The food is typical Jepara

The food is typical Jepara

• Horok-horok

Horok-horok is a traditional food that is now probably very little to be found. Horok-horok flour palm trees, arguably an alternative food substitutes rice in mass. Ordinary eaten with satay, soup, meatballs or pecel catfish. It also can be eaten with a given Santa and sugar, such as porridge penyajiaanya. If people now call traditional foods as food during the war. It's known now more food leads to fast food. These foods can only be found in Jepara. The craftsmen flour aren aren sometimes hunt to exit the area, perhaps because now starting rare palm trees. Palm trees that will be processed peeled and meat using a comb, with the aim that the flour produced becomes soft. Horok-horok the cold will chewy texture.

• Moto belong or moto blong

Moto belong or moto tension is a genuine hawker Jepara. Moto belong derives from two words (moto; the eye), (belong; sag) that when combined mean eye drooping. These snacks can be found in the traditional markets in Jepara. The main ingredient is the motto belong bananas and cassava, cassava washed and then peeled and washed a second time so that the mucus or feces left on cassava can be lost. Then, crushed or grated cassava into flour rather rough. Then small sliced ​​banana or to taste, grated cassava banana wraps are made to last, formed according to taste, or for more interesting could be given food coloring. Then steamed until cooked. For the presentation moto belong ripe sliced ​​to taste later in the love of grated coconut on top.

• Adon-adon coro

Adon-adon coro is a kind of traditional beverage. These drinks such as herbs are mixed with spices, among others pandan, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, ginger doused with coconut milk, ginger brown sugar and water. This drink tastes spicy and warm, similar to ginger. These drinks can be found around the shopping center in the south of Jepara or square Jepara.

• Blenyik

Blenyik or tempong, a processed food made from anchovy little fist round shaped and given a little salt. Generally tastes salty. Usually served sebagain friend to eat rice, or it could be if the way in sauteed or steamed with or without milk.

• Pindang serani

Pindang serani is a popular food in Jepara. Made from various types of fish, mixed with boiled and flavored serani secret. This food is popular until exit Jepara. Usually served with rice, chilli sauce and vegetables.

The beauty of the waterfall village hidden somosari

The beauty of the waterfall village hidden somosari

The village is located in the district sumosari Batealit, Jepara turned out to save the waterfall tour are diverse and very little touched by human hands. Because of the access road and location are still natural and not arranged nice, so very few people to linger, only those who are adventurous and big balls are bold. The beauty of the other side of the mountainous areas are still green and leafy turned out to save the hidden beauty of waterfalls. Waterfalls are very little exposed to the outside world. Waterfalls are not ogled many people to visit it.It is said that once a population of around also did not know that there is a waterfall, until there is a wood seeker who heard the sound of water riyuhnya and when searched it turned out the sound was coming from the sound of the waterfall, from where it gets people around know there is a waterfall in the surrounding area.

• Waterfall tumbled banyu

Waterfall banyu dropped very beautiful with the added scenery around the forest is still green. To achieve Banyu Drops Falls can be reached by motorcycle approximately 1 hour from the village of Mayong later Pancur districts motorcycles entrusted citizenship with Rp.3000 costs, - per bike and then walk about 30 minutes. Access road on foot through rice fields and steep river.

• Waterfall Nongko pace

Waterfall Nongko higher pace than the waterfall banyu plummeted. The journey to reach past the paddy fields and small rivers. In the journey was so beautiful that can menskipun difficult road impassable due to road up and down and winding. It took about 2 hours to reach.

• Waterfall Shower

The waterfall shower is above the waterfall Nongko pace. This waterfall has the highest waterfall, some even say the highest in Java. This waterfall is located on the slopes of the mountain. Surrounding the waterfall there are still shady forest. The air is cool and foggy often greet tourists visiting especially in the morning and evening. Suitable for busting penatnya urban atmosphere.

A little more, before venturing into the waterfall should be prepared in advance also supplies the vitality of the body must be optimal, because given the way to the waterfall that is still fairly natural. Suitable for lovers of wild nature and adrenaline sports lovers. Congratulations adventure.

