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Posted By : Rahmadina Afiati
Friday 11-12-2009 9:06:11

The existence of village tourism, more and more favored here to raise the tourism potential of Jogja. Especially in Sleman area. People shoulder to shoulder with the government for the success of this program.

The number of tourist villages scattered in the area of Sleman, one of which is Pentingsari hamlet, which is still young but practically managed to complete its facilities and infrastructure quickly.

Located in Kelurahan Umbulharjo, Cangkringan District, Sleman District, residents and managers of this village are very excited to be able to become one of the attractive tourist village. Beautiful landscape and friendly people to be their main asset. This all comes with a variety of historical and cultural content which backs melatar existence of this village.

For that, residents and village managers have started working on potential activities in their villages. Call it trekking in the expanse of rice paddies, past the salak plantations, along the clear river, to explore a cave in the end of the village.

Not only that, Pentingsari Village also has other objects are thick with mystique. Like Shower Sendangsari, dakon Stone, Stone Dedication and Watu Gajah.

Close connection between Prince Diponegoro during the struggle with this village had left historical objects of interest to visit. One of them is used luweng Prince Diponegoro and his soldiers as a general kitchen.

At the other end of the village, one-acre fishing area are provided to meet the wishes of the visitors that fishing hobby. Fishing ponds can also serve as a place to relax together with friends, family, or even colleagues.

With enough preparation, in a short time, this village is already showing its existence. The atmosphere is beautiful and calm can be an alternative when tired of fatigue town.