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Trowulan – Heritage sites of MajapahitTrowulan – Situs Peninggalan Majapahit

Location

Trowulan is a plateau that lies between the end of the three mountains in the eastern part of Java, namely Mount Penanggungan, Mount Welirang and Mount Anjasmoro and the northern coast of Java, precisely in river delta of Berantas, an strategic area and fertile, Trowulan’s situation fits the Chinese literature that says that in order to reach the capital of Majapahit had to pass through a winding river. Trowulan currently located in the border of Mojokerto regency and Jombang, can be reached about 1 hour road trip to the southwest of Surabaya. There are several alternatives transportation to get to Trowulan, you can drive from the city of Surabaya by bus or by private vehicle, we highly recommend that you use a private vehicle to visit this site because the spots you should visit at  Trowulan located relatively far apart from one another, using private vehicles will allows you to reach every spot that you want to visit easily.

Community Livelihood

Trowulan is a fertile agricultural region, located in the delta of the Berantas river, this make farmland cultivated throughout the season, in addition to farming, community of Trowulan also develop craft of clay, stone and metal for a living, during a visit to Trowulan we found many manufacturing industries bricks as one of the staples of residential buildings, the industry can be found in almost every corner of the village in Trowulan, stone carving crafts, metal processing and manufacturing of terracotta is also found in this area, especially in the Kedungwulun hamlet of Bejijong village. Much of the literature relates that in his time the capital Majapahit was famous by handicraft industry, it seems that heritage is still maintained until now.

In addition to these facts, there is no doubt that the modern manufacturing industry also started plugging massive influence, there is a shift in mindset and the fact that people can not be avoided, that there are many factories operate around them, this is a challenge for them to maintain the local values ​​and a long tradition in order to continue to provide benefits or go with the flow of modern industry which is slowly but surely eroding their cultural heritage.

Peoples hospitality

We are planning an overnight stay in Trowulan, but after seeking information from local people about the hotel or inn location, they told me relatively far from the location of the temple sites, but we were very lucky that day, when we accidentally ate lunch at a stall that sells meatballs, Mom shop owner offered us to stay overnight at his home, a modest house that has not been completed, we are welcome to occupy the front room with a cot mattresses, that night we rested at that family’s home. Throughout the conversation, Mr. and Mrs. home owner telling about their livelihood ever be a brick craftsman, then when Trowulan began to be developed into tourism region they start to stall Meatballs and lasted until now, the husband himself has a busy cultivating duck besides setting up manufacturing vitrified meatballs. When we wake up in the morning they serve hot coffee, hm .. frankly we became very shy, especially when we give money in exchange for rental room when we said goodbye, the family politely refuse as he said if another opportunity came to visit back here, do not forget to stop by their house. We were amazed by the simplicity and their selfless actions, for us this is an evocative experience and unforgettable.

Archaeological relics of the Majapahit kingdom and the kingdom of the previous

Trowulan area during Majapahit era was capital complex, neatly arranged in a symmetrical pattern, it is proved by the fact of discovery of many relics of ancient residential buildings, presumably still many undiscovered archaeological remains, Trowulan area sterilization is difficult to be realized due the sites become one with the region residential land and livelihoods, there is a museum in Trowulan to publish archaeological findings derived from Majapahit empire and earlier empires such as terracotta, clay craft materials, weapons and jewelry were used by the royal courtier, also temples as symbolic reminder of the events that was built by Majapahit and even by earlier empires.

As befits a city of the past, in Trowulan found not only a complex of residential buildings and temples, but also the legacy of public buildings such as baths (Tikus Temple), soldier training ground pool (pool Segaran), Public cemetery and some petilasan, among others Petilasan Mahapatih Gajah Mada, Petilasan Raden Wijaya the founder of Majapahit Kingdom, Petilasan of princes Campa and Damarwulan, there are Islamic cemetery  which proves that the influence of Islam has been entered in the Majapahit era.

Admire the great civilization in its era, witness the legacy, imagine the life stories of people who are involved in it, to understand and explore more closely the archaeological facts can give different nuances to the understanding of our history.

Temples

Temple is a typical building of kingdom heritage monument that existed in southeast Asia during the classical period, its presence in almost every island in the archipelago including the surrounding areas, namely Borobudur and Prambanan in Central Java, Angkor in Cambodia and more smaller temples thousands of them. Majapahit relics sites in Trowulan has many temples scattered in several locations, such as Tikus Temple, Bajang Ratu Temple, Brahu Temple, Kedaton Temple, Wringin Lawan temple and more temples are deliberately not been renovated since its original construction is unknown like Gentong temple.

The temple has a sturdy structure, so this building can last relatively longer than in other types of buildings, usually constructed as a symbolic monument of certain events, or some are built for functional purposes.

Cultural Heritage

Although the heyday of Majapahit had long gone swallowed up time, but as a great civilization, he still has a cultural heritage that we can still see and learned today. Trowulan communities around the region are still many who preserve tradition craft derived from the Majapahit, among others, chiseling bricks and metal processing as well as typical Majapahit batik weaving, batik motive derived from the Majapahit period can be found in Trowulan one of them is batik with shades stating the solar circle symbol of Majapahit mixed with spilled rice motive.

Of course his greatest legacy is greatness history that gave the inspiration for the founding father of this nation to realize the unity of the archipelago, that we know the word archipelago is originated from Majapahit to the conception that is in the past, this conception may have shifted, but we can still find said it remains relevant in the context of today’s modern world.

Cultural Attractions

We did not watch an performances by local cultural attractions directly, but according to the narrative of some people we met, in Trowulan there are many typical dances that are still preserved by some group people, occasionally they will perform at major events held by the government or public who hold urination, complete with drummers dance music. Although we did not get to witness firsthand the staging of the attraction, at least we see them practicing dance training in one of the houses near the Mr. And Mrs. of meatball sellers where we spend the night.

Conservationists cultural attractions has faced tough challenges with modernism rapidly changing local cultural values, yet another side benefit will be functional and play a role to make them stay afloat. If they are not creative to package and integrate the cultural attractions with the values ​​of a society that is constantly changing, to be sure that later these cultural attractions will be abandoned and forgotten. This is where the role of government to be significant, they have a responsibility to encourage preserving cultural heritage by providing a new conception and innovative training on the one hand and promoting awareness to the society for historical tourism so that all communities involved in it can give and receive the benefits of these interaction.

Transportation

Trowulan can be reached by private vehicle or public transportation takes about 1 hour from the city of Surabaya. You can take a bus from Surabaya to Mojokerto bus station or directly down on Trowulan. Then from terminal Mojokerto ride public transportation to Trowulan, than you can rent motorcycles heading to some temples it is about 2-3 kilometers. You can also use the train from Jogja to the Mojokerto about 6 hours. Arriving at the station you are heading Mojokerto Mojokerto Kertajaya Bus Terminal. From there, ride tricycles with IDR. 15,000 tariff, or about 45 minutes walk. At the bus terminal Highway Trowulan definitely pass. Enough to pay IDR 2,500 per person for the purpose Trowulan about 15 minutes or 12 miles from the town of Mojokerto. To get to the museum in the Trowulan You can achieve it using all Trowulan transport by highway or road district not far from the pond Segaran.

Culinary

You can find restaurants lined up in front of the pool Segaran. Menu, of course typical wader Mojokerto like fish, hot rice, vegetables, tomato sauce, and a young coconut. Culinary specialties in Trowulan is Sambel Wader, namely “iwak wader” (small fish that is in the river) are fried and served with chili sauce and fresh vegetables. Also of course there are other East Java culinary such Rawon and Soto. The price is pretty cheap less than IDR. 10,000.

Tips

  • Use private vehicle when you come to Trowulan or rent a motorcycle, this will allow you to visit the sites in Trowulan that’s scattered in a relatively far a part one another.
  • Buy open travel guides book provided by the museum for IDR. 20.000, -. The book will provide a brief historical description and map of the location of the sites in Trowulan.
  • Use the professional guide who understands the history of Majapahit kingdom and earlier kingdoms in Java before Majapahit, they will provide an overview of the history that will help you better understand about Java and its people.
  • Indonesia has two seasons namely rainy season and dry season, ask your travel agent about the ongoing season so you can prepare your self.
  • Seek culinary cultivated by local people, so you can help them economically.

