MOUNTAINS DIENG

Dieng is a plateau region in the border region between Banjarnegara and Wonosobo, Central Java. The village is divided into Dieng Dieng Kulon, District Batur, Banjarnegara and Dieng Kidul District Kejajar, Wonosobo.

This area is located approximately 26 km to the north of the capital Wonosobo, with an altitude of 6,000 feet or 2,093 m above sea level. Dieng cool temperatures approaching cold. Temperatures range from 15-20 ° C during the day and 10 ° C at night. In fact, sometimes the temperature may reach 0 ° C in the morning, especially between July-August. Locals call it as extreme temperatures bun rattle which means "dew poison" because of this moisture causes damage to agricultural crops.

 Tourism Object:
Some cultural heritage and nature reserves have been used as a tourist attraction and is managed jointly by the two districts, namely Banjarnegara and Wonosobo. Here are some attractions in Dieng.


 * Werna Lake, a lake that often led to shades of red, green, blue, white, and violet
* Pengilon
* Crater: Sikidang, Sileri, Sinila (explode and release toxic gases in 1979 with 149 victims of the soul)
* The complex of Hindu temples built in the 7th century, among others: Ghatotkacha, Bima
* Cave Semar
* Well Jalatunda
* The springs Serayu

 Dieng name is derived from the ancient Sundanese language "On" which means "place" or "mountain" and "Hyang" meaningful (god). Thus, Dieng means mountainous region where the gods and goddesses residing. Dieng name is derived from the Sundanese as expected before the year 600 the area was inhabited by the Sundanese and Javanese not. (Source: wikipedia

 Dieng volcano is formed of parents who experienced a drastic decline (dislocation), by faulting the northwest and southeast. Old volcano is Mount Prau. On the part of the sinkhole appeared small mountains namely: Mount Alang, Mount Nagasari, Mount Panglimunan, Mount Pangonan, Mount Gajahmungkur and Mount Pakuwaja.

Some volcanoes are still active with distinct characteristics. Magma that arises is not too strong not like the Mount Merapi. While the ripples that occur are due to pressure underground water by magma that causes a few bubbles of hot mud. This phenomenon, among others, can be seen in Sikidang Crater or Kawah Candradimuka.

To anticipate the occurrence of volcanic hazards Directorate of Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation continually monitor volcanic activity on the Dieng Mountains.
Dieng is beautiful and peaceful place and save a million challenge passion of scientists to conduct research. (Source: www.savedieng.org

 TELAGA COLOR, a lake on the edge of the mountain wall stretches Dieng mountains, petite beautiful, radiant colors lake water provides a slick harmonies, yet gentle Dieng cool mountain air, which makes the rhythm of life flows quietly.
Flickering discoloration come, when the sun emits light and reflected back by the lake color.
Telaga Warna Dieng, it offers the beauty of alteration viewpoint. The air temperature is not too extreme, friendliness of its people, the presentation of works of art, historical temples also the beauty of the gardens.
Aura is mainly radiated beauty of gardens designed naturally. No wonder if the eye and tourists soul refreshed by the brilliance of the landscape lake color.
Beauty story Telaga Warna "Dieng Plateau", has long been stirring the hearts of European travelers. "The first view is truly spectacular, attention suluruh eye corners of the streets to parks lake.