KompasTravel last month also belong to the hundreds of tourists who come to Embung Nglanggeran. In the morning, around 07.00 am, KompasTravel together with crew-members of the media from Jakarta departing from a centrally located hotel in the area Corner Beteng Wetan, Yogyakarta towards Gunung Kidul. In the midst of that attack sleepiness in the morning, we immediately rushed to the area which is known for drought.
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After a road snaking towards Wonosari, we arrived at around 09.00 am at the point of entrance Nglanggeran. Previously, we had to stop by the entrance of a tourist attraction Ancient Volcano Nglanggeran to ask the point of entry. Then, by parking attendants tourist attraction we were directed towards a road that cut through the hill to the left of the road. Streets where little rocky and sandy.
We were at the waist ancient volcano before arriving at Nglanggeran. To the left of the road, big rocks towering. On the right road, cliff ready to swallow if the car is not running smoothly. The car was berlaju slowly. About 15 minutes seeked in the shadow of the cliffs, we arrive at the foot Embung Nglanggeran.
From where KompasTravel standing, looks ancient volcanoes are lined up. On the other hand, the tourists who began to climb the stairs to reach the reservoir that is located on a hilltop. In addition, there is also the expanse of fruit trees like durian and longan. The contours of hills in the tourist attraction Nglanggeran utilized by lovers of extreme sports on a mountain bike.
The day wore on, KompasTravel try to climb to the top of the hill and saw Embung Nglanggeran. Leg began to climb the stairs were deliberately designed to facilitate. We started walking on stairs at 11:30 pm in the middle of the scorching sun exposure. There are only a few coconut trees which protect. But there is also the fruit of simple huts that can be used to rest.
On the way there is a black inscription inauguration Embung Nglanggeran autographed gold color lane Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X. Around the inscription there is a replica durian and longan were made by casted. In addition, the body of the hill also seen an inscription "Welcome Orchard Nglanggeran". After 10 minutes of walking, we arrived at the edge of the reservoir.
Turquoise water refreshing eye on the hilltop. From the top of the hill, we could see the expanse of fruit plantations, ancient volcanoes, and also foot reservoir filled by hundreds of tourists. KompasTravel trying to climb up the hill to get the numb side of the reservoir. On top of the hill, there is a camping area that can be used. In the other corner there limestone rocks and benches that can be used to sit under the trees.
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If you come during the day, do not have to worry about exposure to heat at the edge of the reservoir. On the edge of the reservoir, there are four huts that can be used to take shelter. One of the huts provide food and soft drinks for the visitors. Looking for a toilet, two toilets available that can be used. Around ponds, also has installed a security fence to prevent the tourists fell into the reservoir.
Head of Tourism Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY) said that Embung Nglanggeran was inaugurated in February 2013. The creation of this reservoir, said Aris, a way to hold water for irrigating fruit plantations. Sri Hamengkubuwono opened and inaugurated on February 19, 2013 under the name "Orchard Nglanggeran" because it is projected as an orchard. However, because famous reservoir on top of the hill, he added, this is precisely the place known by the name Embung Nglanggeran.
From the information board in the tourist area Nglanggeran explains that mini reservoirs or ponds emerged as an effort to support tourism activities in the Tourism Village Ecotourism Nglanggeran or Ancient Volcano region. Previous Travel Awareness Group (Pokdarwis) and Bapeda DIY and Gunung Kidul along with other office holders do a survey first in 2011.
At first, there are two places that are proposed to be reservoir Pendem Mountain Regions and Mountain Gandu. After various considerations such as the height that allows for irrigation by gravity systems, the chosen area of Mount Gandu.
The existence of this reservoir serves as irrigation, namely longan orchard. Selection as durian and longan fruit crops in Nglanggeran not without reason. High economic value, has grown and developed well be the reason. Embung Nglanggeran present as a solution to collect rain water in order to irrigate fruit plantations in the dry season comes.
source: kompas travel
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