Arjuna Peak in Klaten Regency, Central Java Province
Klaten Regency features lots of tourist attractions, including natural baths, astonishing temples, highlands, and much more! For those who love adventure and outdoor activities, in this case, they need to visit Arjuna Peak also known as Puncak Arjuna! This highland or hill is located in Sidowayah Village and belongs to Bayat Sub-District. Both locals and outsiders take advantage of this beautiful site to do lots of fun things like photography, relaxation, and trekking. The good news is the location is not quite far from the downtown. Not to mention the trekking route is considered easy.
The Nuance
From nearby villages, tourists can reach the top of the hill or viewing posts comfortably. The nuance is windy and refreshing, as well. Along the way to the destination, everyone would see beautiful hilly views and green fertile plants! The route is easy and sloping, so it is suitable for beginners. However, it becomes slippery during the rainy season, so everyone must come at the right time in order to get a safe and comfy trip. For the information, the locals have built stairs to get to the viewing posts, too! There is also a beautiful gate at the entrance. What is more? Some colorful wooden viewing posts are available for tourists to climb. The views are indeed better up there.
Exploring Arjuna Peak
Without a doubt, trekking becomes the most favorite thing to do in Arjuna Peak. Tourists can simply take advantage of the available permanent stairs in order to reach the top of the hill actually. Not only this activity can be done by beginners due to the easy route, but it also features many amazing views! Aside from watching views of hills, tourists may see lots of colorful umbrellas installed along the stairs. This kind of decoration is indeed quite eye-catching and soothes all trekkers.
For the information, it takes around 10 minutes to reach the top of the hill. Have no worries. Everyone can avoid tiredness by resting for a while at available gazebos and food stalls, located in the left part of the trekking route. Thus, it is recommended to carry some money when visiting Arjuna Peak. Even though the location is tall enough and takes some stamina to get there, it offers great views and a comfy nuance for relaxation! Aside from money, visitors must carry either a digital camera or smartphone for photography, as well!
The most noticeable feature in Arjuna Peak perhaps is the unique viewing post, having the shape of a ship. It is made of woods and provides a sturdy spot for both sightseeing and photography. Once arriving at the top of the hill, tourists can also enjoy a more peaceful and refreshing nuance. Not many people are seen up there, so everyone can relax to their heart’s content! The best thing is that everyone can get in that area freely or without paying a ticket fee.
Nearby Attractions
- Rawa Jombor
- Yohnan Waterfall
- Telaga Biru
How to Get There
It is easy to get to Arjuna Peak, as long as tourists have arrived in Klaten Regency. From Semarang City, for example, a trip to Klaten would take around 1 hour and 33 minutes and the best route to take is Semarang – Solo Highway. The distance is 97.7 km, actually. As for another example, a trip from Jakarta City to Klaten may take around 7 hours and 59 minutes. It is because the distance is 532 km. As for the best route, tourists should take Cikopo – Palimanan Highway. Once arriving at Klaten, they can simply take Raya Wiro Street and head to Puncak Arjuna right away, which is located in Sidowayah Village. The distance is 4.1 km, so the trip may take at least 10 minutes.
Where to Stay
- D’Sawah Guesthouse
Indonesia’s Heritage Collection: Van Der Wijck Fort -Kebumen
One of the many Dutch heritage forts, Van Der Wijck Fort is unique because the entire building is made of red brick. You’ve seen? This fort with an octagonal plan looks more charming with its red color, compared to Dutch forts which are generally colorless or white. It looks like the fort from the front and inside uses red bricks, but still with the characteristics of a Dutch fort in Indonesia which has a large building structure, such as windows, doors and rooms. With an area of 3606,625 square meters,…
10 Most Unique Tourist Villages in Magelang, Makes You Don’t Want to Go Home
Magelang has a number of temples as the favorite tourist destinations. Besides Borobudur, you can visit several other places, such as tourist villages. There are several tourist villages around Borobudur Temple with a unique and interesting atmosphere. In addition to saving nature, you can also get to know the culture behind it. Temanggung VillageTemanggung Village was viral because it was called Nepal van Java. The view of the village at the foot of Mount Sumbing is really epic. Tanjungsari VillageIf you are interested in the process of making honey, you…
Amazing Tourist Destinations in Jepara, Central Java
Punuk Sapi BeachPunuk Sapi Beach is also popularly known as Pantai Lemah Abang which means “red land beach”. It is named so because this beach is indeed filled with mounds to hills with red soil that at first glance looks like a cow’s hump (punuk sapi is cow’s hump in English). This beach has black sand, but it is also beautiful like the white sand beaches. There are hammocks and swings that you can use to relax, as well as take pictures from a height. This beach is located in…
Arjuna Temple, A Relic of Hindu in the Ancient Mataram Kingdom
Arjuna Temple complex is the most photographed and visited of the surviving temples on the Dieng Plateau. Situated just a few hundred meter from the homestays in Dieng village, they are an obvious first stop on a tour of the sights in the area. Though they are far from the most imposing of Javanese temples, they are the earliest surviving Hindu temples in Central Java, so they are of great importance historically. Built a century or two before the great temples around Yogyakarta and Magelang, they mark the original phase…
