Kuta Beach

A. Overview
For tourists (tourist) domestic and foreign tourists, enjoying the sunset on the island of Bali will not be complete if you have not watch the sunset (sunset) at Kuta Beach. Kuta Beach is totally different from the Sanur Beach is more desirable because of the beauty of the rising sun (sunrise). Apart from sunset panorama, overlooking Kuta Beach is also quite impressive, the line curved crescent-shaped beaches with white sand along the + 2 km.

Prior to blossom into a leading tourist attraction, formerly Kuta Beach is one of the trading port on the island of Bali which became the center of the earth's marketing of inland communities with buyers from outside. In the 19th century, Mads Lange, a Danish merchant, settled and established a trading base at Kuta Beach. Through negotiating skills, Mads Lange became intermediaries trade between the kings in Bali with the Dutch.

In its development, began the famous Kuta Beach after Hugh Mahbett published a book entitled Praise to Kuta. The book contains an invitation for local communities to set up tourism facilities in order to support the development of tourist visit to Kuta Beach. Through the book, the discourse about the development of tourism facilities gathering popularity, so the construction of lodging, restaurants, and entertainment venues is increasing.

B. Feature
As the most popular beach in Bali, the pulse of tourist activity at Kuta Beach went from morning until early morning. In the morning, Kuta Beach is visited by tourists who want to breathe fresh air, just take a walk, or look for breakfast. By day, the tourists, both domestic and foreign ordinary scenery while sunbathing on the beach. There are also families who bring their children to play or swim in the beach sand.

If the late afternoon, generally increases the number of tourists to witness the charm of this beach, the sunset (sunset). When night had spread, the atmosphere is more lively Kuta Beach change with the atmosphere of night life (night life) are concentrated in a number of places of entertainment.

Another attraction, Kuta Beach has great waves are a challenge for tourists to do sports surfing (surfing). This place is too often become a national surfing competition arena and the world stage. Nevertheless, Kuta Beach is also suitable for beginners just learning to surf.

C. Location
Kecamatan Kuta, Badung regency, Bali province, Indonesia.

D. Access
To go to Kuta Beach, tourists can start the journey from Denpasar City. From the provincial capital of Bali Kuta Beach is located approximately 11 km south. From Denpasar tourists to use public transportation (taxi or bemo) with long travel about 15-20 minutes.

E. Ticket Prices
Still in the confirmation

F. Accommodation and Other Facilities
As a center of tourism destinations on the island of Bali, Kuta Beach has a variety of support facilities, one of which is a training center and equipment rental surf. For tourists who want to learn to surf, this beach is available at the special places that rent surfing equipment and guides as well. On the beach is also available entertainment arena, such as bungy jumping, water boom as well as other gaming arena. Also, along the Kuta Beach there are many cafes, bars, pubs, discotheques, as well as live music event that is always crowded by the tourists to spend time or just add to the entertainment at night.

For shopping enthusiasts, available around the Kuta Beach gift shops that sell handicrafts in various forms, various kinds of accessories, clothing typical of the coast, as well as T-shirts. In the near Kuta Beach there are also supermarkets, hotels, guesthouse, as well as food stalls and restaurants that serve a variety of cuisine with local tastes and flavors globally.

West Bali National Park

A. Overview
History of West Bali National Park (TNBB) commencing on March 24, 1911, when a biologist from Germany, Dr. Baron Stressman, landed in neighboring Maluku Expedition Singaraja because the ship is damaged host II. Baron Stressman live in this region for three months. Through the research that is not intentional, Baron Stressman find the rare endemic bird species, namely Bali starling (Leucopsar rothschildi) Bubunan Village, about 50 km from Singaraja.

Subsequent research conducted by Dr. Baron Viktor von Plesen, which concluded that the spread of Bali Starling Village Bubunan only covers up to Gilimanuk, ie + 320 km2 area. Therefore bali starling population when it is fairly rare, so in 1928 some 5 tail Bali starling was brought to England and successfully bred in 1931. Then in 1962, Sandiego Zoo in the United States is also rumored to have been breeding this bird.

Apart from Bali starlings, other rare animals that live in this national park is a tiger bali. To protect these rare animals, the Kings Council in Bali issued Decree No. E/I/4/5/47 dated August 13, 1947 which establishes the region with an area of ​​Bishopscourt Forest 19365.6 ha as Protected Natural Park (Natuur Park) whose status is equal to wildlife reserves.

After Indonesian independence, through the decree of Minister of Agriculture. 169/Kpts/Um/3/1978 March 10, 1978, the region consisting of the Wildlife Sanctuary of West Bali, Menjangan Island, Bird Island, Bat Island, and the island designated as a Nature Reserve Gadung West Bali with total area of ​​19558.8 ha. In 1984, West Bali Nature Reserve is designated as the West Bali National Park with an area of ​​19558.8 ha. However, since part of this national park area (3979.91 ha) is a Limited Production Forest (HPT), which becomes Forest Service authority, then through the Ministry of Forestry Decree No. 493/Kpts-II/1995 September 15, 1995, the spacious park only to be 19002.89 ha, consisting of 15587.89 ha of land area and 3415 ha of water area.

B. Feature
West Bali National Park has a unique type of ecosystem, which is a mix between terrestrial ecosystems and marine ecosystems. In this area, tourists can explore the terrestrial ecosystems (forests), ranging from monsoon forest, lowland rain forest, savanna, to the coastal forest. While in aquatic ecosystems (marine), tourists can see the green of the mangrove forest, coastal beauty, ecosystem coral, seagrass, and shallow and deep ocean waters.

Entering the forest, the tourists can find about 175 species of plants, 14 species of them relatively rare, among others bayur (pterospermum diversifolium), ketangi (Lagerstroemia speciosa), burahol (steleochocarpus burahol), sandalwood (Santalum album), sonokeling (Dalbergia latifolia ), and others. In addition, tourists can also see various types of direct free-living animals in parks, such as the Bali starling (Leucopsar rothschildi) which is endemic and rare animal, bird black head white ibis (threskiornis melanocephalus), deer (Muntiacus muntjak) pangolin (sweet javanicus), hedgehogs (hystric brachyura), and deer (tragulus javanicus). While well-known fauna species in the waters of this national park is a shark (Carcharodon carcharias), fish flag (plateak pinnate), and giant clams (Tridacna gigas). Other underwater riches are different types of coral reefs vary widely. Data collection conducted in 1998 showed, there are 110 coral species in 18 families, including 22 species of which species of coral fungi (mushroom coral).

