Reaching the Sun climb Merapi

Mount Merapi, is one - the only volcano in Yogyakarta Special Region. It lies approximately 30 kilometers towards the north side city of Yogyakarta and the peak of the uneven sand plains, an area of ​​approximately 4 hectares, with a few pit crater that one-two of which are always thick smoke, marking the Mount Merapi was still actively working.

Where this shows the awesomeness of eruption of the mountain, the people of Yogyakarta to see clumps of white smoke or gray - black puff up, which from afar looks like a pile of wool. However, when the mountain was in a state of "calm", charm so riveting, so stimulating to the teenagers who want to climb the mountain and adventure sports lovers, climb mountains to conquer the peak.
To reach its peak, can be a two way street. The first road through the village Kinahrejo located approximately 2 kilometers east of the recreation Ground. The distance between the village to the summit of Mount Merapi Kinahrejo only about 9 miles, but this distance is usually taken within 10 hours, given the ascent quite difficult terrain. But it was this difficult terrain that appeals to teenagers, because - average their morale so high, until all the factors it deems difficulties as a challenge to defeat.
The road easier, through region Selo Boyolali district which lies between Mount Merapi volcano Merbabu, in Central Java province. Selo area can be reached from Yogyakarta by bus until Kartosuro vehicle, next to the Boyolali. In the evening, kejurusan vehicle is rather difficult, until it is suggested that if you want to go to the area cultivated Selo order before 13.00.
It is recommended to make the climb to the top of Merapi was to use the services of a guide or guides. When forced to stay, these guides provide a house for that purpose.
For those less interested in doing the climb to the peak, still can admire the beauty of Mount Merapi, from Bebeng area located approximately 2 kilometers on the southeast town of Kaliurang, or it could be seen from Turi district, approximately 5 kilometers west of the city Kaliurang if you want to see the peak of Merapi in the distance clearly, can be used binoculars Postal Observer observer of Mount Merapi in Plawangan, Ground.
On the slopes of Mount Merapi, near the tiny town of Kaliurang Plawangan lay a cool temperate, which is more or less 25 kilometers away from the city of Yogyakarta. Since the Dutch colonial era, a city that has beautiful scenery, and also has various recreational facilities are adequate.
Now, Kaliurang has become more attractive again, with have been built and developed a variety of recreational facilities and various other facilities, such as: swimming pool, forest recreation, amusement parks and sports arenas.
For the youth and scout, Kaliurang is a popular place, because in this region are also available from campground, cruise lines cross country and beautiful natural landscape that inspires a sense of our romantic.
Villas, bungalows, guest house and a variety of lodging facilities, some of which have facilities for conventions (conferences, seminars, meetings - meetings, workshops, upgrading) and a house - home to eat, the more crowded cultivated people in this tourist area.
Ground can be reached from the sub terminal Terban by micro bus or can also take the bus from this place to Kaliurang, which departs from the terminal Umbulharjo. (Rn)
Source: Perempuan.com