INDONESIA February 2004 Issue No. 2 Supplementary Issue

CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF , MUMBAI, INDIA Tourist Destination : Lying in the Shadow of the aptly named “Fire Mountain”, (2914 meter-high active volcano, Mt. Merapi), is the seat of the once mighty Javanese Empire of Mataram, Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat, Yogyakarta *Yogyakarta (Yogya) came into being in 1755, when a land dispute split the power of Mataram into the Sultanese of Yogyakarta and Surakarta (Solo). Prince Mangkubumi built Kraton of Yogyakarta and created one of the most powerful Javanese states ever. The Kraton is still the hub of Yogyakarta’s traditional life.Yogyakarta is one of the supreme cultural centers of . Full gamelan orchestra keep alive the rhythms the past, classical Javanese dances entrrance with visions of beauty and poise, shadows come to life in the stories of the wayang kulit and a myraid of tradi- tional visual art forms keep locals and visitors alike spell-bound. Yogya has an extraordinary life force and charm which seldom fails to captivate. Contempo- rary art has also grown in the fertile soil of Yogyakarta’s sophisticated cultural society. ASRI, the Academy of Fine Arts, is the centre of arts in the region and Yogyakarta has given its name to an important school of modern painting in Indonesia, best illustrated by the renowned impressionist, the late Affandi. The province is one of the most densely populated areas of Indonesia. It stretches from the slopes of mighty in the north to the wave- swept beaches of the powerful Indian Ocean of the south.

NGAYOGYAKARTA HADININGRAT PALACE : The palace court with its grand and elegant Javanese architecture lies in the center of the city between the Winogo and Code Rivers. The palace grounds, court- yards and buildings stretch from north to South, in line with Mount Merapi. One passes through the pal- ace meeting hall, the Pagelaran, where formal meet- ings of palace officials are held, to the Manguntur Tangkil hall where the Sultan holds audience. The palace today remains the atmosphere of a bygone era through the installations of lifesize wedding and palace meeting orchestras, antiques and heirlooms which adorn the royal buildings.

PRAMBANAN TEMPLE : This magnificent Hindu temple derives it name from the village where it is located, seventeen kilometers east of Yogyakarta. Locally known as the Loro Jongrang Temple, or the Temple of the Slender Virgin. it is the most magnificent and beautiful Hindu Temple in Indonesia. is believed to have been built by King Balitung Maha Sambu in the middle of the ninth century. Its Parapets are adorned

with bas-relief depiciting the famous Ramayana story. It has eight shrines,

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KALASAN TEMPLE : This unique is located some 16 km. east of Yogyakarta, on the south side of the main road between Yogyakarta and Solo. It was built in honor of the marriage between king Pancapana of the Sanjaya Dynasty and a Princess of the Cailendra Dynasty, Dyanh Pramudya Wardhani. It is elaborately ornate, with finely carved reliefs preserved with ‘vajralepa”, from the sap of a local tree. Indonesian Tourist Destination - YOGYAKARTA (JOGJA) SARI TEMPLE : 600 m. northeast of the Temple sits the slender and beautiful Sari Temple, formerly a Buddhist sanctuary () where Buddhist priests used to live, meditate and teach their followers.

THE STRUGGLE FOR INDEPENDENCE MUSEUM : Located on Jalan Colonel Sugiyono in Yogya, the museum features reliefs depicting the history of the struggle for independence and a collection of historic articles from that time.

YOGYA KEMBALI MOUMENT : At Yogyakarta’s northern ringroad is the Monumen Yogya Kembali, established to commemorate Yogyakarta as the capital of the Republic of Indonesia in 1949. The monument has three floors. The first floor holds a museum, a library, an auditorium and cafeteria. On the second floor are 10 dioramas depiciting the highlights of the struggle to recapture Yogyakarta from the occupation of the Dutch Armed Forces. On the balustrade are 40 reliefs depiciting the history of the Indonesian people’s struggle for independence.

MUSEUM SONOBUDOYO : This museum, founded in November 1935 and designed by the Dutch architect Kersten, is built in the traditional Javanese style of architecture. On exhibit are weapons, leather and wooden puppets of wayang theatre, masks, statues, textiles, curios and old Javanese gamelan instruments. The museum is situated on the northern side of the city’s main square in front of the Sultan’s Palace. Open everyday except Mondays.