Besides enjoying the terrestrial and aquatic, visitors can also explore the small islands that are part of the West Bali National Park, among others, Menjangan Island, Gadung Island, Bird Island, and Bat Island. Menjangan Island is one of the favorite islands are often visited by tourists. The island with an area of ​​about 6,000 ha of this is the habitat of deer or elk (cervus timorensi). Not only that, visitors can also dive in the waters around the island to see a lush cluster of coral reef fish species are diverse.

Besides enjoying the natural beauty and wildlife, visitors can also make a pilgrimage tour to the tomb Mbah Temon, the ruins were found by community elders named Mat Yamin in 1954. Named Mbah Temon because this ruins recently discovered (meeting or meet) after Mat Yamin do if meditation. Others are quite legendary ruins is the tomb of I Wayan Jayaprana. Jayaprana is a handsome young man who is told in the Babad Bali had been killed by Patih Sawunggaling, emissary of King Kalianget, because the king wanted Jayaprana beautiful wife, Ni Nyoman Layonsari.

C. Location
TNBB territory lies in two districts, namely Sub Melaya, Jembrana regency, and Gerokgak District, Buleleng District, Bali Province, Indonesia.

D. Access
West Bali National Park both within easy reach of the city of Denpasar and from the Port of Gilimanuk. This is because the location of this national park is traversed by the highway Gilimanuk-State and Gilimanuk-Singaraja road. To get to the location, tourists can use private cars or using public transportation (bus, taxi, or charter a car).
To facilitate travel, the tourists can reach the West Bali National Park with two alternatives. First, when starting the journey from Port Gilimanuk, then the tourists can visit the Office of the West Bali National Park is located in the village of Gilimanuk, District Melaya, Jembrana regency. This office is about 200 km from Denpasar City. The second alternative, when the tourists set out from the direction of Denpasar, or specifically wanted to visit the island, so it's good to start from the Gulf of Labuhan Lalang. From Labuhan / Pier Lalang tourists can easily toward the island or other small islands.

E. Ticket Prices
Ticket prices to enjoy the West Bali National Park is USD 2500.00 per person for domestic tourists, and Rp 20.000,00 for foreign tourists.

F. Accommodation and Other Facilities
West Bali National Park has a wide range of accommodation and facilities, including tourist guides (guide), guard hut, hut tour (to break tourists), the tower of view, a path for easy surfing, scuba gear rental, boat speed, etc. . Travelers who want to dive with dive operators renting cost you about U.S. $ 55 (June 2008). The price includes lunch, boat rental, diving equipment, and transportation costs.
Especially for the facilities for crossing to the island, tourists can rent a boat with outboard engine. Rental fee of Rp 250,000 per four hours. If you want to add time browsing, for example by exploring the waters around the island, then an additional charge of Rp 20,000 per hour (June 2008). If tourists require accommodation, around Labuhan Lalang and in Port Gilimanuk there are many good inns hotels, resorts, and hotels.

Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park

A. Overview
Americans can be proud to have the Statue of Liberty is tall statue and its foundation is 92 meters (about 46 meter high statue and its base about 46 meters). However, Indonesia would soon surpass the symbol "independence" of America. Yes, a large statue of mega-projects that can be enjoyed most of the results are currently being built in Bali, exactly in Bukit Ungasan, Jimbaran, Bali.

This prestigious project is called Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park. From the name, it appears that that will be built is a park with a monument of Lord Vishnu who was driving a Garuda bird with golden color (gold = gold). Lord Vishnu himself is a symbol of caretaker of the universe, while the bird Garuda is a symbol for freedom, loyalty, and selfless devotion.

The plan, the statue of Lord Vishnu riding Garuda was built at a height of 75 meters, with a foundation as high as 70 meters. Garuda bird wing will also be stretched as wide as 66 meters. Key ingredient is copper and brass sculpture with the overall weight of about 4,000 tons. Later, if the project is completed, the Garuda Wisnu Kencana monument will stand as high as + 145 meters beyond the height of the Statue of Liberty and can be seen from the radius to 20 miles. Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) is indeed planned to become an icon for tourism in Bali.

Today, tourists can enjoy this GWK Cultural Park. Statue of Lord Vishnu who erect half-body (without hands), and the head of the Garuda bird has become a spectacle of thousands of tourists each month. GWK area itself is a rocky limestone hill with an area of ​​about 200 hectares. Previously, the area named the Bukit Ungasan is barren hill that is not much known for not having any tourist charm. However, after the monument was built, this area started growing and increasingly taken into account.

This gigantic statue was designed by a leading sculptor from Tabanan, Bali, I Nyoman Nuarta. Sculptor Nyoman Nuarta is a graduate of Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) who gave birth to monumental works, such as Monument and Monument Proclaimers Arjuna Wijaya of Indonesia in Jakarta, as well as Monument Jalesveva Jayamahe on the beach north of Surabaya.

B. Feature
GWK Cultural Park is located on top of limestone hills as high as 263 feet above sea level (asl). From that altitude, coupled with high statue and its foundation later, the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Monument will be the charm of the island of Bali which can be seen from a distance. Above the height of Bukit Ungasan, you can also see the expanse of the southern part of Bali Island with beaches overlooking the Indian Ocean. While in the north, visible fro the plane at Ngurah Rai Airport as well as views of Denpasar. Enjoy the natural charm on Ungasan Hill is going more and more complete if you take the time to watch the sunset (sunset).

Through the trail toward the statue of Lord Vishnu, you will be amazed once again with big plans designer to sculpt in limestone hills into relief the epic Mahabharata and Ramayana. Limestone hills has now been 'transformed' in such a way into big blocks, and some of them have started to be chiselled. Of course, this major work will also bounce back the image of Bali as an island resort in the eyes of the world.

