Tamansari

When a traveler is browsing in Kraton, then she/he should not miss The Water Castle or known as Tamansari, less than 1 Km west of Kraton. Just west of the Kraton, are the ruins, pools, arches and underground passages of the former pleasure gardens. It was built in 1758 by Sultan Hamengkubuwono I as a rest house and pleasure park for the Royal family. Tamansari means beautiful garden. It was badly damaged due to an earthquake in 1867. Some parts of it, for instance “Umbul Binangun” bathing pools have been restored.

Upon seeing the ruins of Taman Sari, some cultural experts say that it has multi purposed functions, such as:
1. A Rest house, in the form of water castle with beautiful park. The air is fresh due to:
* Artificial lakes and canals
* Bathing pools
* Large gardens with several kind of varieties of trees
2. A place for sport and entertainment
* Boating and swimming
* Deer hunting
* Classical dance Bedoyo and Srimpi
* Gamelan music
3. A place for meditation
4. An important palace and shelter for the Sultan. It was well protected. It had 2 Bastions
with 12 and 6 Cannons.

The Castle itself divided into two (2) complexes. They are:
1. Umbul Binangun – swimming pool complex
It is the swimming pool where only the Sultans women can frolic. In this complex only woman employees serve the Sultan. Theres also a three story tower, with Sultan private bedroom stands south of the swimming pool and The Sultans private bath-pool is behind the tower. Somewhere in the south part of the palace, there is a special place, believed to be Sultans meeting place, from time to time with the Goddess of the South Sea, Kanjeng Ratu Kidul.

underground mosque

2. Pulo Kenongo – Complex
Pulo Kenongo, the Palace of Kenongo Island was found in the middle of Segaran Taman Sari. (Taman Sari artificial lake, which was connected by water canal to the other artificial lake nearby the kraton) Kenongo is a name of flower trees planted in the front yard, where the fragrance spread out in the palace. Just like in a palace, there were living rooms, bedrooms, rooms to make Batik, a hall to perform classical sacred dance of Bedoyo and Srimpi, gates and sentry-boxes guarded strongly by the palace soldiers.

Getting There

There are two ways to visit this place. The one is through Pasar Ngasem Bird Market, just go inside and find an alley called KP III, turn left, walk about 200 m, there is the Pulo Kenongo rest house complex. The other is through Jalan Taman Sari, from Pasar Ngasem, go by becak to South Square, around 0,5 Km turn right, there is the East-main Entrance, leads the way to the Royal Swimming pools.

Where to Stay
Tourist who wants to stay in the heart of the city has many choices since there are a lot of star and non-star hotels available.

Moving Around
On foot

Other Things to See or Do
Sightseeing into the castles complex and buy some souvenirs at Pasar Ngasem.

Dining Guide
There are many local ‘warungs’ (food stalls) that serve local foods. You can try one of the famous Yogyakarta local dish calledGudeg, a curry of jackfruit, chicken and egg served with rice.

Souvenir Tips
Pasar Ngasem – Bird Market, here is a market place which sells several kinds of cute birds and pets. Traditional products and household earthenwares are also sold here. In this area Batik Painters do not only sell their products, but some also give instruction in this art. Art shops and galleries of medium quality can be found allong the alleys.

tamansari

Travel Tips
* No travelers is allowed to take picture of Sultan private bedroom at Umbul Binangun – Swimming Pool Complex.
* For short distances you can take a becak (pedicab) to drive you around.
* Some drivers offer you a city-tour for almost a whole day for 10.000 Rp per person.
* Dress comfortably. Wear sneakers and a hat, the temperature in Jogjakarta is quite high
Bring along an umbrella, in case of rain.
* When visiting Kraton or Taman Sari, avoid wearing shorts or mini-skirts. Your pants or skirts should be long
enough to cover your knees. This conveys the message that you understand the local customs. And the locals will
also respect you more.
*Bring along a camera to capture the memorable moments. You are allowed to take pictures in this site with a
minimum fee.

