Dieng Telaga Warna

Dieng Telaga Warna

What to Do

You can follow the edge of the lake and you will find a small balcony to sit and relax while enjoying

the beauty and diversity of nature that surround it.

There is also another excellent location where to enjoy the beauty of this lake other than being right

on its edge.  You can climb to the top of one of the hills bordering the lake along a narrow trail. This

dirt road is very narrow, with just enough room for one person to pass at a time. The climb is not so

steep, but is slippery enough since the Dieng area is known for its high rainfall. After a few hundred

meter climb, you will reach the top of the hill to witness a spellbinding view. Spread out down below

is a beautiful lake surrounded by thick forests with beautiful purple colored water around the edge,

shaded in green in towards the middle, and pale green towards the center of the lake. 

On the otherside, a narrow meadow separates it from another lake called Telaga Pengilon, or the

Reflecting Lake.Further ahead, Prau Mountain and Pakuwaja Mountain form a circle, as if created to

protect these two beautiful lakes from any harm.

From this hill, you will also see another beautiful lake called Telaga Pengilon, meaning the

Reflection Lake. This lake earned its name from its waters being so transparently clear that you are

able to see your reflection in it. Story has it and local residents believe that this lake can know the

inner feelings of the human heart.

Around Telaga Warna, there are several ancient Dieng caves worthy of a visit such as the Gua Semar

Pertapaan Mandalasari Begawan Sampurna Jati. In the front of this cave is a statue of a woman

holding a water pitcher. This cave also has a small pool whose water is believed to cure diseases and

make the skin more beautiful and reduce the appearance of ageing. Other caves that may be of

interest are Gua Sumur Eyang Kumalasari, and Gua Jaran Resi Kendaliseto. The caves around this

area are often used as a place for meditation.

How to Get There

You can reach the Dieng highlands from Semarang, capital of Central Java. Semarang is served by

daily flights from Jakarta, Surabaya and other cities around Indonesia.You can also reach Semarang

by train from Jakarta or Surabaya.Dieng is located approximately 116 km from Yogyakarta. There 

are daily flights available to Yogyakarta from Jakarta and Denpasar with Garuda Indonesia and Air 

Asia.

To get to the Dieng Plateau, you can use your own car or rent a car directly to Dieng in the

Wonosobo District. The journey will take approximately 4 hours from Yogya. For those who choose

public transport, buses and travel (door to door minibus) are available to take you to Wonosobo

District. After that, the trip is continued with a micro-bus to Dieng for about 1 hour. The natural

scenery of green mountains along the road will pamper your eyes and eliminate the anxiety of the

constantly twisting uphill ride.

To reach Telaga Warna you can use a motorcycle taxi service available in Dieng. However, if you're

feeling adventurous the walk is not too long and you can enjoy the beautiful Dieng scenery.

Where to Stay

Many tourists come to stay in Wonosobo and travel to Dieng as a day trip, however, if you prefer

to stay overnight in Dieng there are many comfortable home-stays available with a host of amenities

and at a reasonable price. Several of the local families from Dieng have also opened up their houses

for rent at relatively cheap prices. Below are several homestay options in Dieng.

Tips

·         Bring supplies you may need during the journey and while at the lake site.

·         The weather in these highlands is very unpredictable and can get quite chilly unlike other low lying parts of Indonesia. Bringing warm clothing is recommended.

·         It is recommended to leave the Dieng region before night falls as a thick fog begins to set in around the later afternoon. 

·         In Gua Semar and Gua Sumur the cave entrances are well fenced off and permissions is needed from the caretaker to enter.

·         Telaga Warna and its surrounding area are considered a sacred place and it is advisable to be respectful and not speak too loudly while in the region.

Do not litter to maintain cleanliness and sustainability of tourism in the region of Dieng at Telaga Warna

Michael FK. - XI MIA 1 - 24