Most Interesting Tourism Potential in Mount Merapi National Park

Most Interesting Tourism Potential in 

Mount Merapi National Park

Yogyakarta

Mount Merapi as if it will never run out carrying a story. As a volcano that is still active, of course its activities are always considered. When the mountain is calm, people don't hesitate to visit. Including just enjoying the view from a distance. When the clouds surround it. Or the most favorite without the clouds around, but the mountain is seen rising with the blue sky. In addition, tourist attractions around, would certainly be a pity to miss. Because there are many tourist villages. also Kaliurang  is the tourist area. Don't forget also to visit Mount Merapi National Park.

Overview of Mount Merapi National Park

Mount Merapi National Park (TNGM) is located in the tourist area of ​​Kaliurang. Precisely on Jalan Kaliurang KM 22.6, Hargobinangun, Pakem, Hargobinangun, Pakem, Sleman Regency, DIY. Located at the foot of Mount Merapi, this tour of the Mount Merapi National Park has a beautiful view of the nature, The air is cool so it is very convenient to use for seclusion from the city crowd.

Lots of flora and fauna

Not to mention the many flora and fauna of the Mount Merapi National Park. The sounds of birds shout in the morning. The gusts of wind made tree branches and leaves shake. Provides a refreshing morning atmosphere. While at night, the sound is faint, cold temperatures at night are better enjoyed with a glass of tea or coffee.

Of course you can enjoy this when staying around this location. After all, there are many inns or tourist villages. The benefits of staying around the location of course can at the same time mingle with the surrounding residents who meet.

How to get there

Location of Mount Merapi National Park : https://goo.gl/maps/o71DRu7NwN91aCXo8

Jl. Kaliurang KM 22.6, Hargobinangun, Pakem, Hargobinangun, Pakem, Sleman Regency

To get to Mount Merapi there are many ways that you can choose :

First line: Through Kinahrejo Village, located 2 km east of Kaliurang. From Kinahrejo to the summit of Merapi, 9 km is within 10 hours with a fairly steep terrain.

Second track: Through the Selo area of ​​Boyolali district located between Mount Merapi and Mount Merbabu. From Yogyakarta, use the bus until Kartosuro then heads to Boyolali and finally to Selo.

For tourist who want to take a vacation to Mount Merapi Tourism Park do not need but with no your own transportation, also ether some public transportation is also available to bring you there, but you must remember that the transportation is only a few and not hanging you till up to the top, so you has to take an motorbike service or pay extra fees to get to the gate of this tourist park. So it is recommended for you who want to visit the Mount Merapi Tourism Park to use private transportation, by rent a motorbike or a car.

The previous climbing route was indeed through the north side of Selo, namely in the Tlogolele Village, Boyolali. This village is located between Mount Merapi and Mount Merbabu. Climbing from Selo takes 5 hours to the peak. Other paths that can be taken through the west side are from Sawangan Magelang and through the southeast side of arahh Deles, Kemalang Klaten. But after the big eruption in 2010 the hiking trail was diverted through the Pronojiwo Kaliurang hill in Pakem District, Sleman Regency. To pass this route takes around 7 hours to reach the top with a fairly steep road.

Entrance Fee

a. Local Travelers: Rp. 6,000, - / person / day
b. Foreign Tourists: Rp. 150,000 / person / day
c. Student / Student (minimum 10 people)
- Indonesian Students / Students: Rp. 3,000, - / person / day
- Student / Foreign Student: Rp. 100,000, - / person / day

Interesting Potentials in TNGM ( Merapi National Park)

After paying for the ticket to enter Mount Merapi National Park, you don't need to doubt what you will find and enjoy. There are at least 11 of the most interesting tourism potentials in TNGM, including:

1. Track Tracking from Kinahrejo to Tlogo Muncar, along the way you can enjoy beautiful tropical forest views.
2. Tlogo Putri is a waterfall as well as a bathing place with beautiful scenery.
3. Tlogo Muncar is believed by residents to be the bathing location of Princess Dewi Codrokirono of the Majapahit Kingdom.
4. Traditional ceremonies that are still being carried out such as holding salvation for labuhan, mount Merapi, Kliwon Tuesday night, Friday night Kliwin, livestock and others.
5. Wonoleko, can enjoy the beautiful waterfall panorama.
6. Turgo Hill, a footpath with natural scenery. There are also tombs of Syeh Jumadill Qubra, Cave of Japan, and Ledik Paku that can be visited.
7. Turgo Traditional Village, you can study or see how rural communities live.
8. Boyong River - Kaliurang Barat, you can see the landscape of the river valley which is the residual sediment of hot clouds.
9. Plawangan Hill, there are beautiful natural scenery and can see the peak of the Japanese Cave.
10. Traditional Javanese architecture, houses of residents encountered as well as existing buildings are still mostly found in the form of joglo.
11. The pine forest in Kaliurang can then see other plants such as the arboretum.
12. Enjoying natural scenery

What you can see there?

1. see plant diversity
2. see natural scenery
3. see animals - endemic animals like long-tailed macaques

What you can do there?

1. Tracking
2. photo hunting
3. research 
4. observation
5. Riding A jeep, etc

What u can buy there?

1. Culinary especially traditional food Jadah Tempe (fermentation soy bean), sit in the warung and have a cup of coffee, buy honey.
2. Souvenir 
3. Photography

Natural scenery with a natural atmosphere is the main attraction. See some very beautiful places when Merapi is calm. One of them is Kali Adem. This river is a place where cold lava flows profusely. But when Merapi is calm and holidays arrive, the river is crowded with visitors. As Blue Lagoon Sendang Tirta Budi is always crowded. Just sitting relaxed inhaling fresh air with minimal pollution can forget for a moment the tiredness of the mind due to work.

Jogja cannot escape the potential of existing natural tourism. There are temples, there are mountain tours there are also Breccia Cliffs Many interesting spots for photography enthusiasts. Even in TMGN there are many things that are done. Hiking, tracking and driving around using a jeep.

So that more areas can be visited. Including steep and extreme areas with typical rocks of Mount Merapi. Tourism is also more challenging and triggers adrenaline. Don't forget to also visit the Remnants Museum in order to see the relics after the Merapi eruption. Tourism potential in Mount Merapi National Park is endless so don't hesitate to visit it.

Travel Tips in Mount Merapi National Park

• When visiting Mount Merapi National Park, you will meet long-tailed monkeys. Maybe they will target the food you bring. But don't give them human food. once you give them food they may following you, and can be very aggressive if you won't give them food.
• Bring a jacket, scarf, gloves or hat cap if you can't stand the cold. Also wear comfortable shoes and can be invited to explore the cobbled streets. On average, natural attractions in Kaliurang all have quite challenging terrain.