Lokasi

Trowulan adalah sebuah dataran yang terletak di antara ujung tiga gunung di Jawa bagian timur yaiut Gunung Penanggungan, Welirang dan Anjasmoro dan pantai utara Jawa, tepatnya di delta sungai Berantas, sebuah kawasan yang straregis dan subur, gambaran ini sesuai dengan literatur Cina yang menceritakan lokasi Majapahit, untuk mencapainya harus menyusuri sungai yang berliku-liku. Saat ini Trowulan terletak di wilayah administrasi Kabupaten Mojokerto berbatasan dengan Kabupaten Jombang, bisa ditempuh sekitar 1 jam perjalanan darat ke arah barat daya dari Surabaya. Ada beberapa alternatif transportasi untuk mencapai Trowulan, menggunakan bis kota dari Surabaya atau dengan kendaraan pribadi, kami sangat menyarankan anda menggunakan kendaraan pribadi untuk mengunjungi situs ini mengingat spot-spot yang wajib dikunjungi di Trowulan terletak relatif berjauhan antara satu dengan lainnya, menggunakan kendaraan pribadi akan memudahkan anda menjangkau setiap spot yang anda ingin kunjungi.

Mata Pencaharian Masyarakat

Sedari dulu Trowulan adalah kawasan agraris yang subur, letaknya di delta sungai Berantas membuat lahan pertanian diusahakan sepanjang musim, selain bertani, masyarakat Trowulan juga mengembangkan seni kerajinan dari tanah liat, batu dan logam sebagai mata pencaharian, selama kunjungan ke Trowulan kami menemukan banyak industri pembuatan batu bata sebagai salah satu bahan pokok bangunan tempat tinggal, industri ini bisa ditemui di hampir setiap sudut desa di Trowulan, kerajinan memahat batu, mengolah logam dan pembuatan terakota juga banyak ditemukan di kawasan ini terutama di dusun Kedungwulun Desa Bejijong.  Banyak literatur yang menceritakan bahwa ibu kota Majapahit di zamannya terkenal dengan industri kerajinan, nampaknya warisan tersebut masih terpelihara sampai kini.

Selain fakta tersebut, tidak dipungkiri juga bahwa industri manufaktur modern juga mulai massif menancapkan pengaruhnya, ada pergeseran pola pikir dan kenyataan yang tak bisa dihindari masyarakat bahwa saat ini terdapat banyak pabrik yang beroperasi di sekitar mereka, ini menjadi tantangan tersendiri bagi mereka untuk mempertahankan nilai-nilai dan tradisi lama agar tetap memberikan manfaat atau mengikuti arus industri modern yang pelan-pelan tapi pasti menggerogoti warisan budaya mereka.

Keramahan Penduduk

Kami merencanakan bermalam di Trowulan, namun setelah mencari informasi dari masyarakat lokal ternyata lokasi hotel atau penginapan relatif cukup jauh dari lokasi situs-situs candi, tapi kami sangat beruntung hari itu, tanpa sengaja saat kami makan siang di sebuah warung yang menjual bakso, si Ibu pemiliki warung menawarkan kami untuk tinggal bermalam di rumahnya, sebuah rumah sederhana yang belum selesai dibangun, kami dipersilahkan menempati ruang depan dengan sebuah dipan berkasur, jadilah malam itu kami beristirahat di rumah bapak dan ibu pemilik bakso. Sepanjang obrolan, Bapak dan Ibu pemilik rumah menceritakan tentang mata pencaharian mereka yang pernah menjadi pengrajin batu bata, kemudian saat Trowulan mulai dikembangkan menjadi kawasan pariwisata mereka mulai membuka warung Bakso dan bertahan hingga kini, si bapak sendiri memiliki kesibukan membudidayakan bebek petelor selain membatu menyiapkan pembuatan bakso. Saat pagi kami bangun mereka menghidangkan kopi panas, hm.. terus terang kami menjadi sangat sungkan, terlebih waktu kami memberikan uang sebagai ganti sewa ruangan saat kami pamit, keluarga ini menolak dengan halus sembari mengatakan jika di lain kesempatan datang berkunjung kembali ke sini, jangan lupa mampir ke rumah mereka yang sederhana itu. Kami terkagum dengan kesederhanaan dan tindakan tanpa pamrih mereka, bagi kami ini adalah pengalaman yang menggugah dan tak terlupakan.

Peninggalan Arkeologis Majapahit dan Kerajaan-Kerajaan sebelumnya

Kawasan Trowulan pada masa Majapahit adalah sebuah komplek ibu kota, tertata rapi dalam pola yang simetris, hal ini terbukti oleh fakta ditemukannya banyak peninggalan bangunan tempat tinggal kuno, diduga masih banyak peninggalan arkeologis yang belum ditemukan, sterelisasi kawasan ini sulit direalisasikan karena menjadi satu dengan kawasan pemukiman dan lahan mata pencaharian penduduk, terdapat musium di Trowulan untuk mempublikasikan temuan-temuan arkeologis yang berasal dari kerajaan Majapahit dan kerajaan-kerajaan sebelumnya berupa terakota, kerajinan dari bahan tanah liat, senjata dan perhiasan yang digunakan oleh para punggawa kerajaan, juga candi-candi simbol pengingat peristiwa yang dibangun oleh Majapahit dan bahkan oleh kerajaan-kerajaan sebelumnya.

Sebagaimana layaknya sebuah kota di masa silam, di Trowulan ditemukan bukan hanya komplek bangunan tempat tinggal dan Candi, tetapi juga peninggalan bangunan-bangunan publik seperti pemandian (Candi Tikus), Kolam tempat latihan prajurit (Kolam Segaran), Pemakaman umum dan beberapa petilasan antara lain Petilasan Mahapatih Gajahmada, Petilasan Raden Wijaya pendiri Kerajaan Majapahit, Petilasan Putri Campa dan Damarwulan, terdapat juga makan Islam yang membuktikan bahwa pengaruh Islam sudah memasuki Majapahit di masanya.

Mengagumi kemajuan sebuah peradaban besar di zamannya, menyaksikan langsung peninggalannya, membayangkan cerita kehidupan orang-orang yang terlibat di dalamnya, memahami dan menyelami lebih dekat fakta-fakta arkeologis ini mampu memberikan nuansa pemahaman sejarah yang berbeda kepada kita.

Candi-Candi

Candi merupakan ciri khas peninggalan bangunan monumen kerajaan-kerajaan yang eksis di Asia Tenggera selama periode klasik, keberadaannya tersebar di hampir setiap kepulauan di Nusantara termasuk kawasan-kawasan di sekitarnya, sebut saja Candi Borobudur dan Prambanan di Jawa Tengah, Angkor di Kamboja dan banyak lagi candi yang lebih kecil ribuan jumlahnya. Situs peninggalan Majapahit di Trowulan memiliki banyak candi yang tersebar di beberapa lokasi, antara lain Candi Tikus, Candi Bajang Ratu, Candi Brahu, Candi Kedaton, Gapura Wringin Lawang bentuknya berupa Candi dan banyak lagi bangunan candi yang sengaja tidak direnovasi karena tidak diketahui bentuk konstruksi aslinya seperti Candi Gentong.

Candi memiliki struktur yang kokoh, karenanya bangunan ini bisa bertahan relatif lebih lama dari pada tipe bangunan lainnya, umumnya dibangun sebagai monumen simbolik peristiwa-peristiwa tertentu, atau ada juga yang dibangun untuk tujuan fungsional.

Warisan Budaya

Walaupun masa kejayaan Majapahit sudah lama sirna ditelan waktu, namun sebagai sebuah peradaban besar, ia masih memiliki warisan budaya yang tetap bisa kita saksikan dan kita pelajari saat ini. Masrayarakat di sekitar kawasan Trowulan masih banyak yang melestarikan tradisi kerajinan yang bersumber dari masa Majapahit, antara lain, memahat batu bata dan mengolah logam serta menenun batik khas Majapahit, corak khas batik yang bersumber dari masa Majapahit dapat ditemukan di Trowulan salah satunya adalah batik dengan corak lingkaran yang menyatakan simbol surya Majapahit bercampur dengan motif beras tumpah.

Warisan terbesarnya tentu saja adalah keagungan sejarahnya yang mampu meberikan inspirasi bagi pendiri bangsa ini untuk mewujudkan persatuan di Nusantara, bahwa kita mengenal kata Nusantara adalah berawal dari Majapahit dengan konsepsi yang ada di masa itu, mungkin saja konsepsi ini sudah bergeser, tapi kita tetap bisa mendapati kata itu tetap relefan dalam konteks dunia modern hari ini.

Atraksi Budaya

Kami memang tidak menjumpai secara langsung pementasan atraksi budaya oleh masyarakat lokal, numun menurut penuturan beberapa orang yang kami temui, di Trowulan terdapat banyak tarian khas yang masih dilestarikan oleh beberapa kelompok, sesekali mereka akan tampil di acara-acara besar yang diadakan oleh pemerintah atau masyarakat yang mengadakan hajat, tarian lengkap dengan para penabuh musik. Walaupun kami tidak sempat menyaksikan secara langsung pementasan atraksi tersebut, setidaknya kami menyaksikan mereka berlatih di salah satu rumah penduduk dekat rumah ibu dan bapak penjual bakso tempat kami bermalam.

