Ketep Pass, Cool Spot To See Beauty View of Merbabu and Merapi Mountain in Magelang Central Java

Magelang is the only district in Central Java, which is surrounded by several mountains, because it travel in Magelang regency is dominated by nature. Of the many attractions in Magelang, there is one tour that has been very popular among travelers. His name Ketep Pass, which is a natural attraction with the concept of "volcano" that was inaugurated in 2002 as a tourist area track SSB (Solo-Selo-Borobudur) with an area of ​​approximately 8000 m2.Ketep Pass is one of the best spots to see the stout Merbabu and Merapi , in this attraction there is also a viewing post that we can use to see the natural scenery in the around region. ( Bali Accommodation )

The view of Ketep Pass is more dominated by the mountains because it is located on the slopes of Mount Merbabu, precisely in Bukit Sawangan. Located at an altitude of about 1200 meters above sea level makes the air in the sights Ketep Pass pretty cool, especially in the morning. In Ketep Pass we can not only see the beauty of Mount Merbabu and Merapi alone, but a row of other mountains such as Mt. Telomoyo, Cleft, Sindoro to Slamet. To see these mountains we have to go to the Court of Panca Arga, namely the location of the highest in the region Ketep Pass. ( Bali Kuta resort )

If you are not happy to see the sights with the naked eye, calm, in the area of ​​the viewing post Ketep Pass has been provided binoculars so we could see the view clearer and closer. As one of the popular tourist attraction, Ketep Pass is already supported by a wide range of support facilities that increasingly pamper tourists, ranging from the observation post, museum, until a mini cinema. Some cool facility that you should not miss in Ketep Pass are:

• Museum of Volcanology In the museum with an area of ​​approximately 550 m2 we can see a miniature Mount Merapi, all things associated with the Mount Merapi could be found in the Museum of Volcanology, ranging from documents about the volcano, the rock samples from the eruption of Mount Merapi in ketahunnya, until the photo peak Garuda now no longer as a result of the eruption of Mount Merapi in 2010.
• Cinema Mini Mini Cinema in Ketep Pass can accommodate about 78 spectators. In Theaters Mini we can see the history of Mount Merapi, which includes the formation of Mount Merapi, the hiking trail, the research at the top, until the eruptions that have occurred at Mount Merapi in a film lasts approximately 25 minutes.
• Courtyard Panca Arga Panca Arga means "five mountains" because at this location we can see the mountains surrounding 5 Magelang regency, such as Merapi, Merbabu, Telomoyo, Andong, and chipped. Panca Arga courtyard is the highest peak of the attractions Ketep Pass, in this area also provided binoculars that we can use to more clearly see the sights.

In addition to offering a variety of cool facilities, in the region Ketep Pass we can see the beautiful sunrise, you know, in certain months (typically July to August) we could see the sunrise in the midst between Merbabu and Merapi looks very charming Bali Holiday Villas Seminyak. Every day Ketep Pass never empty of visitors, as well as tourist attractions, Ketep Pass also has other functions, such as for demonstration and research site for observing the activity of Mount Merapi.Akses towards Ketep Pass is easy, if you are from the city of Semarang and surrounding areas, just go to Salatiga with Kopeng pass to get into the district of Magelang, after passing the border Salatiga-Magelang, still follow the road until you reach a T-junction. ( Bali Cheap Accommodation )

Where if you turn left going toward Ketep Pass (there are already driving directions), and if the straight going to the District Candimulyo, Magelang. Please turn left and follow the road until you arrive at the location Ketep Pass.Or if you are from Solo, can follow the route Solo - Boyolali - Cepogo - Selo - Musuk - Ketep Pass, but with a poor road. Meanwhile, if you're out of Jogja, can follow the travel way as of Semarang, route Jogja - muntilan. Arriving at Gulon please turn right to follow the route Ngadipuro - Senowo - Sawangan - Ketep Pass. ( Bali Best Hotel )