Sundak beaches, beautiful small beach located in the district of Jogjakarta Gunungkidul turned out to save an interesting story. Before we look at the history of Sundak Beach, a little review, that the small beach in between the clusters are lined up on the southern coast of Java island, this might be the most natural, quiet and most beautiful. we really enjoy the white sand beaches and the cool air of air. Coast Sundak really feels like a private beach.
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| Sundak beach |
There is a unique natural phenomenon due to the activity that eventually became the starting point of naming this beach. During the wet season, a lot of water flowing from land to sea. As a result, the plains on the east coast divide to form formations such as rivers. Water that flows like "mbedah" (splitting) of sand. When drought comes, crevice disappeared and since the sea water came in with the sand. Natural phenomena is what causes the name of the beach to "Wedibedah" (sand split).
According to the story developed in the community, the name Sundak Beach on the coast began to be used after this happened a fight between a dog and a hedgehog. The fight occurred because of a dog being starved by chance met a porcupine. The hedgehog then chased and eventually fall prey to hungry dogs earlier. For the incident, the dog owner is often mentioned as Sundak beach. Sundak which is a blend of "asu" (dog in Javanese) and the "hedgehog" (thorn-skinned animals).
Travelers will never bad-faith to say that Sundak Beach and the surroundings are stunning. The beach itself, the rehearsal featuring white sand and crystal clear sea water. Not to mention when visitors try to walk from the beach into the sea is relatively shallow as far as 30 meters. There, there are small rocks lining and into hiding-marine biota is tiny.
Another attraction at this beach are the trees that make the cool sea breeze around the coast. In the afternoon, from beneath the trees, tourists can enjoy beautiful sunsets in the Indian Ocean horizon.
Sundak beaches are in one area with most attractions on the coast of Gunungkidul. Thus, tourists who want to find a different atmosphere of the beach can be moved to other locations. Several other beaches are located adjacent to the beach Sundak are: Baron Beach, Beach Krakal, Kukup Beach, Beach Drini, and Beach Sepanjang.
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| Siung Beach - Sandy White Cliffs of Heaven Climbers |
Not only the island of Bali which has lined white sandy beach, Yogyakarta Province also has a beautiful white sandy beaches lined along the southern coastal district of Gunung Kidul. One of the white sandy beaches that deserves to be as a reference is exactly Siung Duwet located in the hamlet, village Purwodadi, Tepus, Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta.
Coast with high cliffs is only natural then became a favorite beach. Besides its beauty, this beach is backed by a tranquil atmosphere. Understandably, because it's not a major tourist attraction, like the Baron, or beach Sundak Kukup, Siung indeed tend to be more silent.
Along the way we've been spoiled Siung with landless hill red carpet with bare teak trees due to drought. But actually in the rainy season, this area will look a lot greener.
Enchantment cliffs offered by Siung is what ultimately crowned Siung beach attraction as a tourist area rock climbing special interest, which is symbolically identified with the stage house named "Pondok Pemanjat", a special place for climbers who want to try out its ability here. In addition to facilities for climbers, is also a Camp Ground for the lover of camping activities.
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Srigethuk Waterfall Located in District Playen, Gunungkidul. Although synonymous with the area dry and barren, it turns out Gunung Kidul has a waterfall that is not less beautiful with other regions in Indonesia.
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| Slempret Srigethuk Waterfall - Gunung Kidul |
Historically why this waterfall called Waterfall Srigethuk. Myth, Waterfall Srigethuk is the location of the spirits, led by "Anggo Menduro". The spirits is like music, and from the direction of Waterfall Srigethuk often sounds like trumpet music (wind instruments) and will disappear if approached. Therefore, Waterfall Srigethuk called Slempret.
Location Srigethuk Waterfall tucked at the edge of the River Oya. It has a height of about 25 meters, with water discharge eighty liters per second. Source Waterfall Srigethuk comes from three springs namely Dong Poh, Ngandong, and Ngumbul Bleberan located in the village. The three springs in the village Bleberan, besides forming Srigethuk Waterfall, also used as irrigation for rice fields, so that residents never run out of water throughout the year. Special blessing for the village in Gunung Kidul Bleberan who often lack clean water.