Not only that, near the statue of Lord Vishnu, there is a sacred spring that is named Parahyangan Somaka Giri. Water source was believed to cure various diseases because it has a very good mineral content. Residents around have long been using water from these Giri Somaka Parahyangan for treatment.

If there is a specific event, you can also enjoy various art and cultural events in this place. From the beginning, GWK Cultural Park is designed to be one of the prestigious venues in Bali. At the Lotus Pond stage, for example, with an area with a capacity of 7,500 people, this location can be used for musical performances or performing arts are colossal. Not to mention the Street Theatre, Plaza Tortoise, and the Exhibition Gallery which can be used for purposes such as musical performances, exhibitions, and even fashion shows.

C. Location
GWK Cultural Park is located in Bukit Ungasan, on Jalan Raya Uluwatu, Ungasan Village, District of South Kuta, Badung regency, Bali province, Indonesia.

D. Access
Sightseeing GWK Cultural Park is located on the southern island of Bali, about 40 kilometers from Denpasar, capital city of Bali province. From Denpasar City, tourists can use the services of taxis, rental cars and motorcycles, or use the services of travel agents to bring tourists to the location. An excursion to the pedestal is generally a single travel package tours with other tourist resorts in southern Bali, like Kuta Beach, Nusa Dua Beach, Beach Dream Land, Tanjung Benoa, Jimbaran, Uluwatu Pura Luhur, as well as other tourist resorts.

E. Ticket Prices
The travelers who want to enjoy this magnificent park and monument ticket charge of Rp 20,000 per person. If bringing a private vehicle, then there is an additional levy, which amounted to Rp 5,000 cars and motorcycles USD 2,000 (March, 2008).

F. Accommodation and Other Facilities
GWK Cultural Park has been equipped with various facilities, such as the Lotus Pond, Garden Festival, Amphitheater, Street Theater, Exhibition Hall, restaurants, and souvenir shops. This cultural park also has several plazas or roomy place outdoors. One of the many visited by tourists is displaying a statue of Vishnu Plaza body of the god Vishnu. At the Plaza is also often the location of pre-wedding photos. If interested in having dinner in this area, it would not hurt you to try having dinner with a la hindangan Indonesia and abroad under the auspices of the stars.

Sanur Beach

A. Overview
Sanur Beach is one of the beaches on the island of Bali that interesting to visit. Made its natural scenic beauty of Sanur Beach is famous even since antiquity. In the history of ancient Bali, Sanur Beach has been known as beautiful beaches, it appears in the inscription of King Kasari Warmadewa, a king who berkeraton in Singhadwala in the year 917 AD Now, there are inscriptions in Blanjong region, the southern part of Sanur Beach.

In the Dutch colonial period, famous Sanur Beach as a landing site when the Dutch army will attack the Kingdom of Badung is considered insubordination on the colonial government. The war that occurred on 18 November 1906 it became known as Puputan Badung, the spirit of war to the death that was practiced by the King of Badung and his followers.
In terms of tourism, Sanur Beach began to be introduced into the international world by A. J. Le Mayeur, an artist from Belgium who came to Bali in 1932. See the attraction of Sanur beach is very beautiful, the Le Mayeur decided to stay in Sanur by establishing a studio to paint. Le Mayeur Bali later married a girl named Ni Nyoman Pollok, a famous Legong dancer and is one of the models of his paintings. Through paintings Le Mayeur, Sanur Beach began to be recognized by the international community. Currently, the studio painting has become the Museum Le Mayeur and can be visited by the public. Le Mayeur Museum in Sanur Beach tourist area.

B. Feature
In contrast to present the beauty of Kuta Beach sunset (sunset), Sanur Beach is famous for its beautiful panorama of the rising sun (sunrise). The topography of curved white sand beach that stretches to form a beautiful constellation. In the morning, while enjoying the moments of the rising sun is dazzling, tourists can see the group of islands of Nusa Penida in the southeast and the panorama of the south coast of Bali.
The view in the evening is equally interesting. Reflux of sea water clarifying eye on the island cluster of attacks and rock hill that juts into the sea south of Sanur Beach. Not only that, if the waves are not so great, tourists can witness the beauty of the coral reef that stretches colorful.

C. Location
Sanur Beach is located in the village of Sanur, Denpasar District, Denpasar, Bali Province.

D. Access
Sanur Beach is approximately 6 km from downtown Denpasar, and can be reached by private vehicles like cars or motorcycles. If you want to use a public vehicle (bemo), tourists should not worry because public transport is very crowded and fro between the Sanur-Denpasar.

E. Ticket Prices
Still in the confirmation

F. Accommodation and Other Facilities
Sanur is the region's first tourism development in Bali, characterized by the presence of star-rated hotels and various restaurants. Therefore, tourists should not worry if you need lodging or food stalls in the vicinity of this beach. In addition, the tourist area of ​​Sanur beach also provides souvenir stalls that sell various items of art and by-the typical beach.

Mount Bromo

A. Overview
Bromo derived from Old Javanese, Brahma, which is one god in Hindu religion. For the people of Tengger Tribe, this mountain is a holy mountain, so each ceremony is held once a year or Kasodo Yadnya Kasada, the ritual of throwing the earth into the crater of Mount Bromo as offerings. This ceremony is held at midnight to early morning every full moon Kasodo (tenth) according to the Javanese calendar. Through this ritual Tenggerese an abundant harvest beg or ask for reinforcements and starting the healing of various diseases.

Mount Bromo is an active volcano that is part of Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TN-BTS). National park which was inaugurated by the government in 1997, has an area of ​​5250 ha of sea sand and located at an altitude of ± 2100 m above sea level. Sea of ​​sand is part of the ecological history of the formation of Tengger caldera region.