Wono Pinus Setro

Wono Pinus Setro

Wono Setro pine forest is the object of sightseeing in the area Batealit, Jepara. This object is located near the waterfall Sumenep, waterfalls and waterfalls Statah Cabe. Situated in the mountains Muria so this attraction presents a fresh cool air and make tourists forget the urban penatnya. Wono Pinus Setro a pine forest which is used as a natural tourist attraction by the local government, in this place the facilities and infrastructure was already being developed and equipped.

facilities

Pine trees Campground Circuit Setro BMX Circuit Setro International Downhill Amenities That There Is No Edit Wono Pinus Setro lacks many amenities, namely: Park bench gazebo The game swing, seesaw, etc. outbound Area Parking lot Post and Security Officer

Sumenep Waterfall

Air Terjun Sumenep

Sumenep waterfall, located in the village Batealit, district Batealit, Jepara precisely in the hamlet Setro. Located south of attraction Wono Pinus Setro. Sumenep waterfall has three levels. The three levels of this waterfall has a different beauty, most travelers prefer the rate to three because of the higher waterfall. No waterfalls around shady pine forests so that the surrounding air is still fairly cool. Access road to the waterfall is not difficult, tourists must first toward the pine forests tatmya in attraction Wono Pinus Setro, approximately 40 minutes to reach the waterfall are then passed through a ridge with a path that is already neatly, then along the road that still bush to reach the waterfall. Which is usually crowded by nature lovers and people who are doing Attraction campsite in pine forests.

Many of the local residents from various regions who knowingly trip to the waterfall. Most of them visit on holidays to simply unwind and enjoy a beautiful urban setting and the cool mountain area.

Three levels of waterfalls Sumenep

Waterfall First Level is a waterfall at the bottom in the form of a stone wall with three waterfalls berjejeran Niagara Second Level is the most beautiful waterfall of the three Niagara Sumenep. The second waterfall in the form of a stone wall in a semicircle with three streams that spreads decorated hanging roots and moss and green grass. it only took 10 minutes to reach the second waterfall from the first waterfall with a passable track uphill. Waterfall Third Level is a waterfall in the form of two large streams and waterfalls higher than at the previous level. Right Left waterfall is a steep slope, there is no way to come here so we have to make our own path to reach the location, climb the hillside before you go down the side of a slope to another, adhering to the roots of trees, moves to find the source of the roar of water.

Waterfall Kedung Ombo

Air Terjun Kedung Ombo

The beauty of the waterfall in Jepara is so beautiful. Waterfall Kedung Ombo which is one among a row of waterfalls in Jepara present something different. In general, a waterfall flowing out of the wall, but here the rock wall by flowing waterfall like a ladder neat as if man-made but it is made natural nature. Kedung Ombo waterfall located in the village area Papasan Bangsri, Jepara. It took approximately 1 to 2 hours to reach, located on the slopes of Mount Muria in a way still a path contoured mountain land, sometimes rainy season the road becomes muddy and muddy. Indeed, the road to the waterfall is still burdened true. With a location that is still on the mountain slopes are often fog down to greet travelers who want to visit.

Despite the rather difficult path but do not give up, because the typical landscape of the mountains will spoil the eyes and eliminates fatigue of travel. During the trip travelers will be pampered with a view of the green rice fields, the incidence of forest, streams and rocks unspoiled typical air mountainous regions cool and fresh will make the trip to be enjoyable. It is advisable to visit during the dry season so that the road is not so muddy. It takes stamina and high spirits to achieve it. But for the nature enthusiast is certainly not a big problem.
There is a myth that developed in the local population, but this myth is not even because of the waterfall but instead a matter of the access road to the waterfall. According to the story the way to the waterfall precisely at the end of the last village should not be passed by the bride marriage age not exceeding 40 days, because according to the myth of the bride will be going crazy or amnesia.
So prior to this waterfall should be prepared of stamina. Or maybe for a dirt bike enthusiast could try to test the guts to conquer the road to the waterfall.

So prior to this waterfall should be prepared of stamina. Or maybe for a dirt bike enthusiast could try to test the guts to conquer the road to the waterfall.

Air Terjun Jurang Nganten

Air Terjun Jurang Nganter

Jepara is not just merely with its beautiful beaches, Jepara also has a waterfall that is no less elegant. Waterfall gorge bride, situated in the hamlet Turung, Tanjung village, subdistrict Pakis Aju, Jepara. To achieve this waterfall can not use four-wheeled vehicles, motorcycles and even a bit of trouble because the road is difficult, for lovers of cycling it is better because it can while enjoying the incorporation of air and green scenery around.According to the first story of a pair of lovers who want to get married but did not get the blessing of their parents. But the couple still continue their marriage, their wedding After bullock wagons along the bank of the river, without a train because it falls plunged into the river. Because the waterfall was called air terjun jurang nganten.If you have come to the visitors will be presented with a view of the beautiful and romantic. For adventure lovers, is well suited to visit this place, or for lovers of trail bike suitable for sports adrealin.If you have come to the visitors will be presented with a view of the beautiful and romantic. For adventure lovers, is well suited to visit this place, or for lovers of trail bike suitable for sports adrealin. Some tips before visiting this waterfall; Do not visit during the rainy season because it would disturb the atmosphere of the time traveled, Bring food or supplies necessary to be able to save and watch if there is no where to eat around the waterfall area. Never been on a holiday because it will be crowded that will inevitably interfere when traveling.The place is managed by the local government and local residents, there has been no adequate facilities of the local government. But for those who like to travel challenges will definitely be an adventure in itself.