When the ride "gethek" Oya River against the current, you will be treated to stunning scenery. Limestone cliffs that exist on either side of the river like a high wall of a fortress guarding the Oya River still flows in accordance with the track. If you come during the dry season, skipped along the river that there was no significant barriers. Oyo River looks so calm, fused with the silence of the coral cliffs, creating an atmosphere that was so peaceful and harmonious.
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Sarangan Lake is located on the border between East Java, Central Java, exactly in the western part Magetan, East Java. Sarangan Lake is located on the slopes of Mount Lawu (3265 m) which has a beautiful natural mountain. You can make the Telaga Sarangan as one alternative to your vacation this time. There are many interesting natural attractions that can be enjoyed here. This lake and its surroundings offer a beautiful natural landscape and stunning for you.
Views of Lake Sarangan will pamper your eyes, because you can see a vast lake and green mountains around Mount Lawu Sidoramping towering. Coupled with a calm lake water and a mirror from the mountains and mountains all around. Staring at a row of mountains and mountain here also make more sense of calm and peace coupled with the cool mountain air with temperatures around 18-23 degrees Celsius. Cool mountain air as you enjoy Sarangan Lake lies at an altitude of about 1000 meters above sea level.
On the edge of the lake available water bike that resembles a duck and a boat. This can be a means for those who want to surround the lake through the water. Or you can go around by horse or wagon offered by locals. Surely this can be fun pieces of your heart. Or for those who want exercise, you can surround this lake by walking or running. You also will find a pine forest on the slopes of the mountains around Lake Sarangan. The atmosphere is cool and beautiful will definitely make the sport enjoyable.
Located on the border between Central Java and East Java, Mount Lawu has beautiful natural scenery. Many special interest tourists whoclimb it. The mountain is also often visited by the pilgrims as savinghistoric sacred objects.
Mount Lawu is a sacred mountain by the people around, especially people living at the foot of the mountain. Not surprisingly, in certain months such as the Javanese calendar month of the Shura, the mountain is crowded mainly visited by the pilgrims who came fromthe area around the foot of Mount Lawu.
Historic relics had become one of the witnesses of history thatour nation since ancient cultured therefore should be preservedbecause it gives more value to this mountain.
Beside rich with history and mystery of the kingdom of Majapahit, Mount Lawu also rich in various natural attractions such as natural tourist attraction with Waterfalls Grojogan Tawangmangu, Telaga Sarangan with beautiful lake that is so charming, CandiCeto and Candi Sukuh which is a temple made by RadenBrawijaya, and no less interesting is a natural tourist climbing MountLawu.
From the summit of Mount Lawu we will be treated to a natural eventthat beautiful sunrise. When looking towards the West will be seen the peak of Mount Merapi, Merbabu. And if you look towards the East will see the beauty of the Peak of Mount Kelud, Butak, and Mount Wilis who form the charming nature paintings. If you want to climb to the summit of Mount Lawu should not be too busy on Mondays to Fridays.
Some bird species can be found in the area of Mount Lawu, Birdsepcrti Anis, Perjak, Glass Eyes, and Bird's crust. It plant include Pine Mountain, Flowers Eidelweiss, Cantigi, rubber treeforest, Banyan, Rustania, and Puspa. Flowers Eidelweiss thrivesmainly in the valley and the slopes of Mount Lawu.
From the summit of Mount Lawu we will be treated to a natural eventthat beautiful sunrise. When looking towards the West will be seen the peak of Mount Merapi, Merbabu. And if you look towards the East will see the beauty of the Peak of Mount Kelud, Butak, and Mount Wilis who form the charming nature paintings. If you want to climb to the summit of Mount Lawu should not be too busy on Mondays to Fridays.
Some bird species can be found in the area of Mount Lawu, Birdsepcrti Anis, Perjak, Glass Eyes, and Bird's crust. It plant include Pine Mountain, Flowers Eidelweiss, Cantigi, rubber treeforest, Banyan, Rustania, and Puspa. Flowers Eidelweiss thrivesmainly in the valley and the slopes of Mount Lawu.
