Masjid Soko Tunggal - Kraton Yogyakarta

Masjid Soko Tunggal lies in the south of the path, which leads to the Taman Sari Pesanggrahan (a rest-house). This mosque is called Soko Tunggal because of its single pillar. This mosque build in 28th February 1973 by Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono IX. This mosque is built in honour of suhada or hero that fall in battle opposes dutch army in battle that known general attack 1 March. Different from other Javanese traditional buildings, the pillar of the mosque is supported by a bar of stone called “umpak”. It is interesting to know that the umpak used to be the one to support the pillar of the old-Mataram kingdom in the Islamic period. Up to now, the mosque is still in use by many Moslems. Has vast 288 meters square this mosque also showed to simplify tourists middle pay a visit to Taman Sari. This mosque can adopt until 600 jamaah.

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Jathilan - Folk Art

Art market gabusan that locate at kilometer 9,7 yogyakarta - parangtritis street, really make proud, because of the special buildings and the ability accommodates worker that until 600 person. There is no two at other regencies at the whole country.

But, turned that pride, it is natural if there are any worried about, is gabusan fated same like LIK (Lingkungan Industri Kecil) that built at bew order age which is not use anymore. Solicitude like that apparently anticipated Bantul government from the beginning. The solution, Art Market Gabusan, not solely for fish tourist recreation to coast Parangtritis. The count on paper really tempt, a half from 2 million Parangtritis visitor per year visit Gabusan to crowding that International art market.

Apparently, Bantul Government not only dream about tourist visit. Bantul society, as repeatedly emphasized Regent of Bantul (at that time Drs HM Idham Samawi), must has taste "handarbeni" to this Art Market Gabusan.

Because of that, weekly routine programmes held to enliven Art Market Gabusan. As like a folk art Jathilan or Kuda Lumping. Gagak Rimang Group show at Sunday,12 Decembers, apparently beyond belief many people. For photographer also cameraman, player quantity possesed by a spirit be cover that interesting.

Before programme is begun, mBah Sudiprawiro appear mumble at elbow kuda lumping, while occasionally strew incense at charcoal ember, and show white smoke rather thick.
He ask permission to the ghost lived here so that show can go on fluent. He also ask helped perhaps there ignorant person (can to import ghost-red) and want to disturb this Jathilan show.

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Duta Garden Hotel Yogyakarta - Jogja

Is there any other hotel but Duta Garden Hotel that offers you compilation of Yogyakarta nuance in its limited space?

Duta Garden Hotel is one of the three hotels united in Java Bali Accommodation. Situated in a strategic area of Timuran Village (Prawirotaman Area) that is well known internationally, Duta Garden Hotel that is managed by one of the lodging pioneers has been experienced in giving services to tourists from different countries. Its existence for more than a decade and its success to go through economy crisis proves that Duta Garden Hotel services are the best.

Duta Garden Hotel provides you more than just bedrooms, but also beautiful, comfortable and clean atmosphere. The living room is designed in characteristic Yogyakarta style furnished with wooden chairs and ethnical ornaments. Beautiful, green garden, gravel path to the fishpond, clean swimming pool and the sound of water falling in small stream are all existing in the middle of the hotel complex. Guests can enjoy coolness and comfort of the rooms in tropical area from the bedrooms that are of tropical style.

All are combined into compilation of Yogyakarta beauty a la Duta Garden Hotel. Welcome, we are ready to fulfill your expectation.

Hotel Facilities

As beautiful and comfortable as the spaces, Duta Garden Hotel provides modern and sufficient facilities for you:

• Air-conditioned bedrooms; private bathroom with bathtub, shower; garden view and comfortable terrace
• Green, tropical garden with beautiful fishpond
• Clean swimming pool equipped with sunbathing bench and waterfall
• Meeting room for 25 people
• Pool-side dining room
• Javanese, Chinese and European menus
• Telecommunication facilities (post, international telephone, fax, etc)
• Laundry service
• Tour information
• Transportation services (taxi, car rent and chauffeur)
• Ticketing Service
• Cash payment or by credit cards, and safety deposit box

Duta Garden Hotel always opens its door for you to check in or check out for 24 hours.

Duta Garden Hotel gives your more than just satisfying services, since you will also get close relationship with us like relatives.

Hotel Room Rates

You can enjoy all facilities in the beautiful hotel without having to spend too much money. You may choose the right bedroom, as you like:

Room Rates Description

Single With Fan IDR 325,000
Double With Fan IDR 350,000
Single With AC IDR 375,000
Double With AC IDR 400,000

• The above rates are per room per night, already including American breakfast and tax
• All major credit cards accepted
• Rates and discount are subject to change without prior notice

Hotel Tour Packages

In cooperation with some tour agencies, Duta Garden Hotel provides tour packages to some interesting places. The tour packages are, for example:

ROMANTIC TOUR
Wandering around Yogyakarta city for 4 days and 3 nights

Day 1:
Arriving at Yogyakarta airport, you will be accompanied to check in at the hotel.

Day 2:
After breakfast, you will be accompanied to visit Borobudur and Mendut temples. Continue to Kaliurang to see the beautifull Merapi Volcano. On the way to Yogyakarta, you will visit Prambanan Temple.
Duration: 10 hours

Day 3:
You will be accompanied to go to Sultan Palace, Karita Moeslem fashion shop, Kotagede, the ancient city as the central of silver handicrafts and Kasongan village to see handicraft and potteries. Then, you will go to Krebet village to see batik on wood industries.
Duration: 6 hours

In the afternoon, free programme

Day 4:
After breakfast, you will be accompanied to visit Water Castle / Taman Sari, and Ngasem Bird Market, by pedicab / becak.
Duration: 3 hours

At 14:00 you will be seen off to Yogyakarta Airport to continue your trip.

Rates per package:

Duta Garden Hotel
2 - 3 pax: IDR 1.154.000
4 - 6 pax: IDR 884.000

Duta Guest House
2 - 3 pax: IDR 1.062.000
4 - 6 pax: IDR 777.000

Notes:

• Tariff is for 1 person
• All tour utilizes Air-Conditioned Taxi (maximum 3 persons per taxi)
• All tour utilizes mini van ( 4-6 persons)
• The rates do not include entrance fee, guide fee and donation
• Air-conditioned hotel rooms including breakfast
• Lunch and dinner are excluded
• The rates are not applicable on Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year holidays

Hotel Reservation

DUTA GARDEN HOTEL
Timuran MG.III/103
Yogyakarta 55153 Indonesia
Phone: +62 274 373482, +62 274 388378
Fax: +62 274 372064

Or you can use online reservation at DUTA GARDEN ONLINE RESERVATON

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