Pelestari atraksi budaya ini memiliki tantangan berat berhadapan dengan cepatnya modernisme merubah nilai-nilai budaya lokal, lagi-lagi sisi fungsional dan kemanfaatan akan memainkan peran untuk membuat mereka tetap bertahan. Jika mereka tidak secara kreatif mampu mengemas dan memadukan atraksi budaya tersebut dengan nilai-nilai kehidupan masyarakat yang terus berubah, sudah barang tentu pada saatnya nanti atraksi budaya ini akan ditinggalkan dan dilupakan. Di sinilah peranan pemerintah menjadi signifikan, mereka memiliki tanggung jawab untuk mendorong melestarikan warisan budaya dengan cara memberikan konsepsi baru dan pelatihan yang innovatif di satu sisi dan menggalakan kesadaran wisata sejarah bagi masyarakat sehingga semua komunitas yang terlibat di dalamnya dapat saling memberi dan mendapatkan manfaat dari interaksi tersebut.

Transportasi

Trowulan dapat dicapai dengan kendaraan pribadi maupun kendaaran umum dengan waktu tempuh sekitar 1 jam dari Kota Mojokerto. Anda dapat naik bus dari Surabaya hingga terminal Mojokerto atau langsung turun di Trowulan. Kemudian dari terminal Mojokerto naik angkutan kota ke Trowulan, setelah itu bisa naik ojek menuju ke beberapa candi yang berjarak sekitar 2-3 kilometer itu. Anda juga dapat menggunakan kereta api dari Jogja menuju Mojokerto sekitar 6 jam. Sesampainya di Stasiun Mojokerto Anda menuju Terminal Bus Kertajaya Mojokerto. Dari sana naik becak dengan tarif Rp15.000,00 atau berjalan kaki sekitar 45 menit. Di terminal busnya pasti melewati Jalan Raya Trowulan. Cukup membayar Rp2.500,00 per orang untuk tujuan Trowulan sekitar 15 menit atau 12 km dari kota Mojokerto. Untuk menuju Museum Trowulan ada di wilayah Dusun Trowulan Desa Trowulan Kecamatan Trowulan. Anda dapat mencapainya menggunakan semua transportasi melalui jalan raya Trowulan atau jalan kecamatan tidak jauh dari kolam Segaran.

Kuliner

Anda dapat menemukan rumah makan berjejer di depan Kolam Segaran. Menunya, tentu saja khas Mojokerto seperti ikan wader, nasi panas, lalapan, sambal tomat, dan sebutir kelapa muda. Kuliner yang khas di Trowulan adalah Sambel Wader, yaitu iwak wader (ikan kecil yang ada di sungai) digoreng dan disajikan bersama sambal dan lalapan. Selain itu tentu juga ada kuliner Jawa Timur lain seperti Soto Dhok dan Rawon. Harganya cukup murah kurang dari Rp10.000,00.

Tips

  • Gunakan kendaraan pribadi saat anda berkunjung ke Trowulan atau sewalah ojek, ini akan memudahkan anda mengunjungi situs-situs di Trowulan yang tersebar di lokasi yang relatif berjauhan.
  • Belilah buka panduan wisata yang disediakan oleh museum seharga Rp. 20.000,-. Buku tersebut akan memberikan deskripsi sejarah singkat dan peta lokasi situs-situs di Trowulan.
  • Gunakan pemandu Proffessional yang memahami sejarah Kerajaan Majapahit dan kerajaan-kerajaan di Jawa sebelum Majapahit, mereka akan memberikan gambaran sejarah yang akan membantu anda lebih memahami Jawa dan masyarakatnya.
  • Indonesia memiliki 2 musim yakni hujan dan panas, tanyalah kepada travel agent anda tentang musim yang sedang berlangsung agar anda dapat mempersiapkannya.
  • Carilah kuliner yang diusahakan oleh masyarakat lokal, dengan begitu anda dapat membantu perekonomian mereka.

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Gubeng Bull RaceKarapan Sapi Madura

Bull race is one of the cultural attractions of the Madura island, he also became one of the unique tourist destination where tourists can get to know the people of Madura, Bull race as a cultural attraction is not merely eye-catching spectacle, there is the value of history, reflection of character and cultural structure contained in it, and therefore Bull race might be called as an expression that represents the life of the people of Madura by natural conditions, history, culture structure, and how they try to adapt themselves to the environment around them.

People of Madura are an agrarian society, where agriculture is the main livelihood and their lives, the condition is still not changed much until recently, Bull race also have historical roots in the agrarian life. According to the history of bull race held every time out crops in farmers’ fields for the purposes of entertainment for the community, the function is still preserved by packing a more orderly and organized, so no wonder bull race for the Madura still be the main entertainment at the plenty of entertainment from time to time as a result of society modernization.

Places Bull race today is not merely a tacky amusement chaotic and sloppy, Bull race has become a national cultural destination tourist attraction, it is unique and found only on the island of Madura. There Bull race championship fighting the trophy governor of East Java, starting at the smallest administrative level are villages, to further increase the sub-district level and the peak is Gubeng Bull Race that brings bull race champions four districts of Madura and the winner entitled to the trophy governor . One that is also interesting to watch is performing folk dances before convening Gubeng Bull race. This momentum is only once a year, so if we can not see it in this year, then have to wait next year to see it again.

For the people of Madura itself bull race is not merely entertainment, trophies and prizes, more than that, his existence becomes a scene to show pride and ego. The Winners Gubeng Bull race, besides the governor entitled to trophies and prizes, he also gained personal prestige on their achievements, in addition to the price of the winner cow cans inflated to very expensive prices, if you’ve heard of cows for a new luxury car, it’s not the way empty, the fact that the champion cow prices can reach hundreds of millions rupiah, that is.

Karapan sapi adalah salah satu atraksi budaya masyarakat Pulau Madura, ia juga menjadi salah destinasi wisata yang unik di mana wisatawan bisa mengenal masyarakat madura, karapan sapi sebagai sebuah atraksi budaya bukanlah semata-mata tontonan yang memikat mata, ada nilai sejarah, pencerminan watak dan bangunan budaya yang terkandung di dalamnya, dan karena itu karapan sapi barangkali bisa disebut sebagai sebuah ekspresi yang mewakili kehidupan masyarakat Madura dengan kondisi alam, sejarah, bangunan budaya dan bagaimana mereka berusaha menyesuaikan diri mereka dengan lingkungan yang ada di sekitarnya.

Masyarakat Madura adalah masyarakat agraris, di mana pertanian menjadi mata pencaharian utama dan menentukan kehidupan mereka, kondisi tersebut masih tak banyak berubah sampai saat ini, karapan sapi juga memiliki akar sejarah pada kehidupan agraris tersebut. Menurut riwayat karapan sapi diadakan setiap kali habis panen di ladang-ladang petani untuk keperluan hiburan bagi masyarakat, fungsi tersebut sampai saat ini masih tetap lestari dengan kemasan yang lebih tertib dan terorganisir, sehingga tidak heran karapan sapi bagi masyarakat Madura masih menjadi hiburan utama di antara banyak hiburan yang datang silih berganti sebagai akibat moderanisasi masyarakat.

Atraksi karapan sapi saat ini tidak semata-mata menjadi lapangan hiburan kampungan yang kacau dan urakan, karapan sapi sudah menjadi destinasi atraksi wisata budaya nasional, ia unik dan hanya terdapat di Pulau Madura. Ada kejuaraan karapan sapi yang memperebutkan piala gubernur Jawa Timur, dimulai dari level administrasi pemerintahan terkecil yaitu desa, untuk selanjutnya meningkat ke kecamatan, level kabupaten dan puncaknya adalah karapan sapi gubeng yang mempertemukan para juara karapan sapi empat kabupaten di Madura dan pemenangnya berhak atas piala gubernur. Salah satu yang juga menarik untuk disaksikan adalah pertunjukan tarian-tarian rakyat sebelum diselenggarakannya karapan sapi gubeng. Momentum ini hanya ada setahun sekali, jadi jika kita tidak bisa menyaksikannya di tahun ini, maka harus menuggu tahun depan untuk dapat menyaksikannya lagi.

Bagi masyarakat Madura sendiri karapan sapi bukanlah semata-mata hiburan, piala dan hadiah, lebih dari itu, keberadaannya menjadi sebuah ajang untuk menunjukkan gengsi dan ego. Pemenang karapan sapi gubeng, selain berhak atas piala gubernur dan hadiah, ia juga mendapatkan prestis personal atas pencapaiannya, selain itu harga sapi yang menjuarai karapan sapi gubeng bisa sangat mahal, kalau anda pernah mendengar sapi seharga mobil mewah baru, itu bukan omong kosong, faktanya harga sapi juara tersebut bisa mencapai ratusan juta rupiah, begitulah.

