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Bogor Travel Guide

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Bogor Travel Guide

Bogor is a city that famous for its national parks and forests with frequent rainy weather that makes it called the City of Rain. Even in dry season, rain is always down in the city. In here the development of economy, science, and culture is quite rapid. Endowed with the geographical conditions of the mountains in Puncak area, making it has many resorts in the place that became the main economy of this region.

According to Bogor Wikipedia, the city was the capital of Sunda Galuh Kingdom. At that time it was named as Dayeuh Pakuan or Pakuan Pajajaran.  It was also become the summer residence for Dutch governor and named as ‘Buitenzorg’. Bogor Indonesia map is located on the West Java province, precisely 60 km from the south of Jakarta. Bogor to Jakarta distance is 55 minutes by car. It is close enough, so it is recommended for you who are having holiday from Jakarta to continue to Bogor city.

Why go

Bogor Botanical Garden is a huge botanical garden located in the city of rain, Bogor, West Java. This garden extends in a 87-hectare plot of land and boasts some 15,000 trees and plants collection. Today, Bogor Botanical Garden is packed both with local and foreign tourists, mostly on Saturdays and Sundays. Around the garden tourists can find agriculture-related scientific centers such as Herbarium Bogoriense, Bogor Zoological Museum and so on.

One of the main attractions of Bogor Botanical Garden is the widely known Amorphophallus titanium with its notorious awful smell. This plant can reach two meters height and is the biggest kind of the inflorescent plant. You can also find this oldest palm tree in Southeast Asia that still stand in this huge botanical garden. Bogor Botanical Garden is so easy to access. It only takes about an hour or two with a car from Jakarta. This garden opens daily from 8 am to 5 pm

Places to visit in Bogor

Bogor Botanical Garden – the great garden

Where Nearby

  • Bandung
  • Jakarta
  • Taman Safari
  • Puncak Bogor

How to go to Bogor

Bogor actually lies closer to Jakarta (50 km) than it does to Bandung (120 km). You can take shuttle bus from Jakarta or Bandung easily.

Bogor Hotels and Resorts

Don’t forget to choose your hotels and resorts. If you still confuse where to stay in Bogor, here are some lists for you.

  1. Highland Park Resort

The first recommended best hotels in Bogor is a resort that is quite famous recently because of its design and its location which is in Puncak, one of the phenomenal tourist areas in Bogor. Rooms at Highland Park Resort shaped Indian tents. But do not imagine these tents have minimal facilities. Called as glamping or glamourous camping because the facilities inside the tent and even outside it is complete and luxurious. Here you can feel the sensation of staying in the tent of Apache with unrivaled luxury. The price for each room started from $144.

  1. Safari Lodge Puncak

Another option for you to stay is Safari Lodge Puncak. Here you can stay together with the animals that are in Safari Park. The main point is this hotel located near to Safari Park so you can see the animals directly from the park. There are 3 unique rooms for rent that is hotel room, bungalow, and the most unique is the caravan. In addition to feeling the uniqueness of the rooms and the furnishings, you can also take a walk in the evenings in Safari Park and get free rides. Price per room for one night starts from $99.

  1. Pinewood Lodge and Organic Farm

Luxury hotels in Bogor that is suitable for a family adventure is this Pinewood Lodge and Organic Farm. Price to stay per night is 700.000 rupiah. In this hotel you can find many activities for kids in the outbound park. As for the adults, enjoying the nature view around it, listening to some romantic songs while having dinner with spouse, and soak in the clean pool can be option.

  1. Amaroossa Royal Bogor

Want a hotel located close to popular Bogor tourist attractions such as Bogor Park and Bogor Palace? Just come and stay at Amaroossa Royal Bogor. Luxury facilities such as clean pool, gym, meeting room, and also the restaurant can be used as much as you want. Access to this Bogor hotels is easy and the price is also quite affordable starting from 700.000 rupiah.

  1. Aston Sentul Lake Resort

One more hotel located in the city of Bogor and located close to the highway that combines Bogor and Jakarta is Aston Sentul Lake Resort. Complete room amenities include free toiletries and the design is very elegant and luxurious. There is a mini bar, spa, pool, lounge, restaurant and conference room. To get the comfortable facility you just pay 700,000 rupiah per night.

