Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Goa Srandil

Besides natural and cultural tourism, there are spiritual or religious tourism, among others, in the mountains srandil and selok.
Srandil mountain is one of the hills in the distance Glempangpasir District Adipala between tourism city with 30 km towards Cilacap timurlaut and relatively easy to be with the vehicle passenger bus general direction Cilacap-Jatijajar-Kebumen or private vehicles because the road is asphalt road and close to the cross south-south.

Mount Srandil people visited each day to berziarah because the place is not only known by the people around but to leave Java as Sumatra, Kalimantan, Bali. and South, then visit the various objectives. The pilgrims usually visit or be imprisoned on Friday night or Tuesday Kliwon Kliwon the Month Syura.



Perhaps the story of the first Srandil Mountain is the second son of Sultan Mukhriti from Banon Ratu Sari Dewi Sumenep East Java.
Sultan is coming to be imprisoned but the Sultan Mukhriti murca (disappeared) who have lived petilasannya which is located in the east in the know with the grandparent Gusti Agung Sultan Mukhriti.


In addition there are also legends of the people who first lived in the mountains Srandil are two keys named Sari Sari and Dana, they are soldiers Prince Diponegoro who does not want to surrender to troops of the Netherlands. They fled to Mount Srandil to shrink and die here. Cemetery is located two soldiers in the east of Mount Srandil in a complex that dipagar around a week later, Key was known by the name Sari Sukma Sejati

Srandil in Mount petilasan many people who have considered kedigdayaan the linuwih or exceed the capabilities of others, known as the figures mandraguna magic. From the ability, then it kesaktiannya places in singgahi considered sacred and mistis.

The petilasan-petilasan on the Mount Srandil is a leader Kanjeng Gusti Agung, Tanjung Sekarsari Nyai Dewi, Footwashing Semar Tunggul sabdojati Dayo amongrogo, Juragan Dampo Awang, Kanjeng Gusti Agung Akhmat or night Petilasan Buwana who are over the hill and petilasan Hyang Sukma Sejati.

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Goa Jatijajar

Tour in Kebumen Regency, it's not complete without visiting Goa Jatijajar. Tourism object is located 21 kilometers southwest of the District Gombong eligible to become a priority destination. Offered by natural beauty and myths and legends that menlingkupi become distinctive charm. gua jatijajar

Because that is the attraction, Goa Jatijajar still be excellent, compared to cave-cave in the Kebumen. Goa is currently managed by Office of Tourism Arts and Culture (Disparsibud) is always busy traveler plateau, especially during the holidays arrive.

Concerning natural beauty of this natural cave does not need to doubt. Landscapes of the earth a rare ditawarka obtained in this place. See, different types of stones such as stone stalakmit, stalaktit and heritit that beautifully. Surely the roof of the cave stones that stick to the bottom with solid and beautiful.

If you drill down to the cave in which they say is found by a farmer named Jayamenawi at 1802 F, the visitor will find a number of river or water source that is being or is still active. However, seven of which have until now only five of the new course is being found that navel Earth, Jombor, Mawar, dangle, and Jalatunda. While the other two are still in the search.


Not only natural elegance offered cave which is only several kilometers from the coast Logending. Each river is being or is also covered mitosnya alone. River of Earth and navel Jombor nutritious water seems to fulfill a variety of purposes. Meanwhile, Rose is being wonder if water for bathing or washing face, have a property can be ageless. As if the water is being dangle for a facial or bath, then the intention ideals hope will easily achieved.

Apart true or not, not a little holiday to come to the cave is just ngalap blessing. There are goals that have received can pray favorite school, work, and other goals that are mystical. "For those who believe things mystical, the cave has a distinctive charm" said Agus Riyono, one of Goa tourism officials object to Jatijajar Suara Merdeka CyberNews.

Not only myths, that have a cave tour area 5.5 hectares is legend has a very interesting story. Perhaps, the cave was first restored in 1975, is one of the many retirement Cokro prince, son of the King and Siliwangi Prameswari, or who became known by the name Kamandoko, fled when the army's siege Kadipaten Pasiluhur.

There is also, Kamandoko then get a command to retrieve the relic on the mountain that is now known Baturagung Baturaden. Because it is hereditary, Kamandoko can be changed to Lutung Kasarung. Who can then gain from the daughter of Kandandoho Adipati Kadipaten Pasiluhur. Acts that, dilestarikan to install sculptures are legends in some corner of the cave. Total number of statues of the 32 units divided into eight dioramas.

Jatijajar visiting Goa, do not forget to buy by-door by the form or dodol krisik and kupat pecel have any sense of the typical Jatijajar. Before that, no one layover in lesehan stalls under the shady trees enjoying food while enjoying the breezy wind blowing the blow.

With family, friends, or alone, to visit Goa Jatijajar be a fun tour activity. Unfortunately ignorant stroke of those who are not responsible tarnish the beauty of nature in the area of the cave. See only the cave's mouth that there are a number of wild any posts. "Unfortunately, management seemed to improvise. While tourism object is very potential to be developed, "said Mubarok (26) home visitor Cilacap.