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Baluran National Park – Explore Natural Wild life of IndonesiaTaman Nasional Baluran – Jelajah alam liar Indonesia

Java is one of the most densely populated island in the world, but on this island anyway we can still find many savannahs, grasslands and forests. One of them is Baluran National Park. In Baluran National Park we will be treated to views of nature complete with wild animals that live in it, it is very similar to the African nature, it’s no wonder Baluran National Park have the nickname The Little Africa in Java.

Located in District Banyuputih, Situbondo, East Java on the north side of the island of Java, the National Park impassable highway connecting the northern coast of Java and Bali on the border of Situbondo and Banyuwangi, the entrance to the national park is located right on the edge of the highway so easy visit. On the north side bordering straits of Madura, because it is typical of the north coast beaches glaze quiet and does not have high waves suitable for snorkeling and diving activities. There is a mountain that lies dormant right in the middle of the park, named Mount Baluran, and from it’s name the national park’s name refered to.

Baluran National Park is representative of a specific dry forest ecosystem in Java, consists of savanna vegetation types, mangrove forest, monsoon forest, beach forest, lower montane forest, swamp forest and evergreen forest throughout the year. Approximately 40% of savanna vegetation types dominate Baluran National Park. Black soil of alluvial and volcanic soils covering a total area of ​​approximately half of the land area, overgrown grass savanna. This region is very fertile, rich diversity of food for grazing animals.

The best visiting season is the dry season, where you can watch directyly antelope acitivities, buffalo and bison clustered in pools that have been provided by the operator for a drink, in the dry season water sources hard to find in the woods so they had to get out .

Bama Beach:

It is the northern coast of Java, at this beach you can do activities snorkeling, canoing and fishing, around the coast are mangrove forests where some wild monkeys living and foraging. Here there is a canteen and inn and you can stay there, of course not free.

Savanna Bekol:

Bekol a vast expanse of savanna, here there is a tower to spy on the activity of wild animals from a height, other than that, in Bekol also a rest house and information center.

Curah Tangis:

For those of you who like to do the rock climbing activities, glaze also has interesting spot for your hobby, here is Curah Tangis with a height of about 30-40 meters.

Goa Jepang:

As the name implies, this cave is a cave Japanese heritage, the cave is situated in the village of Wonorejo.

Evergreen Forest:

a green forest and lush throughout the year, here are trekking paths to observe the activity of animals in the woods.

Sumur Tua:

According to the history of the old wells are kerajaah relic of Majapahit.

Mount Baluran:

It is a mountain that lies dormant in the middle of a national park glaze, mini mountain has a height of 1247 meters above sea level.

Bilik Beach and Sijile Beach:

This is an alternative beaches in Baluran than bama beach, but unfortunately it has not been built in coastal tourist rest house place to stay overnight.

Pulau Jawa memang salah satu pulau terpadat di Dunia, tapi di pulau ini pula kita masih bisa menemukan banyak savana, padang rumput dan hutan. Salah satu di antaranya adalah Taman Nasional Baluran.  Di padang Taman Nasional Baluran kita akan disuguhi pemandangan alam lengkap dengan hewan liar yang hidup di dalamnya, sangat mirip dengan alam Afrika, tak heran Taman Nasional Baluran memiliki julukan The Little Afrika in Java.

Terletak di Kecamatan Banyuputih, Kabupaten Situbondo, Provinsi Jawa Timur di sisi utara Pulau Jawa, Taman Nasional ini dilewati jalan raya pantura yang menghubungkan jawa dan bali di perbatasan Situbondo dan Banyuwangi, pintu masuk menuju taman nasional ini terletak tepat di tepi jalan raya tersebut sehingga mudah dikunjungi. Di sisi utara berbatasan dengan selat madura, karena itu pantai utara baluran adalah tipikal pantai yang tenang dan tidak memiliki ombak tinggi cocok untuk aktivitas snorkling dan diving. Ada sebuah gunung non aktif yang terletak persis di tengah-tengah taman nasional ini, bernama Gunung Baluran, dari nama gunung itulah taman nasional ini diberi nama.

Taman Nasional Baluran merupakan perwakilan ekosistem hutan yang spesifik kering di Pulau Jawa, terdiri dari tipe vegetasi savana, hutan mangrove, hutan musim, hutan pantai, hutan pegunungan bawah, hutan rawa dan hutan yang selalu hijau sepanjang tahun. Sekitar 40 % tipe vegetasi savana mendominasi kawasan Taman Nasional Baluran. Tanahnya yang berwarna hitam dari jenis tanah aluvial dan vulkanik yang meliputi luas kira-kira setengah dari luas daratan rendah, ditumbuhi rumput savana. Daerah ini merupakan daerah yang sangat subur, kaya keanekaragaman makanan bagi jenis satwa pemakan rumput.

Musim kunjungan terbaik menuju savana ini adalah musim kemaru di mana anda bisa menyaksikan secara langsung aktivitas kijang, kerbau dan banteng bergerombol di kubangan yang sudah disediakan oleh operator untuk minum, di musim kemarau sumber-sumber air susah ditemukan di dalam hutan karena itu mereka harus keluar.

  • Pantai Bama :

  •  Adalah pantai utara jawa, di pantai ini anda bisa melakukan aktivitas snorkling, canoing dan memancing, di sekitar pantai ini terdapat hutan bakau tempat beberapa monyet liar hidup dan mencari makan. Di sini terdapat kantin dan pesanggrahan dan anda dapat menginap di situ, tentu saja tidak gratis.

  • Savana Bekol  (The Little Afrika) :

    Bekol merupakan hamparan luas padang savana, di sini terdapat menara untuk mengintai aktivitas hewan liar dari ketinggian, selain itu di Bekol juga terdapat pesanggrahan dan pusat informasi.

  • Curah Tangis

    Bagi anda yang gemar melakukan kegiatan rock climbing, baluran juga mempunyai spot menarik untuk menyalurkan hobi anda, inilah dia Curah Tangis dengan ketinggian sekitar 30-40 meter.

  • Goa Jepang Baluran

    Sesuai namanya, goa ini adalah goa peninggalan Jepang, goa ini terletak di Desa Wonorejo.

  • Evergreen Forest :

    Adalah hutan yang hijau dan rimbun sepanjang tahun, di sini terdapat jalur treking untuk mengamati aktivitas hewan yang ada di dalam hutan.

  • Sumur Tua

    Menurut riwayat sumur tua ini adalah peninggalan kerajaah Majapahit.

  • Gunung Baluran

    Adalah sebuah gunung non aktif yang terletak di tengah taman nasional baluran, gunung ini memiliki ketinggian 1247 mdpl.

  • Pantai Bilik dan Pantai Sijile

    Ini adalah alternatif destinasi pantai yang ada di Baluran selain pantai bama, namun sayang sekali di pantai ini belum dibangun pesanggrahan tempat wisatawan untuk menginap.

 

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Relaxing in CangarMelepas lelah di Cangar

Cangar Hot Spring

Kolam Air Panas Cangar

Batu – Batu City is an abundance of tourist destinations, beautiful diverse places of tourist rides can be found in this city, of which is completely natural and and provide natural overlooks mountains and green rice fields to artificial tourist rides, you can get it here .

This time we will discuss the hot springs “Cangar”, situated in the village Telungrejo Bumiaji, Batu – Malang, approximately one hour from the down town of Batu. Along the way to the bathing pool we are offered so enchanting natural scenery, farmland and residents plantation which is looks green from a distance, in the terracing model, there are also forests, steep streets winding and uphill typical mountain path, so prudence is very important for riders who want to visit here.

Cangar perhaps it could be called a tourism area, because there are many destinations here, warm and hot water baths instead of single destinastion here, there is also a waterfall Coban Talun, outobound location, camp ground, research forest and of course a dazzling landscapes.

Upon arrival in Cangar feel free to soak in the warm water pool, we can relax here, flexing muscles stiff, warm water containing sulfur can cure various skin diseases, just take soak half hour to an hour, after that you can enjoy the beautiful atmosphere of nature while enjoying local dishes appetizing.

Pemandangan alam Cangar
Alam pegunungan Cangar

Pemandian Air Panas Cangar

Kolam Air Panas Cangar

Batu – Kota batu memang kota dengan sejuta destinasi wisata, beragam tempat yang indah dan wahana hiburan dapat ditemukan di kota ini, dari yang benar-benar alami dan menyajikan pemandangan alam has pegunungan dan sawah yang hijau sampai wahana wisata buatan, anda dapat mendapatkannya di sini.

Kali ini kita akan membahas destinasi wisata pemandian air hangat“cangar”, lokasinya Terletak di Desa Telungrejo Kecamatan Bumiaji, Batu – Malang, kurang lebih satu jam dari kota Batu. Sepanjang jalan menuju kolam pemandian ini kita akan disuguhi pemandangan alam yang begitu mempesona, lahan pertanian dan perkebunan penduduk yang terlihat hijau dari kejauhan, bershaf dalam  model terasering, ada juga hutan-hutan, jalan yang dilalui berliku-liku dan menanjak khas jalur pegunungan, jadi kehati-hatian menjadi sangat penting bagi pengendara yang hendak berkunjung ke sini.