KOTAGEDE : Kotagede, a picturesque town about five kilometres southeast of Yogyakarta, was once the seat of the mighty Mataram empire. Since the 1930s Kotagede has become famous as the center of the Yogya silverwork industry. Kotagede is easily reached by four wheeled horsedrawn cart, taxi, bus, or car. There are a number of workshops where visitors are welcome to watch the famous silversmiths at work.

AFFANDI MUSEUM : Set in lush garden off the main road between the airport and the city stands the Affandi Museum. Affandi was Indonesia’s foremost impres- sionist painter who built a private museum for his own paintings and of those of his daughter Kartika.

BATIK RESEARCH CENTER : Situated on the eastern outskirts of the city, the Batik Research Center has an interesting permanent exhibition of batiks in classic and modern designs. Both the hand-drawn and hand stamped processes can be seen here.

PARANG TRITIS BEACH : A popular seaside resort 27kms south of Yogyakarta on the Indian ocean, Parang Tritis is famous in Javanese mythology as the home of the Goddess of the South Seas, who was married to Panembahan Senopati, founder of the Mataram Kingdom. Every year the sultans of Yogyakarta make special offerings to her in a beachside ceremony called “Labuhan”.

KRAKAL BEACH : The sloping beach of Krakal is very nice. It is wide, white sanded beach interrupted by some coral ridege. The beach is very suitable for sunbathing because the sunshine from morning until late after- noon. Many tropical fish can be found here. Krakal is only 9 km from Baron Beach. BARON BEACH : This beach froms a bay that protrudes between two green coral ridges. The beach is located about 60 km from Yogyakarta. One goes down a winding road through the mountains with lovely panoramas over the green valleys besides views of terraced of limestone hills. The beach features the mouth of an underground river.

GLAGAL BEACH : Glagal beach is situated in Kulonprogo Regency, at 40 km. south-west of Yogyakarta. The Serang River, which runs to the South Sea, ended here. Alongside the river green field with shady coconut trees which is a convenient place to camp, or just relax.

PANDANSIMO BEACH : The tourist resort is situated in Poncosari Village, Srandakan Subdistrict - some 30 km south of Yogyakarta. A deeply sanctified coastal area near the delta of River Progo, the beach has huge and wild seawaves and also beautiful view. Fish lovers may buy fresh fish right on the spot from local fisherman.

TRISIK BEACH : In Trisik, visitors can enjoy its beautiful panorama of open sea, sunset-sunrise, and the ruins of Sri Paduka Paku Alam V resthouse. More than all, we can easily find various kinds of fresh fish as well as fried and baked fishes sold in the Fish Market Center available. Trisik Beach is situated in the south east part of Kulonprogo Regency, precisely in Banaran, sub district of Galur, an hour by a car from Yogyakarta and 30 minutes from Wates.

MERAPI MOUNT : Merapi Volcano, 2,968 m above sea level is one of the most active volcano in the world. During the bright sunny days, it invites even chal- lenges the adventurous people to climb it. There are two tracks to climb it. The first is through Kinarejo, about 2 km. from the moutain resort Kaliurang. Kinarejo is about 9 km to the peak of Merapi. It takes 10 hours to reach the top. Supplemantary Issue (February 2004) 2 Indonesian Tourist Destination - YOGYAKARTA (JOGJA) TAMAN SARI (WATER CASTLE) : The term Taman Sari roughly translated means “fragrant garden”. In reality Taman Sari served as garden of delights for the Sultans and was originally constructed around 1758. In all too typical “Feudal fashion” the architect (a Portuguese fellow) was executed so that the secret rooms and passage ways built for the Sultan would remain secret... Originally Taman Sari had a number of facilities including a man made lake, underground escape routes which could be flooded and even a floating Mosque! The focal point of the complex now is the remnants of a large elaborate bathing pool where the Sultan's harem would while away the sultry afternoons each hoping to be chosen by the Sultan for the remainder of the evening. Wars and earthquakes in the 19th century have destroyed much of what was the original Taman Sari however the “bathing pools” have been recon- structed specifically to interest tourists to visit the site.

