Friday, September 3, 2010

Anak Kelud Kediri

Mount Kelud which in Javanese ‘Kelud’ means a broom / cleaning equipment, is the most active volcano located in the border district of Kediri and Blitar.


Mount is a leading tourist attraction Kediri Regency, located in the village of Sugihwaras, District Ngancar, Kediri regency, East Java province or 40 km east of Kediri City.

To go to the tourist area of Mount Kelud, since 2004 has opened the land route. Natural tourist attraction and resort area has a wide parking area, making it easier for tourists and locals during his visit.

This area has air condition that is free from pollution. In addition, the existence of a variety of woods decorated with green trees growing naturally add to the air in there.

phenomenon of the emergence of Anak Kelud start due to the high activity Kelud in 2007 which will erupt
At that time, from the middle of the lake inside the crater is between 20 meters to 40 meters of volcanic activity. It also followed the emergence of a growing lava dome.

The next lava dome grows and expands to a diameter of 420 meters. In fact, having an altitude of 250 meters
to get to the area Anak Kelud, tourists must pass through the tunnel under the mountain along one kilometer
this tunnel more stunning when visitors can follow the course offerings float ceremony held once a year.
the ceremony was held on 23rd of each month Suro (java calendar).
At that time, at the right edge of the left along the tunnel installed many candles that lit the dark area
after tracing Ampera tunnel, visitors will pass hundreds of stairs that descended.
rung length is approximately 500 meters. after the pass, we arrived at Anak Kelud
which offers the beauty of its natural charm, coolness, culture surrounding communities, and other challenging tourist rides increasingly pamper visitors

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