbing Gathering 2005 which was followed by 250 climbers from 6 countries (Singapore, Germany, France, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia).

Currently, Siung already visited by tourists, especially on holidays and weekends. Community Mapala (Student Nature Lovers) from various colleges and climbers from FPTI (Cliff Climbers Forum Indonesia) also took turns climbing training and exercises in the region on Saturday and Sunday.

B. Features

Mounds of limestone hills covered with oak would be a separate scenery along the way. Roads are steep and winding asphalt to be the first challenge to be conquered before you get Siung. However, all the fatigue you will pay off when you set foot on the white sandy beach. Exposure to the sea breeze and the sound of waves crashing on the shoreline capable paved turmoil. Everything vanished tired and restless.

On the beach that is wide enough, you can do a variety of activities, from playing the surf and sand, fishing, or playing beach volleyball. The condition of the beach is not too crowded even tend to slack as if making you the sole owner of this beach. You do not need to scramble for a play area or take pictures, because there are many places on the field this beach you can explore further. If the sun was high, you can take shelter under trees, or in a small hut on the beach. Enjoy a lunch at tingkahi the wind and the waves would certainly be a pleasant experience. You do not bring lunch do not have to worry, because in the area there Siung menyedikan diner seafood menu with relatively lopsided.

After playing on the beach, you can go up to a row of towering karst cliffs firmly on the west coast. Cliffs is commonly used by climbers when climbing activity. In between these karst cliffs, there is a field that can be used as a camping spot and a place lit a bonfire. From the height of the cliff, you can see Siung intact from end to end, it was a beautiful sight.

Cliffs at Siung This is a paradise for climbers. In this area there are about 250 climbing routes with grade (degree of difficulty) and varying characteristics. Therefore, no wonder if many people call Siung as "the best rock climbing site in Yogyakarta." If you're lucky, you can meet with a group of climbers were climbing activities on this cliff. The climbers were usually like to share their ilmu.Sapalah, who knows you offered to climb one lane to another. In general, to climb the cliffs Siung takes stamina and courage high.

Best moment you can get in this Siung was during the afternoon. From the height of the cliff, you can see the change in color of the evening sky and the sun slowly dropped to disappear. This moment is the best moment to take a picture.

C. Location

Siung located in the hamlet of Wates, Purwodadi Village, District Tepus, Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

D. Access

The easiest access to the beach which is about 98 km from the city of Yogyakarta is the main route through Yogyakarta - Wonosari - Tepus - Purwodadi - Siung. For those of you who do not bring a personal vehicle, you can begin the journey from Terminal Giwangan Yogyakarta. From the terminal, you can take a bus majors Jogja - Wonosari. After getting off at the terminal Wonosari, you simply replace public transport serving line Wonosari - Tepus. Public transit serves only way to Tepus terminal. From the terminal Tepus, you can continue the journey using a rented motorcycle. In addition, there are other routes that you can choose. From the terminal Wonosari, you can ride public transport serving the village Jepitu trip. You then get off at the junction and continue on Siung use a motorcycle taxi to arrive at the beach.

If you are planning to visit this beach in groups, you better rent a small car from a terminal with a capacity of 6-10 passengers Wonosari. You do not need bergonta vehicle again, because the rental car is going straight to Siung. As for you who bring personal vehicles of course much easier. You can choose the route of Yogyakarta - Patuk - Wonosari - Tepus or Yogyakarta - Imogiri - Bake - Wonosari - Tepus. Both routes have landscapes that are equally beautiful.

E. Accommodations and Other Facilities

Given Siung location away from the city center, it's normal that there are facilities in the coastal area is just standard amenities such as a large parking area, public restrooms, as well as stalls selling food and soft drinks. In addition, there are also stalls that offer seafood menu. You are guaranteed not to be disappointed with the menu offered, because the fish is cooked fresh fish catch of the fishermen.

You are looking for a hotel to stay for sure will be a bit disappointed, because Siung and the nearby area no hotel. However, you need not worry, this beach hut climbers are shaped house on stilts. You can use the cottage climber capacity of 12-15 people to stay overnight. If you want to be more integrated with nature, you better bring a tent and camp in the camping ground is behind the coral cliffs.

Parangtritis Beach, Yogyakarta

2012-10-24T23:46:00.001-07:00

Parangtritis is a well-known attraction in Yogyakarta in addition to other objects such as Samas beach, Baron, Kukup, Krakal and Glagah. Parangtritis has a unique landscape that is not found in other attractions besides the big waves are also the mountains of sand around the beach, which is usually called dunes. This attraction has been managed by the district government Bantul pretty well, ranging from lodging facilities and markets selling souvenirs Parangtritis.

