Monday 29 September 2014

Hunting Sunrise in Punthuk Setumbu of Borobudur Indonesia




Sunrise for some people, especially travelers, became a target when visiting an area. Charm and exoticism in the early morning sunlight is a magnet for enthusiasts nan riveting adventure.

In Indonesia, many favorite places to watch the sunrise. Of course we know the name of Mount Penanjakan in East Java as the best location to see the sunrise while seeing the beauty of the three other mountain, Semeru, Bromo, Batok and.

But guess who, it turns out in the tourist area of ​​Borobudur in Central Java was, we not only can enjoy the splendor of the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia, but also can enjoy another tour, sunrise hunting.

During this time, tourists, especially local, when visiting the area Borobudur temple only after the peak as a primary goal.

In fact, there are other locations that are not less interesting and exotic. That Punthuk Setumbu, one of the best view point to watch the sunrise from Borobudur area.

Punthuk Setumbu is a hill about 400 meters altitude in the north-west of the Borobudur Temple. Kerahan precisely located in the hamlet, village Karangrejo, District of Borobudur, Magelang regency, Central Java.

From above this altitude, travelers can see the splendor of the morning sun emerging from behind Mount Merapi and Merbabu.Tak just that.

From Punthuk Setumbu, visitors got a bonus beautiful scenery as Borobudur temple located on land above the clouds.

Peak in Punthuk Setumbu a courtyard that extends 200 yards northward Selatan.Di edges given a fence of bamboo as a barrier.

This is as a form of safety for visitors, as part of a valley or ravine front.

To reach the location of this sunrise view point, from Borobudur area could use some of the entrance to the village Kerahan.

From the direction of the terminal in Hamlet Janan Borobudur, Borobudur Village, Borobudur temple gate or door, visitors can pass through road on the edge of the temple complex that leads to the South, then head west to the village of Karangrejo.

It could also be from the main road Borobudur-Salaman, go to Jalan Borobudur Brongsongan pass Dura, a luxury hotel. Then turn right towards the village Kerahan.

Various means of transportation can be used. If set off in groups, it is more convenient to use a personal vehicle or a rental car from the hotel.

Can also use the services of motorcycles, even bicycles. A number of visitors from abroad many cycling dawn toward this Setumbu Punthuk.

From the parking lot to the location of the court Punthuk vehicles only took fifteen minutes on foot. Comfortable path, as most already walled.

At the summit, there are a few huts as a place to unwind. To go to this location, every visitor levy charged at Rp 15,000.

According to Hashim, Karangrejo village community leaders, this new sunrise popular tourist about 4 or five years ago. Initially in 2004, a citizen, who find a location Suparno Punthuk Setumbu was very beautiful to watch the sunrise.

From there, the youth and the government began to organize village location with self-generated funds and government aid.

The footpath that was once ground, start the wall, a ladder stile. Parking management also involves local youth, thus opening up new job opportunities for them.

"Yes, if a typical day there are at least 100 to 200 people up to this Setumbu Punthuk. Mostly foreigners so hotel guests., But during Eid as now or school holidays, more banyaklagi. This court can accommodate approximately 1,000 visitors, only certain jostling, "said Hashim.

Well, if you had the opportunity to travel to Borobudur, a time to enjoy other attractions, such as these Setumbu Punthuk. Surely you got a fun and exciting experience. (Machmud MUBAROK)

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