B. Feature
Mountain with an altitude of 2392 meters above sea level is renowned for its expanse of sea sand and a vast crater of the mountain. From the top of Bromo, visitors can see the gaping crater width with a puff of smoke coming from the bottom. This crater has a diameter of ± 800 feet (north-south) and ± 600 meters (east-west). From this place, too, visitors can witness the beauty of the panoramic expanse of sea sand with a charming natural silhouette.
Visitors can also enjoy the sun (sunrise), exploring the journey on horseback, and enjoy warm beverages and a bonfire against the cold. In addition to natural attractions, visitors can also taste the cultural tourism by following Kasada Yadnya ceremony held between the months of December to January.

C. Location
Mount Bromo is located between the Kabupaten Pasuruan, Probolinggo, Lumajang, and Malang, East Java. However, an administrative area is part of Probolinggo district.

D. Access
Mount Bromo can be reached by private vehicle or public transportation. To reach Mount Bromo, visitors can take two routes. First, the "western gate" of the direction of Pasuruan. Travelling through the west door is fairly heavy due to impassable by ordinary 4-wheel vehicles, except by hiring a jeep. Through this route tourists usually choose to walk from village to Mount Bromo Wonokitri with a distance of about 13 km.
Second, through the "north gate" from the direction of Probolinggo. Through the second door, the tourists can use any vehicle, including riding a motorcycle because the road that passed not too steep. If tourists want to see the sea of ​​sand, it is advisable to go through the north door. Conversely, if the desired is watch the sunrise, it is more practical through the west door.
The nearest village from the direction to reach Bromo Probolinggo is Cemorolawang (± 45 km from Probolinggo). This village can be reached by using public transportation from Probolinggo. From Cemorolawang toward Bromo visitors can rent horses, jeeps, or on foot.

E. Ticket Prices
Still in the confirmation.

F. Accommodation and Other Facilities
In addition to walking, to facilitate the ascent of the climbers to hire "motorcycle taxi" horse and jeep vehicles. Because the air temperature ranged between 20-20 0C, then the visitor can also enjoy drinks and a bonfire provided by the small shops nearby. If forced to stay, do not worry because a variety of lodging types ranging from shelters, hostels, to hotels available around Bromo. A variety of restaurants, cafes telephone, souvenir shop, mupun public toilets are also available on this site.
To get to the top of Bromo has been provided from the concrete stairs.

Mount Merapi

A. Overview
Mount Merapi (2911 m above sea level) is one of Indonesia's volcanoes are still active. The mountain is located approximately 30 km north of Yogyakarta City and included into the territory of the Province of Central Java and Yogyakarta.
Mount Merapi closely related to myths, beliefs and philosophy of Javanese society, especially communities around the volcano. This is illustrated by an imaginary line that connects the Mount Merapi with the South Sea (Indonesia Ocean) with the city of Yogyakarta as the central point. Imaginary line had two philosophical aspects, namely the universe and the universe ageng alit.

Jagat traveling elite is the process of human life from birth to face the Almighty. Tugu Yogyakarta is the point at which humans can be united with God when he is able to take life with a correct and "straight". Yogyakarta City Planning describes the meaning of philosophy through the road that stretches from south to north.
However, the journey of human life could not be separated from the temptations of power and luxury. The temptation of power drawn through Kepatihan complex, while the temptation of wealth is reflected through Beringharjo who are on the road between the Sultan and the Tugu Yogyakarta.

Jagat meaningful Ageng a leader must give priority to the interests of society and the importance of conscience than the lust for power. Leaders must bases his leadership on the basis of belief in God. That is, the action must necessarily lead, based on what is allowed / ordered and forbidden by God. Therefore, the meaning of the imaginary line is that humans can be close and united with his Lord when he was able to interpret the true nature of life and behave as it has been commanded by God.

Mount Merapi is also filled with myth as the royal spirits. People believe that Mount Merapi is maintained by Kiai Sapujagad, governor of Islamic Mataram Sultanate during the reign of Panembahan Senopati, namely the Sultan of Mataram Islam first. However, the spirits who inhabit Merapi is not evil so long as human beings who always used to maintain and cherish life Merapi as an entity. On the basis of that myth, the communities around Mount Merapi perform various ceremonies, such as Labuhan ceremony is held each year by the Sultan Palace, mountain charity activities,
salvation, and so forth.

Beyond the philosophical meaning that links the presence of Mount Merapi, South Sea, and the Sultan Palace, Mount Merapi is a natural phenomenon that has its own privileges. Until now, Mount Merapi is still one that is still active volcanoes in Indonesia. Since erupted in 1548, Mount Merapi has erupted 68 times. Small eruption of Merapi activity occurs every 2-3 years and a large eruption occurred about 10-15 years - the last in 2006.

The eruption of Mount Merapi occurred in 1006, 1786, 1822, 1872, and 1930. The eruption in 1006 is what is claimed as the cause of displacement Hindu Kingdom of Mataram to East Java. Meanwhile, the eruption that occurred in 1930 cost the lives of 1369 people. Eruptive activity has resulted in a height and shape of the peak of Merapi continues to change from time to time.

Bubrah Market, the last post before the peak
Source: Mujibur Rohman
Climb Merapi is a challenge for you who like to adventure. The path to climb Merapi is not like the Like climbing lane. Sometimes the road is more like a trench from the top of the mountain. Similarly, along the climbing terrain: rocky, steep, and prone to landslides. Approaching Peak Garuda, the climbers to be extra careful and precise in making decisions because not infrequently trampled rocks precisely landslide - which can be fatal.
 
B. Feature
Mount Merapi offers a variety of interesting attractions. On the southern slope there Kinahrejo attractions that once a route from the south side. Here you can enjoy beautiful natural scenery or a visit to Tuk Pitu (seven eyes of Water). Or you can also meet directly with Mbah Marijan, caretaker of Mount Merapi.
You can also visit attractions Kaliurang, Kalikuning, Kaliadem, or the National Park of Mount Merapi, which became the park nature conservation area of ​​Mount Merapi. Cool weather and beautiful scenery in this area will refresh you after a whole with the daily routine.

The view from the top trim white cloud
Source: Mujibur Rohman

C. Location
Administratively Mount Merapi entered in the district of Sleman, Yogyakarta Province, Magelang regency, regency Boyolali, and Klaten district, Central Java Province.