In Parangtritis there are also ATV, horse-drawn carriage and horses can be rented for up the coast from east to west. Besides Parangtritis also a place for air sports / aeromodeling.

History

History Parangtritis name can be fairly interesting. That said, there is an escape from the kingdom of Majapahit named Dipokusumo are doing meditation in the region. While I was meditating, he saw water dripping (Tumaritis) from rock crevices (machete). Then he gave the name of the area Parangtritis which means the water that drips from the rock.

Parangtritis believed to be a manifestation of the unity of trinity consisting of Mount Merapi, Yogyakarta palace, and Parangtritis itself. Local people believe Parangtritis is part of the territory of South Queen or known by the name of Nyai Roro Kidul. According to them, Nyai Roro Kidul like the color green, so tourists visiting Parangtritis advised not to wear green clothes. Besides loaded with mysteries Nyai Roro Kidul Parangtritis also narrated as a meeting place by Sunan Kalijaga Panembahan Senopati Panembahan Senopati shortly after finishing the hermitage. As well as a place of recreation, Parangtritis is also a sacred place. Many visitors who come to meditate. This beach is one place to do Labuhan ceremony of Sultan of Jogjakarta.

Feature

Parangtritis is an enchanting sloping beach and combined with rocky hills, dunes, the sand is black. Parangtritis beautiful has a lot of interesting phenomena, both natural scenery and supernatural stories. Parangtritis waves always bring wood and bamboo into land that may come from other nearby beaches. Some of the wood was taken and brought by local residents for later use in their own homes. Parangtritis is also a tourist area that is perfect for enjoying the sunset (sunset) is very romantic.

Which includes the tourist complex Parangtritis include: Parangtritis, Parangkusumo Beach, Depok Beach Highlands Gembirowati, Petilasan Parangkusumo, Baths Parangwedang, Tomb of Sheikh Maulana Maghreb, Sheikh Bela Belu Cemetery, Tomb Ki Ageng Selohening, Fish Auction Place (TPI) Depok and Gumuk Sand (barchan). In Parangkusumo are swimming baths (sulfur), which is believed to cure various diseases in. The pool is discovered and maintained by the lane VII. The existence of complex craft shells, an international standard hotel (Queen of South), as well as paragliding rentals, travel carts, horses, and motorcycles ATV (All-terrain Vechile), the sellers also roasted corn and other snacks-traditional snacks in Parangtritis participate enliven tourism region.

You can also slightly up to a small hill located on the north side Parangtritis. There are many available small stalls that offer stunning beach views from the top of the hill. While enjoying a coconut and a typical light snack, you can feel a strong breeze blows while watching the scenery along the lines Parangtritis seen all of the top of the hill. If you want a more challenging terrain, you can also mengungjungi Parangndog Hill, which is located east Parangtritis, on the border between Bantul and Gunungkidul. In this Parangndog hill, there is a place devoted to the sport of paragliding and hang gliding. To reach the area terrain is quite heavy and challenging, but when he got up, all will pay off with a view of the ocean with no boundaries and no unobstructed, suitable as a place to wait for the sunset. In addition, you will also be greeted by a simple shop with a friendly greeting. There is also a motorcycle and a car parking space. By foot climb to the top among the limestone rocks, you will reach a place that used to take off hang gliding.

Location and Facilities

Parangtritis tourist area is located in the village of Parangtritis, District Kretek, Bantul, Jogjakarta, about 27 miles south of the city of Jogjakarta with a relatively flat so it is easy to achieve. From the direction of the city of Yogyakarta, there are two paths that can be traversed to reach the region. The first path is a straight line Jogjakarta - Road Parangtritis - Kretek - Parangtritis. This pathway is the main route used by tourists as well as the community at large. The second path is the path Jogjakarta - Imogiri - Siluk - Parangtritis. This path is more promising scenery but also much more beautiful and stunning. All the way up and down the hill (do not worry because the road is wide and smooth paved) your eyes will be spoiled with a vast verdant paddy fields, the river that flows beautifully, and a row of karst hills. From the top of the hill, you can see the view of the trees from the verdant hills beneath. Air is guaranteed so cool and fresh, especially if you go during the morning or late afternoon. You also will pass the location of the Tomb Kings Imogiri.

