Umbul Sigedang in Klaten Regency, Central Java Province

In Klaten Regency, both visitors and locals have been familiar with the term “Umbul”. In a nutshell, it means natural baths that get the water from a natural spring. Tourists can even find many places that feature stunning Umbul in Klaten. One of the best choices is called Umbul Sigedang, which is located in Umbulsari or Ponggok Village of Polanharjo Sub-District. The comfy nuance and water clarity are the two best allures in that place. Actually, the locals also call it Umbul Kapilaler. The popularity is considered excellent, so it has a high number of visitors, too.

The Nuance
The nuance is merry, especially during holidays and weekends. It is because both locals and outsiders often crowd the location. They want to enjoy various water activities like bathing, swimming, and diving, after all. These people are also interested in history related to the pond. As for the size, it is moderate. The pond has a round shape and features crystal clear refreshing water! This explains why tourists can see fishes clearly in it. Not to mention it is surrounded by beautiful panoramas and shady trees. There is a ticket booth, though, so all visitors must pay an entrance fee first before getting in it.

Exploring Umbul Sigedang
The entrance fee is considered cheap, so don’t worry. Once entering the site, both the clean environment and stunning would welcome everyone. Almost all visitors, in this case, would enjoy bathing in the pond. They want to feel the refreshing and chilling water directly. What they need is only extra clothes and some money to pay the fee! Have no worries. The site also provides numerous facilities, including toilets, eateries, parking area, praying spot, and much more.

Even though all people are allowed to get in the natural pond right away, they must know several rules first. For instance, the site has two different natural pools. The first one is called Umbul Wedok, which is meant for females. Another is Umbul Lanang, which is meant for males. However, the rule only applied in the past. These days, people can get in these ponds regardless of gender. One thing, for a comfier nuance, in this case, everyone should come only during regular days or working days. It is because the site becomes quite crowded during weekends and holidays.

Another reason for visiting Umbul Sigedang is to learn history. It is said the ponds once became a bathing place for royal princesses! Well, tourists can gather more information from the keepers, later. After taking a bath, swimming, and diving, it is recommended to rest for a while and get some foods at available food stands. The price is cheap and the snacks vary! The site closes at 5 pm, though, so everyone must finish the activity before it.

Nearby Attractions

• Umbul Ponggok
• River Moon Outbound
• Mata Air Cokro
• Cokro Kembang Traditional Market
• Umbul Manten

How to Get There
It is considered easy to reach Umbul Sigedang, as long as tourists have arrived in Klaten Regency. From Semarang City, in this case, they can take Semarang – Solo Highway and reach Klaten directly. This trip usually takes around 1 hour and 33 minutes, as the distance is 97.7 km. Well, for those coming from Jakarta City, they can simply take Cikopo – Palimanan Highway and reach Klaten right away. The distance is 532 km, so the trip would take around 7 hours and 59 minutes. Later, once arriving at Klaten Regency, the next destination would be Ponggok Village where Umbul Sigedang resides. For the information, the best route to take is Ngaran – Sajen Street and the distance is 22.6 km. Thus, this trip would take around 39 minutes.

Where to Stay

• Kassandra Hotel
• Srikandi Hotel
• Graha Srikandi Hotel
• Victoria Hotel