D. Access
There are several hiking paths that can be taken to climb Merapi with the level of difficulty and distance, which is different. The path taken by the climbers could include:
First, line the south side of Mount Merapi, through Hamlet Kinahrejo. This path can be said as a gate to enter the Mount Merapi. Post ascent was at home Mbah Marijan. Ascent of this pathway can be reached on average 6-7 hours to the summit. The climbers who take this path will immediately be faced with a relatively heavy terrain with a slope of 30-34 degrees. The novice climber should avoid this route because the terrain is heavy.

To get Kinahrejo, you can use the public transport department Yogyakarta-Ground. Then, from Ground to Kinahrejo within walking distance.

Second, the path Selo is on the north slope of Mount Merapi. This path is suitable for beginners in the morning the climbers climbing terrain that is not too heavy. The line was started from post ascent into the climbers basecamp. Command Post Plalangan ascent was in Hamlet, Village Lencoh. Transportation to reach this village: the majors Semarang Solo bus, get off at Boyolali. From Boyolali minibus ride to the Selo, Selo markets down at T-junction. From the T-junction towards post Selo markets climb a short walk about 1 km. It should be noted, minibuses Selo majors only until 17:00 pm.

The sun rises in the peak of Merapi
Source: Mujibur Rohman

E. Ticket Prices
To climb Mount Merapi, you can simply write a personal identity in the guest book and pay for tickets at USD 3000.00 per person at the post climb.

F. Accommodation and Other Facilities
Around the tourist area of ​​Kaliurang, there are some hotels that charge varies. There are also some small restaurants offering a variety of food menu. In addition, you can use climbing posts, both in Kinahrejo and in Plalangan, as a place of rest before and after the ascent. In fact, you may as well stay here. In each post, there are several guides available to take you to the top. Some of them also functions as a member of the SAR (Search and Rescue).

Usually, post this climb provides food and drink with a relatively cheap price. The young people around the posts that usually provide a souvenir in the form of stickers, t-shirts, keychains, and other trinkets. Before you start climbing, you must bring sufficient water supplies because you will be hard to find water on the slopes of Mount Merapi.

Keraton Yogyakarta

A. Overview
The origin of Yogyakarta Sultanate started in in 1558 AD In that year, Ki Ageng Pamanahan rewarded with a stake in Mataram by Sultan Pajang for his help in defeating Arya Kingdom Pajang Penangsang. Ki Ageng Pamanahan is the son or grandson Ngenis Ageng Ki Ki Ageng Selo, a prominent scholar of Selo, Grobogan district. In 1577, Ki Ageng Pamanahan build his palace in Pasargede or Kotagede. During inhabit the territory of the Sultan Pajang, Ki Ageng Pamanahan remained faithful to the Sultan Pajang. Ki Ageng Pamanahan died in in 1584 and was buried on the west Kotagede Mosque.

After the death of Ki Ageng Pamanahan, then lift Sutawijaya Pajang Sultan, son of Ki Ageng Pamanahan as the new ruler of Mataram. Sutawijaya also called Ngabei Loring Market because the house is located in the northern market. Unlike his father, refused to submit to the Sultan Sutawijaya Pajang. He wants to have its own territory even want to be king in the entire island of Java. Seeing Sutawijaya attitude, the Kingdom of Pajang tried to retake power in Mataram Kingdom Pajang. The attacks against Mataram conducted in 1587. However, in this assault troops would Pajang storm ravaged the eruption of Mount Merapi, while Sutawijaya and his army survived.

In 1588, Mataram into the kingdom by the Sultan with the title Sutawijaya Senapati Ingalaga Sayidin Panatagama or Panembahan Senopati. Panembahan Senopati meaningful regulatory warlords and clerics in religious life. As the legitimacy of the power amplifier, Panembahan Senopati established that inherited the tradition of the Mataram kingdom of Mataram Pajang which means obliged to continue the tradition of mastery over the whole region of Java Island. In Panembahan Senapati died in 1601 and replaced his son, Mas Jolang which became known as Seda ing Panembahan Krapyak. In 1613, Mas Jolang died later replaced by Prince Arya Martapura. But because of frequent illness and was replaced by his brother who bear the title Raden Mas stimuli Sultan Agung Senapati Ingalaga Abdurrahman who was also known as the King or Sultan Agung Pandita Hanyakrakusuma Hanyakrakusuma.

At the time of Sultan Agung of Mataram kingdom had been developed in our political, military, artistic, literary, and religious. Sciences such as law, philosophy, and astronomy are also studied. In 1645, Sultan Agung died and was succeeded his son Amangkurat I. After the death of Sultan Agung of Mataram Kingdom remarkable decline. The root of the decline was basically lies in the contradictions and divisions within his own family Mataram Kingdom that used by the VOC. The peak of the split that occurred on February 13, 1755 with the signing of the Treaty marked the kingdom of Mataram Gianti that divides into two, namely Kasunanan Sultanate of Surakarta and Yogyakarta.

In these Gianti agreement, stated that Prince Sultan Mangkubumi be over with the title of Sultan of Yogyakarta Sultanate Hamengkubuwono Senapati Ingalaga Abdul Rakhman Sayidin Panatagama khalifatullah. Since then Prince Mangkubumi officially became the first sultan of Yogyakarta with the title Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwana I. The Sultan who had reigned in the palace of Yogyakarta, namely:

1. Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwana I (1755-1792)
2. Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwana II (1925-1810)
3. Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwana III (1810-1813)
4. Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwana IV (1814-1822)
5. Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwana V (1822-1855)
6. Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwana VI (1855-1877)
7. Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwana VII (1877-1921)
8. Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwana VIII (1921-1939)
9. Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwana IX (1939-1988)
10. Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwana X (1988-present)

Sultan Palace is a center of Javanese culture in Yogyakarta which still exist today. Yogyakarta Palace was founded by Sultan Hamengkubuwono I. Currently, the king of Yogyakarta Palace is Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X. At the time still a crown prince, Sultan HB X named Kanjeng Gustavo Prince Haryo (KGPH) Mangkubumi. At this time, Sultan HB X served as Governor of DIY.