KALIURANG : Visiting Kaliurang, a popular mountain resort of 24 km at the northern side of Yogyakarta, may provide great escape from the heat and humidity of Yogyakarta city either early in the morning or at the afternoon. The sleepy green valleys and the lazy hills provide a nice setting for the youth to go camping or do mountain climbing. Sometimes at certain time, especially at night, visitors can see a spectacular sight of lava coming down the mountain. Various tourist facilities are available, such as restaurants, swimming pools, parks, and camping ground.

CERME CAVE : Located some 20 km south of Yogyakarta in Selopamioro village in the subdistrict of Imogiri, this natural cave hides stalactites and stalagmites over a small creek that flows along 1300m to the other end in Panggang subdistrict in Gunungkidul regency. Inside the cave are a number of pigeonholes where medita- tors usually sit and pray for days. To the mouth of the cave you have to walk up on a staircase of hundreds of steps. A shelter is already there for you to have some rest and enjoy a beautiful sightseeing while climbing up to the cave.

SEROPAN CAVE : It lies at Semanu Sub district, near highway of Wonosari Rongkop, has a specific feature high enough waterfall about 7m, an internal drainage, stalac- tite and stalagmite the astonishing natural phenomenon.

SERMO DAM : The Dam is in curved shape and surrounded by beautiful greeny hills which can be enjoyed entirely by riding motor boat round the dam. In this place, visitors can also buy fresh fishes from the “karamba” or have the cooked baked at floating restaurants established in several place on the dam. This 157 hectares dam is located in Hargowilis, Kokap Subdistrict, about 36 km west of Yogyakarta and 6 km from Wates.

KASONGAN HANDICRAFT VILLAGE : Located in Bangunjiwo subdistrict some 6km southwest of Yogyakarta city, the village of Kasongan is famous for its earth- enware. You may not only buy the products at low price right on the spot but also see how an earthenware is being made.

GOA KISKENDO : Kiskendo cave is natural cave on Menoreh hill, located in Jatimulyo, Subdistrict of Girimulyo, about 38 km west of Yogyakarta and 21 km from Wates. The cave is ornamented with various shapes of stalagtites-stalag- mites. One of the stalagtite is in big tongue shape, assumed as the tongue of Mahesosuro.

GAMBAR MOUNTAIN : Gambar Mountain is located in Kampung Village, district of Gunungkidul regency, about 70 km from Yogyakarta. Moist visitors come to visit this new tourism resort on Monday and Thursday “Wage” night due to the belief of the Javanese people that those days are good days to visit a sacred place.

TOP SUROLOYO : Suroloyo is the highest place in Kulonprogo, with its two zeniths namely Suroloyo and Sariloyo. From the top of Suroloyo, we can see the amazing Temple lies in the north decorated by beautiful natural scenery in the surroundings. This cool palce is situated 900 m above sea level, precisely in the border Kulonprogo & Magelang Regency, and about 45 km from Yogyakarta.

HUTAN PENDIDIKAN WANAGAMA : At the same range with Hutan Bunder, there is Wanagama forestry. Its functions as educational forestry of Faculty of Forestry Gadjah Mada University. In this area, there are Wood Musuem as a unique and interesting tourism object. It is located about 7 km to the west of Wonosari, in area of Wanagama Forest and enters the parth about 100 m from Wonosari-Yogya Street.

KID’S FUN RECREATION PARK : Situated at Jl. Wonosari Km. 10, this playground, managed by PT. Produl Rekreasi, Yogyakarta, offers a great number of games for your children and the whole family.

SAND DUNES : Parangtritis sand dubes is a world heritage - the lumpus of sand that reach 20m above the sea level. Thre are only 4 places in the entire world that have such kind of diunes-one of whiich is in Indonesia, here in Parangtritis beach.

AGROTOURISM SALAK PONDOH : This salak garden is located some 5km east of Tempel district, precisely in Gadung sub-village, Bangunkerto, Turi, This tourist resort is situated in a comfortable, fresh, and unpolluted environment with amenities of the local people.

