Volcano of Tangkuban Perahu , Bandung, West Java

TANGKUBAN PERAHU 

Tangkuban Perahu (spelt Tangkuban Parahu in the local Sundanese dialect) is a dormant volcano 30 km north of the city of Bandung, the provincial capital of West Java, Indonesia. It last erupted in 1826, 1829, 1842, 1846, 1896, 1910, 1926, 1929, 1952, 1957, 1961, 1965, 1967, 1969, 1983. 

It is a popular tourist attraction where tourists can hike or ride to the edge of thecrater to view the hot water springs and boiling mud up close, and buy eggs cooked on the hot surface. 

This stratovolcano is on the island of Java and last erupted in 1983. Together with Mount Burangrang and Bukit Tunggul, those are remnants of the ancient Mount Sunda after the plinian eruption caused the Caldera to collapse. 

In April 2005 the Directorate of Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation raised an alert, forbidding visitors from going up the volcano. "Sensors on the slopes of the two mountains - Anak Krakatoa on the southern tip of Sumatra Island and Tangkuban Perahu in Java - picked up an increase in volcanic activity and a build up of gases, said government volcanologist Syamsul Rizal."

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Eruptive History

A study conducted in 2001 determined that Tangkuban Perahu has erupted at least 30 times in the previous 40,750 years. Studies of the tephra layers within 3 km of the crater revealed that twenty one were minor eruptions and the remaining nine were major eruptions. The eruptions that occurred prior to approximately 10,000 years ago were magmatic/phreatomagmatic. The eruptions that occurred after 10,000 years ago were phreatic." The volcano erupted as recently as October 5, 2013.

Legend

The name translates roughly to "upturning of (a) boat" or "upturned boat" in Sundanese, referring to the local legend of its creation. The story tells of "Dayang Sumbi", a beauty who lived in West Java. She cast away her son "Sangkuriang" for disobedience, and in her sadness was granted the power of eternal youth by the gods. After many years in exile, Sangkuriang decided to return to his home, long after the two had forgotten and failed to recognize each other. Sangkuriang fell in love with Dayang Sumbi and planned to marry her, only for Dayang Sumbi to recognize his birthmark just as he was about to go hunting. In order to prevent the marriage from taking place, Dayang Sumbi asked Sangkuriang to build a dam on the river Citarum and to build a large boat to cross the river, both before the sunrise.

Sangkuriang meditated and summoned mythical ogre-like creatures -buto ijo or green giant(s)- to do his bidding. Dayang Sumbi saw that the tasks were almost completed and called on her workers to spread red silk cloths east of the city, to give the impression of impending sunrise. Sangkuriang was fooled, and upon believing that he had failed, kicked the dam and the unfinished boat, resulting in severe flooding and the creation of Tangkuban Perahu from the hull of the boat. 

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Kawah Putih (White Crater), Ciwidey, Bandung, West Java

KAWAH PUTIH

 Kawah Putih (English: White Crater) is a striking crater lake and tourist spot in a volcanic crater about 50 km south of Bandung in West Java in Indonesia.

Kawah Putih lake (7.10° S 107.24° E) is one of the two craters which make up Mount Patuha, an andesitic stratovolcano (a "composite" volcano). Mt Patuha is one of numerous volcanoes in Java. Kawah Putih crater lake itself represents a relatively stable volcanic system with no records of significant activity since around 1600.

The Kawah Putih site was opened to visitors in 1987. The lake is 2,430 meters above sea level so the local climate is often quite chilly (temperatures are frequently around 10 degrees celsius). This makes a brisk change from the humidity of the north Java plain and the capital city of Jakarta. Kawah Putih is a sizeable highly acid lake (pH 0.5-1.3) which changes colour from bluish to whitish green, or brown, depending on the concentration of sulfur and the temperature or the oxidation state. The sand and rocks surrounding the lake have been also leached into whitish colours through interaction with the acidic lake waters (with possible mineral precipitation as well).

