Mountains and Botanical Gardens of Yogyakarta (Forest Tourism Education Wanagama)

On the way to town Wonosari, gunung kidul, yogyakarta. we will pass Ivory village located approximately 35 kilometers from Yogyakarta. From this Gading village, we will arrive at the Forest Wanagama Education, which is 1 kilometer from Ivory, situated on the banks of the river Oya, so this place is a blend of natural scenery is very beautiful. We can go to this place using a rental car from Yogyakarta.

 Forest Wanagama Education, is built of artificial forest for educational purposes, in addition to a pilot pattern to develop multipurpose forests, especially in dealing with criticality and greening.

 Forest Wanagama Education, is built of artificial forest for educational purposes, in addition to a pilot pattern to develop multipurpose forests, especially in dealing with criticality and greening. 

To reach this location, can use public transportation from the bus station in Yogyakarta, majoring Wonosari, down in the village of Gading. Travel from Gading to an object, performed by foot (except when bringing their own vehicle) because public transport leading to the location of Forest Education Wanagama not yet exist. Or more effective and convenient to use a car rental from Yogyakarta. 

 

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Mountains and Botanical Gardens of Yogyakarta (Mount Merapi)

Mount Merapi has a height of 2.968 meters above sea level and is located approximately 25 km from Yogyakarta. Mount Merapi was first formed around 60.000 to 80.000 years ago. But the history of new activities starting observed and written as a document since 1.791. Peak Merpai promising allure to enjoy the beautiful sunrise in the morning with natural scenery from the ranks of Mount Ungaran, Telomoyo and Merbabu. Mount Merapi and its surroundings offers a tour of volcanoes such as the cool air, cross country, the beauty of the lava dome is still active.

The volcanic activity is characterized by magma coming out slowly from the body hung fire and piled on top to form a lava dome with a volume of 0.9 million cubic meters more. In the lava dome and surrounding area, volcanic gases and water vapor is manifested as a field solfatar / fumaroles. Puncak Garuda is a product that resembles lava garuda, which is the highest point of Mount Merapi and the location to see the lava dome that is still active. For nature lovers / volcanology can be pitched in the plains located near the peak.

The peak of Mount Merapi can be reached via two paths climbing the route north from the village of Selo Plalangan about 1.800 meters, to Selokopo Ngisor, Selokopo Nduwur, Gajah Mungkur, Market disbanded and the Peak and the southern route from the village Kinahrejo.
Climbing from the north is the path that are suggested because it has a more sloping slopes. Mount Merapi activity lately heading south to the north west also supports a path as a safer path.
In Kinahrejo area about 1 kilometer to the west is the gateway Bebeng Kaliadem climb to the top of Merapi from the south lane.

In the western slopes of Mount Merapi have Babadan Postal residing in metro 1.278. From Post Babadan can see the rugged morphology of the Merapi summit with active lava dome. At the time of active lava voices be heard quite clearly. This post is equipped building protection "Cave" T-shaped area of 90 square meters. This cave was built in 1.930 which is equipped with observation rooms, permanent beds, and water facilities. This cave serves as a space saving and observations while in the event of an eruption.
At this cave was used as a space monitoring using tilt meters and gravity. Jurangjero West dilereng Merapi lies between observation post Ngepos (equipped tower as high as 20 meters) from the peak of Merapi.

Hot clouds glowing (wedus gembel) or incandescent lava is a manifestation of the activity of Merapi volcano is very dangerous. From a distance the activity of Merapi lava wedus trash and incandescent light and the weather was beautiful to behold. Many diagnostic location can be used as a safe place for those who want to see activities such as observation posts, volcanoes scattered around the slopes of Mount Merapi.  

Substation view. Located on the banks of the river Boyong at an altitude of about 800 meters above sea level and located between Bukit Turgo and Plawangan. Besides a place to see the sights atthe peak of Mount Merapi , in the vicinity of this location can also be observed pyroclastic deposits " wedus gembel" the eruption of November 1994 . Tourists enjoy the views of these substations need to consider the level of volcanic activity since this region is included in disaster prone areas. 

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Mountains and Botanical Gardens of Yogyakarta (Peak Suroloyo)

These attractions are on the highest hill top notch which is located in the hamlet keceme, gerbosari village, district Samigaluh, located approximately 45 kilometers from Yogyakarta.

In these attractions, while feeling the cool mountain air above the verdant expanse of tea plantation, visitors can see the charm that is so typical of the rising sun, while to the north of the peak can be seen splendor Suroloyo Borobudur temple which is one of the attractions in seven wonders world.

In this Suroloyo there are some places that smelled of mythological, which is certainly a very loss to be missed, among others:

• Peak Sariloyo
• Tegal Kepanasan
• Spring kadewatan
• Hermitage kaendran
• Hermitage Mintorogo

Suroloyo Hermitage is the most legendary. Perhaps the story, in this hermitage Raden Mas Rangsang which then holds Sultan Agung Hanyokrokusumo do penance for running "wangsit" who come to him.   

