Tourism Banjarnegara, From the Mountains Up River

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What comes to your mind when I heard about Banjarnegara. Mind you certainly will not be far away from dawet ayu and Reservoir Mrica. Yes, that's two things that became icons of the District who are in the middle of the Central Java Province.

Banjarnegara district wide. Consists of hills and lowlands on the banks of the river Serayu. Make this district blessed with a pretty good tourism potential. Tourism potential that spread from the river bank in Susukan Serayu up to the mountain peaks of Dieng.

Besides the two things that have been mentioned before, Banjarnegara have a variety of other tourism products. From the natural (natural), socio-cultural, until a man made ​​or man-made. All three became a unique collaboration that became the face of tourism Banjarnegara. Which is not owned Banjarnegara only beach. As Mr Bambang Sugiarto, S. Pd, M. Pd as the secretary of the Department of Tourism and Cultural District Banjarnegara, "maybe that is not owned by just a coastal Banjar yes", he said.

Nature tourism which became pre-eminent and most potent in Banjarnegara is the Dieng plateau. Perhaps many of you who think Dieng located in Wonosobo. It is not wrong, but some areas of the Dieng plateau are also in Banjarnegara. Located about 58 km from the center of Banjarnegara, this area can be reached about 1 hour trip by motorcycle.

Dieng is an area rich with historical relics, ancient relics and natural scenery is breathtaking. The air is still cool refreshing those who visit it. Dieng located at an altitude of about 2000 meters above sea level. It has a cool air with an average temperature of 13-17 degrees Celsius, even in July and August temperatures can be below 0 degrees Celsius. So sometimes in the snow or rain down ice with a thickness of up to 5 cm. Kawsn attraction in the Dieng spread covering 50 square kilometers.

Regions obek Dieng has many interesting attractions to visit. The main tourist attraction in the Dieng area is the Arjuna temple complex. This complex consists of five temples that lined from north to south. At each temple is illustrated companion gods Shiva in each relungnya. Background Arjuna temple complex decorated so beautifully with herbs and sky blue carpet. At the Dieng temple complex is the Hindu heritage, because once Dieng area is part of the ancient Mataram kingdom.

Other temples besides arjuna include Bima Temple, Temple Gatotkaca, and Temple Dwarawati. Bima Temple was built with Indian-style architecture with the architecture. At each level there is a roof ornament called "Kudu statue. " Is the highest and largest temple area of ​​the Dieng plateau once considered the most magical. While the temple is located in the foothills Gatotkaca Pangonan. Having a distinctive form of kala raksas the grinning face with no lower jaw, and a engraving makara which distilior tendrils. The temple is another temple situated Dwarawati Paing Rotate diantaraa other temples. Founded on the hill boat. This temple is easily visited in perjann back from Bima Temple.

In addition to the temple complex, there are several craters that have unique characteristics. One of them is Sikidang crater, which is located not far from the temple complex arjuna. Crater Sikidang features very unique because kepundannya hole can move to another place like a deer. That is why it is called Sikidang. The crater is quite safe visited at close range or even from the lips of the crater though. Another crater is Sileri, water extract of this kawh white milk like leri (rice washing water), hence their name sileri. Besides the two craters diatsas, adal again Candradimuka crater. Occurs because the crater eruption Pagerkandang and cause the soil around the slopes ginung broke. This crater is considered to be fortunate that each one is used where the procession Ruwatan Suro. There is one more tourist attraction similar to the crater, which is well Jalatunda. This place is a crater volcano that erupted and eventually into wells with a depth of 100 meters.

Other objects that can be visited is Lake and Lake Balekambang Merdada. Merdada a former crater filled with water, sekaigus largest lake in Dieng. Sangt water was clear and blue color very stunning. Meanwhile, for those of you who like fishing, Lake Baekambang is a place you must visit. Here there are different types of freshwater fish. This lake merupakn former Dieng volcanic eruption thousands of years ago.

Other objects that can be visited is Lake and Lake Balekambang Merdada. MerdSelain it, there is also Kaliasa new museum was established about a year ago. "Museum kaliasa save many valuable ancient relics", said Mr Bambang. In addition to archaeological objects, the museum features a documentary on the history of Banjarnegara district.

Dieng Plateau become an attractive tourist destination for many people. Many foreign tourists who visited the Dieng datng as enchanted by its natural beauty and the cool air. There is one interesting phenomenon that occurs in Dieng, namely the existence of children dreadlocked often called "child beggars Dieng". Children are considered as surrogate parents believed that gods do not have rights over them before performing the process ruwatan

Nature tourism in Banjarnegara not only Dieng only. Shifted about 10 km from downtown, there's more natural wealth that is not less fascinating than Dieng, namely Curug Pitu. Why waterfall called Pitu, because here the waterfall has seven levels, which in Java seven languages ​​are pitu. With about 20 minutes away, you've arrived at this place. Facilities available at Waterfall view post Pitu, among others, trails, camping grounds and open stage.

Besides having the most amazing natural wealth, Banjarnegara also has a socio-cultural attractions. Among them dance, crafts, and special food. Banjarnegara native dances pretty much has been unearthed and developed. As of Wanayasa Jepin Dance, dance Aplang from Kaliwungu, Mandiraja. These dances used to be monotonous, but after modified in such a way, this dance has a sell value and interesting to watch.

