Karangsambung-Karangbolong

Karangsambung-Karangbolong is an ancient national geopark site in Kebumen, Central Java.

Understand
Geopark Karangsambung-Karangbolong is a conservation area management concept that harmonizes geological, biological and cultural diversity, through the principles of conservation, education, and development that are managed in the Karangsambung to Karangbolong areas, Kebumen Regency, Central Java Province. This earth park is the only geopark or earth park in Central Java.

History
In November 2018, this geopark was named a National Geopark.

Landscape
This geopark area has a diverse landscape consisting of mountains, valleys, lowlands, and beaches.

Flora and fauna
The official flora is Kelapa Genjah Entog and the official fauna is Walet Putih. The flora and fauna are the official flora and fauna of Kebumen Regency.

Climate
Tropical. It is very hot here in the dry season (approximately April to October) and wet and humid in the rainy season (December till March).

Regions
Just like the name implies, this geopark is divided into two big areas:
 * Karangsambung
 * Karangbolong

By plane
The closest airport is New Yogyakarta International Airport in Yogyakarta. From there, you can get to Kebumen by train from Yogyakarta station or Lempuyangan station, or by bus from Giwangan terminal.

By train
There are two main train stations: There are also two minor train stations:

By bus
There are two main bus terminals: There is also one mini-terminal that is used by Efisiensi Bus in . The Efisiensi bus serves Cilacap, Purwokerto, Yogjakarta city, and Adisutjipto International Airport.

Fees and permits
There is no special permit to visit the tourist object in Karangsambung-Karangbolong. You just pay entry fee in each tourist spot.

Get around
On Kebumen and Gombong town you can rent cars or motorcycles. It might be a good idea to book a rental car before you arrive in Kebumen because there are few cars.

Handicraft

 * Anyaman Pandan Kebumen, woven pandanus export quality.

Food souvenirs

 * Jipang kacang
 * Lanting, a snack made from cassava and spices.

Eat
Try local Javanese cuisines like nasi penggel and sate ambal. In the beach area, some seafood food stall is easy to be found.

Stay safe
Be careful when playing water in the beach area because the waves of the Indian Ocean are heavy.

Go next

 * Cilacap on the south coast is a growing industrial city, with oil refinery, power station and cement factory. The adventurous can hop off to the south coast beaches of West Java by taking a boat through the Segara Anakan bay.
 * Purwokerto on the north west is a city with a lot of tourist destinations. It is the gateway to Slamet Mountain.