Natural Wonosari Gunungkidul

cave "Pindul Yogyakarta"

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history
Pindul is one of a series of seven caves underground river flowing in the area Bejiharjo . This cave has a length of about 300 m , width 5 m , the distance to the water surface of the roof of the cave 4 m , and a water depth of approximately 5 m . In one part there Pindul place wide enough so it looks like a vast pool . In this section there is also a considerable gap width of the incoming sunlight . You who wish to enter the cave vertically Pindul can enter through this slit . Not far from there Pindul Cave Wren ( dry cave ) , Sudirman heritage monuments , and archaeological sites Sokoliman .
That said , naming Pindul derived from the story of the wanderings Joko Singlulung explore dense forests , rivers , up to the cave to look for his father . While we were down seven caves that have streams underneath , Joko head hit a rock fault is in the cave . Therefore, the cave was named Joko hit Pindul .
Suitable for BeginnersCave tubing is similar to rafting . If rafting ( rafting ) is the flow of activity along the river by boat , then cavetubing is caving activity to rise above the tire . Because the flow of water in this Pindul calm and the water discharge is relatively the same in both the wet season and dry season , then do cavetubing in Pindul this can also be done by beginners as well as small children .

facilities
Travel Pindul cavetubing in this guide can provide guiding us to do cavetubing . Manager also provides cavetubing equipment such as tires and life vest ( life jacket ) , as well as head flashlight ( headlamp ) . To rent the facility, visitors will dikanakan cost around $3.00-$5.00 . But if it is to bring your own equipment , then to be able to do this Pindul cavetubing at no charge.

Location Pindul The event I was in Hamlet , Village Bejiharjo , Karangmojo subdistrict , Gunung Kidul , about 7 km to the North of the City Wonosari . Such Gunungkidul region in general , all the way through which much of the oak and limestone .

Tasting 'Shrimp Fly' in Gunungkidul

2011-06-06T10:25:00.000+07:00

GUNUNGKIDUL, - Wherever, grasshoppers was always known as the insects that harm farmers, by eating all kinds of plants. Naturally, if farmers take it as a big enemy, other than caterpillars.
But who would have thought, if the locusts have been the threat farmers would be typical food in Gunungkidul district. In fact, by most people insects grasshopper species of wood is called shrimp fly, because it tastes like shrimp and can fly as well.
Barjo (58), Mijahan Village, District Semanu, are many of the dozens of people who every day hunting grasshoppers grasshoppers on the street peddling Semanu-Wonosari. Every morning until the afternoon before, along with fellow hunter grasshopper he went round the fields owned by residents to look for grasshoppers. Within hours of 400 to 500 fish he could get.
After the hunt, locusts are cleaned feather wings, then direnteng using a stick and sold on the roadside. The price is reached Rp 400 per fish, be her a separate commodity in this region a thousand hills.
"Because of the current season are not locusts, so the price could reach USD 400 per tail Mas. If the price is fit again season no more than Rp 150 per head. Even the grasshoppers from Pacitan, East Java is also sold in some markets in Gunungkidul kilogram in size rather than per cow, "explained Barjo mangkalnya location on Monday (06/06/2011).
Along the way Wonosari-Semanu, precisely in the industrial area in the village of Mijahan, a number of regular diner serves fried grasshoppers. One of them is owned Sukini stalls, which each day was less than 2 pounds of fried grasshoppers are able to sell from her store.
The process of cleaning up to cook grasshoppers is very simple. Before cooking, the wings and grasshopper guts cleaned then washed using warm water until repeatedly.
"A number of spices such as garlic, onion, and salt-paste mixed with the grasshopper, and then inserted into the frying pan until cooked. Grasshoppers also can be cooked with fried dibacem it before," explained Sukini.
One of the flying shrimp lovers, Yuwono (35), who found while eating a grasshopper at a shop owned by Sukini admitted, in addition to crisp, taste of locusts as well as the fried shrimp. "Not a few people from outside Gunungkidul buy shrimp fly these as souvenirs typical of Gunungkidul food," said Yuwono.
Although there has been no clarity on how the content of vitamins that exist in this brown insects, but many people believe that the locusts have high protein content.

