Tourism Nglanggeran, Enchantment of the Ancient Volcano

Only a few people who know Mount Nglanggeran in Patuk, Gunung Kidul, an active volcano in Yogyakarta before the birth of Merapi. Mount or Mount Nglanggeran now no longer active. However, above him, eyes for a moment stunned. Green rug that lay at the time looking down, saw the fields, gardens, and Forest Tourism Bunder, making tens of tourism tour participants must spend more than the agreed schedule. Sitting on a large boulder-sized house, and see the sights, very exciting. Panorama green here serve as the objects do not miss shots. However, the gestures have to be careful because it could slip. Although the weather was not too hot, sweat was pouring from the most visible face of the participants. In fact, the majority of them only until the first post. However, to achieve this post, although that is not helpful to the ground is wet, keep draining. The distance from the village street toward the first post is only 500 meters. Visitors must walk, retracing the rocks, through the grass, and ate a rising path.

To touch the first post, chunks of black stone house segede it should climb slowly. Absolute mountain of shoes and sandals worn. When you are tired physically, tour guide can recommend a break first. If curious hit, visitors may try to climb up to second and third post. If need be accompanied, the local youth to help them. If today is not raining, someone just needs a maximum of two hours to get to the third post. If it rains, the trip could take five hours. To get to the location of Mount Nglanggeran pretty easy. From Yogyakarta only need about 25 miles to the Wonosari. If it is up to the Mount Patuk, Gunung Kidul, the area where the transmitter, television transmitters planted, to get to the location by car or bus only takes 15 minutes. The road is already paved. The name comes from the word planggaran Nglanggeran meaningful every bad behavior would get caught. Some are said, the name of the hill 700 meters altitude above sea level is from the word eternal. Therefore, Wagiran, guide there, call this area free from evil and immoral behavior because it would be caught. Six million years ago, as stated Head of Product Development of Tourism Department of Tourism and Culture Gunung Kidul Birowo Adie, where the active volcano. Its activity diminishing as the natural process. Large chunks of stones that remains is an old volcanic material, is one proof was formerly an active volcano. According to the trust of citizens, the mountain is guarded Kyai Ongkowijoyo and clown-servants. There are some names of places in these mountains, including Mount Screen, Mount Gedhe, Mount Blenchong, gutter water sources, and Tlogo Wungu. Gutter where the water never dry Nglanggeran is located at the top. This mountain is also a place where people pray the Almighty. Well, prepare a strong stamina. Try to enjoy the natural beauty of Mount Nglanggeran before eating sega brother and vegetable green chili in Semanu, Gunung Kidul.

By Luke Adi Prasetya (Source: Cetak.Kompas.Com)