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Tawangmangu is located 40 km east of Solo, this recreational resort offers fresh weather; scenic views, swimming pools, bungalow style hotels and restaurants. Tawangmangu, a mountain resorts at an elevation of almost 1 km above sea level, which promises a cool escape from the city's heat. It lies on the slopes of Mt., Lawu, at an elevation of 1300 m above sea level. A cool splendid hill resort also on the slope of mount Lawu, at about 1400 M height above sea level. The road from Solo via Karangpandan is a fine trip thru magnificent green terraced hills. Tawangmangu has all kind of facilities, hotel, camping ground, forest tourism, etc. The climate is fresh and one can enjoy the beautiful scenery. Other features include nearby temples, a national park and 40m in high waterfall of Grojogan Sewu.
It is a 100 M high waterfall; the pool at the bottom has very chilly water. In front of the gate to Grojogan Sewu, horses for rent are available to ride around Tawangmangu.
There are several locations that are often the location of domestic and foreign tourist destination, both in the District Tawangmangu themselves and other nearby areas can be accessed from Tawangmangu, namely:
1. Grojogan Sewu; 2. Pringgodani Waterfall ; 3. Lawu Peak; 4. Sentra Ornamental Plants (Village Nglurah Village ); 5. Campground; and 6. Flying Fox.
Sources :
http://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tawangmangu