History

The lake is said to have been first documented in the western world in 1837 by Dr Franz Wilhelm Junghuhn, a German botanist who carried out a considerable amount of research in Indonesia until his death in Lembang, just north of Bandung, in 1864. At the time, there were various local stories about the history of the area. Birds were said to be reluctant to fly near the region and villagers in the area tended to regard the forest around the lake as eerie and somewhat mysterious. These stories prompted Dr Junghuhn to investigate. He discovered Kawah Putih. There was formerly a sulfur mine at the crater although production has now ceased. A sulfur plant known as the Zwavel Ontgining Kawah Putih was first established near the lake during the period of Dutch rule in Java. The plant was later taken over during World War II by the Japanese military and operated under the nameKawah Putih Kenzanka Yokoya Ciwidey. Entry points to various tunnels which represent the remnants of these mining activities can be seen at several points around the current site.

Over a century after Franz Wilhelm Junghuhn first discovered the lake, in 1991 the Indonesian state-owned forestry firm Perhutani Unit III Jawa Barat dan Banten (Forestry Unit No III for West Java and Banten) began to develop the site as a tourist spot.

The site

The surrounding area is heavily forested. There is a pathway down to the lake which is surrounded by the high walls of the crater nestling into the side of Mt Patuha. The smell of sulfur is strong because there is a good deal of steam and sulfurous gas bubbling from the lake. There are tracks around the lake and through the nearby forest including to the peak of Mt Patuha. Visitors can walk around the crater area or sit in the various shelters. Local plants not widely found in lower altitudes in Java include javanese Edelweiss and Cantigy (Vaccinium varingifolium). Animals and birds which may be spotted include eagles, owls, monkeys, mouse deer, and forest pigs. Panthers, leopards and pythons have also sometimes been seen in the nearby forest.

A range of simple facilities exists near the lake. There is ample parking and public toilets. Entrepreneurial vendors sell trinkets and food. The site is well-signposted. Local farmers often take the opportunity to sell strawberries (widely grown in the area), steamed corn, and various other items such as pumpkin seeds (pepita).

Kawah Putih and the surrounding area (where there are resort facilities such as hot spas) is a popular spot for people from Bandung. On weekends and on holidays, quite large numbers of Indonesian tourists visit Kawah Putih. The site is so far less well-known to international tourists. According to Perhutani staff at the site, up to 10,000 people might visit on busy holidays and the total number of visitors is perhaps 300,000 per year.

Access

Access is gained from the left of the main road travelling south by entering the park and proceeding along a 5 km access road.Travel time from the centre of Bandung, depending on traffic in and around Bandung, is perhaps two hours. The turnoff from the main road to Kawah Putih is hard to miss: there is a large signboard to the left of the main road and a prominent entry gate. The entry facilities and the crater location are well-managed by staff from the state-owned forestry firm Perhutani.

The usual arrangement is for visitors to leave their vehicles in a main carpark at the entry to the site and catch one of the regular mini shuttlebuses (leaving every five minutes or so) for the 5 km to the crater. For Indonesian citizens, the cost of entry to the site (October 2011) is Rp 15,000 plus Rp 5,000 for the return minibus ride (total of Rp 20,000, around $US 2.20). Charges for foreign visitors are slightly higher. Visitors who prefer to drive in their own vehicles up to the crater must pay a significantly higher charge (Rp 150,000, or $US 17 per vehicle plus tickets for passengers). Tickets are issued by Perhutani staff and include insurance while at the location.

The main road is the busy road south from Bandung through the town of Soreang, the capital of the Bandung District, continuing down through the crowded Pasir Jambu township. Minibuses ply the route southwards from Bandung and, depending on traffic, can take up to two hours to reach the entrance to the Kawah Putih area. There are many thousands of small market-crop farmers in the fertile valley to the south of Bandung which leads up towards the Kawah Putih area. Local food-crops grown include a wide range of fruits and vegetables. A strawberry industry is well-established in the area and many strawberry farms have fruit for sale along the side of the highway. Accommodation is available at various hotels in the Patuha area close to the nearby town of Ciwidey and also in Soreang.

