Visit Prambanan Temple

Located about 20 kms east of Yogya, Prambanan temple is mainly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva and features the other two gods of trimurti: Krishna and Brahma. The temple was established in 9th Century (almost at the same time as Borobudur temple) with the height of 149 m2.

To get to Prambanan temple, the closest city to reach is Yogya. The city is accessible by daily flight from major cities in Indonesia like Jakarta, Surabaya and Denpasar. From Yogya, you can either take a taxi or bus (Yogya-Solo), and the temple is situated right on the main street to Solo. The best time to visit Prambanan is in the morning (8-10 AM) or in the afternoon (3-6 PM) when the temperature is warm. In the evening, especially during the full moon, the temple hosts a dance performance taken from the epic Ramayana. The stage is located strategically so that the temple becomes the backdrop of the performance.

Loro Jonggrang complex was built in 10 century to the lure of Rakai. But there is the legend that says this temple was built by Bandung Bondowoso. When he will propose to married Loro Jonggrang, the daughter asks for the make 1000 temples in one night. In fact making temple failed, and only finished 999 temples, and then cursed Loro Jonggrang into the statue to the 1000 because he feel that Loro Jonggrang cheat him.

Prambanan temple is also have a relief that the Ramayana story. According to experts, relief is similar to the Ramayana story is revealed through oral tradition. Relief in the Kalpataru tree is interesting that in the Hindu religion is considered as a tree of life, sustainability and environmental suitability. In Prambanan, relief depicted the Kalpataru tree lion’s flank. The existence of this tree makes experts consider that the 9-century to have wisdom in managing the environment

Beautiful Karimunjawa Island in Central Java

KARIMUNJAWA ISLAND

Karimunjawa, a cult of the island, is a sub-district of Jepara Regency.It consists of 27 islands scattered along the Java Sea with the Sea, 69 meters on depth.The average temperature of 26-300 ° C. The whole area is 107,225 hectares consisting of 100,105 ha of land and 7120 hectares water.Some islands formed by coral reefs and sand covered layers.The coast is largely covered with mangroves and other marine plants.Five of 27 islands are inhabited, they are Karimunjawa , Kemujan, Parang, Nyamuk than Genting.Due its unique marine life, the islands are preserved and that the National Marine Park of Central Java.

The best time to visit the islands from April to October. However, you can visit from November to March, in a rainy season, so visitors in May, the experience of stronger winds and big waves.

Karimunjawa The islands are accessible by air from Semarang, there is a flight that was used by Air deraya bus Internatinal Ahmad Yani Airport in Semarang karimunja Island and takes about 30 minutes.If you prefer to go by boat, you need to go first City bus to Jepara or Semarang or fro or Demak Kudus.

Jepara is about 70 km from Semarang.There his journeys that connect Karimunjawa island and Jepara ivce versa.

EXPERIENCED GRAVITY.

Walking

This activity can be done Karimunjawa Island, the island Kernujan and Karang island where most of them were covered by a species of mangrove.

Sunday Bathing Water Directive

Visitors can enjoy the sun in the west of the bathing Menjangan Besar Island and north-west of the island of Pulau Kecil Cemara.

Camping
Kemujan Island and camping area near the island of Parang

Bird Watching

There are 33 types of terrestrial and coastal birds, while in 1991, found 52 species of birds in the country Karimunjawa archipelago.

There are two islands to enjoy bird watching acitvity has Kemujan island with 12 species, such as adatah trucukan, Gunung kacamata, raja udang, prenjakserta kareo and others, whis is karimunjawa Island has 34 species, such as trocokan, raja udang, Gunung kacamata, PERGAM kelenjar and cinenen kelabu

Cave Attraction
Available at the Grotto of Sarang Parang Island

WATER ATTRACTION

Swimming

Those interested in swimming is possible to move to the north Karimunjawa, Menjangan Besar Menjangan Kecil than around the island Kemujan, Parang Island, the island and Kembar Kembang Island

Snorkelling

Go to the island than Menjagan Besar Kecil, west Bengkoang Island, Kembar around the island and the north and east of the island Krakal.

Diving

Visitors who are interested in diving is possible to move to the north and west Karimunjawa Island to the east of the island of Menjangan Besar, on the south side of the island Menjangan Kecil, south and west of Island Geliang, and the side of the island Bengkoang , Parang island kembar east of the island, about Katang Island, the north and east of the island Krakal, then west, north of the island and around Kumbang Karang Besi.

Fishing

There are many species on the island, where many of the fishing activity, as Menjangan Besar than Menjangan Kecil Island, near Menyawakan Island, Genting Island, Seruni Island, the island of Pulau Kemujan, Tengah Island, West Island Bengkoang sid around the island Parang, Kembar Island, the island and around Kumbang Legom martincito

Traditional acttraction:

The marriage of Bugis ethnic group that began with the agenda of Mapuce chip masuro, maddupa, Mappaenre balanja and the Parti Anggaukeng

Roll-out ceremony of the ship is an event of grace that finished the production of the boat.

