Mount Merapi is one of the most active and famous volcanoes in Indonesia. Despite its eruption destroying the surrounding area and killing the locals, Mount Merapi remains admired by many. The locals consider Mount Merapi as a source of fortune and the climbers love to see sunrise from its peak. Visiting Mount Merapi is surely one of things to do in Yogyakarta. Let’s see the best things to do in Mount Merapi Yogyakarta ..!
The sunrise tour starts at 4.30 am. From the meeting point, namely Tlogo Putri terminal, you will ride the jeep to base camp Bunker Kaliadem. From here you will walk for a few minutes to the sunrise viewing point. The higher base camp, namely Pasar Bubrah, is another popular sunrise viewing point. But to get there, you will need basic climbing gear.
The museum is also equipped with sophisticated multimedia such as eruption simulator, earthquakes simulator and tsunami simulator. In addition the museum also plays a 25 minutes documentary film about Mount Merapi.
How to Get There
Mount Merapi Museum is located at Kaliurang Street, Km 22. The admission is Rp 5,000. Opening hours is 8 am – 4 pm.
Driving a jeep, you will be invited to ride along the path of Mount Merapi lava. You will also see the ruins of buildings that witnessed the eruption of Mount Merapi.
A wall clock also draws attention. It stopped at 12:05:40, the moment the hot cloud passed this area. At the end of the day, House of Memory is meant to be a reminder for future generation about the greatness of Mount Merapi.
How to Get There
House of Memory is located in Kepuharjo Village, Cangkringan. There is no admission but donation is expected.
Kali Kuning Park offers breathtaking views of the forest green, the sounds of the chirping birds as well as the fresh and cool air. Not to mention the selfie spots for the instaholics.
How to Get There
Kali Kuning Park is located in Umbulharjo Village, Cangkringan, Sleman Regency. The admission is Rp 10,000. Opening hours is 8 am – 5 pm.
Formerly Kaliadem was the base camp of the climbers. There is even a bunker to take shelter from pyroclastic flow. But since the eruption in 2010 that destroyed Kaliadem, the base camp is not used anymore.
How to Get There
Kaliadem is located in Kepuharjo Village, Cangkringan, Sleman Regency.
This beautiful place is equipped with children playground. Besides enjoying the atmosphere around, visitors can try to taste local foods such as jadah tempe and rabbit satay. Inarguably visiting Kaliurang Recreation Park is one of scenic things to do in Kaliurang Yogyakarta.
How to Get There
Kaliurang Recreation Park is located at Astomulyo Street, Hargobinangun, Sleman Regency. The admission is Rp 5,000. Opening hours is 8 am – 5 pm.
As the name implies, here visitors can see miniature landmarks from various countries such as Leaning Tower of Pisa, Eiffel Tower, Big Ben and Dutch Windmills.
In addition to landmarks, visitors can also enjoy the beauty of the park and the cool air. No wonder this place becomes a favorite destination on weekends. In fact, it can be one of instagramable places in Yogyakarta
How to Get There
The World Landmark Merapi Park is located at Kaliurang Street, Km. 22, Sleman Regency. The admission is Rp 15,000.
In Kepuharjo Village, Cangkringan, visitors can find various souvenirs about Mount Merapi ranging from key chains to t-shirts. They are sold at affordable price. The purchase of souvenirs will help improve the economy of the locals.
There are many stalls in Kaliurang that sell jadah tempe. But of all, Mbah Carik’s jadah tempe is the most famous. One serving of jadah tempe is only Rp 10,000. FYI, jadah tempe is just one of must try local foods in Yogyakarta.
More things to do in Mount Merapi Yogyakarta
11. Visiting Alien Rock
12. Visiting Bunker kaliadem
13. Visiting Glagahsari Hill
14. Visiting Ketep Pass
15. Visiting Mbah Maridjan’s house
16. Seeing sunset
That’s all guys. Apparently there are various things to do in Mount Merapi Yogyakarta. Come and see for yourself the beauty as well as the greatness of Mount Merapi.
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