Minggu, 08 Juli 2007
Taman Sari – The Water Castle
When a traveller is browsing in kraton, then she/he should not miss Tamansari, less than 1 Km west of Kraton. Everybody in this town knows where Tamansari is. It is just behind the Pasar Ngasem Bird Market. Although small and simple, this market sells several kinds of cute birds and pets, such as the favorite turtle-doves (perkutut), the more expensive yellow crowned bulbul (cucakrawa), poksays and other colorful birds such as canaries, parakeets, parrots, starlings etc.
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. Bargaining is interesting!
There are two ways to visit this place. The one is thru 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 thru 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.
What is Taman Sari?
It was build by Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono I in 1758 as a rest house and pleasure park for the Royal family. Tamansari means beautiful garden. It was badly damaged due to an eartquake 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:
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
A place for sport and entertainment
Boating and swimming
Deer hunting
Classical dance Bedoyo and Srimpi
Gamelan music
A place for meditation
An important palace and shelter for the Sultan. It was well protected. It had 2 Bastions with 12 and 6 Cannons.
There were royal soldiers, from the units of Suronoto, Bugisan and royal body guard, placed in the north side of the palace. They were sentry-boxes in front of almost every strategic gate.
The underground passages, could be used as a security system by flooding them with water. Probably, the Sultan was a warrior which explains high security precautions. In his days, the Sultan came here from Kraton by walking thru a special passage or by canoe.
"Umbul Binangun" swimming pool complex
A traveller shall enter thru East main Gate from Jl. Taman Sari. An entry ticket of Rp. 500 per person (US $ 1= Rp. 13.500) must be purchased in the right side of the gate. Passing the gate, there is a court yard for "gladen" classical dance training for ladies. After that, here is the swimming pool where only the Sultan’s women can frolic. In this complex only women employees serve the Sultan.
A three story tower, with Sultan private bedroom stands south of the swimming pool. " No traveller is allowed to take picture of Sultan private bedroom" says a traditional rule. The Sultan’s private bath-pool is behind the tower. It is said that he never took a bath, alone. It should be a royal glamorous life!.
Somewhere in the south part of the palace, there is a special place, believed to be Sultan’s meeting place, from time to time with the Goddess of the South Sea, Kanjeng Ratu Kidul.
Some says that Taman Sari just looks like the palace of the South Sea Goddess. She keeps her promise to Sultan’s ancestor, Panembahan Senopati, to guard Mataram Kingdom, the Sultans and their family and people from evil calamity.
"Pulo Kenongo – Complex"
A traveller should come here thru Pasar Ngasem. When it was still intact, 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.
The roof top was used to enjoy the beautiful view of the city and mount Merapi in the North. There is also the under ground passageway, which lead to Sumur Gumuling, a two story circular well mosque. Nearby, there is a place by the name of Pulo Cemethi, it was a place for meditation. The water used to purify, was from Rain water.
After the catastropical destruction in 1867, Tamansari had been abandoned. The kraton employees and their family were allowed to use the plot of land available. No wonder if in to-day’s Tamansari complex, batik painting and other craft home industry are flourishing, as most of the people living here are direct descendants from kraton artists
When a traveller is browsing in kraton, then she/he should not miss Tamansari, less than 1 Km west of Kraton. Everybody in this town knows where Tamansari is. It is just behind the Pasar Ngasem Bird Market. Although small and simple, this market sells several kinds of cute birds and pets, such as the favorite turtle-doves (perkutut), the more expensive yellow crowned bulbul (cucakrawa), poksays and other colorful birds such as canaries, parakeets, parrots, starlings etc.
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. Bargaining is interesting!
There are two ways to visit this place. The one is thru 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 thru 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.
What is Taman Sari?
It was build by Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono I in 1758 as a rest house and pleasure park for the Royal family. Tamansari means beautiful garden. It was badly damaged due to an eartquake 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:
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
A place for sport and entertainment
Boating and swimming
Deer hunting
Classical dance Bedoyo and Srimpi
Gamelan music
A place for meditation
An important palace and shelter for the Sultan. It was well protected. It had 2 Bastions with 12 and 6 Cannons.
There were royal soldiers, from the units of Suronoto, Bugisan and royal body guard, placed in the north side of the palace. They were sentry-boxes in front of almost every strategic gate.
The underground passages, could be used as a security system by flooding them with water. Probably, the Sultan was a warrior which explains high security precautions. In his days, the Sultan came here from Kraton by walking thru a special passage or by canoe.
"Umbul Binangun" swimming pool complex
A traveller shall enter thru East main Gate from Jl. Taman Sari. An entry ticket of Rp. 500 per person (US $ 1= Rp. 13.500) must be purchased in the right side of the gate. Passing the gate, there is a court yard for "gladen" classical dance training for ladies. After that, here is the swimming pool where only the Sultan’s women can frolic. In this complex only women employees serve the Sultan.
A three story tower, with Sultan private bedroom stands south of the swimming pool. " No traveller is allowed to take picture of Sultan private bedroom" says a traditional rule. The Sultan’s private bath-pool is behind the tower. It is said that he never took a bath, alone. It should be a royal glamorous life!.
Somewhere in the south part of the palace, there is a special place, believed to be Sultan’s meeting place, from time to time with the Goddess of the South Sea, Kanjeng Ratu Kidul.
Some says that Taman Sari just looks like the palace of the South Sea Goddess. She keeps her promise to Sultan’s ancestor, Panembahan Senopati, to guard Mataram Kingdom, the Sultans and their family and people from evil calamity.
