Sangiran Museum

Sangiran is an archaeological site on Java Island, Indonesia. The museum has an area of 48 square kilometers and is located 15 kilometers north of Surakarta in the Solo River valley and administratively Sangiran is in Sragen and Karanganyar. In the year of 1977, Sangiran was determined by the Minister of Education and Culture of Indonesia as a cultural heritage. In 1996 the site was listed as the UNESCO world heritage site.

In 1934 an anthropologist Gustav Heinrich Ralph von Koenigswald began research at the site. In subsequent years, the excavation found the fossil of the first human ancestors, Pithecanthropus erectus, or Java Man. There are about 60 of them over other fossil Meganthropus palaeojavanicus fossils that have been found at the site.

Sangiran Museum has also presented early human history about 2 million years and 200,000 years ago, from end to end when the Pleistocene Pliocene middle. In the museum, there are 13,086 hominid fossil collections and is an upright hominid site, comprehensive in Asia. It can also be found in animal fossils reinforced rear, aquatic fossils, fossils of marine plants, and stone tools.

In the first dome is a study center of Sangiran. The dome opened itself through a process of erosion to form a depression. In the depression found soil layers that contain information about life in ancient times.

Sangiran Museum

Pekalen Rafting

Pekalen River is located in the village of Ranu Gedang, Tiris district, Probolinggo, East Java. The village names Ranu Gedang because there are a lot of banana trees and in Java language called Gedang. The river can be waded would split the water flow of the river, trees, and waterfalls and exotic.

According to local people, Probolinggo has charmed King Hayam Wuruk and Gajah Mada of the Majapahit kingdom. Both were fascinated by the natural beauty of Probolinggo and lingered in the area. The possible name ‘probolinggo' comes from the word 'prabu linggih' which was later amended text to the word 'probolinggo'.

Rafting sport is gaining popularity in Indonesia since 1990. Earlier, mostly done by environmentalists to create the impression that rafting can only be done by people who have skill and experience. Basically rafting can be done by anyone and surely with safety requirements.

Pekalen River is 25 km from Probolinggo, precisely in the three districts are Tiris, Maron, and Gading. Strip river rafting is within 29 miles and is divided into three areas. Spring water comes from mountain streams Pekalen and Gunung Lamongan, the width of the river is between 5 to 20 meters, has a level of grade 2 to 3+, and a water depth of about 1 to 3 meters. Distance of rafting down the river Pekalen is 10 km from the start point to the finish point and 12 km to Pekalen River with the rapids about 50 pieces.

• Location : Probolinggo
• River Name: Pekalen
• Long of raft: 12 km
• Length of rafting: 2.5 hours
• Grade level : II-IV
• Start point : Ranu Gedang Village
• Finish point: Ranu Gedang Village

Pekalen Rafting

Mount Bromo

Bromo is one of the most active volcanoes in Java island, Indonesia. In Javanese recent word suggests the name of Brahma. This is one of the main gods in Hinduism is thought because of the god Brahma. Mount Bromo is an active volcano and is well known as one of the most spectacular highlands for sunrise views by traveler attractions in East Java. Together traveler attraction, mount Bromo is the main tourist attraction as a result of its standing because the volcano is active and contains stunning natural scenery.

The best viewpoint to see the sunrise is on top of Mount Pananjakan which is about 3.330 meters high and Mount Bromo contains 2392 meters on top of the water level and is situated in 4 regions; Pasuruan, Probolinggo, Lumajang, and Malang. Mount Bromo is enclosed by valleys and linked with the volcanic crater or the ocean of ​​sand covering 10 kilometers square.

Mount Bromo contains a crater with a diameter of 800 meters from north to south and 600 meters from east to west. Whereas the danger space of a circle with a radius of 4 kilometers from the central crater of Mount Bromo. The last eruption of Mount Bromo occurred in 2011.

The best time to visit Mount Bromo is May up to October yearly

Mount Bromo

Ramayana Ballet

Ramayana Ballet by jogjaexplore-tours.com

Ramayana is a Hindu epic story originally from India. The story begins with Sri Rama's success in winning the competition in Mantili kingdom and getting Shinta to marry. The rest of the story is about his mother's Kekayi demands that King Rama Sri Rama Dasarata's father raised his son as king Ayodya Barata and demanded that Rama be sent into the woods Dandaka for 30 years. Sri Rama lives in the Dandaka forest together with Laksmana and Shinta and met many ascetics.

One day, Shinta see a beautiful golden deer and ran track, Shinta asked Sri Rama to catch the golden deer. Apparently, the deer is an incarnation of a giant Marica, a regent of Rahwana. When Rama tried to chase the golden deer, Shinta was kidnapped by Rahwana and taken away to fly to the Alengka kingdom. On the way, met Jatayu and tried to release Shinta from kidnapping, but Jatayu can be defeated and thwarted his efforts by Rahwana. Jatayu was injured condition and managed to meet Sri Rama. Jatayu told Sri Rama that Shinta was kidnapped by Rahwana, then Rama departed towards Alengka kingdom.

The next story is about the journey of Rama in the forest of Maliawan. Hanoman tried to help Sugriwa (king of monkeys) defeat the Vali twins. For his services, the Sugriwa and Hanoman expressed his desire to help Rama find Dewi Shinta. Then Hanoman went to Alengka as ambassador to Sri Rama. The last part of the story of Ramayana is when a group of monkey army of Rama builds a bridge to the country Alengka. Later, Rahwana and his army can be defeated and killed. Sri Rama successfully brought Shinta back to Ayodya safely.

