Jumat, 25 November 2011

Coban Rondo Waterfall

Coban Rondo waterfall is located on the slopes of Gunung Kawi, Malang Regency which, according to forest administration in the region entered KPH (Unity Pemangkuan Forest) Perhutanioffice Malang. Meanwhile, according to government administration, Cobanrondo Pandesari located in the Village, District Pujon, Malang Regency.

To visit these attractions are not too difficult, because when passing highway between stone towards Pujon, you can look at the instructions the way to Coban Rondo waterfall.The road is already a good allow visitors who come to use the vehicle. These sights can also be achieved by using public transport because it was not too far from the crowds.

 
If you want to reach the waterfall, you have to walk about 2 km from the purchase of a ticket booth. The trip will not feel heavy because of thick green trees that will protect you from the sun and give plenty of oxygen to the lungs. The path that must be passed so as not to burden the already well on your way.With average temperatures around 22 degrees Celsius, you will enjoy the coolness of the atmosphere. So do not be surprised if many visitors who love to relax under the trees or sit for a moment on the bench stone available.In this resort there are also other facilities such as children playground or a place for you who want to camp in the open. On the way, you will pass over the bridge spanning the river. The voice sounded soothing water ripples. At the end of the road, there are many merchants who offer food, drink, or a unique souvenir that can be used as a memento or a souvenir.It is also interesting is the presence of monkeys that appear to require or seek food from the visitors. Acting funny, a lot of attention of children.

 
On arriving in front of Coban Rondo waterfall, fresh and cool atmosphere was immediate.Waterfall with a height of 84 meters this looks mighty by pouring so much water. In the rainy season, waterfalls flow of 150 liters per second, whereas in the dry season water discharge 90 liters per second.Fatigue will be gone by enjoying the waterfall located at an altitude of 1135 meters above sea level. Beautiful natural scenery around the waterfall can give you peace. You also can feel the cold water that bombard the body or swim in the pool below the waterfall that will give freshness. Opportunity to take pictures in front of the waterfall with friends or family never missed the visitors.Coban is a Javanese word meaning waterfall. While Rondo is a widow. There are legends about the origin of the name of this waterfall. This story can you see near the waterfall, inside a glass frame, which is a written legend Cobanrondo origin of the name of this place.Her story is when the newly married couple got married. The wife named Goddess Anjarwati originating from Gunung Kawi. While her husband named Raden Baron Kusuma originating from Mount Anjasmoro.

When a marriage has reached 36 days (selapan), Dewi Anjarmwati invites her husband to visit Mount Anjasmoro, her husband's place of origin. Parents Anjarwati Goddess forbid them to leave because the new selapan. But, Goddess Anjarwati and her husband kept insisting to go.When in the course, they were both surprised by the presence of Joko Lelono unknown origin. Joko Lelono captivated by the beauty and tried to grab Anjarwati Goddess.Finally a fight between Raden Baron Kusuma by Joko Lelono unavoidable. To the accompanying Punokawan, Raden Baron advised that Anjarwati Goddess hidden in a place where there cobannya (waterfall). The fight continued until finally Raden Baron and Joko Lelono equally dead. Thus Goddess Anjarwati widowed or in the Java language that is rondo. Since then, the waterfall where her husband waited Anjarwati Goddess called Coban Rondo. That said, a large stone under the waterfall is the seat of the princess.

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