Inside the palace there are many buildings with their names and their respective functions, heirloom-royal heritage, the library that holds ancient manuscripts, and museums that store dozens of photos photograph of the kings of Yogyakarta, family and relatives. Various traditional ceremonies are still held regularly in the Sultan Palace, among others 'jamasan' (bath), heritage and royal train and Grebeg Maulud. Sultan and his family live on the inside called the Keraton Kilen.

B. Feature
Sultan Palace is one of the royal palace which is still functioning fully in the many kingdoms in Indonesia. As a province that has a privilege, Yogyakarta Special Region can not be released darikeberadaan Sultan Palace.

C. Location
Sultan Palace located in the city center, with the front page is the North Square and the backyard is the South Square.

D. Access
Sultan Palace can be reached by any vehicle.

E. Ticket Prices
Tickets go into the front of the palace, namely Pagelaran, Siti Hinggil, and surrounding areas is Rp. 5.000, -, while admission to the inside of the palace through Keben is Rp. 7000, -

F. Accommodation and Facilities
Parking for vehicles is available at around Pagelaran, about Keben, and the North Square. There are many souvenir kiosks around the palace.

Gembira Loka Zoo

A. Overview
The zoo is known as Gembiraloka this is the only zoo in the city of Yogyakarta. Although effective as a zoo, Gembiraloka still classified as a museum, which fall into the category Zoologicum museum or museum animals, also including a special type of museum. When viewed from the side of the history of its emergence, he is the second oldest museum in Yogyakarta after the Museum Sonobudoyo.
In 1933, the idea of ​​zoos in the area this time, Gajah Wong emerged from the king of Mataram, which is Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono VIII. The Emperor crave attractions or entertainment for people of a botanical garden (garden Rojo). Later, this idea he consult an Austrian architect named Kohler. Still, the idea of ​​founding a new zoo can be realized by Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX and Ir. Karsten in 1953. And, in that year also Gembiraloka Zoo Gembiraloka managed by the Foundation was inaugurated by the Emperor himself, precisely on 10 November 1953. At that time, the Foundation is headed by Sri Paduka Paku Alam VIII.

B. Feature
Unlike zoos in general, which shows only the animals 'normal' or rare in the display form of an iron barred cage or fenced wood, Gembiraloka also presents mounted dry-curing some animals in a special room that resembles a museum. The museum is presenting a mounted-preserved animal is located on the shores of an artificial lake in the zoo area. Not only specific buildings preserved, Gembiraloka in 2007 has built up a natural laboratory of flora and fauna as a medium of learning for the people, especially children. In this place, visitors can enjoy various kinds of insect and vertebrate animals (vertebrates) or not (invertebrates).
Zoo area that has been aged for more than half a century has a lovely garden because still decorated with a large variety of old trees and shade, plants are also beautiful flower seen. As arboetorium, Gembiraloka provide crop farm forest land left to grow and also persemaiannya. A variety of these plants is not laid out neatly like zoos in general, with the purpose of showing the atmosphere of the 'natural'.

For tourists who bring their children, in addition to gain real knowledge about the various fauna and flora, in the zoo environment available tourist boat which resembles a swan dikayuh (commonly called genjot duck). For visitors who had never been on an elephant, the manager Gembiraloka provides a vehicle for a special recreation of the streets surrounding the zoo with elephants that have been benign. Besides elephants, visitors can also ride the camels. More than that, playground for children and a replica cave is also available as an accessory supporting the zoo.


C. Location
Gembiraloka address at Jalan Kusumanegara, the city of Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta Special Region. The zoo is located about four kilometers from Yogyakarta Passenger Terminal (tpy) in Giwangan, Yogyakarta. Or, if from the city center, ie or Malioboro Yogyakarta Palace, located about six kilometers.

D. Access
The zoo is open to the public every day from 8:00 to 17:00 hours GMT. To achieve this tourist attraction, visitors can use a variety of public transport in Yogyakarta, from rickshaw, carriage, bus, bus Trans Jogja, or taxi. When the pedicab or horse cart as an option, then make sure that you are not far from the location of the zoo because the cost would be great. If you want to use the city bus, then choose the bus line 9 or 7 at a cost of Rp 2,000 (tariffs through March 2008). And, if visitors prefer to use buses Trans Jogja, came to the bus stop and ride lane Trans Jogja 1B. The bus route will stop at the bus stop near Gembiraloka Zoo. The fees charged for the bus Trans Jogja by Rp 3,000 (March 2008).

E. Ticket Prices
Tourists in the top 3-year visit to the Zoo Gembiraloka ticket charge of Rp 10,000, while for visitors under 3 years is free of cost or free. For entertainment facility, like riding elephants, riding a camel, duck genjot (pedicab water), boat, and train tour, visitors who want to enjoy the entertainment facilities are subject to cost between Rp 5,000 and Rp 10,000 per person.

F. Accommodation and Other Facilities
Rows of stalls selling souvenirs, toys, food, and beverages can be found around the visitor parking area. The zoo also has a large parking area, to large-sized buses to motorcycles. In addition to these things, small rooms, children's playground, and the mosque also be other facilities in this tourist attraction.
In its development, this zoo has been recorded several times changed its manager for a variety of managerial reasons. Although Gembiraloka experienced ups and downs, the zoo remains one of the mainstay of tourism object in Yogyakarta. Data from the Department of Tourism of DIY over the past five years show that Gembiraloka have the number of visitors over the Museum and Monument of Jogja Return per year. The quantity of visitors at this Gembiraloka can only be defeated by the number of visitors to Yogyakarta Palace and Malioboro.