 

 

Nightlife in Solo Surakarta

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Nightlife in Solo Surakarta

Solo Indonesia nightlife is also tempting. The city that known as a city full of Javanese culture is in fact still have a modern aspect mixed with local traditions that you can find. So what to do at night in Solo, the sister city of Yogyakarta?

Read also : Solo Surakarta Travel Guide

5 Things To Do in Solo Surakarta in the Night

  1. Try Angkringan of Omah Lawas and Local Cuisine in Galabo

Angkringan is a simple shop selling rice and various kinds of side dishes at an affordable price, usually from 1000 rupiah. Omah Lawas is one of the famous angkringan in Solo city. With Solo vintage style, it peddle a variety of dishes typical of Java and various rice wrap such nasi kucing, nasi oseng lombok ijo, nasi gudeg, nasi bonaga, and many more. If you are curious what are they and how they taste, just go to Omah Lawas.

Other than that, you can try find culinary in Galabo. It is favourite nightlife places in Solo where the street vendors sell Solo culinary. The place is also perfect for hang out with friends or family.

  1. Visiting South Square Solo

Night time can be spend in South Square Solo. Strolling around and snacking is the best thing to do in this place. Much same as the South Square in Jogjakarta, it offers you light night entertainment. You can also try to ride neon light pedicab, mini train, visit baloon palace, and many more.

  1. Enjoy Cafe and Restaurants

Even though Solo is known for its traditional culture, but the city is still presenting the modern nuances with the foods and drinks that can be enjoyed at the cafe and restaurant. Recommended cafes or restaurants are Markobar, Xocolatl, Eaternity, Playground, Tiga Tjeret Cafe, Home Cafe & Resto, Mom Milk, Maracez Cafe, Carajon, and many other.

  1. Witnessing Traditional Art in Sriwedari Park

Being one of tourist destination, Sriwedari Park is a must visit place at night in Solo. It is located in the downtown and has facilities for traditional art performances. Yes, here is the place to perform Solo culture and art, so make sure you check schedule for the performance and come here at the right time.

  1. Take a Stroll to Ngarsopuro Night Market

Solo nightlife is quite unique. Moreover if you try to take a walk at Ngarsopuro Night Market. You can find many local in this place, selling and buying things with cheap until expensive price.  Open only in Saturday and Sunday, the market sells crafts, batik, and children’s toy.

Read also : 10 Best Attractions in Solo Surakarta

Culinary in Solo Surakarta

Culinary in Solo Surakarta

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Culinary in Solo Surakarta

Solo or is called as Surakarta is a city rich with history and culture, much the same as Yogyakarta. Solo Indonesia map is located in the province of Central Java. It adjoins with Karanganyar and Boyolali regency in the north,  Karanganyar and Sukoharjo regency in the east and west, and Sukoharjo regency in south.

Solo also famous for the tasty and cheap culinary. There are seven foods and drink that famous as the local culinary. They are even can be found in Solo Indonesia culinary festival. It is guaranteed that your tongue will dance when the taste in the food is melted. Certainly, trying a typical cuisine somewhere will give a sense of its own in every vacation.

Read also : Solo Surakarta Travel Guide

Top 7 Best Food In Solo Surakarta

Culinary in Solo Surakarta

Nasi Liwet

  1. Nasi Liwet

So, what to eat in Solo? Nasi Liwet. This is the first most famous food you should try. Nasi Liwet is the rice served on a banana leaf and cooked using coconut milk. Then added with a side dish of chicken broth, boiled egg, and spices. It is commonly for breakfast, but some stall still open till night.

  1. Timlo Solo

Want to try Solo soup? Then have this Timlo. Inside the soup there are boiled eggs, chicken liver, chicken broth, and gizard, plus Solo sausage (fried egg with meat filling). Timlo is best served for breakfast or lunch. The legendary place to find this is at Timlo Sastro.

  1. Selat Solo

Selat Solo is the only food from Solo adapted from Western cuisine. It adapts the Dutch style in colonization era, and then fuse it with Javanese style and taste. Selat Solo consist of boiled egg and vegetables, beef tenderloin, fried potatoes, and brown sauce.

Culinary in Solo Surakarta

Tengkleng

  1. Tengkleng

Soup made of mutton bone is what can describe Tengkleng Solo. The food only has bit of meat in the bone, makes you to suck in it until every recipe attached in your tongue.

  1. Sate Buntel

Sate buntel is satai made from tempe or mutton which is then baked after previously given spice. It is usually available in small stall in road side. It served in the top of banana leaf. Try this one if you want to taste a different kind of food.