Gatot, black is more tempting

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Billy, a light meal or snack typical Gunungkidul. Gatot usually consumed to accompany tea or coffee. Often served to entertain guests who visit. In the past, gatot made for personal consumption, but now has become a commodity traded. Billy can be found in traditional markets or by central-by Gunungkidul.

Billy is a food made from cassava (cassava / dried cassava) is equal to tiwul. Cassava that have been peeled and then dried in the sun to dry so that it becomes dried cassava. But to make gatot quality, not just any cassava is used. Gatot traders who usually doubles as a maker (manufacturer) using dried cassava which (deliberately) dihujan-hujankan. The goal is to get the typical black color gatot. "gatot ingkang sekeco ingkang wernan'e ireng" said mbah Mijem, one of the sellers in the market gatot Playen. To anticipate the dry season, it usually has a stock of material gatot maker (the rain dried cassava).

Ways of making gatot very simple. Billy is already dry soaked for 12 hours (overnight). Once washed, dried diced to size gatot, then cooked / steamed for about 2 hours. After cooking, gatot placed in a container that width quickly let cool. To serve, sprinkled with grated coconut gatot plus a little sugar and salt. Gatot chewy blend taste slightly sweet and salty mix add to the exotic flavor of this special food Gunungkidul.

Panorama from the hill of Gunung star

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Hargodumilah, or seing referred to as "Star Hill", is a place where lies the city of Jogja and the surrounding scenery from here. Exoticism that was on the sidelines of the trip will force everyone to stop for a moment, enjoy the breadth of the eye could see.

At the time of the day, where the sun is still looking at the earth's loyal Gunungkidul, Mount Merapi, Mount Merbabu, Mount Sindoro and Cleft standing there showing off the beauty in the distance. And would not disappoint when visiting Hargodumilah at dusk when greeted. Sunset over the city of Jogja smiled sweetly inflame the soul. The beauty of non-stop even though the sun was off the air because of twinkling city of Yogyakarta to come replace the resignation of the evening asleep in peraduannya.

Hargodumilah Hill is one of the charms of Gunung that gets serious attention from the government. Roads in the hill is being expanded as the arena parking lot of the visitors who want to explore the beauty of the hills bordering the districts of Bantul this. For the visitors, do not worry because they do not bring lunch, because the region already lined Hargodumilah ranging from small shops to restaurants with romantic nuances that provide your culinary needs.

Hargodumilah, a place for those of you who want to disconnect the load moment after a day of activity. A place that will re-invigorating the soul and heart.

Volcano Exotic Nglanggeran

2011-05-15T19:43:00.000+07:00

Ancient volcano Nglanggeran a typical attraction in Hamlet Nglanggeran Wetan, Nglanggeran Village, District Patuk. Around 60 million years ago, the mountain was believed to have issued lava.

Allegation was the result of research in 2008, which was done Tourism Gunungkidul and geologists from UPN Veteran Yogyakarta and UGM. Heru Purwanto, 26, a local resident and member of the Ancient Mountain ekowisita area manager said many large rocks found in the region.

"The number of structure of the stone is soft and smooth in Mount Bucu [one point in the Ancient Nglanggeran Mount], according to the researchers believed to be evidence of a flow of ancient volcanic crater," he told the Daily Jogja, Sunday (8 / 5).

Ancient mountain area of 48 hectares is a referral of students, nature lovers, and families who want to see one ever akitif mountain in Indonesia.

"This place is often used untu outbound, camp, go up the mountain, and night familiarity for students and college students," he added.

Herlambang, one participant said outbound Nglanggeran Ancient Volcano has a lot of outdoor activity facilities.

"In addition to close to Yogyakarta, complete amenities. There pendapa that can be used for a campfire, there is terrain to set up a tent as well, "said a medical student in St. Louis that.

Ancient Volcano Nglanggeran currently managed 25 youth Youth Nglanggeran. The organization was formed around 1999. Nglanggeran able to empower rural youth.

