Kali Talang in Klaten Regency, Central Java Province

Kali Talang has become another tourist site in Klaten Regency. Thus, everyone should not miss the chance to visit it later during the holidays. In a nutshell, this highland is suitable for sightseeing and photography. The location is in Balerante Village and it belongs to Kemalang Sub-District. Due to an increasing number of visitors, the site has gained lots of improvements from the local government. No wonder, both the environment and facilities get better over time. The most common reasons for visiting the site are for relaxation, sightseeing, photography, and family recreation, actually.

The Nuance
When it comes to nuance, Kali Talang indeed offers an absolute serenity. The ambiance feels so refreshing, as well. It is because the location is surrounded by tall and shady trees. Many viewing posts or Gardu Pandang can also be found in that area. Some of them have the shape of tree houses, in fact. Not to mention everyone would be able to climb them easily. As for the panorama, the best view would be the Merapi Mountain. During good weather, the volcano looks quite clear and majestic, without a doubt!

Exploring Kali Talang
Tourists have a similar purpose for visiting Kali Talang in Klaten Regency. It is none other than sightseeing. They simply climb available viewing posts and watch stunning panoramas from that spot. Unlike regular viewing posts, these ones have a shape of tree houses. No wonder, the appearance looks more attractive and they often become an object for photography. Even though the concept is simple, the popularity is considered excellent. No wonder, more tourists keep coming either during regular days and holidays.

The mountainous views would welcome everyone right away. Still, the most famous object is none other than Merapi Volcano. Tourists can see this clearly only during good weather, though. Well, aside from sightseeing, all visitors should conduct photography too. They can use either a digital camera or smartphone in order to take beautiful photos up there. Once again, it is recommended to visit only during good weather. Otherwise, the panoramas are covered by fog and the site becomes uncomfortable due to rain.

Relaxation becomes another reason why tourists keep visiting Kali Talang. In this case, tourists must choose the right location for relaxation. Usually, people may use available gazebos for lessening with their family members. The thing is that the number of gazebos is limited. So, it is likely they won’t get one during weekends or holidays. Thus, it is recommended to come during regular days instead, for a more peaceful nuance.

Nearby Attractions

• Bunker Kaliadem
• Deles Indah
• Klangon Hill

How to Get There
For those coming from Semarang City, they need to take the best route and head to Klaten Regency right away. It is none other than Semarang – Solo Highway. The distance is 97.7 km, so the trip would take around 1 hour and 33 minutes. As for another example, those who come from Jakarta City need to take Cikopo – Palimanan Highway and head to Klaten directly. However, the trip would take longer, which is around 7 hours and 59 minutes, as the distance is 532 km. Once they arrive at Klaten Regency, the next destination would be Balerante Village where Kali Talang is located. This trip may take around 1 hour and 13 minutes, as the distance is 38.5 km. As for the best route, it is definitely Raya Solo – Yogyakarta Street.

Where to Stay

• Shinta Hotel
• Ceni Inn