  1. Serabi Notosuman

Finding traditional pancake? Best of the best from the city is Serabi. It is made of coconut milk and rice flour. Cooked on charcoal fire, Serabi Solo culinary will give you different smell and taste. Usually it is added with banana, jackfruit, peanut, or chocolate sprinkles as toppings.

  1. Dawet Ice

The refreshing drink comes from dawet ice. Dawet is jelly made of rice flour poured by coconut milk. It is also added with palm sugar sauce to make it sweet. Served in small bowl make you want to add and add more.

Read also : 10 Best Attractions in Solo Surakarta

Things To do In Jakarta

10 Things To Do In Jakarta For Your Fun Trip

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Things To Do In Jakarta for Your Fun Trip

If you go to Indonesia but yet not to come to Jakarta, then it is a wasteful trip. Jakarta is the capital city where the historical story of Indonesia freedom may still be heard of and witnessed in almost all area of the city. Yet, Jakarta is hectic, modern and metropolitan. Though the classic aura can be seen, the modern side of Jakarta is what shading it all time until it becomes famous as the busiest city in Indonesia. Jakarta never sleeps and that’s why you need to explore more about this place in 10 things to do in Jakarta for your fun trip below.

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Island Hopping Thousand Islands

First thing comes up in your mind is maybe the Thousand Islands. Though it is included as the area of Jakarta, the islands seem to be different from the hectic city. If you are looking for some beach, nature panorama, you don’t need to venture too far. Beautiful beach can be seen in Thousand Islands. Much better than the Ancol, since they are still natural. There is boat tour that will let you island hopping.

Visit Monas Tower

When you have arrived in the city, why don’t you visit the icon of Jakarta? Monas Tower is the most famous monument that stands proud as a symbol of independence in Indonesia. It is located in Merdeka Square, Jakarta. There is gallery where you can learn more about Indonesia’s history. The main attraction in the tower however is the observation deck at the top.

See Indonesia Animals in Ragunan Zoo

3.600 species are live in Ragunan Zoo Jakarta. You can even see Komodo Dragons and orangutans in the zoo. So you don’t need to go far to witness them. Plants and flowers are also cared well in Ragunan. Several animals and plants from around the world can also be seen in Ragunan Zoo.

Adventure in Mini Indonesia at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah

Indonesia is made up of over 17.000 islands. As a result, you won’t be able to explore them all in your trip this time. But don’t worry, just come to Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Beautiful Mini Indonesia). In here you will see one by one model of traditional homes, costumes, and local traditions. They are arranged according to province in Indonesia.

Enjoy Kota Tua

Kota Tua or Old Town Batavia is the most historical parts of Jakarta. When you walk around the area you will find classic architecture that dates from the Dutch colonial period. Many artists of Jakarta can be seen also in Kota Tua. That’s why photographers like to hanging out in this place. Many museums located near or even in Kota Tua like for example Fatahillah Museum.

Explore Chinatown of Jakarta, Glodok

Glodok is a well-known place for Jakarta’s Chinatown. It is located in Taman Sari. Even this Chinatown claimed to be the largest in the country and in the world. Glodok is an old area that has started out life here during colonial period. Temples, markets, street food, and shops are the main attraction in this area. So prepare budget when you include it on your list.

Admiring Sunda Kelapa Port

Sunda Kelapa Port is actually one of the most important icons in Jakarta. Unfortunately many people miss a trip to the port. Whereas this area is really-really famous in old days as the main port that made Jakarta grew so prosperous. Even you can see the wooden schooners which are powered by their graceful sails and they still look the same as they would have done in old days.

Watch Performances

Many performances held in Jakarta. Not mean to stop in the big stage, even in cafes or bar you will see Jakarta artists entertain you. Music performance whether classic or pop can be found here. If you are lucky you can also see theatrical show or traditional dances. You should ask or check the schedule and information with the locals.

Get to Know Indonesia in National Gallery

National Gallery of Indonesia is one of the best museums so far which has 2.000 pieces of Indonesian art work. This place is suitable for any art lovers or those who curious about Indonesian art. Indonesian paintings, ceramics, photographs, and sculpture are kept very well in each area and even some section is dedicated to foreign collections.

