Tangkuban Parahu, West Java, Indonesia

Tangkuban Parahu or boat is one of the mountain is located in the province of West Java, Indonesia. About 20 km to the north of the city of Bandung, with a lush carpet of pine trees and nearby tea gardens, Tangkuban Parahu have as high an altitude 2084 meters. The form of this mountain is the center of the eruption Stratovulcano move from east to west. Rock types are mostly excreted in the eruption of lava and sulfur, a mineral that is issued sulfur sulfur, a mineral that was issued when the mountain is not active sulfur vapor. Tangkuban area managed by the Housing Boat Forestry. The average daily temperature is 17 ° C during the day and 2 ° C at night.

Tangkuban Parahu have Dipterokarp forest hill, forest Dipterokarp Upper Montane forest, and forest or mountain forest Ericaceous.

Local folk legend

The origin Tangkuban Parahu Sangkuriang associated with the legend, narrated in love with his mother, Dayang Sumbi. To thwart his intention to marry her, Dayang Sumbi Sangkuriang stipulating that make boat overnight. When his efforts failed, Sangkuriang angry and kicked the boat that landed upside-down. The boat is then formed Tangkuban Parahu.

Tangkuban Parahu include active volcanoes whose status is being watched by the Indonesian Directorate of Volcanology. Some of the crater is still showing signs of volcanic activity is. Among signs of volcanic activity is the appearance of sulfur gases and hot springs at the foot of the mountain, which are in kasawan Ciater, Subang.

The existence of this mountain and the topographic relief in the form of Bandung basin with hills and mountains on each side strengthens the theory of the existence of a large lake that is now the Bandung area. It is believed by geologists that the Bandung plateau with an altitude of approximately 709 m above sea level is the remnant of a huge lake formed by damming Ci Tarum by ancient volcanic eruptions, known as Mount Sunda and Tangkuban Parahu be remnants of ancient Mount Sunda are still active. This phenomenon can be seen on Mount Krakatau in the Sunda Strait and Ngorongoro district in Tanzania, Africa. So the legend is a story that people Sangkuriang region is believed to be a documentation of the Ancient Sundanese Mountain area of the incident at the time.    

http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunung_Tangkuban_Parahu 

Temple in Tugurejo, Semarang, Indonesia

Not many people know that in the city of Semarang are finding antiquities site. Site Tugurejo Temple, also known as the Temple Monument, located on Jl. Walisongo Km 10, West Semarang, approximately 600 meters to the west Hospital Dr. Adhyatma. Although located on a hill, the site is located behind this Tugurejo cemetery is not visible from the highway, because the closed factory building.

Info on Temple Tugurejo first time we know of one type program on TV, and when there is an opportunity to Semarang, we tried to look for it. To go to the temple, after asking the residents, they are directed to pass through the road beside the PT SAMI. Need some time to ask, because there is no definite clue to go to the temple Tugurejo. And once we found the temple, we found contrasting scenery at once pathetic: the temple on the hill with a balustrade, with the entrance to the temple area unobstructed piles of gravel and stones that are processed to be used as building materials, plus the heavy equipment passing in around a pile of gravel and stone.

After going through a pile of gravel and rock around the temple door, we finally reached the stairs leading to the temple site Tugurejo. This site is where the discovery of a memorial stupa-shaped roof. Currently the monument installed in the inscription, which is a marker of restoration Tugurejo site in 1938. The inscription is written in Dutch and Javanese Java beraksara states that the monument was set back by the Department of Antiquities in 1938, at the expense of the village Toegoeredjo. The restoration was undertaken at the suggestion of a Dutch historian J. Knebel. In 1980, the Municipal Government of Semarang renovate again on this site. Yet the discovery of inscriptions that describe the site Tugurejo makes experts have difficulty determining future development and function of the monument, but some experts suspect that the monument is a pillar of the border between the Kingdom of Majapahit and Pajajaran.

Next to the monument, there is a temple to the Hindu architectural style. This temple is a duplicate of Gedongsongo temple, which was built in 1984-1985 by RTD Djayaprana of Muntilan. Duplicates are made on the initiative of Mr. Ch Djamin of PT Tanah Mas, Semarang. This information can be read on a small plaque near the entrance of the temple. Like the Hindu temple architecture characterized, in this temple there duplicate relief ornaments like Shiva Agastya in south side, Ganesha relief on the west side, and a relief of Durga Mahesa Suramardini on the north side. While in the temple room, there is a phallus and yoni. On the north side of the temple is also seen statues of Nandi severed head. The temple is facing towards the east, such as Hindu temples in general. Unfortunately the building's condition is less well preserved temples, plus much graffiti that damaged the building of the temple. However, this temple is well known some people Semarang, and generally use for the making love, filming a video clip, or a pre-wedding.