Sunan Nyamplung Grave

Sunan Nyamplung is a former leader of Karimunjawa islands. A historic site where the first Dutch ship landed.To tour, visitors can rent a motorboat for the local fishing

Although Wali

As one of the holly and Parang Island.Local discover whether people believed the water in the well and is able to get wealth.

The traditional house

Since the results of the culture of the man regarded as a tourist attraction,

The diversity of ethnic groups that lived on the island Karimunjawa is active in the field of culture, tourism House tradition of the Bugis ethnic group can be seen in the Batu Lawang Hamlet, Dukuh Legon Gede and Dukuh Tlogo (the Island Kernujan). For the Buton ethnic group can be seen on the island of mosquitoes. The Madura ethnic groups residing in Dukuh Telaga (Kemujan Island) and Dukuh Karimun (Karimunjawa Island)

Vegetasi

Of the coconut tree is easier to find on the island tmost here such Menjangan Kecil island, Menjangan Besar island, island Bengkoang, menyawakan Island and Kembar island.

Visit Central Java Culture and Tourism

The province of Central Java, Indonesia as a tourist destination, offers a variety of natural attractions, cultural, or man has.

Central Java is located right in the middle of Java. It borders the province of West Java in the western part, while in the eastern border with the province of East Java. From the south is also the province of Yogyakarta Special Region.

The low-lying plains are located next to the northern beaches. The Great Plains area in the center of Central Java with mountains stretching length from west to east by a line of mountains, like Mount Slamet (3428 m), Mount Perahu (2585 m), Sindoro mountain (3135 m) Mont Sumbing (3321 m), Mount Merapi (3142 m), Ungaran mountain (2050 m) and near the border with the province of East Java is the mountain Lawu (3265 m), while the north is Mount Muria (1602 m).

At the foot of this mountain is a pleasant and cost of high plains with beautiful landscapes, as Baturaden, the Dieng Plateau, Bandungan, Kopeng, Tawangmangu Coloroll., Etc. In addition to these small mountains are mountains and limestone mountains. The largest river in Central Java are Serayu River, with its source in the Dieng plateau and "Bengawan Solo" River.

Hotel

Led by a senior governor of the Central Java consists of 35 regencies and municipalities. Regency Council headed by Bupati (Regent) and municipalities by Walikota (Mayor).

Regencies and municipalities divided into sub-district Camat led by the district and distributed in villages led by Lurah Kepala or DESA.

Climate

Average temperature 21 - 32 C during the rainy season from October to April and the dry season from April to October.

Religion

Embrace the freedom of religion is fully guaranteed by the government. Islam is the largest of the five religions (Muslim, Protestant, Catholic, Buddhist and Hindu).

Language

Java with various dialect is the language used daily by most people, but the central Java language Bahasa Indonesia.

People

The population of Central Java welcomes you with hospitality and friendly.

The population is 30.7 million in 2002, about 896 people per square kilometer of living as a farmer, businessman, government official. In addition to the original strain, some strain stay here as Arabic, Chinese, Indian and Pakistani. "Kebaya" is the traditional clothing worn by women.

Directions to Central Java

Air Routes

The provinces of Central Java has two (2) major airports in the country of large cities, either directly to the flight interconnection, the first International Achmad Yani Airport in Semarang, as Mandala, Merpati and Garuda and the rest Deraya Adi Sumarmo International Airport is Surakarta or Solo and served by Garuda.

International carrier Silk Air also flies from Singapore in Surakarta, VV, and four times a week.

In addition to the two airports, there Tunggul Wulung Airport Cilacap that a direct flight to Jakarta.

Airlines office in Central Java.

Semarang Municipality

• Garuda Indonesia
  Jl Pandanaran 116-120 (Graha Santika Hotel), Phone: (024) 8449331
  Jl KH.Ahmad Dahlan No.2 (Hotel Horison Semarang)
  Achmad Yani Airport Complex Phone: (024) 7606116
• Mandala Airlines
  Letjend Jl. MT. Haryono 864 Phone: (024) 844737
  Achmad Yani Airport Complex Phone: (024) 7603011
• Merpati Nusantara Airlines
  Jl Gajahmada 17 Phone: (024) 3517137
  Achmad Yani Airport Complex Phone: (024) 7605269
  

Surakarta City

• Garuda Indonesia
  Jl Brigjend Slamet Riyadi 201 (chakra Hotel) Phone: (0271) 630028
  Adi Sumarmo Airport Phone: (0271) 782171
• Silk Air
  Brigjend Jl. Slamet Riyadi 272 (Novotel) Telephone: (0271) 724606
  Adi Sumarmo Airport Phone: (0271) 782195
  

Shipping Routes

Seaport Tanjung Emas in Semarang on the northern coast and the port of Tanjung Intan Cilacap, on the south coast are the main ports where most of them served by Pelna, a transport company of the government.

