Madakaripura Waterfall

 Madakaripura Waterfall

The waterfall is called "Madakaripura", located in the village of weaning, sub Lumbang, district probolinggo, East Java, the place is not far enough away from the bromo mountain area, if you visit the bromo and enjoy the sunrise tour to climbing package that starts at 4 o'clock morning and then continues towards Mount Bromo, my estimate, you will resolve all the package and satisfied with the scenery bromo at 10.00 am / 11.00 am, so you can go directly to the waterfall madakaripura after enjoying the beauty of Mount Bromo, this waterfall can be Your access to the same as the time you come home from bromo, probolinggo headed into town, you will find a junction to the waterfall madakaripura, if you depart from the city probolinggo, you can go with the same path with the aim to Mount Bromo, you will find a fork in the bromo and directions to other directions to waterfalls madakaripura show this but the road sign indicates the direction of surabaya, a fairly easy to find to get to the waterfall is there a statue in the middle of the junction, and asked the locals, ask directions go to traditional markets Lumbang / waterfall madakaripura, then follow the path to continue to mark the waterfall, which was a new road sign can facilitate you to follow the direction, of which there is a statue at the junction Lumbang market, the distance is about 10 km, while in street signs are written statement 5 km, pretty confusing (but this is Indonesia), be careful because the last 3 km towards the waterfall, the path of asphalt will be slightly narrowed, and the size of the width of one car only, the characteristics of the road, winding , uphill, a little hollow, but the view is presented leading to the waterfall is quite wonderful, so tired you can pay on the way to this waterfall.

 

For those of you who like the secret place is where type that suits you, quite empty of visitors when you visit this place besides the day of the week, do not visit this place during the rainy season, my recommendations, visit this place right after the rainy season, between the months of June-September, due to the rainy season, the waterfall is usually closed to the public, the danger of flash floods and landslides could endanger the visitors in the rainy season, if you intend to take a bath in this place, bring a change of clothes, and if you do not want to get wet, prepared with raincoats and umbrellas and plastic bags to wrap the camera / bag / wallet / valuables, because you will pass the first waterfall before heading to the main waterfall, because access to the main waterfall, you have to follow the river first and then you will presented an unbelievably beautiful scenery, high wall tubular when you are in the main waterfall.

High waterfall has a height of 200 meters, this waterfall has a long history, according to the history of this waterfall is the last great governor Gajahmada spend the rest of his life, and over time this place was used as a trail and a hermitage for some people who believe that This place has the magical power, and according to the information of local people, when people bathe in the waterfall, they can stay young and can cure some skin diseases,  it may be just a myth, all of it back to your respective beliefs about this, and I think this resort is promising a different atmosphere, exciting and challenging enough to track his journey is still very natural.
Greetings and welcome tour exploring the place.

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Bantimurung Waterfall

Bantimurung Waterfall

A. Brief Information

Bantimurung waterfall (15 meters in height and 20 meters wide) is a very famous natural tourism destination in South Sulawesi. Pure water falls down from the crag every year. Beneath the waterfall, there is a bathing place made of limestone covered by mineral vein which is caused by the stream flow for hundred years.

Its depth is around 10 to 90 centimeters. In the left side, there is a 10 meters high concrete ladder leading to Mimpi cave and Baru cave.

B. Distinctive Features

Besides having wonderful waterfall, it is also a habitat of many rare species of butterfly. The Dutch colonial government used to call it as “Kingdom of Butterfly.” Moreover, England naturalist named Alfred Passel Wallase, had ever stayed there for more than a year doing observation and research on the rare species of butterfly. Nowadays, visitors can still find and enjoy the beauty of colorful butterflies and flowers there.

C. Location

Bantimurung waterfall lies in Bantimurung sub-district, in the district of Maros, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia.

D. Access

It is 20 km away from Hasanuddin airport, 15 km away from Maros city, and 50 km from Makassar city. It can be reached by private car from Makassar for approximately an hour. On the other hand, it will be 30 minutes from Hasanuddin airport by land using Pete-pete (minibus) or tourism bus.