Not only the temple and monument views, the view from the top of the hill is also not less interesting. From the top of the hill where the temple stood Tugurejo, we can see the view to the north coast of Java Sea, the railway line on the northern coast of Java, Mangkang-Ngaliyan highways that are part of the North Coast line, as well as some areas of Semarang is located on the north coast. Since long time we were on the hill, we had witnessed a train that crossed the North Coast railway line Java. It's a unique panorama that is hard to find elsewhere! 

temple inscription

http://www.adirafacesofindonesia.com/article.htm/1444/Mencari---Candi-Palsu---di-Tugurejo

 

Picnic on the beach a beautiful Ngandong, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

White sand beach Ngandong really beautiful. As the sun began to dawn, small fish on coral reefs running mossy green, when the sea was receding. The beach is a pity if passed from vacation agenda.

 Because no rippling sea, the beach is suitable for tourists who want to swim. They can also relax in the white sand stockpiled while enjoying small waves and a cool beach scene.

Unfortunately, not many travelers who know the existence of this beach. Because, it's not directly facing the paved road. The road to the beach is to be one with the beach Sundak. Before arriving in the parking lot, turn right past the rocky road of about 100 meters.

Ngandong Beach is right on the west Coast Sundak, eight kilometers from the postal charges. Most travelers park their vehicles in the parking lot Sundak Beach, walking distance to the beach Ngandong.

 Ngandong Beach first opened by fishermen in 1998. Rujiman, 40, Chairman of the Fishermen Gunungkidul a story, it is said the fishermen are not allowed to dock at Coast Sundak. The reason, the beach was special for travel. So, the fishermen are still open marsh land and named it Ngandong Beach.

Originally just for the port and the sale of fish, but gradually, many travelers are hooked will not beach beauty it was too broad. "The term, Ngandong is a fishing village," said Rujiman.

Ngandong Beach, provided lodging facilities one house consists of four rooms and houses on stilts that are air-conditioned. When the sun started to move, the sea receded. The fish will congregate on the beach. The scenery was quite impressive. You can also swim in the calm sea. 

During the day, the sea began installing. Time to enjoy the view of the coral in the sea like a bay from a distance. Visitors can while sitting on chairs provided by the owners of the stalls.

Rujiman said that in addition to enjoying the scenery, visitors can also indulge his tongue. Because the soup was hot and tasty fish that have been waiting. A serving of soup has included 25,000 fish valued iced tea. "We also provide packages for families with more affordable price," said the man who also opened this stall.

Or when new fishermen landed from the sea, visitors can immediately buy fresh fish. The fish on the beach is the famous Ngandong jiti fish, snapper and lemadang. 

Marine Tourism
Apparently, another advantage Ngandong Coast has not ended. There are tours more exciting and challenging, the marine tourism. Travelers can tempt fishermen with boats sailing together. They will be invited to the east after sailing from Ngandong beach about 15 minutes.

There, there is a pennant water, the fresh water coming out of the sea floor. The water was like the water was boiling Mumbul at sea. In the spring of that, fans jiti fish fishing free full.

http://www.solopos.com/2012/03/04/wisata-ke-pantai-ngandong-nan-elok-167506 
 
  

The story of Stupa Ngobaran Beach, Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Very strange is not it, if the building is found not Java Javanese culture. A location, if the observant eye can certainly conclude similar to the Ulu Watu in Bali. Hindu distinctive buildings so thick at this location. Statues of gods, to form the stupa as bringing us to the island of Bali. Ngobaran Beach, which is in the South Mountain is the proof.

The beach is said to be a place of King UB V burn himself with his wife. Narrated, which is the reluctance of King UB last king of Majapahit to diislamkan by anakanya. Raden Patah ayahnnya want to embrace Islam, and would thus reluctant then going feud that eventually her father fled to the south of Yogyakarta.

Shore is King UB eventually burn themselves, with one of his wives. Before burn away The King asked how much she loved, Lowati Dewi said her love for the mountains, while the Bondang Surati her love for black polish. Finally, the King chose Bondan Surati, for love is simple and small not run walu frequently cut. King UB and Bondang Surati delved into the fire.
From the story, then the beach is named Ngobaran, meaning the fire. The beauty of this beach is visible from a towering rock that the top there is a temple building. The beach is also used other faiths to worship his Creator. No one if Uluwatu and Tanah Lot is on the island of Java, and enjoy its beauty.