Barangkali cangar bisa juga disebut kawasan wisata, karena ada banyak destinasi di sini, pemandian air hangat dan panas bukan single destinastion di sini, terdapat juga air terjun Coban Talun, lokasi outobound, Bumi Perkembahan (camp ground), hutan penelelitian dan tentu saja pemandangan alam yang mempesona.

Tiba di Cangar jangan ragu untuk berendam di kolam air hangat, kita bisa relaksasi di sini, meregangkan otot-otot yang kaku, air hangatnya yang mengandung belerang bisa menyembuhkan berbagai penyakit kulit, berendamlah barang setengah jam sampai satu jam, setelah itu anda bisa menikmati suasana alam yang indah sambil menikmati hidangan-hidangan lokal yang menggugah selera.

Pemandangan alam Cangar
Alam pegunungan Cangar

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Explore Sempu IslandJelajah Pulau Sempu

Segoro Anakan Pulau Sempu

Sempu Island is a small island located on the southern coast of Java, exactly opposite the Sedang Biru beach in South Malang, in the village of Malang regency Sumbermanjing Tambakrejo district. This island is a natural reserve areas that are protected forests, therefore you must have a license from the manager in advance to be able to visit it, it also serves to ensure the preservation of flora and fauna that exist inside it. One most beautiful attraction of Sempu Island is Segoro Anakan, a lagoon located inside the island and is connected to the sea through a cave that serves as water channel from the sea into the lagoon. The island does not have a brackish water source, so if you are going to linger for exploring the island then prepare all the supply Sendang Biru beach before you cross to the island.

To achieve this hidden paradise you have to travel quite far, about 2-3 hours from the city of Malang marathon towards the poor southern seaside terrain mountain roads winding through the villages, farmlands and small forests, the atmosphere is so pleasant journey, enjoy the soothing sight of green trees. Road condition is still good, although not very wide and there are occasional pavement adjacent to the ravine, so be careful!. There is public transport to and from the coast of Sendang Biru, from Arjosari terminal or railway station in the city of Malang there are all day regular public transport to the terminal Gadang, then from terminal Gadang you can take public transportation or bus to the district Turen, from Turen there is only times public transportation everyday to Sendang Biru Beach. We further suggest you to use a personal vehicle for travel to be more liberal and faster, anyway because they do not have to wait for a full public transport first.

Sendang Biru Beach

After passing through a challenging journey away, we will arrive at Sendang Biru Beach, the gateway to cross into Sempu Island, this beach is a tourist destination with a beautiful view breathtaking, scenic white sand along the coastline you can enjoy, Sempu strait with blue sea water, fishing vessels are double functioning, to catch fish and take visitors to Sempu island, lined up neatly on the edge of the beach, the atmosphere is able to cure boredom of monotonous activity you are doing. There are many visitors who enjoy the beach, just to swim, enjoy the atmosphere and views of the waterfront or trekking to proceed towards the lagoon Segoro Anakan inside Sempu Island. Next to the beach there is a Sendang Biru Fish Auction Place where fishermen selling the fishs, your holiday will become complete with views of the beach while enjoying fresh grilled fish.

Sendang biru Beach admission is Rp. 5500, – and to cross to the Sempu island you have to take care of advance administrative admission of Rp. 25.000, -.

Crossing to the Sempu island

After obtaining a permit from the manager, you are now ready to cross to the Sempu island. You can hire a fishing boat at sea that are not being used, do not worry!, because on the waterfront next to the fish auction, fishing boats lined up ready to take you and friends to the Sempu island, the average rate is Rp. 100.000, – for pick-up, if you are planning a camping and overnight, do not forget to note the phone numbers in order to contact the owner of the boat when you get back from cruising the island, then you can reach him via handphone.

Don’t imagine that crossing from the coast of Sendang Biru to Sempu Island for hours, it’s only take 15 minutes, crossing the strait with the quite sea and not too deep, all eyes that look you see blue sea and island views with leafy green trees, as well as several large coral challenging famous powerful waves of Java south ocean.

Sempu Island actually has some destinations such as Sendang Biru Beach itself, the Gulf of Ants, one of the gates to trekking path to Segoro Anakan inside Sempu Island, Pasir Panjang beach, Pasir Kembar beach One and Two. But among some of the destinations most visited by tourists are Segoro Anakan, because it’s dazzling view. Island Conditions still sustainable and natural, the atmosphere and the scenery makes the veins of our nerves more relaxed, refreshing ..

Rainforests Trekking

The wise man told me to reach heaven it must be fought first, patiently passing the exam and obstacles and the course was not easy. These words fit perfectly to describe the trekking activity toward Segoro Anakan. After crossing of the Sendang Biru Beach to the Gulf of Ants using fishing boats, then next is cruising lowland tropical forest inside Sempu island, for about 2 hours we were treated to roam the forest atmosphere with large trees, the sound of birds chirping “cicitcuit” here and there, from faint distant heared sound of the waves. Trekking path also has shaped rather wide path for visitors every day passed, rocky and occasionally found a large tree that fell blocking the path, but there is no need to worry about leeches who used to be friends when trekking forest, as far as our experience here free leech . Because we carried supplies and goods for camping, our backpacks full and heavy, quite exhausting and tiring, so that we feel if we were less  exercise.

Segoro Anakan Camp

After approximately 2 hours exhausting walk, we finally arrived at Anakan. When we arrived it was dark and we could not enjoy the view Segoro Anakan directly, without waiting too late we soon built a tent, immediately look for firewood to burn coal and make fresh fish that has been we bought earlier in the TPI. Enjoying a night on the edge of a small lagoon by the campfire while eating grilled fish with chili sauce and fresh, it feels that heaven, especially our hungry after trekking for 2 hours. Once full of grilled fish we eat and sleep in order to wake up early tomorrow morning to enjoy the atmosphere of the lagoon Segoro Anakan.

Morning was ahead, we can only enjoy Segoro Anakan, it’s view really special, a lagoon with white sand on the side adjacent to the tent where we build, surrounded by high cliffs that bordered the sea, between the cliffs there is a hole cave that channel water to the sea when the waves rising lagoon. That’s where the most beautiful scenery in the lagoon can be found, such as coral stage occurs naturally overgrown with samll green grass, as the waves hit the reef and through the cave while we were beside it to enjoy the atmosphere, this is an unforgettable experience, the fatigue of the travel to this lagoon with full of obstacles toward are paying off, so enjoy it. Under the stage reef is quite deep lagoon side with a depth of about 2 meters, turn blue when viewed from above coral stage, very suitable used for swimming.

We can also climb to the top of the cliffs and enjoy the sea view from the heights, enjoying the view of the blue sea south of Java a mark of depth with the waves that hit the barrier reef that limit the lagoon, from a distance we can also enjoy a large rock on the beach is a bit far away, If you occasionally bring fishing rods, you can fishing there.

Route from the Malang Train station to Sendang Biru Beach

If you take the train then get off at Malang station, then from there you can find public transportation to the terminal Gadang, of the Gadang terminal you can ride public transportation or bus to the district Turen, from Turen there are one or two public transportation to Sendang Biru beach every day, but had to wait for the full first and departed.

Route from Malang Terminal (Arjosari) to Sendang Biru Beach

From the bus terminal Arjosari short walk to the town of freight transport base with labels AG (Arjosari – Gadang) to Gadang terminal, from Gadang terminal the route is the same as above.

Tips and Advice

  • If you plan on camping so bring enough supplies, enough drinking water because there is no source of fresh water inside the island.
  • If it is your first time visiting the Sempu island, so we recommend using the services of a ranger to take you to Segoro Anakan, so you do not get lost and in addition they are also more familiar terrain of the island, ranger rental costs between Rp. 100.000, – to Rp. 150.000, –
  • Do not come too late, dark will bother you while trekking and anyway you need time to look for firewood and build a tent.
  • Bring a flashlight or light, also bring a knife to help you find dry branches, if you forget to take it out of the house, you can rent it on the local people.
  • Bring a tent from where you live, even though managers of Sempu island also provide camping tent rental, for anticipation if the tent already leased out.