"Visitors often ask to be held stage art performances such as Jatilan. In fact, they also ask for the original food cooked. Residents around greatly assisted by the presence of tourists, "he added. (Journalists Daily Jogja / Kurniyanto)

Wonosari Village, Village Tourism

2011-05-14T13:00:00.002+07:00

Wonosari Tourist Village is situated in the hamlet of Duren and Sidorejo Beji Village District Ngawen approximately 35 KM from Wonosari. Wonosadi name itself is actually the name of forest located on the slopes of the hills in the two hamlets. Until now this is still very well preserved forest sustainability and rich variety of flora and fauna as well as natural stones terddapat big berkuran said to be the result of the eruption of Mount Merapi Antique. This happens because the public trust that was given the authority and responsibility by the forest owner is Prince Onggolotjo, a son, descendants of Majapahit.

Tourist attractions that can be enjoyed at the Tourism Village Wonosadi among others:

Spiritual tours, visiting sacred places like Watu Gendhong, Kali Ndek, and Spring Middle Reef.
Home bamboo handicraft industry
Traditional ceremonies such as rasulan, sadranan, mboyong goddess sri, midang, mantenan, bellows, mitoni, ruwtan (in time).
Enjoy and practice the art Rinding gumbeng, typical art Wonosadi believed to be the oldest arts in Java. .

Enchantment Siung Beach

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Gunung Kidul regency which is famous for its white sand beaches. This time, the streets are performed to a beach which is 10 km from Beach Sundak. For those of you who have never visited the beach on this one, you will be amazed with the expanse of karst cliffs and the waves that are captivating. Talking about beach Siung indeed be reminded of the mythical rock which is said to have told people earlier.

Corals that his position is on the east and west of this large and until now the tourists are interested in these parts often use it as a field wall climbing.

If you want to go to the beach Siung, should you have to prepare excellent stamina. Because, long distances from the city of Yogyakarta will make you more tired if you do not fit the condition of the body. Distance Yogya-Siung trip takes 2.5 hours by car, but if you take the motor will be faster because the terrain is not too wide can you libas easily.

As a typical beach that is in the ranks of Baron, Krakal, Kukup, Sundak, Indrayanti and Siung, then you will always see the white sandy beaches, crystal clear sea water, and of course the beach location is zero waste. To facilitate visitors, residents around providing lodging facilities are great. Indeed, very famous Siung wall climbing. Since ditahun 1989 which has hundreds of beach rock climbing lane is often used for extreme competition to the international level.

If you're curious to enjoy the harsh waves, white sand, towering cliffs and wildlife are often seen, soon came to the beach which is situated in the hamlet Siung Wates, Purwodadi, Tepus, Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta.

Tiwul and Billy - special food Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta

2011-04-25T14:59:00.000+07:00

In addition to beach tourism places, Gunungkidul for this still popular with the dry region. Anyway if you hear the word Gunungkidul certainly in the minds of the people is the lack of water and barren areas. However, if you visit Gunungkidul, get ready just will fascinated by the beauty of its beach. In addition to the stunning beauty of the beach Gunungkidul, we also culinary tour. At Baron we can enjoy a variety of seafood, ranging from marine fish, squid, shrimp, clams, cuttlefish, crab, etc.. If you're tired of the way to the beach Baron, you also can enjoy the dish Sea Food ala Gunungkidul in Pondok Seafood is located on the south side of the square Wonosari. Or if you prefer fresh water fish, please visit the District Ponjong Simo precisely in the area. You can fish alone or direct messages that have been cooked.
There is one food that you should not miss when visiting Gunungkidul, this is one of the specialties Gunungkidul. What is it? Tiwul and Billy, special food Gunungkidul. Tiwul and Billy made from Gaplek, dried cassava. To make Tiwul pounded cassava until soft, but actually not too soft, too. Cassava flour is then steamed. While Billy is made from Gaplek that cut into small pieces. Gaplek are soaked overnight, after which the water is removed and dried cassava is already soaked and cleaned for the next dikukus.Tiwul Gatot usually eaten with grated coconut.
Tiwul and Billy - special food Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta

In District Gunungkidul, Tiwul and Billy are still sold in traditiona

special food Gunungkidul

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Grasshoppers

Grasshopper or the Java language is called stinky insect herbivores from the sub-order Caelifera in the order Orthoptera. Grasshoppers, which is initially free of insects for crop pest. But in Gunungkidul, grasshopper typical processed into nutrient-rich foods. Even the grasshoppers (locust wood) had a higher protein content than shrimp.