"Pulo Kenongo – Complex"
A traveller should come here thru Pasar Ngasem. When it was still intact, 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.
The roof top was used to enjoy the beautiful view of the city and mount Merapi in the North. There is also the under ground passageway, which lead to Sumur Gumuling, a two story circular well mosque. Nearby, there is a place by the name of Pulo Cemethi, it was a place for meditation. The water used to purify, was from Rain water.
After the catastropical destruction in 1867, Tamansari had been abandoned. The kraton employees and their family were allowed to use the plot of land available. No wonder if in to-day’s Tamansari complex, batik painting and other craft home industry are flourishing, as most of the people living here are direct descendants from kraton artists
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Prambanan Temple, visit one of the most beautiful temple in Java.
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Tour to Borobudur Temple, a Buddhist temple, one of the world wonder.
Lunch in a restaurant en-route.
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Hotel Jayakarta Yogyakarta US$ 105.00
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Inclusive of:
Accommodation for 1 night, based on twin sharing including breakfast.
1 x Lunch in a restaurant.
Air-conditioned transportation for tours and transfers.
Guide Service.
Entrance fee.
Exclusive of:
Airfare, train or bus ticket.
Airport taxes.
Personal expenses.
Remark:
Minimum 2 persons traveling.
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Program:
Visiting Yogyakarta during three days and two nights.
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Meeting service at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Prambanan Temple Tour, visit one of the most beautiful temple in Java.
Lunch enroute.
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 2:
Morning City Tour to Jogja, visit the Sultan Palace and stop in some interesting places.
Lunch in a restaurant.
Afternoon tour to Borobudur Temple.
Return to Jogja and overnight in the hotel.
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Breakfast in the hotel.
Transfer to the airport, departure to your next destination.
End of Service.
Visit the point of interest is interchangeable to suit arrival / departure flight schedule.
Price (with accommodation):
Hotel Choice Price per person in US$
Hotel Jayakarta Yogyakarta US$ 150.00
Quality Hotel Yogyakarta US$ 173.00
Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta US$ 195.00
Melia Purosani Yogyakarta US$ 195.00
Inclusive of:
Accommodation for 2 night, based on twin sharing including breakfast.
2 x Lunch in a restaurant.
Air-conditioned transportation for tours and transfers.
Guide Service.
Entrance fee.
Exclusive of:
Airfare, train or bus ticket.
Airport taxes.
Personal expenses.
Remark:
Minimum 2 persons traveling.
Tour booking can be made through this Booking Form or call us at +62 274 487058
Jogja Exotic One
Program:
A One Day Tour to visit Yogyakarta.
Meeting service at the airport.
Tour to Borobudur Temple, a Buddhist temple, one of the world wonder.
Lunch at the restaurant.
Tour to Prambanan Temple, one of the beautiful temple in Java.
Return to the airport.
End of Service.
Price:
US$ 70.00 per person (minimum 2 persons traveling).
Inclusive of:
Air-conditioned transportation for tours.
1 x Lunch in a restaurant.
Guide service.
Entrance fee.
Exclusive of:
Airfare, train or bus ticket.
Airport taxes.
Personal expenses.
Remark:
Minimum 2 persons traveling.
Jogja Exotic Two
Program:
Visiting Yogyakarta during two days and one night.
Day 1:
Meeting service at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Prambanan Temple, visit one of the most beautiful temple in Java.
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 2:
Tour to Borobudur Temple, a Buddhist temple, one of the world wonder.
Lunch in a restaurant en-route.
Return to Jogja and directly to the airport, departure to your next destination.
End of Service.
Price (with accommodation):
Hotel Choice Price per person in US$
Hotel Jayakarta Yogyakarta US$ 105.00
Quality Hotel Yogyakarta US$ 115.00
Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta US$ 127.00
Melia Purosani Yogyakarta US$ 127.00
Inclusive of:
Accommodation for 1 night, based on twin sharing including breakfast.
1 x Lunch in a restaurant.
Air-conditioned transportation for tours and transfers.
Guide Service.
Entrance fee.
Exclusive of:
Airfare, train or bus ticket.
Airport taxes.
Personal expenses.
Remark:
Minimum 2 persons traveling.
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Program:
Visiting Yogyakarta during three days and two nights.
Day 1:
Meeting service at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Prambanan Temple Tour, visit one of the most beautiful temple in Java.
Lunch enroute.
Overnight in the hotel.
Day 2:
Morning City Tour to Jogja, visit the Sultan Palace and stop in some interesting places.
Lunch in a restaurant.
Afternoon tour to Borobudur Temple.
Return to Jogja and overnight in the hotel.
Day 3:
Breakfast in the hotel.
Transfer to the airport, departure to your next destination.
End of Service.
Visit the point of interest is interchangeable to suit arrival / departure flight schedule.
Price (with accommodation):
Hotel Choice Price per person in US$
Hotel Jayakarta Yogyakarta US$ 150.00
Quality Hotel Yogyakarta US$ 173.00
Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta US$ 195.00
Melia Purosani Yogyakarta US$ 195.00
Inclusive of:
Accommodation for 2 night, based on twin sharing including breakfast.
2 x Lunch in a restaurant.
Air-conditioned transportation for tours and transfers.
Guide Service.
Entrance fee.
Exclusive of:
Airfare, train or bus ticket.
Airport taxes.
Personal expenses.
Remark:
Minimum 2 persons traveling.
Tour booking can be made through this Booking Form or call us at +62 274 487058
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