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Sunday, October 17, 2010

Sedudo Waterfall


Sedudo Waterfall is a waterfall and tourist attraction located in the Village District Ngliman Sawahan, Nganjuk regency, East Java. The distance is about 30 km south of the capital district Nganjuk. Located at an altitude of 1438 meters above sea level with the height of the waterfall about 105 meters. These resorts have good facilities, and transportation routes are easily accessible.

Local people still believe, waterfalls in a supra-natural power. This natural tourist sites visited people in Sura month(Javanese calendar). It is said that there is a myth since the time of Majapahit, the moon was believed to bring fortune for the young people who bathe in the waterfall.

Every New Year Java, waterfalls Sedudo used for ceremonial rituals, that is bathing the statue in a ceremony Parna Prahista, which then residual water sprinkling for families to get the blessing of salvation and younger. Until now the Regency Nganjuk routinely perform the ritual bath Sedudo every 1st Suro month.

Sedudo waterfall located in the region of Mount Wills not only offers panoramic beauty of nature and the cool splash of water, but also a traditional ritual during the full month (Purnama). Believe it or not, if you count the stairs made of rocks when you go up, the numbers will be different when you go back down the stairs.
This tour object can be selected as a pleasant tourist destination. Although there is only a waterfall, waterfall that's what gives blessing economically and bring prosperity to the surrounding community. At least the water that flows from the waterfall is capable of providing adequate water supply throughout the year for hundreds of hectares of rice fields and gardens.

Throughout the journey of 30 km to the southwest of the city Nganjuk, you will find a typical village scene with community activities, mostly farmers. About 30 minutes before you find the paved road began to climb. Gusts of wind that flows slowly was also changed to be cooler and the sunlight is no longer the light as it is covered in fog.

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