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DAY 01 ARRIVAL JAKARTA
Pick up at Soekarno Hatta Airport – Jakarta and direct transfer to hotel for overnight at SANTIKA or similar

DAY 02 JAKARTA – BANDUNG (BL)
After breakfast at hotel, drive to Bandung with stop at Bogor to visit  Bogor Botanical Garden. The Bogor botanical garden hosts more than 15,000 species of trees and plants and over 5,000 species of tropical orchids Lunch at local restaurant. Continued to Bandung via Puncak to admire the Tea Plantation. Overnight at PAPANDAYAN hotel or similar

DAY 03 BANDUNG (BL)
Breakfast at hotel, then visiting Tangkuban Perahu, a smoulderring 2000 m wide, surrealistic volcano 1800 above sea level. Then continued to Ciater Hot spring with passing through the huge wonderful tea plantation. Here, you will have lunch and possible to take a bath in the hot natural water pool. Afternoon back to Bandung with stop at Padasuka Village to enjoy the Angklung (traditional bamboo instrument) performance at Saung Angklung Ujo. Overnight at hotel

DAY 04 BANDUNG – BATURADEN (BL)
After breakfast at hotel, drive to Baturaden, Central Java via Tasikmalaya with  visit Kampung Naga, one of the most beautiful traditional villages in West Java, on the way. Then proceed to cross the border to Central Java passing tekwood and Rubber Plantation to Baturaden. Lunch will be served at local restaurant. overnight at QUEEN GARDEN hotel or similar

DAY 05 BATURADEN – DIENG – YOGYA (BL)
Breakfast at hotel then drive to Wonosobo for Dieng Plateau tour, admiring the Oldest Hindu temple complex in Central Java and beautiful panorama. Enroute lunch will be served at local restaurant. Continued to Yogyakarta. Overnight at JOGJAKARTA PLAZA hotel or similar

DAY 06 YOGYAKARTA (BL)
Breakfast at hotel. Afterward visiting Borobudur Temple including Mendut and Pawon. After lunch at local restaurant Yogyakarta City tour with visit Kraton, Bird Market, Water Castle, Batik Home Industry and Wayang Galery & Silver Craft at Kotagede. Overnight at JOGJAKARTA PLAZA hotel or similar

DAY 07 YOGYA – SOLO (BL)
After breakfast at hotel drive to Solo to visit Mangkunegoro Palace, Triwindhu Flea Market and Radya Pustaka Museum. On the way to Solo, visits the most beautiful Hindu temple – Prambanan. Lunch at local restaurant. Overnight at SAHID KUSUMA RAYA hotel

DAY 08 SOLO – BROMO (BD)
Breakfast at hotel, then to Bromo with stop to visit Trowulan, which is officially opened in 1987, it was built for the purpose of displaying and preserving the ever increasing number of historical treasures discovered in the vicinity of the old Majapahit capital, Bajang Ratu temple located in the hamlet of Kraton, not far from Candi Tikus, is one of Trowulan’s principal attractions.. Tikus temple – is located about 500 metres south east of Candi Bajang Ratu. Restored to its present condition between the years 1985 and 1989, the site comprises the remains of an ancient ritual bathing place (petirtaan) dating from the Majapahit period. Overnight & dinner at BROMO TOSARI hotel

DAY 09 BROMO – BALI (BL)
Morning call at 03.00 AM, start your journey at 04.00 AM to enjoy the beauty of nature and the splendid sunrise at Mt. Penanjakan. Then proceed to Mt. Bromo crater through the shimmering sea of sand (horseback riding included). After having breakfast and taking a bath in hotel, we take a drive along the Anyer panarukan road. Skirting the pristine white beach of Pasir Putih, we drive into the last point of Java by ferry to gilimanuk Pier on Bali island, we drive for our final journey and drop to hotel (suggested to drop off lovina beach area)

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DAY 02 BOROBUDUR SUNRISE – PRAMBANAN – CITY TOUR (BL)
Morning, climbing up the Borobudur temple for welcoming the beautiful sunrise. Then, exploring the story of the Buddha Gautama story on the relief (on walk). Back to your hotel for breakfast. After take a rest and breakfast, check out time and drive to Yogyakarta to explore the city with visit Kraton Yogyakarta, Taman Sari, Batik Home Industry and Silversmith Industry with their processing and collection. Drive to local restaurant for having Indonesian Buffet Lunch. After that, drive to Wayang Gallery for enjoying the short performance of Wayang Kulit (Leather Puppet Show) with its processing and collection. Our last tour is visiting Prambanan temple – the most beautiful Hindu temple in Central Java. Then, terminated the tour to Adi Sucipto airport for flight home

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