In the book Cabolek Yosodipuro Ngabehi works written in the 18th century, Sultan Agung got two messages, first that he would become ruler of the land of Java, so push it headed west until he came Mountains Kotagede Menoreh second that he must do penance kesatrian order to become ruler. 

Each of  1 at the top of the Shura has always held a ceremony Suroloyo jamasan heirloom gift from Yogyakarta palace, in the form of spears Kyai manggolo Murti and Songsong manggolo Dewo. From the house of village elders keceme, the ceremony began with a procession followed by inheritance of the parade that brings mountains of the earth lacks traditional percussion music and enlivened with several groups of traditional art troupe to the spring kawidodaren which is the site of a ceremony jamasan heritage. 

What's interesting about this ritual is the "udik-udik" of the land that contested by the citizens of the community and its visitors. It is said that those who can get the "udik-udik" it will get a blessing from God Almighty in the form of agricultural produce is very abundant.
 

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Mountains and Botanical Gardens of Yogyakarta (Kaliurang)

Kaliurang One of Nature Tourism in Yogyakarta

 Enjoy the natural charm in the north end of Yogyakarta. Contact with the air cool and the pervading atmosphere of romantic style of the lady and Dutch meneers tempo doeloe in Kaliurang, located at the foot of Mount Merapi.

At the beginning of the 19th century, a Dutch geologist who lives in Yogyakarta, intends to seek a retreat for his family. They are along the northern highlands. Arriving at Kaliurang located at an altitude of 900 meters above sea level, the "meneers"were enchanted by the beauty and natural coolness at the foot of the mountain. They eventually built bungalows and decide the region as their resting place.

Nature tourism Kaliurang and Historical Buildings 

The trip to Kaliurang from the direction of Yogyakarta will remind us of landscape painting while still in kindergarten. A mountain with a road in the middle and the green expanse that stretches on both sides are decorated with people's houses, would eliminate fatigue in the frame of the painting of nature tourism.

 Covered with the breeze, even when the sun directly overhead, the coolness is still felt. The air is dancing through the trees and down with supple, fresh flavor when it hits the body.Views of Mount Merapi to give the sensation of its own in this natural attractions. Just as a village girl who shut their face when we deliberately considered, this mountain will be covered with fog as if ashamed when we come to see.Along the west side of Bukit Plawangan as 1,100 meters, traveling cross country, through a dirt road flanked by trees and lush slopes, a row of 22 cave relics of Japan became one of the unique natural attractions Kaliurang In addition to its natural tourism  

Kaliurang also has some heritage buildings. Among them are House Kaliurang and Pesanggrahan Ngeksigondo Dalem's Sultan Palace that used as the venue for the Three Nation Commission. Or Ullen Sentalu that part of the building is below ground. 

This museum reveals the mysteries of culture and values of Javanese history, especially relating to the daughter of Sultan of Yogyakarta and Surakarta in the 19th century. 

Tourist areas of natural and Family Recreation 

 

Located 28 kilometers from the city center, Kaliurang now become an area of natural and cultural attractions that lure, as well as being a fun place for family tourism and recreation.Relax with the family, parents can relax while watching the kids play on the Ground. 

In an area of 10,000 square meters children can play swing, sliding, or swimming in mini pool. Besides, in the garden is decorated by a statue of a genie-style story of 1001 nights and some types of animals, children can also play mini cars or entering the mouth of a dragon statue and exiting at the tail. 

About 300 meters northeast of the park there are recreational Park Plawangan Turgo. In the area theme parks have swimming pools Tlogo Putri whose waters come from springs on the slopes of Mount Plawangan. Playing swing or joking with family in the playground which was in the nature tourism, fatigue will melt in a crowded park perhutani.

Arriving back to the playground, relax in Tlogo Muncar. Relieves tired while enjoying the waterfall at the sidelines of the rocks. Usually, water will flow profusely in the rainy season.

If you want to enjoy the scenery Kaliurang, visitors can get around by train rabbits most popularly called sepoer. These vehicles are usually hung in front of the tourist park that is filled with stalls selling food. Track its path around the tourist area of Kaliurang from east to west. Past the viewing post located on the west, Merapi will be obvious when the weather is nice. Rates for this vehicle climb 0,50 dollar per person if a minimum of seven people. For exclusive trips, 2,35 dollar would make the trip as a nobleman. 

If you want to feel the natural attractions, the cool breeze and the quietness of the night on the Ground, a variety of villas, bungalows, inns could be an option. Transit is also diverse, ranging from 25 thousand to 200 thousand. Some of the inn you can enjoy, among others: Bukit Surya (most recommended), Puri Indah Inn (3 star), Wisma Sejahtera, etc..

Before returning from nature tourism Kaliurang sure to bring a little souvenirs are sold. Starting from the fruits of local farmers to food production that is typical sweet, marinated tofu and tempeh and misbegotten (food made from glutinous rice and grated coconut).  

Green carpet at the foot of the mountain, the air is cool and all its natural tourist packages, will relieve fatigue and provide all the freshness from the hustle and bustle of urban.

  

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