E. Ticket Price

The ticket price is Rp. 5.000,00 for adult people and Rp. 3.500,00 for children.

F. Accommodation and Other Facilities

There are bungalow and home stays for visitors who want more days enjoying its beautiful nature. Along the entrance way, you will find some peddlers selling souvenirs like padlock accessories and wall decoration in shape of butterfly. Those stuffs cost about Rp.5000,- to Rp. 25.000,-.

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Chic water between Cuban Canggu

Water between Cuban Canggu

LIFE permissive society dynamic metropolis, it demands a high-activity time. Almost every second, metropolitan residents hour turnaround is not routine, which rarely toil in the physical, spiritual exhaustion. To that end, required a considerable slack in order to return all the muscle tension in the body, to automatically balance always intact. And one of them is to do with the tour to the mountains and beautiful nature, such as in the area Pacet, Mojokerto.

Pacet tourism area which is located in the 35 km south of the city of Mojokerto, is an alternative place citizens traveling metropolis of Surabaya and the surrounding areas. At least there are three main location of the most visited tourist on the crowded every day, especially during holidays, the swimming pool Ubalan arranged, Hot Water, and Cuban (water) Canggu.

In the last opportunity, I deliberately do to touring the area with the aim of exploring Pacet Cuban Canggu. After the climb through the full panorama of natural decorating winding mountain is still beautiful, VENUS team also set foot in front of the gate Recreational Park Pacet. In this gate there are two options, namely the right to hot water for bathing, while the left toward Cuban Canggu.

To enter the Park Tours Cuban Canggu, each traveler must pay admission Rp. 2000 motorcycle and Rp. 1,000 (not including parking Rp. 3,000). Once across the entrance gate, less than 500 meters and then unfold fenced cement industries as iron, the main road to the cuban. There are more than four curve is quite steep stairs, with a slope of 45 degrees.

Long ladder itself more than an 300-meter runs out at the mouth of the river, which is upstream from the creek water spills from the Cuban Canggu. From here every traveler can direct the virginal charm scrutinize Cuban Canggu, who tirelessly pour flush as it is expected that the tourists. Whir sound of water falling down from a height of 30 meters-and receptions, a black rock on the surface, creating dots moisture like soft rain.

Beautiful, but lack facilities
Nature Tours Cuban Canggu is very beautiful. The location is far from the bustle of the identity of the age, is the attraction for tourists continue to come to it. From here, visitors can directly touch every grain of water tanks rain is falling, while peer into the horizon formed by the deliberate curved wall rock variegated green vegetation.

Right below the waterfall, the water class to touch people fascinate and rinse the face. In addition to the charm and freshness of the air, the panorama of natural beauty become complementary Cuban Canggu, to make tourists stand at-in there. From the rocks that can sit for the A relaxed, tourists can release the book to follow the flow of water split the pile of black stone other times through the river, which flows to be empty.

Not only that, in the cuban environment, there are also some special flora and fauna such as sunflower yellow and black dragonfly and rank various colors, so that more tourists humor in there.

Behind the natural beauty that captivate Cuban Canggu, in fact there are some things that probably need to be improved facilities such as road access through the river safe, benches and comfortable resting place, and facilities MCK equivalent. According to my observation, some of the things that must be realized that Cuban Canggu were more tourists. For, tourists also need security and comfort.

Some things that create an atmosphere in the Cuban tour Canggu is not comfortable because of the unavailability of security at the location of waterfalls, so that used by the actors make use of money from tourists. Furthermore, a stone-rocky times that will be very dangerous slippery tourists so that each required a special bridge as access to the waterfall.

Buildings that are available is also very likely is not damaged and left. Bookmarks warning prone to danger is not clearly visible, so that less tourists to help identify battlefield Cuban Canggu is a virgin. Similarly with the garbage. Because of the unavailability of garbage, then the tourists with the wishes of garbage used to wrap food and drink to the river.

Tour Promoter
For you who still less pride in the beauty of Cuban Canggu, is likely to continue to be arranged Hot Water. Remember not so far, less than 2 km more to the top. To enter charged Rp 3,400 per tourist. Same as in the Cuban Canggu, you still have the cost of parking itself, and other extra money to swim with the hot water tariff of Rp. 3,000 per person.

