Sri Gethuk Waterfall Oase in Gunungkidul

Enjoying the beauty of Jogja's natural attractions with the cool natural air of the mountains, has indeed become its own alternative to fill a vacation with family. With so many Yogyakarta tourist attractions offered, this is the right alternative choice for you to visit right now. One of them is Sri Gethuk Waterfall tour, which is located in the Gunungkidul Tourism Area.

The waterfall, which is located between the Oya River and the rice fields, always drains the water even in the dry season. The roar of the water has become something special in the Gunungkidul Tourism Area which is famous for its dry areas, especially during the dry season.

Some people who have come to the Gunungkidul region felt a very striking difference. This area was once synonymous with bare forests, drought that hit, until the barren and rocky land. But over time with the enthusiasm and awareness of the Gunungkidul community to advance their region. Impression of barren, barren fade more and more along with the number of trees that grow in these areas.

Even so, drought during the dry season still occurs in several districts which have beaches in their area. You will get a different view in Bleberan Village, Playen District. It is in this area that you will find Yogyakarta's famous tourist spot today, Sri Gethuk Waterfall.

Yogyakarta's natural attractions always flow endlessly with abundant water, coupled with the beauty of lush green fields that look so beautiful, spoil our eyes. The view that we do not get in urban areas. This location is perfect for you to relieve fatigue with work routines, refresh your mind and provide new enthusiasm.

Oh yes, the water flowing in Sri Gethuk Waterfall turned out to be from a spring that emerged from the ground. Some of the water flows through the cliffs which then enter the Oya River (the river that always drains water in Gunungkidul even though the dry season arrives). The waterfall is divided into 3 parts that flow so swiftly. It's amazingly beautiful natural attractions in Gunung Kidul.

According to the residents who manage this Gunungkidul tourist spot, the name Gethuk was taken from one of the Javanese gamelan instruments, namely Kethuk. That said, a long time ago in this region there was a kingdom of spirits. At a certain time in the kingdom he often did gamelan beating practice. His voice is very loud often heard by residents around Bleberan Village. One time there was a commotion caused by the loss of one of the lost gamelan instruments. And the missing gamelan instrument is Kethuk.

That was the beginning of the area was given the name Sri Kethuk Waterfall, which is currently known by the name Sri Gethuk Waterfall. This area was later developed by the government to become a tourist location and was opened in 2007.

To enjoy the beauty of Sri Gethuk Waterfall, the distance you will travel from the city of Yogyakarta is around 45 KM. The winding and varied road will add to the sensation of the beauty of this extraordinary tourist spot of Jogja. Enjoying the beauty of Yogyakarta's natural attractions, does not mean you just enjoy it, but you must continue to take care of its beauty by not littering around the tourist attractions in Yogyakarta.

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