Benteng Portugis pulau Mandalika

Benteng Portugis

Jepara besides having natural attractions also have a travel history of the Portuguese fort . Jepara has a heritage of high value , but not much is revealed. One of them Portuguese fort in the strait Mandalika , rural districts Banyumanis Donorojo Jepara .

The fort was built during the Sultan Agung in Java , about 1628 until 1629. According to the history of the fort the Portuguese were inhabited a few years . Although building this castle has been renovated but still leaving the charm of their own . The fort is also a protected area for rare animals , especially birds . Almost every year the release of animals held in the framework of nature conservation. The layout of the castle is located on the hill to save its own charm. Because stretching beach Mandalika capable of making the tourists linger there .In the area of ​​the castle there are houses ' architecture Portuguese still maintained its authenticity until now . The fort is also famous as one of the best fishing spots so ideal for those who have a hobby of fishing . But beware , the current is very strong around the castle . The fort is located 45 km northeast coast of Jepara .

Pantai Mandalika

Mandalika island 500 meters from the tourist sites Portuguese fort . This beach has crystal clear water bluish green . The island is uninhabited , and for tourists who want to travel on the island must be careful , because the island is still largely forested .On this island there is a lighthouse that serves to control the fishermen who were fishing. The island is located adjacent to the Portuguese fortress , so the rating of the Portuguese fort can greet the beautiful island Mandalika . The island is still relatively quiet , and for tourists who wish to remove themselves from the hustle bustle of the city suitable for trying traveled on this island . On this island has a typical plant that locals call ' Nongko boar ' , these plants put his roots. On this island there is the tomb of Syed Ustman he was a minister in the kingdom Kalinyamat power.To reach this island , tourists can rent a fishing boat , approximately Rp . 200,000 rental boats .

Kura kura Ocean Park

Kura-Kura Ocean Park

Turtle Ocean Park is one vehicle that most visitors. Situated in the tourist area of ​​Kartini beach , approximately 20 minutes drive inland from Jepara . Turtle Ocean Park building shaped in the form of a giant turtle , the building is inspired because in Jepara there are protected areas and conservation of sea turtles. Turtle Ocean Park consists of a 2-storey building and has a giant aquarium - aquarium with saved wealth of aquatic fauna Indonesia . Dibangunan first floor seemed rating will be brought into the underwater world , passing such a tunnel on either side there is an aquarium - aquarium containing fauana - fauana water, both saltwater and freshwater .

Not only the water fauna , dimusium also include reefs are beautiful . Upper floor tourists will be presented with a view like large pools that contain a variety of freshwater fauna and saltwater . This Dimusium travelers can also play or feed fauana - fauana water must have been benign . Misium really good visit to this as one way of introduction of aquatic fauna to children . Entrance to this misium around Rp.17.500


Air Terjun Songgo Langgit

The  waterfall is located in the village Bucu Kembang subdistrict , Jepara . 35 km from the city center Jepara . To achieve this waterfall is not difficult because the access road is good. On the way to the waterfall will pass through the teak forests in the protected areas , as he passed a jungle atmosphere will be so pronounced , the air is cool and green leaf rating feast for the eyes . Entering the region where the waterfall sound water droplets that fall on the rocks and water droplets are also on my face and body adds to the aura exsotik . At the location of the waterfall there is also a pool dedicated for tourists to swim or just playing the water , because there is a ban not to swim under a waterfall . Because under the waterfall there is at least the inside about 8 meters in fear can harm the tourists who were swimmingThis waterfall has a height of about 80 meters , a width of 2 meters . There is a myth circulating in the local community that the water from the waterfall can be as youthful drug . At this location has also provided public facilities such as ample parking , toilets and stalls .

Pantai Kartini dan musium Kartini

Pantai Kartini

One tourist destination in Jepara located in Bulu . The beach is located 2.5 km to the west office Bupati JeparaThis beach because it is strategically located on the path to the tourist area Karimunjawa National Park . From Jepara beach is approximately 3 km . The regional government named this beach by beach name due to commemorate Kartini Kartini R.A services as a pioneer of women's emancipation . On the beach is suitable for family travel because it has a white sand beach with spacious so that children are more comfortable bermaindi beach . Unlike the other beaches , monitored many tourist rides , such as the Turtle Ocean Park , children's playground , mini- paper , giant chess and many more . Yangaling Kartini famous beach is Turtle Ocean Park . Kartini beach entrance ticket of approximately Rp . 5000 .

