Friday 22 February 2013

Parangtritis Beach in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

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On the southern coast of Yogyakarta ( Indonesia ), there are about 13 objects that have the charm of the beach, which turned out Parangtritis always ranked top in the number of tourist visits, compared to other beaches. The beach is located about 27 Km from the city of Yogyakarta, can be achieved through Kretek Village or the longer route, but the scenery more beautiful and the village is through Imogiri Siluk. The beach is included in Bantul a sloping beach, with rocky hills, coastal scenery and white sand and limestone hills on the north shore. In this area, tourists can get around the beach using a gig and a rented horse and driven by locals. As well as a place of recreation, Parangtritis is also a sacred place. Many visitors who come to meditate. This beach is one place to do Labuhan ceremony of the Sultan's Palace.
In the dry season, the wind was blowing hard as not to be outdone by the waves that the average height of 2-3 meters. Often there is a visitor was heard south coast waves swept missing. Surprisingly, the bodies of visitors that fateful, disappeared like a swallowed by the earth. Average SAR team could only find her body 2-3 days later after conducting searches. Typically, the location of the discovery of the bodies are not in areas where visitors are swallowed waves. Bodies were found hundreds of meters, sometimes even a few miles from the original location. Among the local community, such mysterious events, reinforce the myth that marine authorities, commonly called Nyi Roro Kidul (Queen of the South Coast), like "eliminate" people who do not heed the rules of nature. From the scientific side, such incidents further strengthen the theory that the ocean trench south of Java is loaded undercurrent moving. Any item waves swept from the beach, dragged down and stranded in different locations. Local belief about the legend of Nyi Roro Kidul also spawned its own charm. Almost every Friday night and Tuesday POND POND, visitors and local fishermen perform ritual ceremony on the beach. Pelarungan colored ritual offerings and colorful flowers into the sea. The highlight of the ritual usually occurs at night 1 Suro, and two-three days after the feast of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Essentially, fishermen asked for salvation and sustenance generosity of the rulers of the earth and the sky.

At a Glance

Calling tourism in Yogyakarta, our memories will surely be on Parangtritis. The beach is located on the south coast of Java island is quite famous. Most tourists visiting Yogyakarta must have a desire to make themselves available to the Parangtritis. No wonder, then that Parangtritis be one iconic tourist attraction Yogyakarta Province. Parangtritis name itself has an interesting history. That said, there seorangpelarian of the kingdom of Majapahit named Dipokusumo are doing meditation in the region. As I was doing meditation, he saw water dripping from the crevices of the rocks. Then he gave the name of the area Parangtritis which means the water that drips from the rock. Physically, perhaps not Parangtritis beautiful beaches on the island of Bali or Gunungkidul beaches. However, it does not diminish the public interest to visit Parangtritis. Every weekend or holiday season, Parangtritis always crowded by tourists. Parangtritis believed by the public is part of the territory of South Queen or known by the name of Nyai Roro Kidul. According to local people Nyai Roro Kidul like the color green, so tourists visiting Parangtritis advised not to wear green clothes. Besides loaded with mysteries Nyi Roro Kidul Parangtritis also narrated as a meeting place by Sunan Kalijaga Panembahan Senopati Panembahan Senopati shortly after finishing the hermitage. Not only that, people also believed that Parangtritis, Sultan's Palace, and Mount Merapi is the embodiment of the unity of the Trinity can not be separated.

Privileged

Fine grains of sand that the wind fluttering will welcome once you set foot on the beach that has this sloping contours. Rows of rocky hills and cliffs adorn the western end of the beach. While on the East side there Parangkusumo Beach, sand dunes, river sounds Opak, Depok Beach, and a row of other beaches. Rows of beach and tebing2 can be enjoyed with just one package Parangtritis just pay the ticket. Of course this is another advantage for the tourists when visiting Parangtritis
You are adventurous can try paragliding from the height of the cliffs to the west. Fly high above the sea with a view of the blue sky and will give its own charm for you. Paragliding In addition, you can also try the sport but not least rock climbing. Rows Parangndog cliffs offer wonderful sensation of the sea that lie when you've reached the top If you choose feel relaxed, like you can play and build sand castles on the beach. But you have one, do not ever play in the waves, as waves Parangtritis quite dangerous. While playing the surf and sand, you can enjoy the typical snacks that itinerant merchants peddling by the dent jingking. Walking along the shore until far into the West could also be pilihanyang you can do. The further west you will find exotic scenery in the form of a row of dunes that resemble sand-dune desert in the Middle East. If you want to try other sensations, you can hire a hansom cab (horse carriage) in Parangtritis. Towards dusk, the view on the beach will look more beautiful. Color was bright blue sky slowly turned into a golden orange or red. The sun was getting dimmer and went down, then disappeared. At dusk as this is usually the most beautiful moments and awaited by tourists and photographers to take pictures. In addition to be used as places traveled, Parangtritis also often used as a place melarung offerings. Every Friday night and Tuesday POND POND must always be a fisherman or traveler melarung and colorful flowers on the beach hotel.They hoping for salvation and sustenance mercy of rulers of the earth. Besides the fishermen, family Yogyakarta Palace has always harbor or ritual offerings and processions throwing objects into the sea, addressed to the ruler of the South Sea, Nyai Roro Kidul. Parangtritis administratively located in the village Parangtritis, District Kretek, Bantul, Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia. Located about 27 km south of Yogyakarta with a relatively flat makes Parangtritis easily achieved. From the direction of the city of Yogyakarta, there are two paths that can be traversed to reach the beach. The first path is the path of Yogyakarta - Roads Parangtritis - Kretek - Parangtritis. This pathway is the main route used by tourists as well as the community at large.
The second path is the path of Yogyakarta - Imogiri - Siluk - Parangtritis. The line was relatively more distant but promising better scenery than the main line. Along the way your eyes will be spoiled with a vast verdant paddy fields, beautiful river flowing rows of hills. Addition, you will also pass Tomb Kings Imogiri.
Various modes of transportation can be used to achieve Parangtritis. You do not bring personal vehicles to depart from the terminal Giwangan and ride the public bus route Jogja - Parangtritis. Jogja fares - Parangtritis of Rp 10,000.00 (2010). One advantage is gained if you take public transportation is you do not need to pay admission Parangtritis Other modes of transport that you can use a bicycle. The course is relatively flat and minimal bend will make your trip more comfortable. However, since the distance is 27 kilometers, it is recommended you have a strong stamina before starting the trip by bike to Parangtritis. Travelers who want to enjoy the charm Parangtritis charge entrance fee of $ 3000.00 per person and the insurance costs of Rp 250.00 per person. While the motorcycle levy USD 500.00, $ 100.00 car and buses USD 2000.00 (2010).

Accommodation and Other Facilities

Accommodation and facilities in Parangtritis quite complete and adequate for tourists. Almost all things related to basic needs both readily available on-site include: lodging with various options, restaurant food stalls on the seaside, places of worship, parking, public toilets, markets and souvenir souvenirs, clinics health, to checkpoint complete with guard towers and rescue team.
In addition to the facilities already mentioned above, there are also Parangtritis hansom cab rental services (buggy). Hansom cab fare is determined by bargaining, After the agreed price, you can navigate to the shore further west up the gig.

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