BANJARNEGARA

Banjarnegara regency is one of the tourist destinations in Central Java located approximately 150 km from Semarang the capital city of central java province. it offers uniqueness of cultural and natural tourist attractions and worth visiting.

Place of Interest
-Dieng Plateau
Dieng Plateau lies about 55 north east of Banjarnegara town. Dieng is plateau with a variety of attraction either historical site or natural beauty with non polluted fresh air. the name of Dieng derives from the word "Dihyang" which means "Kahyangan or Heaven". Dieng Plateau was selected by the ancestor of King Rake Dyah Wanara dynasty in 809 as a snctum for religious meditation. Various historical remnants in the era of ancient Mataram Empire in Dieng Plateau which still stand upright sturdily is:
the cluster of Arjuna Temple, Gatotkaca Temple, Bima Temple,Dwarawati temple.



-Merdada Lake
Merdada lake represent the widest lake in Dieng Plateau with the natural background of green hill. the view is really amazing. here you can go fishing or boating around lake.

-Sileri Crater
Sileri Crater also represent the widest active crater in Dieng Plateau. The crater has white colored water, as though the ex water to wash the rice prior to cook (called: Leri). Hence, the crater is named as Sileri. Not far from here you can also enjoy the hot water spring of Bitingan and Curug Si Rawe.

-Candradimuka Crater
It is the crater that produces"solfatara" smell white smoke emerging from the crack of the land. The annual traditional event is held here in coincidence with Javanese new year.


-Sirawe Waterfall
This is the only waterfall in Dieng Plateau with 80M in height, situated amid the green mountain with beautiful landscape.

-Serayu River Rafting
Special interest serayu river rafting is in Singomerto, Sigaluh District 3 km from Banjarnegara. Serayu river have an unique character and beautiful, near from highway so its easy to visited.