The Beauty of The Cikaso Waterfall

Cikaso waterfall is one of the natural scenery in Indonesia that is still stored naturalness, located in the south of Sukabumi. Cikaso waterfall, which is actually named Luhur waterfall, flowing from creeks Cikaso named Cicurug. But by most people, this waterfall is known as the waterfall Cikaso. Cikaso waterfall is formed from three points adjacent waterfall in one location with at the bottom there is a pool with a water color of bluish green. The second point of the waterfall can be seen clearly while the other was somewhat hidden by cliffs facing east. Each of these waterfalls have individual names. The left one named waterfall Asepan, the middle of the waterfall named Meong, and right waterfall named Aki. The third waterfall has a height of about 80 meters, the width of the ridge about 100 m. Cikaso waterfall has a distance of about 8 kilometers from Surade, 15 kilometers from Jampang Kulon, 32 kilometers from the Ujung Genteng, and approximately 110 kilometers from Sukabumi. Or +/- 70 km from Pelabuhan Ratu. Generally, a trip to the waterfall Cikaso initiated from a small town called Surade, which takes about half an hour travel time (having a distance of about 8 km) with two or four wheel vehicle to arrive at the road junction Cikaso, with winding roads. Cikaso waterfall is located not far from the Pantai Ujung Genteng, and also turtle breeding area of West Java, waterfall Cikaso be a destination for tourists both local and foreign to unwind after undergoing several daily busyness, you will feel the sensation of serenity that can blend with nature, here you will enjoy the atmosphere of 95% was natural. Under this waterfall, there is a pool that flows straight into the sea estuaries Buleud Tegal, Sukabumi. Other than that, the small pond can be used for swimming, but need to be supervised by Safetyguard, because waterfall Cikaso depth can reach 15 m.

 

 

Is ± 90 km south of the town of Sukabumi heading towards the beach end tiles. ± 4 hours of travel, by public transportation, as well as four-wheeled private vehicles, whereas if taken with two wheels, the time taken ± 2.5 hours, you will not feel bored during the journey because it will be accompanied by the beautiful scenery, the forest is still green and cool, and the life of society is still modest. There are 2 paths you can take, the first track from the junction / market cinagen, Jampang kulon go towards Cikaso, while the second track by turning around for 6 hours. There are two paths to get to the waterfall. The first path is from the junction cinagen, Jampang kulon go towards Cikaso, approximately 5 km trip, the second lane from the junction cibarehong ie, the direction of SMAN 1 Surade go to the left, ± 3 km from the junction cibarehong.
Transportation services, namely water canoe. The beauty of the natural white sand beach on the beach end tiles. Panoramic view natural beauty of nature in the waterfall cigangsa.

 

The road condition is quite difficult to get there, so before heading to the waterfall Cikaso ascertained the condition of your vehicle in good condition, because the roads are still a lot of holes, and inadequate road terrain, such as sharp bends, inclines, and derivatives are quite steep.

 

 

Source :

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

http://menikmatiperjalananhidup.blogspot.com/2011/08/curug-cikaso.html 

Ancient Volcano Nglanggeran

Mount Nglanggeran is the only ancient volcano in Yogyakarta that formed from karst or limestone. The mountain is located in the village of Nglanggeran, Pathuk Subdistrict, Gunung Kidul Regency, who is on a row of Thousand Mountains. 

Legend

Nglanggeran Hill is a place to punish villagers who carelessly damage the puppet. Nglanggeran origin of the word is "nglanggar" which means breaking. In hundreds of years ago, the villagers about inviting a mastermind to hold a harvest thanksgiving. However, the villagers do sloppy. They tried to destroy the puppet mastermind belongs. Mastermind wrath and curse of villagers into puppet figure and dumped into Hill Nglanggeran. There are some large rocks which according to the story surrounding residents, used for a hermitage residents. Local residents said that according to belief, Mount Nglanggeran guarded by Kyai Ongko Punokawan Wijoyo and puppet characters. On Java New Year's Eve or Friday Kliwon, some people choose meditation on top of the mountain. In this Nglanggeran Mount, residents ever found a statue like Ken Dedes.

Characteristics 

Based on research, this volcano is an active volcano about 60 million years ago. Layer of limestone on Mount Nglanggeran derived from ocean floor and then lifted into the mainland millions of years ago. This mountain has a towering boulders that are usually used as a climbing lane and a place for hermitage residents. The mountain peak is Mount Gedhe at an altitude of about 700 meters above sea level, with the total area of ​​mountains reaches 48 hectares.

Around the Mount Nglanggeran, can be found ponds (or pond), which is building a pond like lake at an altitude of about 500 meters above sea level. Pond with an area of about 5,000 square meters it serves rainwater to irrigate the longan orchards, durian, rambutan and around the pond. In the dry season, farmers can use the water to irrigate the fields. Visitors can climb the stairs to the pond. Until the ponds side, visitors can see the sunset and see ancient volcano across the pond.