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Umbul Sodomukti, Semarang, Cental Java

UMBUL Sidomukti, 

Regions Nature 

Umbul sidomukti tourist area is one of Nature Mountains in Semarang, located in the Village District of Bandungan Sidomukti Semarang regency. This tourist area with a supported facility & Service: Outbound Training, Adrenaline Games, Pool Natural Park, Camping Ground, Holiday cottage, cottage Lesehan, and Meeting Room. 

There are four terraced ponds and can be selected according to the desired depth. The water was cool, clear and refreshing. In addition, coupled with the courage to challenge some of the sports facilities at the side of the pool. There is a trajectory of the flying fox with two track options, marine bridge in the valley, rapeling down the valley side of the pond, and ATV, natural pools and trekking paths. Bannerman nature outdoor park pennant Sidomukti located on the slopes of the mountain with an altitude of 1200 asl Unggaran, flanked on each side of the ravine. 

Flying fox with a path length of 110 meters, with a height distance from the lowest point of the valley about 70 meters. The flying fox across the valley, so as to move from the hillside opposite the hill to rely on two pieces of string and a safety and helmet. As usual, flying fox can be done by selecting styles such as the prone superman flying, or style sit normally. Fare ticket flying fox valley is only 12,000 IDR, not expensive for a test of courage. 

2000 IDR car parking tickets. Regular admission tickets for the 4,000 dollars and 5,000 dollars per person on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Want to try the marine bridge? Prepare 7000 IDR for tickets. 6000 IDR to rapeling, and 15000-20000 INR for 3x rounds of ATV. In addition to regular tickets, the manager also offer packages for groups containing a minimum of 20 people for corporate events such as trekking. 

Bannerman Sidomukti can be reached from the direction of Semarang to Solo, to find a gas station Weak brother on the left side road, turn right heading towards Bandungan. 

Until at Jimbaran Market on the left side, there will be bertuiskan sidomukti alley on the right side with the ramp. Along the way there are a few small signage to get to the Natural Pool Bannerman Park Sidomukti, Village Sidomukti, Bandungan, Semarang.  Large buses can not enter this area because the road is narrow, mini bus or bus size needs to be small to fit the driver with a very good ability. The beauty of the natural charm pennant Sidomukti tourist area is stunning, for the way the family or corporate events can be one of the goals.

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Tea Garden Kemuning, Solo - Surakarta, Central Java

Fresh Cool Green Tea Garden Kemuning

As Jakarta which had a peak Bogor, Solo had a peak Ngargoyoso! Who could say no to Ngargoyoso traveled to tourist areas, agro-tourism area nearby city of Solo. Distance of approximately 25 kilometers on the east side of the city of Solo, this region can be reached by motor vehicle and takes just 40 minutes. 

Ngargoyoso is the one that makes the Karanganyar district, Central Java. Ngargoyoso area is gently sloping area at the foot of Mount Lawu which has many advantages in terms of tourism.

One of the well-known and frequently visited by tourists is Kemuning Tea Garden. Ngargoyoso tea gardens in the district is spread in an area of ​​approximately 438 hectares. Located at an altitude of 800 - 1540 meters above sea level, this area not only offers a comfortable atmosphere and a shade of green, but also the cool weather with an average temperature of 21.5 degrees Celsius.

This is one reason why this area is often visited by tourists. Scenic charm green plantations and cool weather is the main location of agro tourism offer this. Another attraction outside agro tours offered this location is historical district Sukuh located not far from the tea gardens and Cetho, Kehtek Temple, and Puri Saraswati Park is located in District Jenawi adjacent to Ngargoyoso.

Novelty is also recommended the establishment of a place of relaxation right in the middle of the tea plantations, tea house Ndoro Donker. From here visitors can freely enjoy the beauty of the gardens while enjoying the freshness of the tea cup of tea and other menus are offered. 

Share a little history of tea gardens, this garden is the beginning in 1925 when two brothers Netherlands acting as the plantation owner and Johan Van Voort Mender. While at this time, PT Tirta Sentosa Abadi source listed as the owner of this plantation while PT clumps Kemuning Sari serves as the company that runs the tea production. 

