Kelor Tourism Village

The history of Kelor kampoeng be in the region Bangunkerto village, sub-Turi, Sleman district, Yogyakarta province. Is ± 25 km from the city center towards the north, or ± 10 km from the district capital. It can be reached by road (paved) within ± 30 minutes from the city center. Vehicles such as large buses can reach this village with ample parking space and a safe situation.



The history of Kelor kampoeng is at an altitude of ± 700 meter above sea level with an average rainfall of 3070 mm / year. With these heights, this kampoeng air cool (25-35 ° C). Village atmosphere enhanced by a stretch of garden barking, crystal clear rivers and fish ponds belonging to residents / groups as well as a panorama of Mount Merapi in the distance.

Tourism Village Facilities Kelor

• Joglo house

Joglo house founded in 1835 is a witness to the history of the struggle of the Indonesian nation. The early days of its founding, more prominent function is as a discussion of state issues and strategize against the Dutch. At the time of the second clash in Yogyakarta, became the headquarters of the army of students (TP) throughout Yogyakarta under Captain Martono (Transmigration Minister during the reign of President Suharto).
Kelor is the best Joglo Joglo se-Sleman. This can be seen from parts a more complete and pristine. In the view of metaphysics, joglo have spiritual energy that can be felt within a radius of ± 100 meters. Formally, Joglo Kelor become a tourist attraction in October 2002. Some time ago, a Bicycle (used by Captain Martono) and Hanging Lamp (which is used for lighting in meetings TP), on the move from Joglo to Vredeburg.

• Arts and Culture

Hamlet Kelor has several traditional arts, namely: jathilan (kuda lumping), gamelan, kethoprak, a traditional dance of Yogyakarta and sholawatan klenthingan. The tradition is still well preserved traditions of the life cycle, namely birth, circumcision, mantenan, mitoni, brokohan selapanan. The tradition of Javanese traditional Suran, Saparan, Blackjack and Ruwahan still exist in society today.

• Salak plantation

Kelor village residents have an average of garden barking located around the village. The plantation was already experiencing the picking season since 1990. Harvest each year ranged in June and December.
Tourists who come to this village can enjoy plantations stretching from north to south village Kelor. At lunch time, tourists can interact directly with farmers in planting, maintenance, cultivation and harvesting barking CUWO (depending on season). Guided by the light 'senthir' along the way, tourists can also along this stretch of the plantation at night. Followed by a bonfire in the yard Joglo .... an impressive past exoticism. Visitors can also make a tent in an open field located between the garden barking.
CUWO name is taken from the bark characteristic bowl-shaped bunches (Javanese: cuwo). The name is also reminiscent of the spring that was first formed in the hamlet of Kelor.

• River cruising Bedhog

Bedhog River is a tributary that is formed from the eruption of Mount Merapi. This river crossing to the east of the hamlet along the ± 1, 5 km to the river width 3-5 meters and a maximum water depth of 1 meter.
Tourists can enjoy the natural beauty of the river bedhog and do the traverse along the ± 1.5 km. In this river, we provide a break and explore the water.
The best time to enjoy this river was the morning until noon. Tourists can bathe in spring water in this river. Local people call this spring with the name Belik Cuwo. Until now, Belik Cuwo some people still used for bathing. Towards jathilan art performances, the spring was also used to perform the ritual bathing lumping horse.

• fishpond

In the village there are some ponds Kelor belonging to the youth and residents. Travelers can fish, catch fish or explore the mud by means ngesat blumbang (surgical pond). Types of fish that are kept are: indigo, Tawes, gurameh, gold (tombro), pomfret and catfish.

• foods

We provide special food such as rice and tempeh bacem pondoh. The food is usually served when there is a splice (mutual help build a house). Visitors can also practice the making of these foods in the existing traditional kitchen. We also provide other rural specialties.

How to get There:

To get to the tourist village of Moringa if the public transport can use the transport direction of Tempel Turi down in the hamlet Bayeman, Bangunkerto, Turi and continued walking denagn. You can also use a private vehicle either two-wheel or four wheel.

Nearest hotels: 

Some hotels nearest location Ndalem including Padma Asri Guest House or Joglo Plawang Boutique Villa.

Kelor Hamlet, Bangunkerto village, Turi district, Sleman