Toroan Waterfall located in the village of Daya Ketapang, Ketapang district, Sampang regency. Communities around the site, generally earns a meager living as a fisherman, because the Village Power Ketapang directly adjacent to the sea in the north of the island of Madura. Small fraction which earns a meager living as a trader and some foreigners.
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| In the beautiful Sunset Waterfall Toroan - East Java |
Waterfall Toroan different from the numerous waterfalls in the mountains, because of the high that only about 200 meters, not tens or even hundreds of meters, and other uniqueness is that direct water flow towards the sea. The waterfall is surrounded by many shade trees around the waterfall. Very cool and beautiful. Tired during a long journey will be paid if you've arrived at the location. You can enjoy the beauty of the falls from above, as well as from below, because of the high is only 200 meters.
Natural circumstances surrounding Waterfall Toroan still very natural. The stones are large and are still intact, able to withstand waves and clean sand along the beach. You can also watch the sunset at the location of Waterfall Toroan stunning.
One is still a bit unfortunate from a tourist attraction Waterfall Toroan is still not complete supporting facilities such as hotels and inns, restaurants and other playing facilities.
Many traditional festivals are typical in Indonesia, we can not find in other countries. Unfortunately, not everything worked well as a tourist destination to the public, let alone an international scale such as the festivals held by other countries.
Festival in Indonesia in general presents the culture and local traditions, such as dances, batik and other artistic celebration. If a trip to Indonesia, the following can you make reference that there are several festivals:
Krakatau Festival
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| Krakatau Festival |
Lampung Province held a festival each year festival called Krakatoa. Implementation of these festivals to celebrate the island of Krakatoa, better known by the name of the island of Rakata. There are a variety of performances that can be enjoyed, such as Mask of Lampung, traditional dances and performances Elephant.
Seren Festival Taun
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| Seren Festival Taun |
Seren taun once held every year in West Java. This festival celebrates the harvest fruitfulness and prayer requests so that the next successfull harvest is free of pests and diseases.
Bali Arts Festival
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| Bali Arts Festival |
Bali, not just their stunning natural beauty that can be enjoyed. There is a yearly arts festival held in Bali. In addition to art shows, there are also music and traditional dances, exhibitions of paintings, sculpture, crafts and cuisine of Bali which was held during a full moon.
Solo Batik Carnival
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| Solo Batik Carnival |
What makes Solo really loved the Indonesian people? Yes, of course batik! Batik has become a symbol of the city of Solo. Batik tradition is the legacy of hundreds of years ago and still try to be conserved until now. One way is to hold Solo Batik Carnival which is held every year in order to promote batik to the general public.
Besides batik, Solo has a festival that is not less beautiful, Solo International Ethnic Music (Siem) Festival, which presents good performances of ethnic music from local musicians as well as from international musicians. Not only the musicians who came from Solo, from other regions such as Riau and Surabaya. Foreign musicians who took part, among others from India and Japan.
Gerebeg Mulud or Sekaten
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| Gerebeg Mulud or Sekaten |
Sekaten held in order to celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad. In the event Gerebeg Mulud Mulud held every month, there will be performances of gamelan and the market at night in Yogyakarta.
Baliem Festival
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| Baliem Festival |
Papuan people believe that war is a symbol of prosperity. The Papuan provincial government held a Festival Baliem to prevent a prolonged war and revenge between tribes who fought. In this festival you can see the attraction of war between tribes, some dance and other traditions.
Festival "Lampu Colok"
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| Festival "Lampu Colok" |
Festival "Lampu Colok" - Plug Lights Festival, is a festival held in Pekanbaru, Riau. Held on the night of Lailat Qadar, the night of the 27th month of Ramadan, located at Jalan Hang Jebat Sub Sail, Pekanbaru. Plug lamp similar to teplok, or lanterns, kerosene-fueled, with a rope wick. Plug the lamp is made various kinds of miniature making it very attractive.
Erau Indigenous Festival
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| Erau Indigenous Festival |
Erau, a traditional party held at the aquatic mammal. In the traditional festival has been waiting for Erau is customary Belimbur. Balimbur is flush-water spray carried in a boat on the river dragon.