Ngargoyoso tea garden area is the location of the nearest agro tourism Solo city that must be visited. Apart from not too far away, to reach this area we also do not have to travel through heavy terrain when we went to the tourist area located above Tawangmangu Ngargoyoso region.

Good roads and no steep uphill and certainly easier journey. In addition, the cost of a ticket to enter the famous tourist area Ngargoyoso also very cheap.

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Amazing Waterfall in Solo - Surakarta, Central Java

Grojogan Sewu ( 1000 Waterfall )

For people who live in Central Java, who is not familiar with the sights Tawangmangu. A natural attractions are located at the foot of Mount Lawu tourist attraction holds a pretty awesome one with existence Grojogan Sewu Waterfall in this tourist area. Tawangmangu is a district around the slopes of Mount Lawu, Karanganyar, Central Java. Grojogan Sewu waterfall is one path through which Tawangmangu-Sarangan. Nature Tawangmangu entering the area, the board is quite clear directions to tourist park Grojogan Sewu. Around the entrance Sewu Tourism Park, there are many sellers of souvenirs like typical mountain plants, crafts, clothing, and many more who hold merchandise in shops or on the roadside. After buying a ticket and pass through the gate Tourism Park Grojogan Sewu, we must pass down stairs to get to the edge of the waterfall. With the height of the cliff about 100 meters, with a trip down the stairs quite tiring for visitors of this waterfall. Looks like the ladder that is passed is endless. But when it has passed through a trip down the stairs, the sound of the swift Grojogan Sewu waterfall that falls from a height so that the spirit is starting to sound to appear back down the stairs. Grojogan Sewu means a thousand waterfalls, although not amounting to a thousand waterfalls but a splash of water that falls from the top of the cliff is very heavy and wet areas are around. Sewu Grojogan heights reach 80 feet and is located between the forests. 

When set foot on the step decreases the latter, seen from a distance Sewu Grojogan sights high enough to discharge water are quite heavy. We tried to get closer to the location of the passing of rock Sewu Grojogan slippery. We need to be careful to set foot in as many rocks are quite sharp and can injure the feet. A few hundred feet closer to the waterfall fall has occurred due to the reflection of light rain swift waterfall. Camera to take pictures were repeatedly exposed to water droplets that make the results appear blurred. After enjoying the view Grojogan Sewu, we finally headed to the tourist jungle that is located next to a waterfall to relax. Forest Tourism Grojogan Sewu has an area of ​​20 hectares and comfortable enough for a picnic and relax. The area was overgrown different types of forest trees and inhabited by a group of tame monkeys. We see them hanging in a tree while running down the street and around the forest.



Jumog Waterfall


Jumog Waterfall is one of the tourist attraction of the waterfalls on the slopes of Mount Lawu. Not many people know and understand the existence of Jumog Falls. Most travelers assume that the waterfall tour in the foothills just Lawu Grojogan Sewu located in Tawangmangu Tourism. Waterfall located in the village Jumog Berjo, District Ngargoyoso, Karanganyar.

 This waterfall has a height of approximately 25 m were split into two so-called Twin Falls and is located at an altitude of 1000 masl. On the way to Niagara Jumog, we take the road towards the tourist track Jumog - Sukuh - Kemuning - Cetho where the roads met at an intersection without traffic signs before entering the area Tawangmangu. From the gateway, only 2 km by taking the right path to trace a fairly narrow pavements. Entering Jumog Falls tourist area, looks cool and calm atmosphere because it is not crowded by visitors. Parking area is not large enough and can only be occupied for a couple of four-wheeled vehicles or small bus vehicles. From the parking area we were immediately greeted with a post entry fees Jumog tourist Falls. After paying the entry fees and sign the guest book, visitors have to walk down a cliff. Conditions footpath down the cliff is still pretty good with the fence still strong as visitor safety of a steep cliff. 