Even recently, dance and Dance jepin Aplang included in the rate of Traditional Arts Festival at Borobudur, Central Java Province. And successfully obtained several awards. Jepin dance champion 3 and the entourage champion 1. Aplang steal Dance Champion 1, while other art that also included the Kuda Lumping won the Champion 1 and 2. Also pad October 18 Aplang Dance and Performing Arts Dance Jepin follow Nusantara in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah. In addition to the above second dance, also displayed Gambyong Dance, Dance Dawet Dalang Jemblung and Ayu.

With the success that has been achieved above, the arts can memilii higher selling value. And could be developed as a valuable tourism asset. With kemasaan better it will attract tourists to see the arts.

Other than the dance is artistic handicrafts Batik. Batik Crafts in Banjarnegara located in District Susukan, precisely in the Village Gumelem. Perhaps not many know about this batik. Gumelem batik is in the stage of development into rural tourism. Gumelem batik is a home industry and is built from the Department of Culture and Tourism. Batik gumelem still using the technique of writing, not to use the cap technique. So the quality and the quality is reasonably assured. If you want to buy batik with typical style, stop to Gumelem.

Socio-cultural products is another typical food. The most typical and well known people certainly Dawet Ayu Banjarnegara. These drinks are easily found all over the Banjarnegara. With a distinctive taste and exist only in Banjarnegara, this drink as a trade mark of Banjarnegara. Another typical type of food when there are many, such as the Red guava juice, Pondoh, Mushroom Chips, Carica, and Purwaceng.

Salak Pondoh production center located in districts and sub ​​Sigaluh Madukara. Salak pondoh Banjarnegara quality is very good and has been recognized by many people. Carica and Purwaceng is the original product and is only in the Dieng, there is no elsewhere. Carica-shaped sweets, the material is essentially a fruit like papaya carica only smaller, for star fruit, usually packaged in a bottle.

Purwaceng a medicine to restore and boost energy, and sold only in the Dieng only. Derived from natural plant material, usually made ​​in the form of powder. Drinks inimenjadi trade mark Dieng. If a visit to the Dieng without bringing purwaceng as souvenirs.

As for man-made attractions, Banjarnegara has three attractions. The first and be seeded is Serulingmas Wildlife Recreation Park and Reservoir Mrica and the last is Anglir Overcast.

Wildlife Recreation Park Serulingmas located not far from the town of Banjarnegara. Only 5 minutes it takes to achieve it. Serulingmas established around 1998, and has eleven years as a pride Banjarnegara. Serulingmas merupkan the only zoo in Central Java that having an official permit from the government. This place has entered institutions for the empowerment of endangered species conservation. Serulingmas is an attractive recreational premises of different animals including African lions, Bengal tigers, crocodiles, elephants, orangutans, deer, kangaroos and many species of birds and monkeys. Harmonious blend of flora and fauna make this place as a place of family recreation comfortable, cool and can be used as a means of education. There is also a kind of kids games, open stage, a swimming pool with international standard facilities and outbound. Each month, a lot of visitors especially from outside the area who travel to the TRMS Serulingmas.

Mrica Reservoir is the longest dam in Southeast Asia. This Serayu River Reservoir dam and a power plant for Java and has a power capacity of electric tenag reached 184, 5 Mega Watt. Sightseeing mrica reservoir offers a variety of tour packages around the reservoir of water such as boating, rowing and fishing. There is also a kids game arena, open stage, and the golf course with 8 holes. Hany unfortunately, today the dam as if no longer attractive to most people, so that the reservoir mrica slow growing.

While Anglir Cloudy located about 18 km from the town of Banjarnegara. This cool climate region surrounded by protected forest that can be used as wisat m hunting and cross country. Facilities available include swimming pool with crystal clear mountain springs original, children's playground, teenagers lodging, and campsite that can accommodate 200 tents. The road to this area of ​​the winding with the natural beauty of the panorama of hills, fields, rivers and forests.

In addition to natural products, social culture, and man-made, in Banjarnegara there is one more tourist attraction called the special attractions of rafting enthusiasts in Serayu River, called Serayu Adventure Indonesia. Berawaal than just a hobby, a group of young people who are very interested in the world of adventure rafting, camping outbound and eventually try to develop and manage it as a business professional. Sport tour is located in River rafting and memebelah Serayu Banjarnegara Regency area along the 12 km. Basecamp is available at the Village Singomerto, sub Sigaluh. Usually starting from the Village Tunggoro start, leading to the village Singomerto. There are various peket rapids that vary depending on the distance traveled. Facilities provided include welcome drink, meals, guides, certificates, insurance and rafting equipment.

Serayu River rafting has a fairly high level of difficulty. Jeramnya difficulty reaching Grade 3 +. River Rafting Tours Serayu good enough to get attention from tourists. Because of its superiority once was asked by the government Serayu as the location of Arum Jeram National Championships in 1997 and National Championships in 2007. With the level of difficulty that is owned, Serayu excel as best as the owner of cascade flow among the rivers in Central Java.

Even in 2010, Serayu to host the world championship level rafting titled Australiasian Champ 2010. Which took place in April. All the above new products partially wista in Banjarnegara. There are many other attractions that potential, but not yet developed to the fullest. To support it required commitment from all parties involved in the tourism world.

That part of the picture on the world tourism in the district of Banjarnegara. For those of you who love the beauty of nature, they can visit Dieng or Curug Pitu. Meanwhile, art enthusiasts can impose his choice on the tour such as dance and batik art. For those of you who want a more adventurous and adrenalin pumping high-level, do not miss Serayu River Rafting.

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