Museum R.A Kartini

Kartini R.A Museum was established on March 30, 1975 at the proposal of the people of Jepara and supported former president Suharto . The museum was founded as a tribute to R.A Kartini as a pioneer of women's emancipation in Indonesia . The museum is located in the village of Baked , Jepara sub-district , North of Jepara district hall . The museum contains relics R.A Kartini and her sister R.M.P Sosrokartono . 

The museum is divided into 4 rooms:

The first room contains a collection of relics R.A Kartini and photographs during his lifetime . Among radio , collection plates, gerobag and others .

The second room contains relics R.Sosrokartono , who are university graduates Leiden Netherlands . He is known as the " doctor of water ' . Because of the time of treatment with the method of water and the great word ' Alif'.Beliau mastering foreign languages ​​9 east , west 17 ​​foreign languagesre is also a historical and cultural relics found in the district of Jepara .

The third room contains a collection of historical objects , like a giant fish bones ' Joko Tuwo ' , with a length of approximately 16 meters , weighs 6 tons , 4 meters wide , 2 meters high and about 200 years old . The fish bones are found in mid April 1989 .

The fourth room berisikoleksi craft Jepara , in the form of carvings , ceramics , bamboo and others . Admission, Rp.3000

Pulau Panjang

Pulau Panjang (Jepara part 4)

A small Paradiso in north Java Karimunjawa Jepara not only have , but there is a Panjang island that is no less exotic . This uninhabited island is located in the village of Ujung Batu , district of Jepara , Jepara regency . In less than 20 minutes to reach the island. Jepara is famous for its crystal clear sea water and marine ecosystem diversity that is still awake . If lucky when crossing there will be a bunch of dolphins swim as accompaniment to the island .Before stepping foot on the island , from a distance the white sand and the underwater ecosystem seemed to welcome .
Usually tourists do activities snorkeling , fishing , or just sunbathing on the white sand . Ocean current on the island is not so strong so that tourists can enjoy the serene natural beauty of the underwater Long Island . The air on the island is pretty cool because there are enough trees that surround the island .
In addition to the underwater nature Long Island also has religious tourism . On this island there is a tomb of Muslim missionaries called Syekh Abu Bakr ibn Yahya Ba'alawy . Not a few visitors who visit this tomb especially on certain days .

• Sapta Pesona boat from the pier beach Kartini Rp . 13,000 , visitors can work one day on the island.
• Marine tourism boat from the dock Bandengan 10,000, visitors are given a time of 1 hour on this island .
• Rent a boat from the beach Prawean . Approximately ( 100,000 - 300,000 ) .

tanjung gelam, pulau cilik, pulau tengah,pulau geleang

Paradiso of Java (part 3)

Tanjung Gelam 

Tanjung Gelam is part of the main island karimunjawa , because of its position in the form of land jutting promontory or the sea , so it looks like being a self-contained island . From far 've seen beautiful white sand stretching decorate , combined with crystal clear sea water is bluish green add eksoticem Tanjung Gelam . The water in the tourist area karimunjawa mostly clear water so that tourists can enjoy the beauty of the ocean without having to dive .Located approximately 20 minutes from the main island of the Cape is not difficult to reach. Beauty of the sea who suffer can make tourists want to linger there . Cape is also often used to hold the celebration surrounding communities ' Lomban ' ( a week after the celebration of the feast of idul fitri ) . Most tourists chasing the sunset in the Cape is in addition to enjoying the underwater beauty.

Pulau Cilik and pulau Tengah

The Cilik island and the Tengah island not far from Karimunjawa , do not require long hours , only a few minutes of this island can be reached . The island is located on the western karimunjawa . The Cilik island is only about 2 hectares in extent. On this island will encounter a small wooden pier where small boats leaning, shallow beaches because large ships can not get on the island. In the Tengah island there is a resort that can be used by travelers to relax while enjoying the beautiful sea tourist areas Publications clear and a variety of marine ecosystems are still awake.From the top tourist resort can enjoy the beautiful sunset and enjoy the beautiful sea fish shallow cool to swim under the resort , even if lucky traveler will see green turtles swim .

Pulau Geleang


Geleang is the largest island region karimunjawa travel . The place is suitable for family holidays with white sand beaches . Other Publications such as beach tourism , travelers will be pampered with white sand that stretches along the eye could see , the sea is crystal clear bluish green , and with a panoramic view of the coral reef . The island is suitable for tourists who invited small children to be introduced to the beauty of sea travel .