The trip down the cliff is not exhausting like down a cliff in Grojogan attraction Sewu, because every few minutes we had arrived at the banks of the river. We passed a bamboo bridge that is still new condition, maybe some new facilities added in the tourist area of ​​this Jumog waterfall. In the vicinity of the river itself was built many parks seating to relax and enjoy the rush of river water. We walked to the waterfall area Jumog to explore the way to being on the edge of the river flow. An assortment of flower plants and other plants that we encountered during the trip to the waterfall area to make us forget the fatigue. 
The sound of wild birds are numerous in the waterfall area Jumog create the atmosphere was peaceful. Finally we arrived at the edge of the waterfall Jumog. The scenery is quite beautiful waterfalls Jumog because jets waterfall split into two. Looks cool and fresh atmosphere coupled with a fairly clean environment. Height of the waterfall is not too high to make a few visitors were approaching the area underneath and water play. Debit waterfall Jumog high enough so that the sound of water falling hard but it made ​​the atmosphere peaceful. Water discharge is not influenced by the season because it looks heavy when the dry season, although capacity is reduced slightly. Looks like Niagara Falls attractions manager Jumug quite serious in maintaining cleanliness. Source Waterfalls Jumog comes from springs emerging from between the rocks that are in the east approximately 800 meters which have not been contaminated by sewage.


Parang Idjo Waterfall


Waterfalls name sound familiar Parang Ijo ears of the tourists who are going on vacation to a tourist area located on the slopes of Mount Lawu this. Understandably, this waterfall has just developed as a tourist area, in contrast to Grojogan Sewu Waterfall which has been known since long. Parang Waterfalls located in the tourist area Ijo Ijo Parang, Girimulyo Village, District Ngargoyoso, Karanganyar. 

This waterfall has a height of about 20 meters. Area Tourism Waterfall Parang This Ijo inline with Jumog Falls tourist area, Sukuh, Kemuning Tea Garden, and Cetho. The atmosphere was deserted when entering the parking area and entrance. After paying the entrance fee, I also browse the footpath width of about one meter to get to the waterfall. The journey to the waterfall area down to the cliffs and through the park that looks quite green and attractive. Before long, we finally arrived at the Falls area Parang Ijo. Waterfall size Parang spelled Ijo smaller than Grojogan Sewu Waterfall and Waterfall Jumog. Although smaller, this waterfall has a height which is pretty good and the plants that are around still looks lush and well maintained. What is unique in the region, namely Ijo Parang Waterfall near the waterfall there is a cliff where the water emerges from the sidelines of the summit. 

Discharge of water in the waterfall is quite heavy, similar to a waterfall Jumog although less intense. Supporting facilities of this tourist area is still in good condition, either because it is still a little number of visitors, or because of a recently completed. The streets and parks are still well maintained, the condition of the area is fairly clean, some children's toys, swimming pool, and a substation of view at some angles. This waterfall offers a beautiful view is not inferior to other waterfalls in the district Karanganyar. Atmosphere waterfall tour that is still quiet visitors who want to make it convenient to take pictures and play water while enjoying the serenity of this nature. This location is easily reached by private vehicle two wheels and four wheels.

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Ceto Temple, Solo - Surakarta, Central Java

Ceto Temple

Ceto Temple (hanacaraka: ꦕꦼꦛ, the Latin spelling of the Java language: cethå) is patterned Hindu temple allegedly built in the final period of the Majapahit era (15th century AD). The location of the temple on the slopes of Mount Lawu at an altitude of 1496 m above sea level, and is administratively located in the hamlet of Ceto, Gumeng Village, District Jenawi, Karanganyar.

The temple complex is used by locals as well as Hindu pilgrims as a place of worship. This temple is also a place for meditating for the original faiths Java / Kejawen. 

discovery 

The first scientific report about Ceto temple made ​​by van de Vlies in 1842 AJ Bernet Kempers also do research about it. Excavation (digging) for the benefit of reconstruction and object discovery pent was first performed in 1928 by the Department of Antiquities (Commissie vor Oudheiddienst) Dutch East Indies. Under the circumstances when the ruins began to study, this temple has an estimated age is not much different from Sukuh, which is quite close location. 

