If you are planning to have vacation in Kulon Progo, there is a tourism destination you shouldn’t miss. The name of this tourism destination is quite unique; it is called Jaran Mount which means Horse Mount. The location of this tourism destination is closed to Nglinggo tea plantation. It is precisely located in Nglinggo Barat, Pagerharjo, Samigaluh, Kulon Progo. Although it is called Jaran mount, this place doesn’t have a mount shape actually. This place is more likely hill located on the top of Nglinggo tea plantation. Being in the area of Menoreh hill, the Mount of Jaran is typically a quite high hill, so we can enjoy seeing other lower areas surrounded.
The location of Jaran Mount is quite far from the city center of Jogja. You need about an hour to reach this location if only there has no traffic jam. From the city center of Yogyakarta you can go straight to Godean street direction or to Ring Road Barat until you find the bridge that crosses over Progo river. Afterwards, you need to find the crossroad of Kenteng Nanggulan. From this place, you need to take the direction to the right to Dekso crossroad where you can find a monument in the center of that crossroad. From this place, you have to turn left to Plono traditional market where there is a sign board direction that will lead you to Nglinggo Tourism village. You just need to follow this sign board direction and find another sign board direction to the top of Jaran Mount.
The route access of Jaran Mount is easy enough actually. You just need to go upstairs on the bamboo staircase. However, it is quite long and high you have to be well prepared physically. Although you need to put much effort to reach the location of this mount, your tiredness would be paid off by the incredible view of the nature. You will feel the breeze and the fresh air of the mountain area, so you will get refreshed.
The top of Jaran Mount offers us the natural beauty of the mountain view. From the top of this mountain we will be pleased by the beautiful view of spacious tea plantation of Nglinggo. It is absolutely interesting, isn’t it? If you usually enjoy seeing directly the stretch of Nglinggo tea plantation on the plantation area its self, here you get a new spot to enjoy that tea plantation. Not only the tea plantation, from the top of this mount you can also see clearly Menoreh Mountain row. If the skies are clear, we can also see Mount Merapi and Merbabu. In addition, the view of Kukusan Mountain can also be seen clearly.
Having vacation in Menoreh hill, the selfie spot could never been missed. In Jaran Mount, you can take a selfie in photo spot provided where you will get the greenish view of Menoreh hill as the photo background. You don’t need to worry if you want to try many photo spots in this area because they are free. You just need to make sure to bring your own camera and check your camera battery if it is sufficient. One of the captivating selfie spots in this area is in the scenic view point. Here you can also have relaxed for a while to enjoy your time even the snacks you brought.
So, for those who are interested in visiting this tourism destination, please come here on a sunny day. If it rains, the route access of Jaran Mount peak would become slippery. In addition, when the rain falls, you wouldn’t get also the incredible scenery because the mountain view would be blocked by the rain drops and the fog.