Have Fun in Dunia Fantasi

Want to see Disneyland in Jakarta? Dunia Fantasi is the key answer. Have fun in the park as there will be many rides such as Halilintar Twister and Niagara Flume, and take photos in the Puppet Castle and Main Street. Or, explore the Star Wars section and ride big Ferris wheel with kids. A joyful trip it is in Dunia Fantasi.

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How is it the Jakarta things to do? Interesting enough right? There are actually many things to do Jakarta. So no need to doubt again, just let yourself enjoy Jakarta in your trip this time. And when you have ready to pack your things and get several plans, don’t forget to make sure Jakarta tour package in Pamitran Tours as one of your important plans.

Jakarta Trip Attraction

Jakarta Trip Attraction

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Jakarta Trip AttractionJakarta Trip Attractions

As the capital city of Indonesia, Jakarta must be visited. Jakarta is very modern, the center of trade, economy, politic, and government. The hectic nightlife to luxurious malls and resort can easily found out. On the other hand the classic Jakarta still remains in some part of the city. You will have memorable visit to Monas, Jakarta History Museum, Thousand Islands and many more. Here are top Jakarta trip attractions.

Jakarta Tourist Spot

Monas (National Monument)

Monas Tower or National Monument, or is called Monumen Nasional in Indonesia, is the most famous landmark in Jakarta city, stands proud as a symbol of independence in Indonesia. Monas is located in Merdeka Square. The square itself means ‘freedom’ and in this area you can find gallery to learn more about Indonesia’s history. The main attraction in Monas however is the observation deck at the top of the Monas tower. In here you can see panorama in all directions.

Ragunan Zoo

If you bring kids, invite them to visit Ragunan Zoo. The zoo keeps 3600 species inside. Distinct Indonesian animals that can be seen are Komodo Dragons, Orangutans, and birds. But of course there are still many more inhabitants in this zoo, some of them come from other parts of the world. In Ragunan you can also admire flowers and plants.

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah

Want to know all about Indonesia and its tribe and tradition? But how? Just go to Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (means Beautiful Mini Indonesia). In this place you will see traditional houses from many tribes and provinces, complete with the traditional costume and the traditional daily equipment. Strolling around TMII you will get highlights of Indonesia.

Thousand Islands

This place must be people favorites. Thousand Islands are part of Jakarta that is so exotic and beautiful. Many people believe that Thousand Islands is more beautiful than the Jakarta itself, since you would see many small islands, beach, sea, and all of them is very peaceful, clean, and charming. You can cross the sea by boat only few hours to get into Thousand Islands. Stay overnight in the islands is also recommended. If you seek upscale resort, Pulau Macan is the best.

Ancol Beach and Ancol Dreamland

Again and again this is the best place so far to spoil your children. You of course can also relax and having fun in Ancol Dreamland. Ancol Dreamland is the biggest theme park with complete rides and waterpark. The rides are very challenging, some are suitable only for adult. After you try all the rides inside, you can stroll around at Ancol Beach which in the same area. The beach is calm with golden sand that will be very beautiful in the sunset.

Kota Tua

Kota Tua or Old Town is one of the most historical places in Jakarta. Kota Tua is the relic of Batavia, the city that built by the Dutch. As you walk around the area, marvelous architecture in Dutch colonial style will be spotted. You can take photos, enter the museum, or cycling with the rented bicycle. Make sure you visit Fatahillah Museum, Toko Merah (Red Shop) which a unique European-Chinese style building, and Indonesia Bank Museum.

Jakarta Trip Attraction 2019

Jakarta Trip AttractionNational Museum

National Museum is the next place to visit since it will show you Indonesian history, art, culture, ethnology of the country, and geography. The collections are separated into different galleries and include Indonesian ceramics and Hindu art in Indonesia.

Dunia Fantasi

Dunia Fantasi or usually abbreviated as Dufan is similar to Disneyland theme park. Main Street, Puppet Castle, and 30 rides will remind you the fantasy world of Disneyland. The theatre inside has range of shows about Indonesia.

Glodok Area

Glodok is the Chinatown in Jakarta, famous for the Buddhist temple Jin De Yuan which you can visit, market, shops, and many other. In Glodok you can see how the Chinese descendant live together peacefully with other native Indonesian people. You can witnessing how Indonesia is very rich in culture and tribe. Make sure you look out for the medicine shops with unusual remedies and drugs, and don’t forget to taste the snacks and food in this area.