Ceto temple gate 

When the state discovered the stone ruins of this temple is the 14 patio / terraced punden, extending from the west (the lower) to the east, although at just 13 patio, and restoration carried out on the porch just nine. The structure having terraces ("punden staircase") raises a presumption of syncretism original culture of the archipelago with Hinduism. This suspicion is strengthened by aspects of iconography. The shape of the human body on the reliefs resembling a puppet, with a side view face but the body tends to look ahead. Similar depiction, which shows the characteristic period of the history of Hindu-Buddhist end, found in Sukuh. 

Restoration in the late 1970s made ​​unilaterally by Sudjono Humardani, personal assistant Suharto (Indonesia's second president) changed a lot of the original structure of the temple, though the concept is maintained punden staircase. The restoration was widely criticized by archaeologists, given that the restoration of archaeological sites can not be done without a thorough study. Some new objects are considered the results of the original restoration is magnificent gate in the front of the complex, the buildings of wooden hermitage, the sculptures are attributed as Sabdapalon, Nayagenggong, Brawijaya V, as well as the phallus, and building cubes at the top punden. 

Furthermore, Regent Karanganyar 2003-2008 period, Rina Iriani, with reason to embellish the religious fervor around the temple, put a statue of Goddess Saraswati, the contribution of the Gianyar Regency, on the eastern part of the temple complex, on punden higher than building the cube. 

The composition of the building 

The inscription on the gate to the porch-7 

In its present state, Ceto temple complex consists of nine levels of terraces. Before the big arch shaped temple briefly, visitors found two pairs of statues guard. One level after the entrance gate (ie the third terrace) is a temple courtyard. The second level is still a page. At the third level there are petilasan Ki Ageng Krincingwesi, Ceto ancestral village community.

Before entering the fifth level (seventh terrace), on the right wall of the gate there is an inscription (inscription on the stone) with Javanese script Old Javanese language reads pelling padamel irikang tirtasunya book hawakira yes sometimes lost saka wiku goh anaut iku 1397. This paper is interpreted as a function of the temple to purify themselves (ruwat) and the mention of the year of manufacture of the gate, which is 1397 Saka or 1475 AD. In the seventh terrace there is a flat stone settings at ground level which depicts a giant tortoise, solar Majapahit (allegedly as a symbol of the Majapahit), and the symbol of the phallus (penis, male genitalia) 2 meter fitted with a decorative piercing (piercing) of type ampallang. The turtle is the symbol of the creation of the universe, while the penis is a symbol of the creation of man. There are depictions of other animals, such as mimi, frogs, and crabs. Animal symbols that exist, can be read as suryasengkala framed in Saka 1373, or 1451 of the modern era. Can be interpreted that the temple complex was built in stages or through several renovations.

At the next level can be found in the ranks of rock that contains two adjacent plains footage relief Sudamala story, as there are also in Sukuh. This story is still popular among the Java community as a basis ruwatan ceremony. The next level includes two buildings that flank the entrance of the hall of the temple. Until now, the gazebo-gazebo used for religious ceremonies pelangsungan. At the seventh level can be found the two statues on the north side and the south. On the north side is a statue Nayagenggong Sabdapalon and in the south, two half-mythical figures (many consider the fact they are the same character) is believed to be the man and spiritual adviser to the King Brawijaya V. 

At the eighth level there phallus statues (called "kuntobimo") on the north side and the statue of King Brawijaya V in the form of Mahadeva. The cult of the phallus statues symbolize gratitude and hope of abundant fertility local earth. Aras last (ninth) is the highest level as a place of prayer climbing. Here there is a cube-shaped stone building. 

At the top there is a temple complex Ceto building which in the past was used as a place to clean themselves before carrying out rituals of worship (patirtan). In the northeast of the temple, with the down slope, found a complex of buildings of the temple which is now referred to as the Temple Kethek ("Monkey Temple").

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