Photos of Sempu Island

Camp di Segoro Anakan
Goa Segoro Anakan Pulau Sempu
Panggung Segoro Anakan

Segoro Anakan Pulau Sempu

Pulau Sempu adalah  sebuah pulau kecil yang terletak di pesisir pantai selatan jawa, tepatnya di seberang pantai Sendang Biru yang berlokasi di Malang Selatan, di desa Tambakrejo kecamatan Sumbermanjing kabupaten Malang. Pulau ini adalah kawasan cagar alam hutan yang dilindungi, karena itu anda harus mengantongi ijin dari pengelola terlebih dahulu untuk dapat mengunjunginya, hal ini juga berfungsi menjamin kelestarian flora dan fauna yang ada di dalamnya. Salah satu daya tarik Pulau Sempu adalah Segoro Anakan, sebuah laguna yang terdapat di dalam pulau dan terhubung dengan laut melalui sebuah goa yang berfungsi menjadi saluran air dari laut ke laguna. Pulau ini tidak memiliki sumber mata air payau, jadi jika anda akan berlama-lama untuk menjelajahi pulau ini maka siapkan semua perbekalannya dari pantai Sendang Biru sebelum anda menyebrang.

Untuk mencapai surga tersembunyi ini anda harus menempuh perjalanan yang cukup jauh, sekitar 3 jam maraton dari kota Malang menuju tepi pantai selatan malang dengan medan jalan pegunungan yang berliku-liku melewati perkampungan, lahan pertanian penduduk dan hutan-hutan kecil, suasana perjalanan begitu menyenangkan, menikmati pemandangan hijau pepohonan yang menyejukkan mata. Fisik jalannya juga masih bagus walaupun tidak terlalu luas dan sesekali terdapat badan jalan yang bersebelahan dengan jurang, jadi berhati-hati!. Terdapat angkutan umum dari dan menuju pantai Sendang Biru, dari terminal Arjosari di kota malang atau stasiun Malang terdapat angkutan umum regular sepanjang hari menuju terminal Gadang, kemudian dari terminal Gadang anda dapat naik angkutan umum atau bis menuju kecamatan Turen, dari Turen ini hanya ada satu atau dua kali angkutan umum ke Pantai Sendang Biru. Kami lebih menyarankan anda untuk menggunakan kendaraan pribadi agar lebih leluasa selama perjalanan dan lagi pula lebih cepat karena tidak harus menunggu angkutan umum penuh terlebih dahulu.

Pantai Sendang Biru

Setelah melewati perjalan jauh yang penuh tantangan, kita akan tiba di Pantai Sendang Biru, pintu gerbang untuk menyebrang ke Pulau Sempu, pantai ini adalah destinasi wisata dengan view yang indah mempesona, pemandangan pasir putih sepanjang garis pantai dapat anda nikmati, selat sempu dengan air laut yang membiru, kapal-kapal nelayan yang berfungi ganda, untuk menangkap ikan dan mengantar pengunjung ke Pulau Sempu, berjejer rapi di tepi pantai, suasananya mampu mengobati rasa jenuh dari aktivitas monotan yang anda lakukan. Ada banyak pengunjung yang menikmati pantai ini, sekedar untuk berenang, menikmati suasana dan pemandangan tepi pantai atau melanjutkan trecking ke Pulau Sempu menuju laguna Segoro Anakan. Di sebelah pantai Sendang Biru terdapat Tempat Pelelangan Ikan (TPI) tempat nelayan sekitar menjual hasil tangkapan ikan mereka, akan terasa lengkap rasanya liburan anda menikmati pemandangan pantai sembari melahap ikan bakar segar yang masih baru ditangkap.

Tiket masuk pantai sendang biru Rp. 5.500,- dan untuk menyebrang ke Pulau Sempu anda harus mengurus administrasi terlebih dahulu dengan biaya Rp. 25.000,-.

Penyebrangan ke pulau Sempu

Setelah mengantongi surat izin dari pengelola, kini anda siap menyebrang ke Pulau Sempu. Anda dapat menyewa perahu nelayan yang sedang tidak dipakai melaut, tidak perlu hawatir, karena di tepi pantai di sebelah tempat pelelangan ikan berderet perahu nelayan yang siap mengantar anda dan kawan-kawan menuju Pulau Sempu, tarif rata-ratanya adalah Rp. 100.000,- untuk antar jemput, jika anda merencanakan camping dan bermalam, jangan lupa catat nomer kontak pemiliki kapal agar saat pulang dari jelajah pulau anda dapat menghubunginya via handpone.

Jangan banyangkan penyebrangan dari pantai Sendang Biru menuju Pulau Sempu berjam-jam, ternyata hanya 15 menit, menyebrangi selat dengan laut tidak terlampau dalam dan tenang, sepanjang mata anda memandang yang terlihat laut membiru dan pemandangan pulau dengan pepohonan rindang yang hijau, serta beberapa karang besar menantang ombak laut selatan jawa yang terkenal dahsyat.

Sebenarnya Pulau Sempu memiliki beberapa destinasi antara lain Pantai Sendang Biru sendiri, Teluk Semut, salah satu pintu gerbang jalur trecking menuju Segoro Anakan di sisi Pulau Sempu, Pantai Pasir Panjang, Pantai Pasir Kembar Satu dan Pantai Pasir Kembar Dua. Namun di antara beberapa destinasi tersebut yang paling banyak dikunjungi oleh wisatawan adalah Segoro Anakan, karena viewnya yang mempesona. Kondisi pulau yang masih lestari dan alami, suasana dan pemandangannya membuat urat-urat saraf kita lebih rileks, menyegarkan..

Trecking Hutan Tropis

Orang bijak bilang untuk mencapai surga itu harus berjuang dulu, sabar melewati ujian dan rintangan dan jalannya tidak mudah. Kata-kata ini pas sekali untuk menggambarkan aktivitas trecking menuju Segoro Anakan. Setelah menyebrang dari Pantai Sendang Biru ke Teluk Semut dengan menggunakan perahu nelayan, maka selanjutnya adalah jelajah hutan tropis dataran rendah di Pulau Sempu, selama kurang lebih 2 jam menjelajah kita disuguhi suasana hutan dengan pepohonan besar, suara cicitcuit burung yang berkicau di sana sini, dari kejauhan lamat-lamat terdengar suara ombak. Jalur trackingnya juga sudah berbentuk jalan setapak yang agak lebar karena saban hari dilewati pengunjung, berbatu-batu dan sesekali ditemukan pohon besar yang roboh merintangi jalur, tapi tidak perlu hawatir ada lintah yang biasa menjadi teman saat trecking hutan, sejauh pengalaman kami di sini bebas lintah. Karena kami membawa bekal dan barang kebutuhan untuk camping, jadilah ransel kami penuh dan berat, lumayan menguras tenaga dan melelahkan, baru terasa kalau ternyata kurang berolahraga.

Camp Segoro Anakan

Setelah kurang lebih 1 jam jalan kaki yang melelahkan, akhirnya kami tiba di Segoro Anakan. Saat kami tiba hari sudah gelap dan kami tidak bisa langsung menikmati pemandangan Segoro Anakan, tanpa menunggu terlalu larut kami segera membangun tenda di antara sekian banyak tenda pengunjung yang sudah lebih dulu dari kami, segera mencari kayu bakar dan membuat bara untuk membakar ikan segar yang sudah kami beli sebelumnya di TPI. Menikmati suasana malam di tepi laguna ditemani api unggun kecil sambil menyantap ikan bakar dengan kecap dan lombok segar, rasanya itulah surga, terlebih kami kelaparan setelah trecking selama 1 jam lebih. Setelah kenyang menyantap ikan bakar kami lalu tidur agar besok bisa bangun pagi-pagi sekali untuk menikmati suasana laguna Segoro Anakan.

Pagi pun menjelang, kami baru bisa menikmati Segoro Anakan, viewnya benar-benar istimewa, sebuah laguna dengan pasir putih di sisi yang berdekatan dengan tempat kami membangun tenda, di kelilingi tebing tinggi yang menjadi pembatas dengan laut lepas, di antara tebing tersebut terdapat sebuah lobang goa yang menjadi penyalur air laut bagi laguna saat ombak meninggi. Di situlah pemandangan tercantik di laguna ini dapat ditemui, karang seperti panggung bershaf terbentuk secara alami ditumbuhi rumput-rumput hijau kecil, saat ombak menghantam karang dan melewati goa sementara kita berada di sebelahnhya untuk menikmati suasana tersebut, itulah pengalaman yang tak terlupakan, rasa lelah perjalanan yang penuh rintangan menuju laguna terbayar lunas begitu menikmatinya. Di bawah panggung karang tersebut adalah sisi laguna yang cukup dalam dengan kedalaman kira-kira 2 meter, membiru jika dilihat dari atas panggun karang, sangat pas digunakan untuk berenang.

Kita juga dapat naik ke atas tebing dan menikmati pemandangan laut lepas dari ketinggian, menikmati pemandangan laut selatan jawa yang membiru tanda kedalaman dengan ombak besar yang menghantam tebing karang yang membatasi laguna, dari kejauhan kita juga dapat menikmati batu karang besar di pantai yang agak jauh, kalau anda kebetulah membawa pancing, bolehlah anda mancing di situ, soal dapat ikan atau tidak itu urusan yang berbeda.

