Deles Indah in Klaten Regency, Central Java Province
Klaten Regency never fails to amuse visitors, especially with its beautiful Umbul (natural baths) and historical temples. The fact is that the region also has some nice places for sightseeing and relaxation. One of them is called Deles Indah, which is located in Kemalang Sub-District. The exact location is in Balerante or Sidorejo Village, actually. This beautiful highland resides in the east part of Merapi Volcano’s foot. Have no worries. The location is not quite far from downtown. Once tourists arrive on the site, they indeed can witness amazing panoramas and enjoy some activities like trekking, exploration, and photography. This place is suitable for nature lovers and adventurers, for sure.
The Nuance
Deles Indah comes with lots of interesting spots to explore, so visitors won’t get bored during the exploration. For the information, the site resides on about 800 – 1300 meters above the sea level. No wonder, the nuance feels refreshing due to clean air and cold atmosphere. The views of mountains can be seen clearly, as well. During good weather, in fact, the Peak of Merapi Mountain is quite visible! Other panoramas are the nearby manufacturers’ chimneys, limestone mountains, and Rawa Jombor. The site also features some man-made facilities like wooden viewing posts, name signs, and much more!
Exploring Deles Indah
The prime activity that tourists can do in Deles Indah is definitely sightseeing. Once arriving at the viewing posts, everyone can see various stunning panoramas including Merapi Mountain, limestone mountains, Rawa Jombor, and much more (as mentioned before). One thing, tourists must visit during good weather only for the best views. It is also recommended to carry a camera for taking some photos while sightseeing, later. As for other preparation, tourists should not forget to carry some supplies like bottled water and snacks. These help them to eradicate tiredness while exploring the site (especially at noon).
Aside from sightseeing and photography, tourists can do more things in Deles Indah! For example, they should drop by at a sacred spot where Sunan Pakubuwono X performed hermitage back then. This spot has become the locals’ favorite place for a special ritual called Nyekar. For tourists, they can witness the ceremony as long as they at the right time. The next recommended sacred place to visit is none other than Mlayopati’s tomb. Usually, some villagers are also seen on this site, performing the pilgrimage.
Well, there are other attractive places to visit in Deles Indah. In some cases, tourists should hire a local guide in order to explore the location more efficiently. It is because Deles Indah has tons of more stunning spots to visit like Sendang Kali Reno, Taman Ngajaran, Gua Sapuangin, and much more! Exploring and visiting these places would be both tiring and troublesome if it’s done alone, no? So, don’t forget to hire a reliable local guide later.
Nearby Attractions
- Sendang Gemuling
- Taman Nasional Gunung Merapi
- Goa Jepang
How to Get There
From Semarang City, tourists should visit the first destination, which is Klaten Regency. They can simply take Semarang – Solo Highway in order to get there efficiently. For the information, the distance is 97.7 km, so the trip would take around 1 hour and 33 minutes. Here is another example. Those who come from Jakarta City, they can take Cikopo – Palimanan Highway instead. The distance is 532 km, so this trip may take around 7 hours and 59 minutes. Once arriving at Klaten, later, tourists can directly head to Deles Indah by taking Deles Indah Street. The distance is 35.2 km, so this trip would take around 1 hour and 13 minutes.
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