Baturaden, Purwokerto

Baturaden restaurant in Baturaden:)

Baturaden is a mountainous area 14-km from Purwokerto and located on the slope of Mount Slamet in 640-m from sea level. There is a park with a few children plays. Lots of flower sellers, several restaurants and souvenirs sellers. Along the way there are a lot of villas belongs to the rich who stayed in purwokerto and will have those used for special occasions or weekends. There are several smalls waterfall or known as “curug” in local dialect. The most famous ones are pancuran-3 and pancuran-7. Pancuran-7 has a hot sulphuric water, known good to remedy the skin diseases. There is one new strawberry plantation recently opened, but I haven’t been there yet.

The origin of the name Baturaden is actually consisted of 2 words in Javanese language: Batur (means: servant/friend) and Raden (means the noble), there was a daughter of a noble man who falls in love and run away with her servant, until they arrived to a beautiful and cool place up in the mountain, then they resided there and the place then known as baturaden.

The forrest along the way to the mountain
There are 2 more versions of this name (to my surprise!). One is baturaden means flat slope, in relation to the mountain. Other story is about the Islamic Disciples who dis the praying in a location where a lot of stones located and then knowingly as many stones.

Wherever the names from, this place has been a local tourist destination to spend a days out, camping for students or only walk there to find and eat some hot snacks.'

The interesting place to see is Baturaden, located 15 km north of Purwokerto. Baturaden is a classical highland country in the foot of Gunung Slamet volcano. Central Java's outstanding resort is approximately 14 km north of Purwokerto. It occupies a fine site on the slope of Mount Slamet, at an elevation of 650 m above sea level. It has remarkable weather with a cool mountain breeze. The temperature ranges from 18 degree C to 25 degree C. The resort area is surrounded by nice gardens, hot springs, ponds and bungalow-style hotels. Other features include 200 ha of pine forest, a nearby market and marvelous views. Some European groups are known to spend a day trekking through its Splendid Natural Forest and Villages. Always green, the area is blessed with an abundance of natural water resources spouting out in numerous waterfalls and rivers, which flow between the huge boulders of hardened lava. The huge boulders also points out to Ravines and river bank and form some kind of path, apparently having rolled down from Mount Slamet during a eruption many centuries ago.

Baturaden is renowned for local tourism; with attraction of hot spring, trekking and camping. The main attraction for tourist is the Loka Wisata Baturaden, a recreational Park with a swimming pool, water slide, lake; children's play ground with an Old Dutch Merry-go-round, Hot water mineral spring and Botanical Gardens. We can come to spend the whole day, picnicking on the grassy lawn or along the river or bathing in the mineral waters, which contain sulfur. There are two natural hot spring in Baturaden, namely Pancuran Telu and Pancuran Pitu. The park connects with "Pancuran Tujuh" (Seven Fountains) of warm sulfuric spring water about 2,5 Km's away. The camping ground is called Wana Wisata. There are 76 hotels ranging from the star grade to the modest one for overnight stay. We can go perum berkoh there are one elite house in this city.

Widara Payung Cilacap




Widara Payung Cilacap Gelombang sea that resulted in a thundering voice desiran wind along the coast combined with the coconut tree nyiur always make an impression apart. Various effects also emerged, with some amazement, some are curious. But not a bit afraid of them. Deburan not afraid because ganasnya waves and waves, but the fear usually associated with the smell of something mystical. Everyone will be impressed with the meet at the beach wavy and natural panorama around the world.
Panoramic beach Widara Payung no less interesting than others, such as beach Pangandaran beach. This has a wide beach approximately 500 ha with a very sloping beach. Along the coast line of thousands of coconut trees and the flow nyiur make cool beach atmosphere. Widarapayung Beach is located in the Village Widarapayung Wetan, District Binangun or approximately 35 km east towards the city of Cilacap.

Natural beach free Widarapayung can also enjoy the and also stall stalls located along the coast. Not only carpet beach exotic, beautiful and captivating. Waves is relatively large for a challenging surfing roll waves of the sea. So for my first time missed the sunset. It is not surprising many travelers outside the region who have come, not even spend a little time dipantai. They come not only on a Sunday or holiday, such as wordiness only. Almost every day from morning to dusk in the always bustling tourists visited.

Along the beach is the local people to provide a surfboard (surf), which can be used to practice surfing for beginners. Not only that, to spoil the visitor is also available couch and chairs placed dibibir long beach.

Liveguard in films such as the withdrawal Baywatch also ready to help and provide first aid for each visitor. In addition, also available a swimming pool and fresh water bathing that can be used for any age after playing beach.

Although not yet available and the resort hotel near the beach Widarapayung, but not the interest of visitors who come simply to remove the dead and dissociate from the pollution and noise.