Friday, September 14, 2012

Waiting for Rainbow above Sri Gethuk Waterfall


Air Terjun Sri Gethuk
Sri Gethuk Waterfall
There is a very beautiful waterfall in Gunung Kidul. It has eyes soothing green scenery. The water comes from springs that are very clear and quite cold. Splashing water provides peace of mind for anyone who visits. The waterfall is never dry and will be the object of interesting photos. Welcome to Sri Gethuk waterfall. 
 

Sri Gethuk Waterfall located in Dukuh Menggoran, Desa Bleberan, Kecamatan Playen, Kabupaten Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta province. Not far from the waterfall you also can visit Rancang Kencono Cave.

According to belief local in the past, often heard the sound of gamelan, which is believed to belong to Anga Mendura, Jinn king of Slempret. Supposedly, the existence of this waterfall is the location of the jinn market. In certain nights, people often hear the trumpet sound from direction of the waterfall. But if the sound is approached, the sound will disappear. Hence, people also call it Slempret Waterfall

Sri Gethuk Waterfall is unique because it forked in two cliffs emerging from the gap between the arid karst cliffs. This waterfall has a height of about 80 meters. Water is flowing continuously into Oya River. There are three springs that burst around Sri Gethuk waterfall, which springs of Dung Poh, Ngandong and Ngumbul.

In dry season, Sri Gethuk Waterfall still has endless freshness is. Waterfall of Sri Gethuk still emits water filled with freshness. If you are lucky, you will see a beautiful rainbow above the waterfall. Interest to visit Sri Gethuk Waterfall? [Travelesian]

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