Bathing water in the area this summer, tourists can also buy fruit and vegetable harvest the earth, such as potatoes, carrots, onion, yam / sweet potatoes, vegetables and other fresh. Food can be found typical and I enjoyed here, such as the various chips yam / sweet potatoes, and one that can not be missed to taste to the roasted corn and sticky tape.

It is like home? Do not first. Because before you go home, I try to stop playground and swimming bathing Ubalan. In this area of various types of games available for the entire family. Swimming bath, he is very suitable for your delight swimmers. Meanwhile, for which you want to enjoy with family togetherness you can try to catch swan floating in the pond made with the tariff of Rp. 3000 per 10 minutes.

Enough to where ...? Currently dong. Because there is live music entertainment that can demand and purchasing songs for free. That is quite as substitute PA (Price Admission) Rp. 5,000 per person, and I once again have to grope their own money for parking.
Well, now it's time to provide time for a special tour to the area Pacet Nature Tours, which are located in the village of Padusan, Subdistrict Ladybank, Mojokerto. Hopefully your holiday is fun.


Tips for Safe Touring in Pacet
1. As traveling to the area of mountains and other natural open, should provide physical, the body is needed because the fit is excellent and energy.
2. Provide money to pay for the pass entrance and parking tickets, because the holidays usually occur in the counter queue.
3. Follow the instructions and obey the rules set by the managers of natural tourism.
4. When the Cuban Canggu should not take five, because the trail-prone rivers flow.
5. Do not enter the area of Canggu when the Cuban rainy weather.
6. To save the cost of others, there is a good idea to bring food or a snack from home, considering the price of snack, beverage, food and tourism in the locations more expensive than regular prices.
7. Dispose of trash in its place, and for the preservation of natural beauty.
8. When there are difficulties, once the local security unit.

Admission Prices Natural Area Tourism Pacet

Cuban water Dimona Rp. 2.000/orang
Park Padusan Hot Water Rp. 3.400/orang
Hot Water Swimming Padusan Rp. 3.000/orang
Bathing Ubalan Rp. 5.000/orang
Entrance Fee Motor Rp. 1.000/lokasi
Entrance Fee Car Rp. 4.000/lokasi
Parking costs Rp Motor. 3.000/lokasi
Car parking cost Rp. 6.000/lokasi

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Grojogan Sewu Waterfall

Grojogan Sewu Waterfall

Once home to royal Javanese Kingdom, Solo was formerly known as Surakarta. Located almost 60 kilometers away from Yogyakarta, this town abounds in royal palaces and other constructions. These palaces form the main sightseeing destinations in Solo. There are other attractions in Solo as well. The markets like Pasar Klewer and Pasar Triwindu Market in this laid back town sell everything from batik and fabric clothes to antiques and porcelain items. The lush green landscape of this sleepy town offer welcome relief to a man who has long been in city pent. However the vicinity of this town offers interesting tour options. Grojogan Sewu Waterfall, which is located 40 kilometers east of Solo attracts a lot of tourists.

Grojogan Sewu Waterfall is located at Tawangmangu. Located at a distance of almost 40 kilometer from Solo, Tawangmangu is a recreational resort. Situated at an altitude of 1000 meter from the sea level, this place offers scenic views, fresh and cool weather and several luxurious hotels and villas. Visiting this mountain resort is a great way to beat the heat of Solo. The journey to this hill resort passes through serpentine and hair pin like bends. The lush green vegetation and fog cover is what makes the journey a treat for the eyes.

Apart from attractions like temples and a national park, this hilly resort is famous for Grojogan Sewu Waterfall. With gallons of water coming down from 400 meter altitude, this waterfall is a magnificent one. The waterfall can only be reached on foot and journeying across green trees and shrubs. The deafening roar of this waterfall makes it impossible to hear even a single word from a person standing just beside you. The water at the bottom of this waterfall is very chilly. People still bathe here and get refreshe

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