Rute dari Stasiun Malang menuju Pantai Sendang Biru

Jika anda naik kereta api maka turunlah di Stasiun Malang, kemudian dari situ anda dapat mencari angkot menuju terminal gadang, dari terminal gadang ini anda bisa naik angkot lagi atau bis menuju kecamatan Turen, dari Turen ada satu atau dua kali angkutan umum menuju pantai sendang biru setiap hari, tapi harus menunggu penuh dulu baru berangkat.

Rute dari Terminal Arjosari Malang menuju Pantai Sendang Biru

Dari terminal bis Arjosari berjalan sebentar ke pangkalan angkutan kota dari angkutan dengan label AG (Arjosari – Gadang) menuju terminal Gadang, dari terminal gadang rutenya sama dengan di atas.

Tips dan Saran

  • Jika anda berencana untuk camping maka bawalah perbekalan secukupnya, air minum yang cukup karena tidak ada sumber mata air tawar di pulau sempu.
  • Jika baru pertama kali berkunjung ke pulau sempu, sangat kami sarankan menggunakan jasa ranger untuk mengantar anda ke Segoro Anakan, agar anda tidak tersesat dan selain itu juga mereka lebih paham medan pulau tersebut biaya sewa ranger berkisar antara Rp. 100.000,- sd Rp. 150.000,-
  • Jangan datang terlalu sore, gelap akan merepotkan anda saat trecking dan lagi pula anda butuh waktu untuk mencari kayu bakar.
  • Bawalah senter atau penerangan, bawa juga pisau untuk membantu anda mencari dahan-dahan kering, jika anda lupa membawanya dari rumah, anda dapat menyewanya pada penduduk lokal.
  • Sebaiknya membawa tenda dari tempat tinggal anda, walaupun pengelola pulau sempu juga menyediakan penyewaan tenda camping, antisipasi kalau-kalau tendanya sudah habis tersewa.

Foto-Foto di Pulau Sempu

Camp di Segoro Anakan
Goa Segoro Anakan Pulau Sempu
Panggung Segoro Anakan

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Yadnya Kasada Ceremony by People of Tengger

It’s always wonderful and amazing moment to watch the beauty of mount Bromo, it’s was so majestic with height about 2400 m.dpl, with the active crater of white smoke with the smell of sulfur, moreover, the presence of people of Tengger which is inhabited at the foot of mount Bromo has their own charming with using casual clothes “sarung and kupluk”.

With their constancy to the culture and the way of life these people has live in peace, honest and humble. The story of people of Tengger is the legend about Childs of Roro Anteng (princes of Majapahit kingdom) and Joko Seger (son of Brahmana). Their daily conversation is ancient Java language. They has not language stratification among theme, it is very different with common language of Java which is has language stratification use.

People of Tengger serves Majapahit kingdom and their district is holy place. The peoples of Tengger are Hindu’s adherent, and they do annually ceremony called Yadnya Kasada (Kasodo), this ceremony held in “Poten Temple” which is located at the foot of Bromo and continue to top of Bromo. This ceremony held in midnight full moon of month Kasodo according to the java calendar.

The story of Kasada Ceremony is the story of sacrifice. This story begun at the time of empress of Majapahit kingdom birth daughter named Roro Anteng, and then she married with Joko Seger son of Brahmana. And so theire live at Tengger Mountain. From time to time people of Tengger lives in peace but not these couple, because they has not children. Finally Joko Seger decide to meditate at the crater of Bromo hoping to the God will gives him a child, at the end of his meditation he heard a sound that his hope will come true with condition that his youngest child will be sacrificed to the crater of Bromo, and these couple agreed. After long time they have 25 child, theyforgot that promise and God getting angry so he gave disaster to the people of Tengger, mount Bromo erupts and destroy their peace. Kusuma the youngest child of Joko Seger with his own willing came to the crater of Bromo and sacrifice his life. This story is always remembered by People of Tengger by holding a ceremony Yadnya Kasada (Kasodo). At the night of 14th of Month Kasada, People of Tengger hold Kasada Ceremony, they go to the top of Bromo and bring offering consist of crops and livestock to the God, and then they throw those all to the crater of Bromo, the sacrifice ceremony is held in order to get welfare and safety from God. Kasada ceremony begun in the midnight with inauguration to the elder of people and the dances of Roro Anteng and Joko Seger in the open stage at Ngadisari village. After ceremony at 04.00 am the people of Tengger get ready to bring offering to the crater of Bromo. And the 05.00 am. They begun hike mount Bromo. An then at the top of Bromo in the crater they throw those offering as a symbol of their thanks to the God.
Poten Temple

It’s always wonderful and amazing moment to watch the beauty of mount Bromo, it’s was so majestic with height about 2400 m.dpl, with the active crater of white smoke with the smell of sulfur, moreover, the presence of people of Tengger which is inhabited at the foot of mount Bromo has their own charming with using casual clothes “sarung and kupluk”.

With their constancy to the culture and the way of life these people has live in peace, honest and humble. The story of people of Tengger is the legend about Childs of Roro Anteng (princes of Majapahit kingdom) and Joko Seger (son of Brahmana). Their daily conversation is ancient Java language. They has not language stratification among theme, it is very different with common language of Java which is has language stratification use.

People of Tengger serves Majapahit kingdom and their district is holy place. The peoples of Tengger are Hindu’s adherent, and they do annually ceremony called Yadnya Kasada (Kasodo), this ceremony held in “Poten Temple” which is located at the foot of Bromo and continue to top of Bromo. This ceremony held in midnight full moon of month Kasodo according to the java calendar.

The story of Kasada Ceremony is the story of sacrifice. This story begun at the time of empress of Majapahit kingdom birth daughter named Roro Anteng, and then she married with Joko Seger son of Brahmana. And so theire live at Tengger Mountain. From time to time people of Tengger lives in peace but not these couple, because they has not children. Finally Joko Seger decide to meditate at the crater of Bromo hoping to the God will gives him a child, at the end of his meditation he heard a sound that his hope will come true with condition that his youngest child will be sacrificed to the crater of Bromo, and these couple agreed. After long time they have 25 child, theyforgot that promise and God getting angry so he gave disaster to the people of Tengger, mount Bromo erupts and destroy their peace. Kusuma the youngest child of Joko Seger with his own willing came to the crater of Bromo and sacrifice his life. This story is always remembered by People of Tengger by holding a ceremony Yadnya Kasada (Kasodo). At the night of 14th of Month Kasada, People of Tengger hold Kasada Ceremony, they go to the top of Bromo and bring offering consist of crops and livestock to the God, and then they throw those all to the crater of Bromo, the sacrifice ceremony is held in order to get welfare and safety from God. Kasada ceremony begun in the midnight with inauguration to the elder of people and the dances of Roro Anteng and Joko Seger in the open stage at Ngadisari village. After ceremony at 04.00 am the people of Tengger get ready to bring offering to the crater of Bromo. And the 05.00 am. They begun hike mount Bromo. An then at the top of Bromo in the crater they throw those offering as a symbol of their thanks to the God.
Poten Temple

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Hot Spring Pacet MojokertoPemandian Air Panas, Pacet Mojokerto

This is a tourist spot located in the cool mountainous area, beautiful, and natural. A tourism location that offers the sensation of a hot water bath to release the tired and weary after so long we are stuck in a routine work. The hot spring is located in District Pacet – Mojokerto regency of East Java that is easily accessible, either private vehicle or freight general. Along the way to the location filled with natural scenery is not less beautiful. Range of hills, clear streams flowing and still beautiful virgin forests stretching to welcome tourists who want to enjoy the scenery around the site. According to Ms. Arifin, one of the locals, explained that, “Anyone who bath soak in the hot tub, can be efficacious to cure various diseases such as rheumatism, muscle pains, skin diseases, etc., especially if the hot water bath therapy was done routinely and regularly. “turned out to be fun, in addition to recreation could also for the treatment of various diseases due to the hot springs from deep within the earth that contains sulfur.

To get into the hot spring location that provides four different pools with different temperature levels ranging from swimming pools cold, medium, hot and very hot it is not expensive, even impressed very cheap. By just spending money amounting to Rp 6,000, – we are able to enjoy all the pool facilities.

Not far from the location of the hot springs, still in the same complex, there is also fishing pond and playground for children named Ubalan. Here there are a variety of children’s games such as swings, bath balls, water bikes, and others. Snacks are also offered very typically like black sticky tape that can keep warm because at this location and the weather was very cold that tastes spicy ginger, hot and delicious of course accompany foggy overcast weather in the area Ubalan, Pacet – Mojokerto.
After a hot shower you can stop by the stalls are located in the upper right for a hot drink or hot tea or coffee and eating fried foods, exciting series instead. Drink prices here are also very affordable relative to the size of tourism location,just enjoy the snacks.