Purawisata Ramayana Ballet performs daily

• Dinner time:19.00 - 20.00
• Dance time: 20.00 - 21.30

Prambanan Ramayana Ballet performs on schedule

• Dinner time: 18.30 - 19.30 pm
• Dance time: 19.30 - 21.30 pm

Ramayana Ballet Dance

Kawah Ijen

ijen crater

Kawah Ijen lies in the middle of a nature reserve area within the Bondowoso regency, Klobang district, Banyuwangi, East Java, Indonesia. The Kawah Ijen and lake are inexperienced kinds at an altitude of 2.368 meters higher than sea level. It is a walled volcanic crater with a height of 300-500 meters. The lake has zero degrees of acidity and has 200 meters deep. Acid sturdy enough to dissolve covering and human fingers.

This crater has a section of about 5.466 hectares sq. The water was a pretty calm crater and blue inexperienced. The scenery within the crater appearance therefore superb in the morning. The Ijen crater water volume of regarding two hundred million isometric meters to 200 degrees stargazer heat it emits a golden inexperienced luster once the sun hit the facet of the mountain behind Mount Ijen is mount Merapi as a twin brother.

To reach the mountain get 2 ways: first, through the city of Banyuwangi as way as 38 kilometers to the west through the village shiny, Guava and Paltuding. The second is thru Bondowoso town eastward through Wonosari, Sempol then Paltuding way as 70 km. However, though a lot of the latter is chosen the guests as a result of the road is made up sleek. Meanwhile, once passing the course Banyuwangi is still a reasonably steep hill and ought to use caution however it is terribly healthy and fun.

The best time to go is from May up to October yearly

Ijen Crater

Borobudur Temple

Borobudur temple

Borobudur temple is one of the wonders buildings in the world which is recognized by UNESCO. It was built early 8th century AD during the Shailendra dynasty, by a king named Samarathungga. Lies in the northern foothills of Menoreh, with a height of 265 meters above sea level.

Borobudur temple was buried under the ground and forgotten by people for over 1000 years. Discovered by a British man, who at the time served as the first governor of Central Java province, during the reign of the Dutch East Indies, named Sir. Thomas Stanford Raffles in the year 1814.

Borobudur had been renovated two times, the first starting in the year 1907 to 1911 and the second renovation from 1972 to 1983. The second renovation spent $ 25 million US dollars, collected from donors who care about the existence of the temple. The temple was renovated only by 80% of the total construction, as many masonries were lost, stolen, or taken by the colonial government during the Dutch period. Temple is in good condition and sturdy, although not completely renovated.

At the foot of the temple, there are four entrances, all of which will lead to the summit Stupa of Borobudur temple. At the top of the temple, there are 72 Stupas and Buddha statues each contained therein surrounding the main stupa, which is right in the middle. One of the Stupas has Buddha statues that are believed to contain a fortune if could touch on certain parts. The temple is located on a hill and surrounded by mountains like; Menoreh, Merbabu, Merapi, Sumbing, Sindoro, and breathtaking panoramic views will be enjoyed from the top of the temple.

Borobudur Temple

Punthuk Setumbu

Menoreh Hill is not only present Borobudur temple but also offers a hill with a view of the sunrise very charming, it is Punthuk Setumbu. This is very familiar to the adventurous. A hill located south of the temple of Borobudur, Karangrejo villages, districts Borobudur which is about 5 kilometers from Borobudur temple.

The Punthuk Setumbu is known as Nirvana Sunrise in the area of Borobudur. There can see the beautiful sunrise and exotic. Could see the sunrise appearing between Mount Merapi and Merbabu. From the top of the hill can enjoy the beautiful panorama of mountains surrounding the area of Magelang, mount Merapi, and Merbabu. Moreover, when the remaining fog that covered the trees and the houses around it, feels like above the clouds.

If never visited Punthuk Situmbu before, should go there and will not regret it unless oversleep. Recommended visit in the months from April up to October in order to see the sunrise perfectly. This kind of new tourism object not only offers views of Mount Merapi and Merbabu but, can also enjoy a series of mountains that stretches Meroreh on the south side.

To be able to enjoy the sunrise should already be on the hill at 05.00 am. It only takes a few stairs to reach the top of the hill and not too heavy. Punthuk Setumbu is not only known by domestic travelers but many foreign travelers who are interested to visit and the beauty of the sunrise from the top.

One more thing that is interesting to be enjoyed from Punthuk Setumbu, is the Borobudur temple silhouette which looks very small and looks like a jagged triangle surrounded by farming.

Punthuk Setumbu

Sikunir Dieng

Sikunir Hill

Dieng plateau is the highest land in Java Island, which goes into 2 districts, namely Banjarnegara and Wonosobo, Dieng complex is located on the western part of mount Sindoro.

Dieng area has tourism potential is quite high, because of the temperature of the cool air, and the beautiful scenery. Dieng attractions that can be visited include Telaga Warna, Dieng Theatre (where the film Dieng ancient), Kailasa Museum, Crater Sikadang, and other tourist objects.

Still, there is one attraction that is rarely visited by tourists because it is quite far and a bit extreme to get to the summit, it is the hill of Sikunir. The hillside location is not far from the Cembong lake and it is very cold, so many tourists are preparing warm clothes, jackets, gloves, socks, or masks. There are small shops around Cembong lake that sell variously fried and warm drinks and also sells gloves, mask, and socks for tourists who lack preparation and could not withstand the cold at the top of the hill.

From the top of Sikunir hill, there can see the beautiful golden sunrise bias feast for the eyes. Usually, tourists who want to see the sunrise from the top of Sikunir hill must go trek up safely 30 minutes to the top and the sun will appear around 5:00 up to 05:30 hours in the morning. The sun will rise accompanied by the beauty of blue sky and clouds.

Sikunir Hill