Cave Tubing Kalisuci

Goa Kalisuci Located in the village of Pacarejo Semanu, with a distance of 12 km from Wonosari. Kalisuci located in Padukuhan Jetis Wetan Village Pacarejo, Semanu, Gunung Kidul regency, Yogyakarta. GPS coordinates S8 ° 0'34.76 "E110 ° 38'21.36" (see map). Is a special interest tours that offer fringe of the river (rafting) underground at once fringe cave (cave tubing) in the karst area of ​​Gunung.

 

Uniqueness is encountered the phenomenon of formation of landforms, karst surface be formed depression collapse that form caves vertical and formation of positive form of hill karst cone-shaped, while below the surface in the form of underground river that flows through the caves horizontal is a system underground streams which are interconnected to each other in karst area of ​​Gunung. In this area, tourists can do cave fringe activity by using special equipment such as boats, ropes, and others. Tourists can also enjoy the beauty of Kalisuci cave with stalactites and stalagmites, beauty and coolness are fused and challenging adventure.

Passing through the river which flows through the underground caves become one of the tourism potential of this place has to offer. With a guide, you will be invited to drift into the cave Kalisuci and Luweng Glatik (cave Glatik). Not to be able to swim, all visitors will be equipped with a life vest and helmet as a means of safety standards. Goa is quite long with the ceiling is quite high and the depth of the river about 2-3 meters. Throughout the trip will also be a lot of explanations of the guide. In the cave is quite dark and did not provided information in order to maintain the existing ecosystem in the cave.

Underground river that flows beneath limestone mountain range that empties into the sea south of the island Jawa.Merupakan one of three cave tubing adventure tourism centers in the world, after Mexico and New Zealand.

Kalisuci a karst cave tour with an underground river that is currently used as a new tourist attraction in Gunung Kidul. Kalisuci located about 10 kilometers from Wonosari is precisely Pacarejo village, Semanu, Gunung.
 

Cave Tubing is located in the tourist village of Pacarejo, Semanu, Gunung Kidul about 60 kilometers from the city of Yogyakarta, takes about 1.5 - 2 hours drive.

We recommend that you use a private vehicle to get to the location of Cave Tubing Kalisuci. Given the road conditions such as the rise and fall will require excellent stamina vehicle. Before getting to the location basecamp, participants must pass through rocky terrain about 500 meters, and can only be reached on foot.

Cave Tubing up to the location, you will see an underground river with water flowing through the cave - Grubug karst caves such as the Cave and Cave Jomblang frequently used groups of nature lovers to search the cave.

For those who like adventure with nature, Cave Tubing Kalisuci Wonosari Yogyakarta could be the choice of our vacation in the city of Yogyakarta. Cave Tubing Kalisuci itself is located in Jetis, Pacarejo, Semanu, Gunung Kidul. This location is 50 km from the city of Yogyakarta and about 10 km from Wonosari.

Cave Tubing itself is a mix between rafting (rafting) with caving (caving), Cave Kalisuci have water flow swift and rivers located in the cave, then cocoklah when the activity of the wild-free has become a challenge stunning for adventure lovers of nature.

Parangtritis Beach

Parangtritis is the most popular beach in Yogyakarta. Parangtritis located 27 km south of Yogyakarta. Parangtritis is a beach full of myths, believed to be a manifestation of the unity among which is composed of Mount Merapi, Yogyakarta Kingdom and Parangtritis.

Parangtritis located 27 km south of Yogyakarta and easily accessible by public transport which operates until 17:00 pk or private vehicles. The afternoon before sunset is the best time to visit the most popular beach in Yogyakarta. But if you arrive more quickly, it could not hurt to go up to the cliffs of Gembirawati behind this beach. From there we could see the entire area Parangtritis, the southern sea, up to the horizon.

Not many people know that in the east cliff is hidden a temple ruins. Unlike the other temples located in a mountainous area, Temple Gembirawati just a few hundred meters from Parangtritis. To reach this temple, we can pass the ramp near the Hotel Queen of the South and into the walkway to the west about 100 meters. The faint rumble south ferocious sea waves can be heard from this temple.

Parangtritis very closely with the legend of the Queen of South. Many Javanese believe that Parangtritis is a magical kingdom Ratu Kidul gate which controls the southern ocean. Hotel Queen of the South is a resort named after this legend. Unfortunately this resort is rarely open when used to have a view that could make us breathless.

Parangtritis is a fairly well-known attractions in Yogyakarta apart from other beach objects such as Samas, Baron, Kukup, Krakal and Glagah. Parangtritis has a unique view not found in other attractions are in addition to big waves and also the mountains of sand around the beach, which is commonly called dunes. This attraction has been managed by the Bantul regency quite well, ranging from lodging facilities and a market selling souvenirs Parangtritis.

Parang there are also ATV, horse-drawn carriage and horses can be hired to down the coast from east to west. In addition Parangtritis is also a place for air sports / aeromodeling.

When the sun has been biased toward the west and the sunny weather, it's time to have fun. Although visitors are prohibited from swimming, Parangtritis not lack the means to having fun. On the beach there are rental ATVs (All-Terrain Vehicle), the tariff is Rp. 50,000 to 100,000 per half hour. Enter his gear and then release the clutch while pulling gas. Brrrrooom, four-wheeled all-terrain motorcycles will be sped take you across the sand dune beach.

Well, ATV may only be suitable for those who are adventurous. Another option is the gig. Along the surface of the waves washed the sand smooth with hansom 2 is no less enjoyable. The buggy will take us to the east end Parangtritis place so beautiful cluster of coral spot often used as a pre-wedding photo shoot. Twilight dim golden sun and shadow on the surface of water even evoke a romantic atmosphere.