Grasshoppers, has provided employment to residents of Gunungkidul. Hunting grasshopper has become a profession. How could I not, with average earnings-per-day 40-50 thousand per day is very lucrative activity. So no surprise if you see a group of people cycling onthel carrying pole, nets or glue into the rice fields. Grasshopper turi numerous in trees and teak trees.

Grasshopper rezekiBelalang nutrient rich carrier, a special food Gunungkidul who always sought the original nomads of Gunung when going home, either for food or for souvenirs. Locusts that have been cooked can hold up to one week. Not hard to get a grasshopper. At the edges of the road as evening began to creep a lot of grasshoppers found on display with a bamboo splinter to offer. Of course, grasshoppers here is still raw. But if you want a grasshopper who has been in the cookbook, please visit the sales center by-by in Gunungkidul or traditional markets. There peddled grasshoppers cooked in various flavors depending on your taste, sweet, Grasshopper as souvenirs typical gunungkidulasin, savory and spicy.

Grasshoppers, pests of plants that are excellent for the citizens of Gunungkidul, both as lovers and seekers of fortune.

Beach Siung and Sundak

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Beach Siung

This beach is located in the Village Purwodadi, Tepus District, located about 35 km from Wonosari with asphalt road infrastructure to coastal cliffs. Beach Siung an ocean basin is flanked by two hills with cliffs as a location specific enabling sport rock climbing and is a paradise for the "climber" because it has about 250 climbing routes, supported by the beautiful sea panorama, is a preoccupation with its own rock-climbing accompanied by the crash of waves and sea breeze refreshing. Here ever organized gathering of Asian Climbing (sport rock climbing in Asia), followed by 80 participants from 15 countries in Asia, including Thailand, Japan, China, Malaysia, etc.. Then there are terraces surrounding farmland set of living primates (long-tailed monkey).

Beach Sundak

Located in the Village Sidoharjo, District Tepus, about 1 km to the east of the coast Krakal, green natural scenery blend with the coastal village with a comfortable atmosphere is perfect for relaxing and is commonly used as a platform for tourism campsite adolescents.
Wediombo Beach

Wediombo Beach is a natural beach with a beautiful panoramic view, situated in the village of Jepitu, Girisubo District, about 40 km to the city landmark Wonosari. Bay-shaped and sloping beach with white sand, either publicly viewable from the hills and from the coast, allowing tourists to enjoy the panoramic sunset that sempurnama, while also refreshing air ejuk beaches are believed to help cure asthma. For tourists who like fishing can be done in this place where at any given moment Panjo many fish that appear along the coast. Once a year on the beach held cultural tradition that is ceremonial procession Ngalangi catch fish by using gawar made from tree roots that spread wawar as net dipancangkaan Kedungdowok and driven from the hill together to the sea by the local community. In one kaawsan with this beach there Gremeng Beach, Beach Jungwok and Kalong Island (a small island inhabited by thousands of bats) that can be achieved by tracking about 1.5 km to the east.

Baron, Sadeng Beach Tourism

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Baron beach is the entrance gate area beach attractions. The beach is surrounded by limestone hills upon which there is a path where tourists can enjoy the beauty of the vast sea and typical. In the west, there is an underground river estuary water (fresh water) so that there is a meeting place between seawater and freshwater. Characteristic Baon beach is the number of different marine fish fresh and ready to eat including Baron's special menu namely Snapper fish soup. Ordinary local fishing communities implement Alms Sea Ceremony performed routinely every month of Suro (Javanese calendar). This ceremony is an expression of gratitude to God for an abundant harvest of fish and application of safety in looking for fish in the sea. Facilities already available include: Hotel class jasmine, Cafes dining, souvenir stalls, open panggunung. and conference hall.

Sadeng Beach is one of the attractions of Gunungkidul.
Located in the Village and Village Songbanyu Pucung, Girisubo District, located about 46 km from Wonosari. There Lake Flute that is believed to be used as the valley of the river estuary Solo Antique. This beach is also known as fish landing a national level and is supporting the development of marine fisheries in Yogyakarta. Tourists can enjoy seafood cuisine or fresh seafood brought sebgai souvenirs with affordable prices.