Temple Prambanan

A. Overview
Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia, even in Southeast Asia. The temple is also known as Rara Jonggrang temple was built around the year 850 AD by the House of Sanjaya.
The temple which since 1991 established UNESCO as world cultural heritage (World Heritage Wonder) This complex occupies an area of ​​39.8 hectares. Rose as high as 47 meters or five meters higher than Borobudur temple, Prambanan Temple seemingly strong and sturdy. This is consistent with the background development of this temple, which wanted to show the glory of Hindu civilization in the land of Java.
Then why is also called Candi Prambanan Rara Jonggrang? It is associated with a legend that Javanese people believed most of this temple. Once, a prince named Bondowoso fell in love with a beautiful princess his face, he benama Jonggrang Rara. Because no power to reject the love of the prince, the requirement to submit Jonggrang Bondowoso to the temple with 1,000 statues made overnight. The request was nearly fulfilled, before finally managed to ask for help Jonggrang villagers to pound rice and make a big fire that had ambience impressed morning. Feeling cheated, the new Bondowoso make the 999 statues cursed Jonggrang be a statue of the 1,000.

B. Feature
Prambanan is the embodiment of Hindu civilization in the land of Java. This can be seen from the temple structure that describes the core belief in Hinduism, the Trimurti. Prambanan complex has 3 main temples in the primary yard, namely Vishnu, Brahma, and Shiva. The three temples are a symbol of Trimurti in Hindu belief. Each main temple has accompanying temple, namely Nandini for Shiva, Swan to Brahma, and Garuda for Vishnu. In addition, there are 2 temples wedge, 4 color temples and 4 corner temples. In the second there are 224 temples.

Prambanan other privileges that must be witnessed by tourists is the beauty of relief-relief on the wall of the temple. The story of Ramayana to be the main reliefs of this temple. However, other relief that is not less interesting is the Kalpataru tree that the Hindu religion is considered as a tree of life, sustainability, and environmental compatibility. In Prambanan, relief of Kalpataru tree is described middle flanking a lion. The existence of this tree illustrates the Java community the 9th century had wisdom to manage its environment.
For visitors who want to complete the curiosity of the intricacies of the Prambanan temple, visitors can also visited a museum in the temple complex. In this museum, visitors can enjoy an audio visual on the history of the discovery of the Prambanan temple until the renovations are complete. For tourists who visited with the family, at Prambanan temple there are also playgrounds for the kids and a mini train that can deliver these visitors around the area of ​​tourism.
One of the tour event that pity to miss the Ramayana ballet performance. Ramayana ballet is an art show that unite various Javanese arts such as dance, drama, and music on one stage and one momentum to present the Ramayana story, legendary epic written by Valmiki in Sanskrit. The story of Ramayana is sung in this performance is a translation of the sculpted reliefs at Prambanan. Ramayana story carved on the temple is similar to that developing story in oral tradition in India. The road is long and thrilling story summarized in four plays or round, namely: abduction Sprott, Anoman mission to Lanka, Ravana Kumbhakarna or death, and the meeting re-Rama Sinta. This staging has been running since the 1960's and is held every month on full moon nights.

C. Location
Prambanan temple is located in the village of Prambanan which is administratively divided into two parts, namely between the district of Sleman, Yogyakarta province and Klaten district, Central Java Province.


D. Access
Located right on the highway make the Yogyakarta-Solo Prambanan temple complex is easy to reach from any direction, either from the direction of Yogyakarta and Solo. If the direction of Yogyakarta, the visitor is issued a fee of Rp 4000 to reach the location. Meanwhile, if traveling from the direction of Solo, visitors spend only USD 6000. For visitors who started the journey from Klaten, many paths to choose from, could use a major bus or bus Yogyakarta-Solo-Klaten majors Terminal Prambanan. Both are just as easily.

E. Ticket Prices
Entrance to distinguish between local tourists with foreign tourists. For the local tourist entrance fee of Rp 8,000, while for foreign tourists entrance fee of U.S. $ 10. Prambanan Temple tourist attraction is open daily starting at 8:00 to 17:00 pm.

F. Accommodation and Other Facilities
In the vicinity of the temple complex of available accommodations and complete facilities, such as hotels / lodging houses, restaurants / restaurants, souvenir shops, stalls telecommunications, and internet cafes. In addition, the presence of the force that guides easily found around the temple will complete the visit of the tourists. Because, they will guide the tourists on the trail-jekak Hindu-Javanese civilization fame with the Prambanan Temple as its main monuments.

Playground Serulingmas

A. Overview
Wildlife Recreation Park Serulingmas (TRMS) originally dihijaukan city forest since 1994. In the midst of this recreation park there is the tomb of Ki Ageng Selomanik, followers of Prince Diponegoro who pushed to the west and settled in Banjarnegara.
This recreational park, inaugurated Gen. (Ret.) Susilo Sudarman (late), when he was appointed Chairman of the Society of Appeals Eling Banyumas (Serulingmas), on August 21, 1997. As a marker of this inauguration, Susilo Sudarman donated tiger who now breed.
From the garden it can be seen scenery charming River valley Serayu, who met and Palettes Merawu River on the west side. Not far from there Banjarcahyana Dam, built in the Dutch East Indies government in 1939. The dam was constructed chiffon Merawu penetrate down time and until now still serves as a technical irrigation.
B. Feature
Tourist attraction in the TRMS is a wildlife park, swimming pool, children's playground, and the historical area of ​​the tomb of Ki Ageng Selomanik Keramat.
TRMS wildlife park has a collection of animals that ditangkarkan, namely lions, elephants, tigers, orangutans, many species of birds and rare plants are protected. Total, TRMS has more than 36 types of ruminant animals, birds, and reptiles and rare plants.
The animals are not only the result of breeding TRMS, also obtained from the exchange of collections with the garden-animal wildlife in Indonesia. One result of the exchange of these collections are the two elephants from Elephant National Park Way Kambas, Lampung. Until now, the elephant collection that bear two tails. In addition there are also Bengal tigers, African lions, and a bear.
Recreation park is crossed by streams that add to the beauty Serayu River views of the garden. This recreation park is in great demand by children and adolescents, on holidays or school holidays rekeasi park is always crowded with visitors. To enliven the atmosphere on stage performing arts entertainment held areas and perform music that can be enjoyed by tourists while sitting under a shady tree in arenas under the stage.
In this park, visitors can also enjoy a special drink Banjarnegara, namely Dawet Ayu Banjarnegara. Nuances are still strong in rural areas makes the region TRMS TRMS suitable for family tourism destinations in the holidays. With these features, TRMS is the only wildlife park in the southern province of Central Java.
C. Location
Wildlife Recreation Park in administratof Serulingmas located in District Banjarnegara, Banjarnegara regency, Central Java, Indonesia
D. Access
To go Rekretasi Wildlife Park Serulingmas, tourists can travel as far as one kilometer northwest toward downtown Banjarnegara. TRMS location can be reached by using public transport so-called cabbage town.
E. Ticket Prices
TRMS ticket price is Rp 5,000, - for adults and Rp 3,000, - for the children (October 2009)
F. Facilities and other accommodations
Rows of stalls selling souvenirs, toys, food, and beverages can be found around the visitor parking area. The zoo also has a large parking area, to large-sized buses to motorcycles. In addition to these facilities, toilets, children's playground, and small mosque is also the other facilities in this tourist attraction. As for tourists who stay, approximately one kilometer to the southeast, travelers can find several hotels and inns.