Parangtritis also offers excitement for those who traveled with family. Kite flying with your baby is equally enjoyable. Very strong sea breeze helps to make a kite flying high, even if you have never played a kite though.

Still reluctant to return even though the sun had set? Soon some roasted corn sellers will hold a mat on the beach, we could hang out there until late at night. Still did not want to go home? Do not worry, in Parangtritis available dozens of inns and lodging at an affordable price.

In addition there is a bath called Parangwedang. It is said that the water in these baths can cure various diseases among them skin diseases because water from these baths containing sulfur. Hot water from Parangwedang also flowed into Parangtritis to rinse after playing the sand and also irrigate a small pool playing children.

Prambanan Temple

Candi Prambanan or Loro Jonggrang is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia, which was built in the 9th century BC. This temple is dedicated to Trimurti, the three main Hindu gods Brahma as the creator god, Vishnu as the preserver god, and Shiva as a god of destruction. Based on the inscriptions Siwagrha original name of this temple complex is Siwagrha (Sanskrit which means 'house of Shiva'), and indeed in garbagriha (main hall) of the temple sits a statue of Shiva Mahadeva three meters high which shows that in this temple of Lord Shiva are preferred.

The temple complex is located in the district of Prambanan, Sleman and sub Prambanan, Klaten, approximately 17 kilometers northeast of Yogyakarta, 50 kilometers southwest of Surakarta and 120 kilometers south of Semarang, exactly on the border between the provinces of Central Java and Yogyakarta. It is very unique, Prambanan temple is located in the administrative area Bokoharjo village, Prambanan, Sleman, while the entrance to the Prambanan temple complex located in the village administration Tlogo, Prambanan, Klaten.

Name Prambanan is derived from the name of the village where the temple stands, believed to be the change of the name of the dialect of Javanese language of the term theology Hindu Para Brahman means "Brahman Supreme" is Brahman or the eternal realities highest and greatest that can not be described, which is often equated with the concept of God in Hindu religion. Another opinion considers the Brahman may refer to the heyday of the temple was formerly filled by brahmins. Another opinion put forward the notion that the name "Prambanan" comes from the root word mban in the Java language that is meaningful to bear or have a task, refer to the Hindu gods who took on the task to organize and run the harmony of the universe.

The original name of this Hindu temple complex is the name of Sanskrit; Siwagrha (House of Shiva) or Siwalaya (Natural Shiva), based shivagrha inscription which is dated 778 Saka (856 AD). Trimurti glorified in this temple complex of three main temples venerate Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu. But Shiva Mahadeva who occupy the main hall in the temple of Shiva is the god most venerated in this temple complex.

This temple is including the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia, and one of the most beautiful temples in Southeast Asia. The architecture of the building is tall and slender shape in accordance with Hindu architecture in general with the Shiva temple as the main temple has a height reached 47 meters towering in the middle of the complex cluster of temples are smaller. As one of the grandest temples in Southeast Asia, Prambanan temple is the main attraction of tourists visiting from all over the world.

According to the inscription Siwagrha, this temple was built in about 850 BC by Rakai Pikatan, and continue to be developed and expanded by Balitung Maha Sambu, during Medang Mataram kingdom.

Borobudur Temple

Borobudur is a Buddhist temple located in Borobudur, Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. The location of the temple is approximately 100 km southwest of Semarang, 86 km to the west of Surakarta, and 40 km northwest of Yogyakarta. Stupa-shaped temple was founded by the Mahayana Buddhists around the year 800 AD during the reign of the Sailendra dynasty. Borobudur is the largest Buddhist temple or shrine in the world, and one of the largest Buddhist monument in the world.

This monument consists of six square terraces on which there are three circular courtyard, the walls are decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues are original. [4] Borobudur has the most complete collection of Buddhist reliefs in the world. The main stupa in the middle teletak once crowned this building, surrounded by three rows of circular 72 perforated stupas in which there are statues of buddha sitting cross-legged in the lotus position perfectly with mudra (hand gesture) Dharmachakra mudra (turning the wheel of dharma).

This monument is a model of the universe and built as a shrine to honor Buddha also functions as a place of pilgrimage to lead mankind to switch from natural lust to enlightenment and wisdom according to the teachings of Buddha. The pilgrims enter through the east side begin the ritual at the base of the temple with a walk this sacred building circling clockwise, while continuing to ascend to the next steps through the three levels of the realm in Buddhist cosmology. The third level is Kamadhatu (the realm of lust), Rupadhatu (the realm of intangibles), and Arupadhatu (formless realm). In this journey the pilgrim goes through a series of hallways and stairs with witnessing no less than 1,460 relief panels beautifully carved on the wall and balustrade.

According to historical evidence, Borobudur was abandoned in the 14th century as the weakening of the influence of Hindu and Buddhist kingdoms in Java as well as begin the influence of Islam. The world began to realize the existence of this building since it was discovered in 1814 by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, who was then serving as the British Governor General of Java. Since then Borobudur has suffered a series of rescue and restoration efforts. The restoration project was held in the period 1975 to 1982 for the efforts of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia and UNESCO, then this historic site included in the list of World Heritage Sites.

At every level carved reliefs are very beautiful that shows how an expert author. Relief that contains the story that we are familiar with the Ramayana and will be read in sequence if we see it in a clockwise direction. Consider it a sort of old comic was. At the relief is also described the activities of the community at the time, who presented the progress and prosperity of the society at that time.

Borobudur is still used as a place of religious pilgrimage; each year Buddhists who come from all over Indonesia and abroad gather at Borobudur to celebrate Vesak Trisuci. In the world of tourism, tourism Borobudur is Indonesia's single most visited by tourists.