DESTINATION Sri Gethuk Waterfall, fresh oasis in Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta

Gunungkidul area, Yogyakarta is often identified with dry and barren areas. However, who would have thought that there was Sri Gethuk Waterfall that never stopped flowing in any season. So, if you pay a visit to Gunungkidul, definitely have to feel the fresh oasis at Sri Gethuk Waterfall in this Playen District.

come in the morning

To reach Sri Gethuk Waterfall, you are required to ride the vehicle through the area of eucalyptus forest with varying road conditions, ranging from good asphalt to macadam road. Upon entering the hamlet of Menggoran, you will be presented with a view of the teak fields. And when you reach the fishing area, there are two choices of roads to get to the waterfall.

The first option is to walk along the path with views of green rice fields and coconut palm. While the second option is up against the current of Oya River. To be satisfied adventure in Sri Gethuk Waterfall, you should leave early in the morning. Because during the morning, the River Oya very beautiful and calm, also blend with karst cliffs that stand on the left and right.

CAN SHIP TO SHOW WATER

Around Sri Gethuk Waterfall is surrounded by green trees. The spray of the water is so strong that you can feel the natural atmosphere that you can not meet everyday. To enter the waterfall location, you just pay Rp 7 thousand * per person. Loss if not down the waterfall. So, obligate ya to rent a boat there with the price of Rp 10 thousand * per person.

believed to have a mystery

If according to the story of the surrounding community, the waterfall is a kethuk storage, which is one of gamelan instruments belonging to Jin Anggo Menduro. Hence this waterfall is named Sri Gethuk Waterfall. Reportedly, at certain moments, residents still often hear the sound of gamelan melun from the direction of the waterfall. Anggo menduro authorized as the leader of the jinn forces. Jin Anggo Menduro is also very fond of Javanese arts such as karawitan and Jatilan. No wonder he loved the gamelan.