Karimunjawa Islands

A. Overview
Karimun Islands is a cluster of 27 islands located in the Java Sea. The islands are all included in the Sub Publications, Jepara, Central Java Province. In general the islands is lowland tropical forest, and only 5 islands inhabited by the population, namely the island of Karimun, Kemujan Island, Parang Island, Mosquito Island, and Island Genting. Since March 15, 2001, Karimunjawa set by the government as a National Park Karimunjawa. Karimun island has an area of ​​111,625 hectares, consisting of 1507.7 hectares of land, and waters of 110,117.3 hectares.
Based on the legend that developed in the surrounding community, Karimun Jawa was discovered by Sunan Muria. The legend tells about Sunan Muria concern over juvenile son, Amir Hasan. For the purpose of educating, Sunan Muria then ordered her son to go to an island that appears "kremun-kremun" (escape) from the summit of Mount Moriah for the child to deepen and develop the science of religion. Because it looks "kremun-kremun", Sunan Muria then gave the name "Karimun" for the island.

B. Feature
With beautiful natural conditions and beautiful, Karimunjawa offers natural attractions are truly captivating. Not excessive for the government would establish the region as a national park Karimunjawa because this area does have a wealth of flora and fauna is extraordinary. Publications have some type of flora, namely coral reefs, mangroves, coastal forests, and lowland forest. While the wealth of fauna consists of long-tailed deer and monkeys as well as aquatic fauna that consists of 242 species and 133 genera of ornamental fish, aquatic. In addition, at this location there is also a rare species of fauna berhabitat at Bird Island and Island Geleang, such as the sea eagle and white chest and two types of turtles, namely hawksbill and green turtles.
In addition to its natural wealth, privilege Karimun Jawa can also be seen from its cultural wealth. Therefore, these islands are inhabited by people with diverse ethnic backgrounds. Inside are a resident of the Javanese, Bugis, Makasar, and Madura. Java Community Karimun many live in Hamlet, Hamlet Legon Lele, Nyamplungan Hamlet, and Hamlet Mrican. Much of their livelihood is farming and making household industries, such as red brick and coconut oil. Community Bugis and Makassar people are located on the island Kemujan, Hamlet Batu Lawang, Legon Gede Hamlet, and Hamlet Tlogo. Bugis society known as an accomplished sailor, and therefore most of its people living as fishermen. In addition, the Bugis is also popular with craft gloves tenunnnya a great demand by the tourists. Almost the same with society Bugis, Madurese community was mostly work as fishermen. However, they have the ability to make dry fish that can not be done by other tribes.
With a diverse ethnic background, people in Karimunjawa still able to keep and maintain social harmony among them. They have the tradition or some kind of local wisdom in the form of mutual exchange of goods (goods for household consumption or craft) made by ethnic groups living in this region.
C. Location
Karimun Islands, located in District Publications, Jepara, Central Java Province, Indonesia.
D. Access
The trip to Karimun Islands can be reached by sea and air lines. If using sea routes, Karimunjawa can be achieved through the Port of Tanjung Mas Semarang and Jepara through the Port of Kartini. From the Port of Tanjung Mas, Semarang, visitors can use a motor boat Kartini I, departing every Saturday, at 9:00 pm and Monday at 7:00 pm, at a cost of USD 108 000 for business class and $ 128,000 for executive class. Meanwhile, if taken from the Port of Kartini, Jepara, visitors can use a motor boat Muria which departs every Saturday at 9:00 pm, and Wednesday at 9:00 pm, at a cost of Rp 63,000 for business class and $ 83,000 for executive class (April 2008).
Meanwhile, for visitors who use the air route, the trip can be started from Ahmad Yani Airport, Semarang, with 212 leased aircraft types Cassa provided by PT. Sea Tourism Nusa Permai (Tortoise Resort). Travel time approximately thirty minutes from Ahmad Yani Airport to the airfield Dewadaru, Karimunjawa.
E. Ticket Prices
Entrance fee is included in the cost of travel, whether using sea routes, and air lines.
F. Accommodation and Other Facilities
Karimun islands in the tourist areas there are accommodation facilities and complete facilities, such as hotels, lodging houses, restaurants / eating houses, mosque / mosque, fruit stalls, souvenir stalls, and others. In addition, in the tourist areas there are also nautical sports equipment rentals, such as fishing equipment, diving, swimming, and sea cruisers equipped with glass on the bottom (glass bottom boat) that serves as a place to see the beauty of the underwater ecosystem.
At tourist sites are also available inter-island transportation, which will deliver visitors to enjoy the beauty around the existing group of islands in Karimunjawa. Transportation facilities are part of the tour that uses a motor boat rental. Rates are valid (data in 2007) ranging from Rp 250.00 to Rp 450,000 depending on distance traveled and duration of use.
Travel attractions in Karimun Island was less complete if visitors are not visited marine aquarium facility located Menjangan Besar Island. On the island, visitors can enjoy the beauty of ornamental fish and shark's life as well as other fish with a nuance that can not be found elsewhere.