Travel Guide to Coban Rondo's Waterfall - If you decide to Vacation in East Java, we have some recommendation best place that it can blow your mind up. Today We will show you The famous Waterfall in East Java, the name is "Coban Rondo's Waterfall" (Air Terjun Coban Rondo). Placed on Sub-district of Pujon, District of Malang, East Java Province, Indonesia, this waterfall was famous and became main destination for locals and international for tourism.
This Waterfall has a story, it starting from a newly married couple. The bride named Dewi Dewi Anjarwati from Kawi mountain and Raden Baron Kusuma from Anjasmoro mountain. After wedding they stay in Kawi Mountain till 36 days (in java called selapan), after that she invited her husband to visit Mount Anjasmoro (Raden Baron Kusuma's Home). But Dewi Anjarwati's parents forbade the bride and groom from leaving because they had just married (36 days / selapan). But both of them insisted on going off with all the risks whatever would happen on the trip. While on the way, both were shocked by the presence of Joko Lelono whose origin was unknown. it seems that Joko Lelono is fascinated by the beauty of the Dewi Anjarwati and desires to have his-own. Finally the fight between Raden Baron Kusuma and Joko Lelono was unavoidable. Raden Baron Kusuma who was accompanied by his servant ordered to his servants to hide Dewi Anjarwati in a "coban" (waterfall). the fight was fierce and finally both of them was died. And finally Dewi Anjarwati became a widow (in java language called "rondo"). The story said that the big stone under the waterfall (coban) is where Dewi Anjarwati sits. So this place called "Coban Rondo" (Widow's Waterfall), it was tragic story.
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| Story board of Coban Rondo |
But, don't be sad, because this place deserve various kind of entertaiments beside Waterfall show. Coban Rondo has Campground which is everyone can rent altough you are an International, but don't forget to bring your tent and mini stove. The other entertaiment is The Labyrinth, it will be fun eventough you will feel confuse, but if you come with your friends and play together, Surely, it will be sweet history to remember and you must be capture that moment with your Drone.
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Campground
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| The Labyrinth |
If you have a plan to visit This Place and You're an International, we recommend you to come by Air Plane and arrived in Juanda International Airport, Surabaya, East Java. After landing you will see kind of travel guide services, make sure that your badget is enough to make deal with The Travel Service Guide. But if your Budget was limited or you want to come with Backpacker style, We advice you to go up by Shelter Bus to "Purabaya Bus Station". after those you can continue by Take a Bus to Malang City and stop at "Arjosari Bus Station". And then you can continue by Microbuses named is (Line AL) to come on Landungsari Bus Station, and continue again with "Bagong Bus" or "Puspa Indah Bus", ask to the bus driver to stop on "Coban Rondo T-Junction" and the last you must go up by Traditional Taxibike and then you can enjoy The Coban Rondo Waterfall.
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| Step 1. Landing at Juanda International Airport |
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| Step 2. Go Up by Damri Bus to Purabaya Bus Station |
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| Step 3. Arrive at Purabaya Bus Station |
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| Step 4. Go up by Bus to Malang City |
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| Step 5. Arrive in Arjosari Bus Station (Malang City) |
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| Step 6. Go up by MicroBus AL to Landungsari Bus Station |
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Step 7. Go up by Bagong Bus and stop at Coban Rondo T-Junction
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| Step 8. Arrive at Coban Rondo T-Juction |
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| Last Step. Go up to Coban Rondo by Traditional TaxiBike |
Tada...!!! Enjoy this natural attraction. Maybe, it's look like hard for you to get there and easy to get lost. But, beleive that Indonesian people are welcomed, very welcomed and the youngsters can understand your english either. So, be Brave and We will guide you.