Source :

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

http://fajarshaprol.blogspot.com/2014/07/senja-di-embung-kebun-buah-gupi-purba.html

Candi Prambanan or Candi Rara Jonggrang is a 9th-century Hindu temple compound in Central Java, Indonesia, dedicated to the Trimurti, the expression of God as the Creator (Brahma), the Sustainer (Vishnu) and the Destroyer (Shiva). The temple compound is located approximately 18 kilometres (11 mil) east of the city of Yogyakarta on the boundary between Central Java and Yogyakarta provinces.

The temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia, and is one of the largest Hindu temples in Southeast Asia. It is characterized by its tall and pointed architecture, typical of Hindu temple architecture, and by the towering 47-metre-high (154 ft) central building inside a large complex of individual temples. One of the most majestic temples in Southeast Asia, Prambanan attracts many visitors from across the world.

Prambanan, is derived from the name of the village where the temple stands, which is thought to be changing the name of the Java language dialect term The Brahman Hindu theology means "the Supreme Brahman", ie Brahman or the highest and greatest eternal reality that can not be described, which is often equated with the concept of God in Hinduism. Another opinion considers the Brahman may refer to the heyday of the temple was formerly filled by the brahmins. Another opinion gives the presumption that the name "Prambanan" comes from the root word "mban" in the Java language that has meaning to bear or carry tasks, refer to the Hindu god who have the duty of organizing and running the harmony of the universe. The original name of this Hindu temple complex is a name derived from Sanskrit; Siwagrha (House of Shiva) or Siwalaya (Natural Shiva), based on the inscription Siwagrha Saka year 778 (856 AD). Trimurti honored in this temple complex with three main temples glorify Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu. But Shiva Mahadeva who occupy space in the main temple of Shiva is the most honored god in this temple complex. 

The temple complex 

Originally there were 240 temples stood at this complex. The entrance to the building complex is located on the four corners of the wind direction, but the direction toward building is to the east, the main entrance of this temple is the east gate. Prambanan temple complex consists of:      

1. 3 Trimurti Temple: Shiva temple, Vishnu, and Brahma.
2. 3 Wahana Temple: Nandi temple, Garuda, and Geese.
3. 2 Apit Temple : located between rows of Trimurti temples and temples rides in the north and south.
4. 4 Kelir Temple : located at the 4 corners of the wind right behind the entrance to the inner courtyard or the core zone.
5. 4 Patok Temple : located at the 4 corners of the pages or the core zone.
6. 224 Temple Perwara : arranged in 4 rows of concentric with the number of temples from the innermost to the outermost row: 44, 52, 60, and 68 

So there are a total of 240 temples in Prambanan complex. Originally there were 240 big and small temples in Prambanan temple complex. But now only 18 temples; the 8 main temples and eight small temples in the core zone as well as two ancillary temples. Many Perwara temples that have not been restored, from 224 perwara only 2 that have been restored, which left only a pile of stones scattered about. Prambanan temple complex consists of three zones. The first is the outer zone, second the middle zone that is made ​​up of hundreds of temples, the third is the zone in which the zone of the holiest places eight main temples and eight small shrines.

Prambanan temple complex cross section of the plan is based on a square of land consisting of three sections or zones, each zone is bounded courtyard wall andesite. The outer zone is characterized by a square fence each side along 390 meters, with the orientation of the Northeast - Southwest. Unless the remaining southern gate. Another part of the gate and walls of the temple, so many have lost. The function of the outer courtyard is not known; possibility is sacred park land, or dormitory complex Brahmin and his students. Perhaps the first building standing in the outer courtyard is made ​​of wood, so it had rotted and destroyed nothing left. Prambanan temple is one of the largest Hindu temple in Southeast Asia apart from Angkor Wat. Three main temple called Trimurti and is dedicated to the three main gods Trimurti: Shiva the Destroyer, Vishnu the Preserver and Brahma the Creator. In this temple complex, Shiva are preferred and more exalted than the other two god Trimurti. Shiva temple as well as the main building of the largest and highest, 47 meters tall.

Like Borobudur, Prambanan temple also has a zone levels, started from the less holy to the most holy zone. Despite the different names, each concept has similarities in Hindu Buddhist concept that is essentially almost the same. Land either horizontally or vertically floor plan is divided into three zones:      

1. Bhurloka (in Buddhism: Kamadhatu), is the lowest realm of mortals; humans, animals, spirits and demons as well. In this realm, human are still bound with lust, passion, and a way of life that is not holy. The outer courtyard and the foot of the temple symbolizes the realm bhurloka.      
2. Bhuwarloka (in Buddhism: Rupadhatu), is a nature center, a holy people, rishis, ascetics, and lesser gods. In this human nature started see the light of truth. The central courtyard and the body of the temple symbolizes the realm bhuwarloka.      
3. Swarloka (in Buddhism: Arupadhatu), is the highest realm of the gods at once the most sacred place dwells, also called Swargaloka. The next courtyard and the roof of the temple symbolizes the realm swarloka. The roof of the temples in Prambanan complex decorated with a kemuncak mastaka ratna (Sanskrit: jewel), Prambanan is a modified form of jewel that symbolizes wajra form diamond or thunder. In ancient Javanese Hindu architecture, ratna is Hindu equations for Buddhist stupa, which serves as a kemuncak or mastaka temple.

Source :
http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candi_Prambanan