Wayang Museum

Wayang is Javanese puppet. This is one of the most prized traditions in Indonesia. Wayang Museum keeps the collections of wayang from all parts of Indonesia. Different places have different kind of wayang too. You can also spot masks, wooden puppets, and a show held every Sunday at 10 in the morning.

Sunda Kelapa Port

Jakarta is actually famous as the port city. That’s why the Dutch conquered Jakarta because they knew many benefits would come from the Sunda Kelapa Port. So, a visit to Sunda Kelapa Port is worth to try. The wooden schooners interestingly still look much the same as in the ancient time. Unfortunately many tourists miss the trip to Sunda Kelapa Harbor.

Jakarta Cathedral

One of the Jakarta attractions 2018 is a cathedral. The mighty cathedral may draw your interest while you are in Jakarta. The ancient cathedral stands tall at the heart of the city with wonderful neo-gothic architecture. Many of the materials and furniture are sourced from Netherlands including the massive pipe organ and main altar.

Pasar Baru / New Market

Though the name is Pasar Baru or New Market, the fact is this place is the oldest market in Jakarta. Textiles, antique items, Indian spices, electronics, and food stalls have been stood for generations. Visit this place to feel the unique experience.

Jakarta Travel Attractions

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Gunungkidul

Gunungkidul Travel Guide

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Gunungkidul Travel Guide

Yogyakarta is blessed with unrivaled natural scenery. Gunung Kidul as one of its districts also contributed a number of tourism areas that make the name of Yogyakarta becoming worldwide. Who would have thought if the area that was dry apparently save the potential of extraordinary natural beauty? Gunung Kidul Wonosari which was just a nameof karst mountain, turned into the best-selling tourist destinations visited in the city of Jogja.

Becoming  the most popular destinations, turning this district into a crowded place. You may be wondering what makes Gunungkidul Yogyakarta famous? Gunungkidul points of interest is that even though this place is a barren karst mountains in every long drought, but it keeps so many beaches, that even some of them still do not have big names because of newly discovered ones. The region also has a fairly long coastline. Gunungkidul beach like Krakal, Timang, Pok Tunggal, and etc, are the best Gunungkidul attractions. But some of the other may be waterfalls, caves, and hills.

This Gunungkidul Jogja was the bottom of the ocean which was later lifted to the mainland due to volcanic and tectonic activity. So that in this karst hills can be found fossils of ancient sea creatures. In the cave basins there are many discoveries about the life of homo sapiens in ancient times. Now, we will see some popular tourism in Gunungkidul.

Read also : Yogyakarta Travel Guide

Places to visit and see in Gunungkidul

1. Sri Gethuk Waterfall

This is one of the famous waterfalls in Jogja which is located in Bleberan village. Sri Gethuk will be the perfect destination for your trip. This tourism offers you the beauty of what we call as nature. The waterfall and cliffs create a landscape that is so natural and refreshing. Rustling waterfalls will accompany a relaxing moment in this place. You can also swim in the river beneath the waterfall. If afraid of drowning, you can rent life vest (2000 rupiahs) because the water is deep enough.

To approach this waterfall you have to rent a small boat for 10.000 rupiah. This boat will not only escort you to the waterfall but also to get around the river. The entrance fee is cheap, only about 7000 rupiahs. Waterfall and river in Sri Gethuk never dry because it has three springs from Ngandong, Dong poh, and Ngumbul.

2. Jomblang Cave

Jomblang cave is the most popular in Jogjakarta which is a vertical type cave. Its popularity spread as it has been used for shooting. What makes it well known is the beauty of panorama inside the cave. There is forest around it and many kind of vegetations are well preserved here. To get inside Jomblang, you need to do rapelling. It has height for about 80 m, but if you are not expert in that kind of adventure, you can walk down the cave first and then do rapelling with height only 50 m. Inside Jomblang, you can see what people call as The Heaven’s light. It is a marvelous sun light that come into Jomblang cave through the hole. To see this you need to come here before 10 a.m and pay 450.000 rupiahs to get down to the cave.

Read also : Jomblang Cave Tour

3. Pindul Cave

To see the beauty of Gunungkidul can also by getting down to the watering cave like in Pindul cave. The journey that will be taken quite far because from the mouth of the cave has been covered with water. Cave tubing here will use the tire and life jacket as a safety, while inside the cave it is suggested that you follow all the guides to avoid anything unpleasant. During the 40 to 60 minute journey you will go through the caves or places in the Pindul. The cave tubing here is very pleasant and the guides are also very friendly. Cave conditions is also well maintained.