Tourism Map beach in Gunungkidul

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Gunungkidul is one of the many beach tourist area, and all the beaches you can go to start the order east to west. Although in the end not all the beaches you can in one day.
Planned outing will be better because we can determine which attractions to visit, and we already know what interesting things are there. So, we just make the route a picnic for the time available could be utilized to the fullest.

History Gunungkidul

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At the time of Gunungkidul still a wilderness, there is a village inhabited by some people escape from Majapahit. The village is Pongangan, led by R. Katong god king's brother UB. After R Dewa Katong moved to the village 10 km north Pongangan Katongan, son named R. Suromejo build Pongangan village, so that more and more rama. Some time later, R. Suromejo moved to Karangmojo.

Development of population in the area of Gunungkidul was heard by the king of Mataram Sunan Amangkurat Amral based in Kartosuro. Then he sent Senopati Ki Tumenggung Prawiropekso for proving the truth of the news. Having stated the truth, Tumenggung Prawiropekso advised R. Suromejo to ask for permission from the king of Mataram, because the area falls within his domain.

R. Suromejo not want to, and finally there was a war that resulted in her death. So also 2 children and in-laws. Ki Pontjodirjo which is a subsidiary of R Suromejo finally surrendered, by the Prince Regent was appointed Sambernyowo Gunungkidul I. But the Regent Diamond Tumenggung Pontjodirjo no long-serving because of the determination of regional boundaries between the Sultan and Mangkunegaran Gunungkidul II on May 13, 1831. Gunungkidul (other than as a regional enclave Ngawen Mangkunegaran) into the district under the authority of Yogyakarta Sultanate.

Mas Mas Tumenggung Pontjodirjo replaced Tumenggung Prawirosetiko, which divert the position of the district from Ponjong to Wonosari.

According to Mr RM Suryodiningrat in his book "Praja Peprentahan Javanist" boosted book published in 1931 de Vorstenlanden Rouffaer GP posts, and opinions in his book Onstaan BMMr.AK Pringgodigdo En Groei Mangkoenegorosche van het Rijk, the establishment of Gunung (administrative region) in 1831 one year after the War Diponegoro, along with the formation of other districts in Yogyakarta. Mentioned that "Goenoengkidoel, wewengkon pareden wetan lepen opaque. Siti Poeniko maosan ing dalem sami kaliyan Montjanagari era kino, under ipun Pepatih dados Dalem. Ing tahoen 1831 Nagoragung sarta Mantjanagari-nipoen Ngajogjakarta sampoen dipoen wars, Mataram dados 3 wewengkon, Dene Pangagengipoen wewengkon satoenggal-satoenggalipoen dipoen wastani Boepati Wadono sesebatan Toemenggoeng kaparingan District, Sleman poeniko inggih (Roemijin Denggong), Kalasan and Bantoel. Siti maosan ing dalem Compassionate dipoen koewaosi Dening Boepati Wedono Dalem Pamadjegan District. Ing oegi Makanten Sentolo wonten district pengageng ingkang kaparingan sesebatan Riya. Goenoengkidoel ingkang nyepeng siti maosan dalem sesebatan nipoen Riya. "

And by the efforts made to trace the Anniversary committee Gunungkidul district in 1984 revealed both through historical facts, research, data collection from community leaders, experts and a list of existing literature, eventually determined that the District Gunungkidul with Wonosari as the seat of government was born on Friday Legi dated May 27, 1831 or 15 Large Je 1758 and strengthened by the Decision Level II Regional Head of Gunung No: 70/188.45/6/1985 on Stipulation of day, date month and year Anniversary Gunungkidul district, signed by regent at that time Drs KRT Sosro Sultanate June 14, 1985.

While legally, Gunungkidul district status as one of the districts eligible districts organize and manage their own household in the neighborhood of Yogyakarta Special Region and based in Wonosari as the district capital, established on August 15, 1950 with Law No. 15 Year 1950 jo Government Regulation No. 32 in 1950 at the time led by KRT Labaningrat Gunungkidul.

In order to perpetuate the Day Gunungkidul district built a monument inscription on the tomb of the first regents Tumenggung Mas Suryo sangkala Pontjodirjo wth reading and Condro sangkala reads:
REAL wig MANGGALANING NATA "HANYIPTA TUMATANIG SWAPROJO" Suryo menuruut sangkala 1831, was reversed in 1758 sangkala Condro 8571.