Ngobaran beach

The Stupa

Ngobaran beach

http://www.adirafacesofindonesia.com/article.htm/1338/Ngobaran--Bukti-Cinta-Kepada-Sang-Prabu 

 

Beauty Waterfall Curug, Bandung,West Java, Indonesia

Cimahi waterfall is located about 10 kilometers north of the city of Bandung, in the city you can Cimahi meet after Sgt Bajuri way toward Adventist University of Indonesia towards the terminal Parongpong. Name Curug Erode named times not far from the waterfall. To reach the waterfall location Curug Cimahi, we have to go through hundreds of steps. As long as you pass the stairs descending down the street surrounded by trees, you will be surprised by the occasional monkey jumps may also approach you. Relax, the monkeys were not predatory. They are quite tame, Mareka only await the visitors providing food.
Quite tiring indeed when we passed hundreds of these stairs. But, do not worry because all the tiredness will go away when you see the waterfall about 75m high the Almighty made ​​it.
Natural sounds and breeze adds considerable coolness attraction. Because large and swift waterfall waterfall Cimahi, you can feel the water splashing from a distance. Cold atmosphere at this location could possibly make you become hungry. No need to worry, because on the outskirts of the waterfall there is also some stalls selling food and attractions manager inimenyediakan saung / cottage for a resting place.
Curug cimahi yang berlokasi di daerah Cisarua Bandung Barat ini, beroperasi setiap hari pada pukul 08.00 pagi – 17.00 sore. Tidak ada alasan untuk tidak pernah ke lokasi ini karena kebersihan Curug Cimahi yang dibuka menjadi Objek wisata sejak tahun 1980 ini masih sangat terjaga.


http://bandung.panduanwisata.com/air-terjun-curug-cimahi/

The Story of the city of Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia

Yogyakarta is one of the major cities on the island of Java, which is the capital and administrative center of Yogyakarta, and once the seat of the Sultan of Yogyakarta and the Duke Pakualam. 

One district in Yogyakarta, namely Kotagede Sultanate of Mataram had become the center between 1575-1640. Kraton (palace) are still functioning in the real sense is the Palace Ngayogyakarta and Puro Pakualaman, which is a fraction of Mataram.

Etymology 

Yogyakarta name drawn from the two words, namely Ayogya which means "peace" (or without war, a "no", referring yogya yodya or yudha, which means "war"), and the Karta, which means "good".Tread palace of Yogyakarta itself according to the chronicle (eg Chronicle Giyanti) and leluri (oral history) has the form of a palace called Dalem Gerjiwati; then renamed by Sunan Pakubuwana II as Dalem Ayogya 

History 

Hindu Mataram (10th century AD) 

Although missing from the historical record since the migration Medang Kingdom central government in the 10th century to the east, the valley area to the south of Mount Merapi since the 15th century still inhabited by many people and is said to be part of the region known as Pengging. In chronicles his journey, Bujangga Manik, a prince of the Kingdom of Sunda recluse ever pass through this region, but does not mention the name "Yogya" or alike.

Islamic Mataram (1575 - 1620) 

Forerunner of the city of Yogyakarta is Kotagede region, now one of the districts in the city of Yogyakarta. The first ruler of the Islamic Mataram palace, Panembahan Senapati (Sutawijaya), established in a scene of which is part of the forest Mentaok (base Mentaok).The complex is now the oldest palace still remains as part of the stone fort, cemeteries and mosques. After being moved twice (in the palace and the palace Pleret Kerta, both located in the district of Bantul), the seat of government of the Sultanate of Mataram switch to Kartasura.

After Giyanti Agreement (1745 - 1945) 

The city's history entered a new phase following the signing of the Agreement between the Sunan Pakubuwono Giyanti III, Prince Mangkubumi (which crowned the Sultan Hamengkubuwono I, and VOC on February 13, 1755. Agreement is divided into two Mataram Mataram East (called Surakarta) and West Mataram (latercalled Ngayogyakarta)

Yogyakarta sebagai pusat pemerintahan politik baru secara resmi berdiri sejak Pangeran Mangkubumi (Sultan Hamengkubuwono I) mengakhiri pemberontakan yang dipimpinnya, mendapat wilayah kekuasaan separuh wilayah Mataram yang tersisa, dan diizinkan mendirikan keraton di tempat yang dikenal sekarang. Tanggal wisuda keraton ini, 7 Oktober 1756, kini dijadikan sebagai hari jadi Kota Yogyakarta.