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4. Kalisuci Cave

Located in Pacarejo village, Gunungkidul, Kalisuci cave is another destination for cave tubing beside Pindul. This Kalisuci is actually the first cave tubing in Indonesia. But because at that time cave tubing is not a popular activity, so Kalisuci is not famous, until finally Pindul open cave tubing as a part of its tourism. What is interesting from Kalisuci, is the flow of the river that more bigger than in Pindul, so the tour becomes more challenging. The water here is never dry and always more swift when the rainy season. A 1 to 2 hour journey is required to travel the destinations such as Holy Cave, Luweng Senglat, Luweng Geleng, Goa Mburi Omah. The entrance fee is 70.000 rupiahs.

Read also : Kalisuci Cavetubing Tour

5. Nglanggeran Volcano

Want to see ancient volcano in Jogja? Just come to Gunungkidul at Nglanggeran Volcano tourism. It is an ancient volcano area, which situated in Nglanggeran village. It also has another name that is Gunung Api Purba. You can go hiking untill you reach the top and see the beauty of Jogja from there. The entrance fee is only 7000 rupiahs. Cheap enough to get the best feeling of hiking. Facilities such as wood stairs have been made to ease the hiking. Camping can be an experience that ends the excitement of climbing this mountain.

6. Bukit Bintang

Another unique destination in Gunungkidul is Bukit Bintang. Here you can hang out while looking at the star scattered landscape. Named Bukit Bintang because in this hill you can look at the city lights below your feet whose sparkle and flickering like a star. In this place also you can have dinner with family or loved ones in the restaurant. The air is so fresh and the access is easy since it is located on the main route of Yogyakarta-Wonosari street.

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Things to do in Gunungkidul

Gunungkidul known as an interesting place for visitors due to the karst or limestone area. Below are things to do in Gunungkidul area :

  • Caving
  • Trekking
  • Rafting & Canoeing
  • Cavetubing
  • Rivertubing
  • Climbing & Rappeling
  • Camping
  • Offroad

Gunungkidul White Sandy Beach

  1. Sepanjang Beach

Want to see Kuta beach in Jogja? Yes, you can! Just go to Sepanjang Beach in Tanjungsari, Wonosari, Gunungkidul regency. If you go here, the advantage you get is that you can go to other beaches that located near Sepanjang such as, Kukup beach, Sanglen, Watu Kodok, and Drini. The distance is only about 1 to 8 km. This Sepanjang beach becomes popular because the nuance is same as Kuta Bali beach.

Then what can you do here? You can relieve your stress by walking in the white sand and play with the water as much as you can. Other uniqueness is that there are still sea animals that are easily found here such as fish, algae, starfish, shellfish, and sea urchins.

This beach also has the longest coastal area than other beach.  If the water is receding, you can see beautiful coral that still looks beautiful. Access to the beach is quite easy and the parking lot is spacious. There is no entrance fee, but you have to pay levy at Gunungkidul Beach Entrance about 10.000 rupiah.

Read also : Yogyakarta beach

2. Ngandong Beach

Next is Ngandong beach, which is one of the hidden beaches in Gunungkidul. Though this beach is not famous yet, but it has incomparable beauty. It is a very exotic beach located in Sidoarjo village, Tepus, Gunungkidul. The route to this hidden beach is not easy. The streets are rather rocky, but after coming to this beach, the peace and solitude that exist will replace the fatigue on the way.

Ngandong is still very clean. White sand combined with the natural scenery of karst cliffs and coral reef that can sometimes be seen if the water is receding, is precisely the main attraction of the beach. Around this beach is the village of the fishermen. Some of their ships may be visible and you can usually rent the boat to experience a sea trip with the fisherman. There is no entrance fee but you have to pay for parking in Ngandong.

3. Timang Beach

GunungkidulPopular for its adventurous gondola, this beach is quite unique because it is not famous for its coastal scenery but because the story of the fishermen who had to struggle to cross the coral reef using a very simple gondola made of wood and plastic ropes. This coral reef is called Pulau Timang. Here fishermen can get lots of fish catches and especially lobsters.

Influenced by this dangerous idea, this small and risky gondola becomes a tourism interests. Visitors often want to feel how to cross with this gondola. No need to worry because if you cross the island of Timang is equipped with security equipment in the gondola. Because of that the price to cross the coral reef reaching 200.000 rupiah.