Supplemantary Issue (February 2004) 3 Indonesian Tourist Destination - YOGYAKARTA (JOGJA) KREBET TOURISM VILLAGE : Located in the subdistrict of Pajangan in Bantul some 12 km southwest of Yogyakarta, Krebet tourist village has some 400 handicraftsmen working at 14 art galleries, making such products as wooden mask with batik pattern, small wooden and ethnic statues. Local people provide home stays of traditional Javanese architecture for the coming visitors who wish to stay overnight in the Village. Every year in September, a village cleansing ritual is held to thank God for the good harvest of rice.

PONDONG TOURISM VILLAGE : Other than Kasongan, Pundong is also well known as a center of earthenware products in Bantul. It lies some 25 km from Yogyakarta. A great variety of handicrafted items like pitchers, statues and other smaller products are specifically designed for sale to the coming tourists.

PURAWISATA RECREATION PARK : Situated at JL. Brigjend Katamso Yogyakarta. To release of that vision is establish some outlet which provide product and service, mainly : restaurant, entertainment, live music and dance. Those outlet mainly Taman Wisata Ria, Etnik Kafe, Ramayana Ballet (open theatre), Gazebo Garden Restaurant, Djava Restaurant, etc.

GEMBIRA LOKA ZOO : Gembira loka is not only zoo but also fantasyland for children, since it provides artistic man-made cave and playground kids. The zoo is loaced at the eastern side of Kusumanegara street on the hinterland of Yogyakarta. YOGYAKARTA USEFUL INFORMATION Yogyakarta Provincial Culture and Tourism Office CAFE Jl. Cendana No. 11, Yogyakarta, Indonesia Tel : (62-274)562628 Djogdja cafe, Jl. Kyai Mojo 57, Yogyakarta Webpage : http://www.tasteofjogja.com Borobudur, Cafe Jl. Pasar Kembang, Yogyakarta Jl. Laksda Adisucipto Km 7-8, Yogyakarta, Indonesia Dewata cafe, Jl. Gejayan, Yogyakarta Tel : (62-274)489350 ETNIK cafe, Jl. Brigjen Katamso, Yogyakarta Pusat Informasi Wisata, Jl. Malioboro 16, Tel 566000 BANK AND CREDIT CARDS STAR HOTELS BNI 1946 Trikora Branch Office, Yogya, Jl. Trikora 1, Yogyakarta Melia Purosani ***** Jl. Mayor Suryotomo 31 Yogyakarta 55122 Tel : (62-274)51468,512278 Tel : (62-274)589521,22,23 BRI CIK DI TIRO, Jl. Cik Di Tiro no. 3, YogyakartaTel : (62-274)520581,520261 Santika Hotel **** Jl. Jenderal Sudirman no. 19 Yogyakarta 55233 Bank Mandiri, Jl. Jend. Sudirman No. 7, Yogyakarta Tel : (62-274)587672-76 Tel : (62-274)563036 BPD DIY, Jl. Tentara Rakyat Mataram no. 7, Yogyakarta Tel : (62-274)5611614 Phoenix Heritage Yogya *** Jl. Jenderal Sudirman 9-11, Yogyakarta 55233 BPD DIY Senopati, Jl. Senopati No. 5-7, Yogyakarta Tel : (62-274)562395,563645 Tel : (62-274)566617,589792 PT. Bank Central Asia (BCA) Sudirman, Jl. Jend. Sudirman,Yogyakarta Hotel ** Jl. Pasar Kembang 49 Yogyakarta 55271 Tel : (62-274)563435 Tel : (62-274)562269,563645 Istana Batik Hotel * Jl. Pasar Kembang 29 Yogyakarta Tel : (62-274)087012,589853 Lippo Bank Cabang Yogya, Jl. Jend. Sudirman 65, Yogyakarta Tel : (62-274)561361,562616 RESTAURANTS Oshin Nikmatono, Jl. Malioboro, Yogyakarta 53 Tel : (62-274)562153 AUTHORIZED MONEY CHANGER Mahkota, Jl. Gandekan 25, Yogyakarta Tel : (62-274)513568 Artamas Buana Jati, Jl. P. Mangkubumi 2, Yogyakarta Tel : (62-274)567558 New Asia, Jl. Arteri Utara 117, Yogyakarta Tel (62-274)568063 Intra Bilex, Bandara Adisucipto, Yogyakarta Tel : (62-274)512144,512145 Natour, Jl. Solo km. 10, Yogyakarta Tel : (62-274)563935,496638 Baruman Abadi, Garuda Hotel Jl. Malioboro 60,Yogyakarta Tirta Kencana, Jl. Ring Road, Janti, Yogyakarta Tel : (62-274)385550 Tel:(62-274)563314,561155 Dollar Center, Jl. Pasar Kembang 85, Yogyakarta Tel : (62-274)587648 TOURS & TRAVEL AGENCIES Sahid Artha Sari, Hotel Sahid Yogya, Jl. Babarsari, Yogyakarta Index Elang Wisata, Yogyakarta Tel : (62-274)517987,565446 Intan Pelangi T & T, Yogyakarta Tel : (62-274)562895,565279 SHOPPING MALLS & SUPERMARKET Intras Tours, Yogyakarta Tel : (62-274)371217,372886 Malioboro Mall (Malioboro), Jl. A. Yani, Yogyakarta Mitra Persada, Yogyakarta Tel : (62-274)589689 Galeria Mall, Jl. Jend. Sudirman 99-101, Yogyakarta Nusa Santana Prima, Yogyakarta Tel : (62-274)561294,561329 Super Indo Supermarket, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Yogyakarta Paramita, Yogyakarta Tel : (62-274)566488 ext. 7142 Golden Campus, Jl. C. Simanjuntak, Yogyakarta Puri Sentra Wisata (Puri Tours), Yogyakarta Tel : (62-274)588067 Mirota Kampus, Jl. C. Simanjuntak, Yogyakarta Dewata Sakti, Yogyakarta Tel : (62-274)566429,589681 Ramai Supermarket, Malioboro Shopping Area, Yogyakarta Robinson Supermarket, Jl. A. Yani (Malioboro), Yogyakarta SOUVENIR AND ART SHOP Batik GOVERNMENT TOURIS OFFICES IN REGENCY/CITY Batik Danar Hadi, Jl. Laksda Adisucipto 3, Yogyakarta Tel : (62-274)588083 Tourism, Art and Culture Office in Yogyakarta city, Yogyakarta Tel : 588025 Ardiyanto Gallery, Jl. Magelang Km. 5, Yogyakarta Tel : (62-274)562777 Tourism Office of Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta Tel : 368465 Mirota Batik, Jl. A. Yani 9, Yogyakarta Tel : (62-274)588524 Tourism and Culture Office of Gunung Kidul Regency, Yogyakarta Tel : 773095 S. Komplek Batik Art. Ngadisuryan KT 1/172, Yogyakarta Tel : (62-274)386611 Tourist Service of , Yogyakarta Tel : 869613