Expansion of the city of Yogyakarta running quickly. Township-village outside the walls of the palace named after the unity palace forces, such Patangpuluhan, Bugisan, Mantrijeron, and so on. In addition, the region is also built for those non-indigenous backgrounds, such as the Dutch and Kotabaru to Chinatown for the Chinese. This clustering pattern is common in the 19th century until the 20th century, before the end of colonialism. Many of these are now the name of the district within the city.There are older sites in ruins, especially those set in the early days but later abandoned due to damage caused by the massive earthquake that struck in 1812, as the site tetirahan Warungboto, which was founded by Sultan Hamengkubuwana II and the site of Taman Sari in the wall of the palace which was established Sultan Hamengkubuwana I. Beringharjo been known as a place of trade transactions since the palace stands, but a new permanent building was founded in the early 20th century (1925).

Heritage and regional identity 

1.    Spear Kyai Mukti Wijoyo 

Legacy Giving is king Kraton lane X. The spear was made in 1921 during the reign of lane VIII. Weapons are often used these soldiers to have a length of 3 meters. Spear prestige wos wutah wengkon with dhapur kudhuping this gambier, landeannya 2.5 meter wooden walikun, the type of wood that is commonly used for the shaft and has been tested and keliatannya violence. 

Previous spear is kept in ward Pracimosono advance and before being handed dijamasi by KRT. Hastono Negoro, in the palace Yudonegaran. Wijoyo naming new Mukti do bebarapa days before the handover ceremony to the city of Yogyakarta, on the anniversary day of the 53rd anniversary of the city of Yogyakarta on June 7, 2000. Ceremony conducted at the City Hall courtyard and a special heritage is escorted by soldiers Kraton "Soldier Bregodo Mantrijero". Spear Kyai Wijoyo Mukti symbolizes Wijoyo Wijayanti conditions.That is, the real victory in the future, where all walks of life can feel pleasure mentally and physically because of the achievement level of welfare is really uneven.

Geography 

Yogyakarta is located in the valley of three rivers, the River Winongo, Code River (which divides the city into two and culture), and the Gajah Wong river. It is located at a distance of 600 KM from Jakarta, 116 KM from Hyderabad, and 65 KM from Surakarta, the intersection point Bandung - Semarang - Bangalore - Pacitan. The city has an altitude of about 112 m above sea level. 

Although located in the valley, the city rarely flooded because the drainage system neatly built by the colonial government, coupled with the addition of swing aqueduct undertaken by the City Government of Yogyakarta.

Administrative Boundaries 

Yogyakarta has been integrated with a number of surrounding areas, so that administrative boundaries are not too obtrusive. To maintain the continuity of the development of the region, formed a joint secretariat Kartamantul (Yogyakarta, Sleman and Bantul) in charge of all things related to the agglomeration of Yogyakarta and buffer areas (Depok, Mlati, Limestone, Pity, Sewon, and Banguntapan).

The administrative boundaries of Yogyakarta is: 

 1 North: District and Sub Mlati Depok, Sleman regency 

 2 East: District Depok, Sleman regency and sub Banguntapan, Bantul 

  3 South: District Banguntapan, Sewon district, and Kasihan, Bantul

  4 West: Limestone District, Sleman District and Kasihan, Bantul 

Demography 

The population of the city of Yogyakarta, based on the 2010 Population Census., Totaling 388,088 people, with the proportion of men and women were almost equal. 

Islam is the majority religion professed people of Yogyakarta, the number of Christians and Catholics are relatively significant. Like most of the Muslim majority in the inland cities of Java, the majority still maintain a strong Javanese tradition.

Yogyakarta is also the birthplace of one of the largest Islamic organization in Indonesia, Muhammadiyah, founded by KH Ahmad Dahlan in 1912 in Kauman, Ngupasan, Gondomanan, Yogyakarta.To date, the Central Board of Muhammadiyah remains headquartered in Yogyakarta.Yogyakarta is known as a city of students, as nearly 20% of the population are visual learners and productive are 137 colleges. The city is characterized dynamics of students coming from different parts of Indonesia. College owned by the government are the University of Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta State University, Indonesia Yogyakarta Arts Institute, State Islamic University Sunan Kalijaga and Institut Seni Indonesia Yogyakarta.

http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kota_Yogyakarta