Paradise of Java (part 2)

Jepara (part 2)

Pulau Cemara

Cemara Island one of the islands beautiful area in Karimunjava island , the island is not far from the main island , less than approximately 30 minutes with an area of ​​approximately 1.5 hectares . The island is located east of the main island karimunjawa . Travelers will be amazed by a row of trees fir which is so beautiful , and crystal clear sea water . Even

tourists can see the bottom of the sea from the ship without having to dive

. Besides the beauty of the sea , tourists can sunbathe while enjoying the soft white sand.Tourists can do snorkeling , BBQ . Than other tourist spots , Cemara Island is not so deep , so that large ships can be docked to the island .

Spot Nyemplungan

When I got karimunjawa , Spot Nyemplungan be a pity if you forget a visit for lovers of snorkeling . Where will be found many small fish and coral reef ecosystems are still awake existence. For those who are lucky will see green turtles are cool swim . Publications underwater beauty is not lost with the king Ampat . So beautifully spoil the eyes of lovers of the beauty of the underwater world . For those not adept at swimming to be careful not to step or damage to reefs .Spot Nyamplungan located west of the main island .

Spot Gosong

Spot sandbar not far from the island of Cypress , at this spot , tourists can see coral reefs are circular quite extensive in the center, there are mounds of white sand and shallow location was the middle of the sea ,when the tide is low it will show the white sandbar surrounded by reefs but when the sea water was as though white sand shoal was lost in the water . Around the spot is a lot of fish swimming in coral reef . As another dive spot this place is great for snorkeling activities .

Paradise of Java

Jepara (part 1)

Jepara popular even out of the country because of its size , but not only that owned Jepara . Jepara turned out to be one of the tourism destinations in Indonesia . Jepara regency is one of regencies in Central Java , which is bordered on the west and north by the Java Sea , the east bordering districts Pati and Kudus , Demak and in the south .
Karimun Jawa be a protected nature reserve , for a variety of fish and living coral reef ecosystems . Karimun Jawa has 27 islands but only about 5 islands have been uninhabited. Karimun Jawa is a paradise for divers , because of je is fish and coral reefs that live in it. Besides the beauty of the diverse marine ecosystems , terrestrial ecosystems also have equally beautiful . Karimun Jawa derived from the Javanese ' kremun ' or vague or fuzzy. Because the island of Karimun Jawa views of Java just look like dots only.
You are coming from out of town or outside of Java , to be able to visit this place you can use air transport to transit at airports Ahmad Yani - Semarang , then there are two options of Semarang travel alternatives by using air and sea routes as well . If you choose to use air travel lane , the journey will continue to the airport Dewa Daru Island kemujan using CASSA 212 aircraft with a journey time 30 minutesThis aircraft is provided by one of the managers of the resort in Karimun ( Kura - Kura Resort ) . then if you choose to use sea transportation , from Semarang trip you will proceed to the port of Tanjung Mas - Semarang , from here you can climb aboard KMC Kartini toward karimunjawa with a journey time of approximately 4 hours .Aside from Semarang , you can also use a path through the port of Jepara Kartini Jepara . From transportation that can be used is KM . Muria with long travel approximately 5 hours. 

Pulau Menjangan Kecil

For diving lovers do not need to Raja Ampat , tp on the island of Karimun any, that is in the Small Menjangan Island . When diving tourists will be welcomed by small fish and coral reef ecosystems are so beautiful .To achieve Small Menjangan in Karimun Island , tourists have a little patience because transportation is limited . Travelers can depart by ferry from the port Muria in Jepara . Unfortunately , this ship is available on certain days only. So travelers should find the boat schedule info first, headed Karimun.
Ferry crossing time is also long enough , which spent more than 5 hours . Travel time is quite long , but all of it will be replaced as soon as you arrive at the Small Menjangan Island .

Pulau Menjangan Besar

The island is arguably the closest island to the main island of Karimun travel . Approximately 5-10 minutes from the harbor of the People . Menjangan Besar different from the other islands in Karimun travel , this island as a breeding turtle breeding sharks .Travelers on this island can interact with sharks or take pictures . There are two pools here captive sharks , sharks are still small and the sharks were already teenagers . Passable for tourists who want to test your adrenaline by swimming with the sharks .

Sharks are in tangkarkan is Blacktip Reef sharks .On this island also hawksbill breeding . If lucky time to visit this island , tourists can see the turtles will lay eggs the females at the time and also be able to see small turtles ( hatchlings - dive ) who has hatched a race run to the coast to start a new life .There was also a captive breeding Javanese eagle is endangered and protected .