GUMUK PASIR PARANGTRITIS

     Between Depok Beach and Parangtritis Beach there is a unique and impressive view of the desert that is usually found in the countries of the Middle East or North Africa. Of course this is not just any desert because this natural phenomenon is only on the southern coast of Jogjakarta precisely in the tourist area of ​​Parangtritis Beach. The existence of the desert is of course a magnet for tourists because the local tourists do not need all the way overseas just to see the sandy hills, now simply come to Jogjakarta alone and the typical sands of the desert can be enjoyed.

    The dune or mound of sand dunes is the result of natural phenomena over the centuries or even thousands of years. The activities of Mount Merapi, Kali Opak, and Parangtritis Beach create an extraordinary work of sand dunes. Sand is there is a volcanic material of Mount Merapi brought by the flow of the River Opak up to the estuary in the southern sea. The next process is a huge ocean waves blow and constantly causing the volcanic material to experience pengforusan and become a very fine sand grains. The sand grains were then swept away by the wind to the land and created a desert that locals call gumuk.

     This desert is known as the Sand Parangtritis. Currently, sand dune becomes the main attraction for the users who initially just want to come to Parangtritis Beach or Beach Depok. They flocked to take the time to stop by this place in order to enjoy the uniqueness and beauty of one of the natural phenomena that exist in Indonesia even in Southeast Asia though. Sand dune that exist in Parangtritis even been recognized as a world heritage or world heritage by the United Nations. So the popularity of this place also increased very rapidly and became a major destination when it comes to Jogjakarta.Njogja Tours Tours in Gumuk Pasir Couple

      Parangtitis sandbanks have been well managed by local residents and local government. This area has been arranged and developed to attract the tourists who come to Jogjakarta. The users who come not only come from Jogjakarta but many people outside Jogjakarta who busy coming to this location to enjoy the existing viewing and of course selfie with his partner or friends. Tourists who come also varies from young to adults.

     Another attraction is that tourists can feel the sensation of skating from the top of the hill using a skateboard or famous with the term sandboarding. There are several skating rental venues at varying prices depending on the duration of the duration. Generally challenging enthusiasts will try this extreme activity and try to conquer the existing sand dunes.

     The Gumuk Pasir Parangtritis location is very easy to reach so that tourists who are interested in coming to this location need not worry. The sand dune is east of Depok Beach or west of Parangtritis Beach. There is a smooth asphalt road on the edge of the mound making it easier for tourists to find this location.

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