Sri Gethuk Waterfall has beautiful nature similar to
Grand Canyon, USA. The waterfall is a never stop water fall flowing through the
gushes between gorges all around the year. The waterfall is so beautiful,
though, the atmosphere around it is so mystical. It was said that the name of
Sri Gethuk referred to a storage location of gamelan instruments (traditional
instruments of Java) owned by a demon hosted the waterfall. The demon is named
Onggo Menduro or simply called Mbah Onggo. Mbah Onggo is the leader of demons
hosting the waterfall. The waterfall has an incredible panorama. The waterfall
and the river flowing from the waterfall present fantastic panoramic view. It
is so amazing.
Location
Sri Gethuk Waterfall is
situated in Wisala Beleberan Village, Playen District, Gunung Kidul Regency. To
reach the waterfall, you have to be careful since the roads towards the
waterfall are not always in good condition. You better go by motorcycle to the
waterfall as it is much safer and faster.
Along the journey towards the
waterfall, you can see woods owned by the government, and they are all
beautiful. When you have arrived at the waterfall, you can see the most
beautiful scenery in Gunung Kidul. The entrance fee towards the waterfall is
quite cheap, it is less than Rp20,000 (US$2.00). The fee consists of parking
fee and crossing river fee for the motorcycle.
Activities
When
you have arrived at the waterfall, you can see the most fantastic view of the
area of Gunung Kidul. The scenery is like that of Grand Canyon in Arizona. The
formation of ravines and steep cliffs are so incredible especially with the
river flowing from the waterfall. The river is so green and it divides the
canyon and the beautiful waterfall. The waterfall never stops flowing
throughout the year. It allows you to explore the entire waterfall.
You can go along the river by
raft. Ask for a guide to lead you the way. You can rent rafting equipment, like
lifebelt and raft. Going along the river will be an exciting activity. However,
you must be very careful as the river is quite deep. That is why, you need to
ask for a professional guide to lead you the way. Once you have finished
exploring Sri Gethuk waterfall and the entire river, you will get an
unforgettable experience and knowledge you get from the activity is comparable
to the hard work you have done.
Accommodations
Local
people of Bleberan village provide home-stays for visitors. You can stay in one
of the local people if you decide to spend the night at Sri Gethuk waterfall. All people in the village are friendly,
and you can even negotiate for the fee. The fee for the home stay is quite
cheap, it is less than Rp100,000 (US$10.00). With such cheap price, you can
enjoy comfortable beds and bedroom. They usually provide food and drink as
well.
Spending
your holiday in the waterfall will give you the most beautiful moments and
experience. Sri Gethuk Watefall is the best waterfall you will have ever seen.