Facilities in the tourist area is already pretty full. Around the beach, there are many hotels and inns with different price range, including the hotel and inn located on a hill that offers a beautiful view of the beach. Around the coast, you can also find an assortment of souvenir shops and souvenirs typical of Jogjakarta (Bantul), grocery stores, and food stalls. Especially with regard to food, you should not miss in Depok Beach culinary tour that provides fish and other fresh seafood, immediately bought and cooked on the premises, with a selection of very tasty seasoning. You can buy various types of fish, shrimp, squid, or crab at the Fish Auction Place (TPI) Depok and hiring cook (which also provides a place to eat Lesbian, rice, sauce, vegetables, and a variety of drinks including fresh coconut) in the stalls that lined the beach Depok. Eating fresh seafood and fresh from the kitchen accompanied by a young coconut while watching the ocean view is truly a memorable experience. And do not worry about the price, because the price of fresh seafood and steady in Depok Beach is relatively inexpensive and affordable. Depok Beach there is also a traditional market that sells a wide range of typical beach snacks, such as fried fish, fried-retreat retreat, dent fish, and so on. Also available here salad (fresh fruits with spicy sweet flavor) with a very affordable price.

Parangtritis tourist area also provides ample parking space and rental bathroom. While on the beach you can rent a carriage (the carriage), motorcycle ATV, horse, and paragliding are very challenging adrenaline. Take pictures in the sand dunes make as if you take pictures in the desert in Africa, it's no wonder the place is often used for prewedding photos. You are advised not to swim too deep, because the waves Parangtritis quite dangerous.

Selong Belanak Beach, Praya, Lombok

2012-10-24T08:50:00.000-07:00

Coastal beaches Selong Belanak is rarely visited by tourists despite being in an area not far from the city of Mataram Selong Belanak precisely in the Village, District Praya, Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. Unlike the beaches of Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air are often full swing, Selong Belanak otherwise. The beach was deserted and was in a bay, but its beauty is not lost with Kuta and Senggigi Beach. Fine white sand. It may even be the most subtle compared to other beaches in Lombok.

Walk barefoot, you'll feel how the white sand Selong Belanak highly maintained continuity. Along the beach in the afternoon while playing on his lips that clean water is a pleasure in itself. The waves are gentle because Selong Belanak in the bay, the wind is not too strong breezy. Silence made as if the beach is your beach. Only a few fishermen who are the citizens who Selong Belanak forth. You are free to play as much. For hunter photos, landscapes Selong Belanak you must capture. Its beautiful sunset with orange skies clean. Truly a paradise in Central Lombok. It does not hurt also to climb the hill before going to the beach. You will get a panoramic view of the beach Selong Belanak beautiful hill top.

Yes, the beauty of the beach Selong Belanak donated helped not only by the blue sea and white sand, but the cluster of green hill. The combination of green, white and blue beauty is what makes Selong Belanak complete. No wonder so many say played water Selong Belanak not enough if only 1 or 2 hours. You'll want to linger on this hidden beach.

Selong Belanak sand beach has a different to the other beaches in the south of Lombok. Generally the beaches in the south of Lombok has a distinctive sand, white sand that is shaped like a pepper.But that's not Selong Belanak Beach. This beach offers fine white sand, and when integrated with sea water, white sand is becoming harder. For it is no wonder we see or could see several vehicles speeding on the lips shores.Beaches Selong Belanak must-see if you visit Lombok.

The clear sea water, a sloping beach, which extends the shore, and the cluster of towering green hills around him the perfect painting. Besides sand can harden, Selong Belanak also has two kinds of waves, which is on the left presents a calm waves and on the right of presenting the waves were a bit high. Therefore, on the right side is often used as a surfing spot, especially by foreign tourists.

Not only the beauty of the beach, we can also Selong Belanak culinary. We can enjoy the sea catches residents in the form of grilled fish are sold by mothers of local fishermen on the beach. Typically, these mothers are still selling fresh tuna. Quite a spend of only Rp 4,000 you can enjoy a grilled tuna skewers with chilli typical. Beaches Selong Belanak also have started to clean up, usually every weekend this beach will be crowded by local tourists. To that end, every weekend we charged in beach and parking of vehicles. Unlike when we visit on a typical day are only exposed to levy parking only.

Route Selong Belanak from Mataram city center is easy and of course with full road hot mix. Just about 60 kilometers by passing Gerung, by pass Lombok International Airport. Next, turn right at the intersection Batujai. After meeting the T-junction, take a right, straight through the village Bonder, Mangkung village and arrived at the village of Selong Belanak. Before arriving at the gates of Nature Selong Belanak, there is a T-junction, take a left and straight. From there we'll find a road to decline. From down the street we could see spectacular Selong Belanak of height. you know. After passing this instance we meet again with the fork, now from this junction turn right and came in front of the beautiful, beach Selong Belanak!

Visitors usually do not stay Selong Belanak. They come in the morning or afternoon to sunset arrived. Because of the lack of inns and hotels, tourists would rather choose to stay in the center to be more flexible while visiting some of the other sights. If you choose to stay in Mataram, some hotel choices that you can live is Puri Asri Hotel, Bidari Hotel, or Graha Ayu Hotel.

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