Silverware Tom’s Silver, Jl. Ngeksigondo 60, Kotagede, Yogyakarta Tel : (62-274)372818 KP3Y, Jl. Mondorakan 41, Kotagede, Yogyakarta Narti’s silver, Jl. Tegal Gendu 22, Kotagede, Yogyakarta Tian An Men Silver, Jl. AM Sangaji 10, Yogyakarta

Art Shop (Leather, Bamboo, Silver, Copper, Tortoise Shell, Bronze) M’ Joint, Rejowinangun KG. I/38, Yogyakarta Tel : (62-274)372172 Pusaka Jaya, Jl. Ahmad Jazuli No. 29, Yogyakarta Tel : (62-274)565689

Rini’s Silver , Jagalan, Banguntapan, Bantul, Yogyakarta CV. Budaya, Jl. Parangtritis Km 4, Yogyakarta Tel : (62-274)371817 PPPG, Jl. Kaliurang Km. 13,8 Sleman, Yogyakarta Tel : (62-274)897541 Arjun, Gampingan WB. I/755, Yogyakarta Tel : (62-274)511529 SMD, Jl. Gambiran No 61, Yogyakarta Tel : (62-274)373584 Harapan Baru, Jl. Karangkajen MG. III/901, Yogyakarta Tel : (62-274)379863

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