For souvenirs home is very interesting; sellers there provide a wide range of fruits, vegetables, chips, and so on. The price is quite skewed. Such as avocado, oranges, apples, vegetables, potatoes, tomatoes, mustard, cassava, onions, and more.

Pemandangan Alam menuju Pacet
Pemandian Air Panas Pacet
 
Menikmati kopi panas dan gorengan di warung selepas mandi air panas
Update  : diedit oleh Admin blog.

Tempat wisata yang satu ini berada di daerah pegunungan yang sejuk, indah, dan alami. Sebuah lokasi pariwisata yang menawarkan sensasi pemandian air panas yang dapat melepaskan letih dan penat setelah sekian lama kita terjebak dalam rutinitas pekerjaan yang seringkali menjemukan.Lokasi Pemandian air panas ini terletak di Kecamatan Pacet Kabupaten Mojokerto Jawa Timur yang mudah dijangkau, baik menggunakan kendaraan pribadi maupun angkutan umum. Sepanjang perjalanan menuju lokasi dipenuhi dengan pemandangan alam yang tak kalah elok. Jajaran bukit, aliran sungai bening yang mengalir dan hutan perawan yang masih asri terbentang luas menyambut kedatangan wisatawan yang ingin menikmati pemandangan di sekitar lokasi pariwisata.Menurut Ibu Arifin, salah seorang penduduk setempat menjelaskan bahwa, ”Siapa saja yang mandi berendam di kolam air panas tersebut, dapat berkhasiat untuk menyembuhkan berbagai penyakit seperti encok, pegal linu, rematik, penyakit kulit, dan lain-lain, terutama jika terapi mandi air panas itu dilakukan secara rutin dan berkala.” Asyik juga ternyata, selain rekreasi juga bisa untuk pengobatan berbagai macam penyakit karena sumber air panas dari dalam perut bumi tersebut mengandung belerang.

Untuk masuk ke dalam lokasi pemandian yang menyediakan empat macam kolam dengan berbagai tingkat suhu kolam mulai dari kolam dingin, sedang, panas dan sangat panas tersebut tidaklah mahal, bahkan terkesan sangat murah. Dengan hanya mengeluarkan uang sebesar Rp 6.000,- kita sudah bisa menikmati semua fasilitas kolam itu.

Tak jauh dari lokasi pemandian air panas, masih dalam satu kompleks, tersedia juga kolam pemancingan ikan dan arena bermain anak-anak yang bernama Ubalan. Disini terdapat berbagai macam permainan anak-anak seperti ayunan, mandi bola, sepeda air, dan lain-lain. Jajanan yang ditawarkan juga sangat khas seperti tape ketan hitam yang bisa menghangatkan badan karena di lokasi ini hawanya sangat dingin dan wedang jahe yang rasanya pedas, panas dan tentunya nikmat menemani cuaca mendung berkabut di areal Ubalan, Pacet – Mojokerto.

Selepas mandi air panas anda dapat mampir ke warung-warung lesehan yang berada di atas sebelah kanan pemandian untuk sekedar minum teh panas atau kopi dan makan gorengan,  rangkaian yang menarik bukan. Harga minuman di sini juga relatif sangat terjangkau untuk ukuran lokasi pariwisata, jadi anda tidak perlu hawatir dompet anda jebol dengan nongkrong berlama-lama di warung-warung tersebut.

Untuk oleh-oleh pulang sangatlah menarik; para penjual disana menyediakan berbagai macam buah-buahan, sayur mayur, kripik, dan sebagainya. Harganya pun tergolong miring. Seperti buah alpukat, jeruk, apel, sayur kentang, tomat, sawi, kripik tela, singkong, bawang, dan banyak lagi.
Pemandangan Alam menuju Pacet
Pemandian Air Panas Pacet
 
Menikmati kopi panas dan gorengan di warung selepas mandi air panas
Update  : diedit oleh Admin blog.

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Klayar Beach on Pacitan – East Java

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Klayar beach is one beach which is located in the district Pacitan (East Java), precisely in the district Donorojo. The beach is still beautiful because it has not been visited by many tourists.
In Klayar you can enjoy the attractive scenery. On the west side, you can ride up the hill to see the views towards the open sea or coastal scenery around Klayar. On the east side you can go up to the rock. In this place there is a sort of fountain from the rock hole blows of the waves that hit the southern coast.
The effects of a blow pipe on the beach produces a spray of water as high as tens of meters which followed the sound of screeching. Bursts like a geyser. It happens periodically. The phenomenon was caused by the suppression of sea water and the air trapped inside the channel along the cracks of rocks by the waves.
Typical Klayar beach is a beach that can be enjoyed from the scenery and atmosphere, not the typical beach suitable for swimming. If you’re happy with the photography, the beach is suitable for immortalized in the camera.
Klayar coast of Yogyakarta distance of approximately about 110 km, the route Jl. Wonosari – Pathuk – Wonosari – Pracimantoro – Giritontro taken in about three hours. Given Klayar beach has not been traversed by public transport, then to the location you have to use private vehicles such as motorcycles or cars.
Among several other beaches in Pacitan, in my opinion Klayar coast is the most attractive coastal scenery. You are fond of beaches is guaranteed not regret visiting this beach 🙂
Overview of the beach Klayar Pacitan:
* There is no accommodation
* There have been several food stalls serving meatballs, and chicken noodle soup
* To go to the beach Pacitan charged at around Rp 6,000, – (one motorcycle plus two people)
* There is no public transportation to the beach Klayar.
 
 

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Klayar beach is one beach which is located in the district Pacitan (East Java), precisely in the district Donorojo. The beach is still beautiful because it has not been visited by many tourists.
In Klayar you can enjoy the attractive scenery. On the west side, you can ride up the hill to see the views towards the open sea or coastal scenery around Klayar. On the east side you can go up to the rock. In this place there is a sort of fountain from the rock hole blows of the waves that hit the southern coast.
The effects of a blow pipe on the beach produces a spray of water as high as tens of meters which followed the sound of screeching. Bursts like a geyser. It happens periodically. The phenomenon was caused by the suppression of sea water and the air trapped inside the channel along the cracks of rocks by the waves.
Typical Klayar beach is a beach that can be enjoyed from the scenery and atmosphere, not the typical beach suitable for swimming. If you’re happy with the photography, the beach is suitable for immortalized in the camera.
Klayar coast of Yogyakarta distance of approximately about 110 km, the route Jl. Wonosari – Pathuk – Wonosari – Pracimantoro – Giritontro taken in about three hours. Given Klayar beach has not been traversed by public transport, then to the location you have to use private vehicles such as motorcycles or cars.
Among several other beaches in Pacitan, in my opinion Klayar coast is the most attractive coastal scenery. You are fond of beaches is guaranteed not regret visiting this beach 🙂
Overview of the beach Klayar Pacitan:
* There is no accommodation
* There have been several food stalls serving meatballs, and chicken noodle soup
* To go to the beach Pacitan charged at around Rp 6,000, – (one motorcycle plus two people)
* There is no public transportation to the beach Klayar.
 
 

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Mamburit Island | Hidden ParadisePulau Mamburit | Surga Tersembunyi

Clear and blue sea in Mamburit Island

Mamburit is one of the island at Kangean Islands. Administratively, the island is located in the district Sumenep, East Java, Indonesia. Its location is not easily accessible, making it difficult for tourists to visit, but when you visit it, I guarantee the fatigue during the trip will pay off because of the beauty of scenery.

For Local Tourist, the beauty of this island has not been widely recognized, but not for the international traveler, the island was known as a hidden paradise and become one of the holiday destinations in the Indonesian archipelago.

Photos of Mamburit Island

People acitivities in the morning
Sunset and playing children in Mamburit Island
Starfish in Mamburit Island






Laut Biru dan Jernih Pulau Mamburit
Pulau Mamburit adalah salah satu pulau dari Kepulauan Kangean. Secara administratif, pulau ini berada di wilayah Kabupaten Sumenep,Jawa Timur, Indonesia. Letaknya yang tidak mudah dijangkau menyulitkan para wisatawan untuk mengunjunginya, tapi saat anda mengunjunginya rasa lelah selama perjalanan tersebut saya jamin akan terbayar lunas karena keindahan panormanya.
Bagi Wisatawan Lokal, keindahan Pulau  ini belum banyak dikenali, tapi tidak bagi wisatawan internasional, ia dikenal sebagai surga tersembunyi dan menjadi salah satu destinasi liburan kepulauan di Indonesia.

Dokumentasi Foto-Foto Di Pulau Mamburit

Aktivitas Penduduk Pulau Mamburit di Pagi Hari
Senja Sore dan Anak Bermain di Pulau Mamburit
Bintang Laut di Pulau Mamburit