HIGHWAY COUNTRY BY TRAIN

The path of the road north of Jakarta, Semarang, Surabaya and the runway to the south of the railway linking Jakarta-Bandung Surakarta, Purwokerto, Yogyakarta, Surabaya.

The train is different, depending on the category or class. Economy Class also Tawang Jaya Mas Tawang and Kertajaya Brantas. Senja Utama and Fajar Utama its second class and Argo Bromo, Argo Muria, Sembrani, Kamandanu, Argo class are more expensive courses.

PT. Kereta API INDONESIA (KAI)
Booking: Tawang Station: 62 024 355 2093, 62 024 358 2859

Immigration Custom

All visitors to Indonesia, a passport valid for at least six months of the proof of the transfer or return tickets.

Visas are required, except for nationals of the following countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Hong Kong, Ireland , Iceland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom (Great Britain), the United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Venezuela, Yugoslavia and Taiwanese holding MFA / M passports.

Go to the embassy or consulate of the Republic of Indonesia for your visa to your final destination. Visa Entry is free for a maximum of 60 days and is not expandable. Entry and exit must be through the airports:

• Polonia (Medan)
• Simpang Tiga (Pekanbaru)
• Hang Nadim (Batam)
• Tabing (Padang)
• Soekarno-Hatta (Jakarta)
• Husein Sastranegara (Bandung)
• Juanda (Surabaya)
• Adisumarmo (Solo)
• Ngurah Rai (Denpasar)
• EItari (Kupang)
• Supadio (Pontianak)
• Sepingan (Balikpapan)
• Sam Ratulangi (Manado)
• Pattimura (Ambon)
• Hasanudin (Ujung Pandang)
• Selaparang (Mataram)
• French Kaisiepo (biak)
  

And ports:

• Belawan (Medan)
• BatuAmpar and Sekupang (Batam)
• Tanjung Priok (Jakarta)
• Tanjung Mas (Semarang)
• Tanjung Perak (Surabaya)
• And Padangbai Benoa (Bali)
• Bitung (North Sulawesi)
• Ambon (Maluku)
• Tanjung Pinang (Bintan)
  

Year-Round Events-Jogjakarta

Wayang Kulit / Leather Puppet Shadow Play

Those who are interested in leather puppet shadow plays can see them in:

• Agastya Art Institute—School for Narrators, Jalan Gedung Kiwo MJ I, performed everyday save for Sunday from 3 – 5 pm.
• Sasana Hinggil—
  South Palace Square
  (Alun-Alun Selatan), performed every second Saturday of the month from 9 pm to 5.30 am.

Wayang Golek / Wooden Puppets

You can view wayang golek performances in Agastya Art Institute—School for Narrators, Jalan Gedung Kiwo MJ I, performed every Saturday from 3 - 5 pm. At Nitour Inc. Jalan KH A. Dahlan 71, it is performed every day except Sunday from 11 am – 1 pm.

Wayang Orang / Dance Drama

The performance is held in Hotel Arjuna Plaza, Jalan P. Mangkubumi, every Thursday from 7 – 9 pm.

Ramayana Ballet

Unique and famous, this ballet is presented by 250 professional dancers at the open air theatre of Prambanan / Loro Jonggrang temple. The entire Ramayana epics is concised into 4 (four) episodes. Each night, one episode, and presented from 7.30 to 9.30 pm.

Episode I
The Abduction of Shinta

Episode II
The Death of Kumbokarno

Episode III
Hanuman’s Mission

Epidose IV
Shinta’s Trial of Purity

• At Ramayana Open Air Theatre, Prambanan Temple, this ballet is performed on moonlight in May to Octover from 7.30 – 9.30 pm.
• At Pura Wisata Open Air Theatre, Jalan Brigjen Katamso, performed every night from 8 – 9.30 pm.
• At Dalem Pujokusuman, performed every Monday and Friday from 8 – 9.30 pm.

Jatilan Kuda Lumping
Bamboo horse dance, at Desa Wisata Bugisan, Prambanan. Bookings must be made at least two hours in advance if you want to watch this show.

Year-Round Events-Semarang, Central Java

Wayang Kulit / Leather Puppet Shadow Show

The show is held at RRI Semarang, Jalan Achmad Yani, from 9 pm – 5 am the following morning at the third week of each month on Saturday night. The plays are based on some episodes of Ramayana and Mahabharata epics.