GEDONG SONGO

Quiet, peaceful, and mysterious are the three words that describe the overall Gedong Songo. Located on the slopes of Mount Ungaran, Hindu temple built in the Dieng temple contemporaneous with this offering own exoticism.

The journey to Gedong Songo temple is a challenge complex because it must pass through steep climbs and twists sharp. From gate of the complex temple was seen standing with graceful and majestic mountain slopes, in rows from top to bottom. Aroma of wet soil, grass finished cut, pine resin, fragrant scent of wild flowers, and the cool mountain air provide sensation. Sunlight that broke through a gap down the tops of pine and paintings illuminate the temple into a perfect morning.

Before that building is called Gedong Songo, this temple complex named Gedong Pitoe, because when he first discovered there were only seven groups of buildings. After the discovery of two new complexes, the temple was named Gedong Songo means nine building complex. However, this time can be seen by travelers just five complexes, because four other complexes in ruins and has been secured by the Department of Antiquities. To enjoy the entire building of the temple there are two ways that can be taken, the first is a short walk along 4 miles down the road is rocky start Gedong Gedong I to V, or horseback riding with the opposite route.

Of altitude Gedong V, we can cast a view to all corners and visible mountain range Sindoro, cleft, Merbabu, and Telomoyo. When heading into the fourth Gedong, suddenly the sun covered with clouds and fog began to creep down. The smell of sulfur emanating from hot springs located between Gedong IV and Gedong III began to smell. For a moment we felt as if thrown into the middle of nowhere in a country where everything is mysterious and quiet, but provide a lasting peace.