4. Ngrenehan Beach

Ngrenehan Beach also includes a beach that is not so crowded visitors. This can be used to calm the stress because the scenery is also quite soothing. In contrast to other beaches that are bright white sand, Ngrenehan beach actually has a yellowish white sand. But the grain is softer that it is comfortable on the foot. Playing water here is fun because you can also see the activities of fishermen who bring fish that you can buy directly. This beach is famous as a fishermen village.

5. Pok Tunggal Beach

Named with Pok Tunggal, this beach has a very iconic panorama. It is the only one Duras tree in the seaside, which gave the idea of Pok Tunggal name. For you who like off-road route, you can try to visit this beach because before you can enter it, you need to pass steep streets. But whenever you arrived in the beach, all tired will be payed off.

Because the beach is quite hidden, cleanliness certainly no doubt. You can do sunbathing or sitting on the beach using umbrellas that can be rented only with 20.000 rupiah. In addition, you can spend the night using a dome tent that can also be rented here for 60,000 rupiah. You can satisfy yourself by looking at the sunset or burning bonfire while cooking fish.

6. Jogan Beach

Have you ever seen a waterfall by the beach? If not, try to come to Jogan beach. On this beach you can find incredible scenery, waterfall empties into the ocean. But if you want to come here it is better during the rainy season, so the water debit is going up and you can enjoy the real view of the coastal waterfall. To reach this area you need to struggle first because the road is not easy. But once you get there, you can see a comparable scenery. Entrance fee is 10.000 rupiah. To be able to feel the beauty of the waterfall that empties into this beach you have to go down the beach with rapelling or canyoning techniques.

7. Nglambor Beach

If it is asked where is the best place for snorkeling in Jogja, people would answer Nglambor beach? Why this beach? Because it is the first beach in Jogja that offer the visitor snorkeling activity. In this beach the coral reef is still healthy and looks well preserved so snorkeling is very recommended for you. It does not require deep sea to find the fish that accompany your snorkeling.

Other unique things about this place are that the beach is flanked by two bays and has a large coral reef on the beach that protects it from the big waves. Here you can camp with friends and family. Entrance fee is 5000 rupiah includes parking, while for snorkeling equipment pay 50.000 rupiah.

8. Wohkudu Beach

Just by taking two hours from Jogja, you will be able to find beautiful beach that is Wohkudu beach. To meet this exotic place, you must walk for about 10 minutes along the path. This road is often covered by bushes so you can feel down the hidden paradise in Gunungkidul.

Wohkudu beach is small. It is an area of 20-30 meters. On both sides flanked by a large coral reef that increasingly adds to the hidden impression of this beach. Underneath the coral is a cave that is used to hide from sunlight exposure.

9. Siung Beach

Just like other beaches in Gunungkidul, Siung beach has a vast expanse of white sand complete with marine biota that is still healthy. Just by paying entrance fee of 10,000 rupiah, you can already feel an unforgettable experience here. You can see the fishermen who go to sea and come home with fish. These fresh fish you can buy in the market near the beach, or eat it in the restaurant around the beach. To get a cheaper price you can buy fish directly from the fisherman. Like on other beaches, you can camp and stay overnight or also try climbing on the cliffs that is in around the beach. This activity is also famous among tourists.

10. Sadranan Beach

Snorkling is one of the activities that can be done when visiting the beach. One of the famous spots for snorkeling is Sadranan beach. Some protected fish will accompany your snorkeling. The good time for snorkeling is at the morning around 6 to 8 a.m, then afternoon at 4 to 6 p.m. It costs 50,000 to rent the equipment.

Facilities here are also complete as well as toilets, gazebos, and restaurants. If you want to sunbathe on the edge you can rent an umbrella at a price of 25.000 rupiah. This beach location is in the hamlet Pulegundes II, Sidoharjo village, Gunungkidul.

11. Krakal Beach

Krakal beach is a pretty famous beach in Jogja even before the other new beaches. But now, this beach name is being lifted back because there is surfing tour. Many foreign tourists come here to surf. This place has good waves and the usual waited waves is Reef Break which is a big wave good for surfing. Because it is quite dangerous, beginners are not recommended to try to surf in this wave.

In addition to surfing you can also surround the beach and recognize the beauty of clear sea water, white sand, coral reefs that can be seen on the beach, and Damselfish that live in the coastal reefs. The entrance fee is 10.000 rupiahs.

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