NATURE IN KALIURANG

KALIURANG

Address: Village Hargobinangun, Pakem, Sleman, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.GPS Coordinates: S7 ° 35'48 .8 "E110 ° 25'34 .4".
Enjoy the natural charm at the north end of Yogyakarta. Contact with the air cool and romantic atmosphere pervading style lady and Dutch meneers old days in Kaliurang, located at the foot of Mount Merapi.Ground - a la Lady and Meneer spree.
At the beginning of the 19th century, a Dutch geologist who lives in Yogyakarta, intends to find a resting place for his family. They skirted the northern region which is a plateau. Arriving at the Ground at an altitude of 900 meters above sea level, the "sir" were enchanted with the beauty and the natural coolness at the foot of the mountain. They eventually built bungalows and decide the region as their resting place.
Travel to the Ground from the direction of Yogyakarta will remind us of the scenery picture in kindergarten. A mountain with a road in the middle and the green expanse that stretches on both sides dotted with houses, will eliminate fatigue in the frame of nature.
Enveloped in 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.
Merapi Mountain gives the sensation of its own in this area. Like a country girl who accidentally when closes tabirnya note, this mountain will be covered with fog when we come to see it.
Along the west side of Bukit Plawangan as 1,100 feet, traveling cross country, dirt road flanked by trees and green slopes, a row of 22 cave relics of Japan became one of the unique natural attractions Ground.
In addition to its natural beauty, Kaliurang also has several heritage buildings. Among them are House Ground and Pesanggrahan Dalem Ngeksigondo's palace that had been used as the meeting place of the Commission of the Three Kingdoms. Or Ullen Sentalu that part of the building is under ground. This museum reveals the mystery of the culture and values ​​of Javanese history, particularly those associated with the princess of Yogyakarta and Surakarta in the 19th century.Family Recreation Area.
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 recreation.
Relax with the family, parents can relax while watching the kids play in the Ground. In an area of ​​10,000 square meters children can play swing, sliding, or swim in the swimming pool. Also in the park 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 to the northeast of the park there is a recreation Park Plawangan Turgo. In the area of ​​this park there is a swimming pool whose waters Tlogo Princess comes from springs on the slopes of Mount Plawangan. Playing swing or joking with the family at the playground located in the tourist park, fatigue will melt in thick perhutani park.
Walk along the east side, saw some monkeys are jumping and swinging on the branches, enjoying the chirping of birds in the path of rocky flats and terraces on the road to climb the ladder as far as 900 meters; may be a little tiring, but the view of Mount Merapi in when the weather is sunny from the Mount Pronojiwo , will replace the tiredness with admiration. On the way to the top Pronojiwo, YogYES contest run by a British foreign tourist named Nick (47 years). Despite winning the contest run, but the feeling one with the atmosphere alamlah the happiest. Drinking water sold by the drink on top Pronojiwo can take off your thirst while enjoying Merapi that stands amidst the green expanse. Every holiday, Merapi could be seen through binoculars is rent Rp.3000 for 30 minutes.
Arriving back to the garden, relax at Tlogo Muncar. Relieves fatigue while enjoying the water that falls in between the rocks. Usually the 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 park which was filled with hawker food stalls. The route is around the Kaliurang tourist area from east to west. Past the viewing post located on the west, Merapi will be obvious when the weather is sunny. Rates for this vehicle up Rp.3.000 per person if a minimum of seven people. For exclusive trips, 20,000 will make the trip as a nobleman.
If you want to feel the cool breeze and the quietness of the night on the Ground, a variety of villas, bungalows, guest house or cottage can be an option. The rates also varied, ranging from 25 thousands to 200 thousands. Some of the inn you can enjoy, among others: Bukit Surya (most recommended), Puri Indah Inn (3 star), the Prosperous House, etc..
Before you go make sure to bring some souvenirs are sold. Starting from the fruits of local farmers and food production that is typical sweet, marinated tofu and tempeh and misbegotten (food made from glutinous rice and grated coconut).
Green expanse at the foot of the mountain, the air is cool and all natural luxury package, will relieve fatigue and provide all of the hustle and bustle of urban freshness.