Pok Tunggal Beacha white sandy beach which is now the new prima donna among Jogja tourists.
Every day, this beach is filled with tourists who actually don’t only come from Jogja but also from other regions.
If you are looking for a beach that is still natural and calm, then this beach is really worth choosing.
Not only offers sheer beauty, but this beach also provides various attractions for your tourism activities.
A Brief Review of Pok Tunggal Beach
This beach was opened as a tourist spot in 2012. The manager is the local community who independently carry out polishing of the beach area so that it is more attractive to the eye.
Thanks to the hard work of the community, Pok Tunggal Beach slowly began to show its charm and was ogled by tourists to get the nickname The Hidden Paradise or hidden paradise.
The nickname hidden paradise addressed to Pok Tunggal Beach is not without reason.
The nickname actually gives an idea that this beach is located in a quite hidden place.
If later you have the opportunity to visit this beach, you must be willing to go through a challenging journey to find Pok Tunggal Beach which is surrounded by rows of towering rocks.
The coral reefs known as karst hills are the main attraction for tourists.
The area overgrown with green plants gives a natural impression while adding to the exoticism of Pok Tunggal Beach.
Origin of Naming
The naming of a place is usually based on past events that have occurred in that place.
Or if not, giving a name to a place is also usually related to the unique things that the place has.
Now for this beach itself, the name is closely related to the existence of a large tree called the Duras Tree.
Because it is a rare and the only (single) tree in this coastal area, in the end this tree has become an icon as well as the name of Pok Tunggal Beach, which means the only tree.
Attractions and Tourism Activities
Pok Tunggal Beach in Jogja not only attractive when used as an eye conditioning object to drive away anxiety.
More than that, on this beach we can do various tourist activities as on other beaches.
For example when visiting Nglambor Beach we can take a shower or sunset-an, then on this beach we can do the same thing.
So, in order to further clarify what activities we can do while on vacation at Pok Tunggal Beach, below we have summarized some recommended activities:
1. Play Sand
This activity is usually liked by children. Even so, it is possible that there are also adult tourists who like beach sand playing activities.
So, if you are one of them, the hobby of pouring ideas on beach sand can really be done at Pok Tunggal Beach.
Especially with the beach sand which is clean white and soft, playing with sand on this beach will definitely be safer and more fun.
2. Swim
Apart from offering a very beautiful coastal charm, Pok Tunggal Beach also has clear sea water.
This is certainly good news for those of you who intend to swim at this beach.
In addition, what is also very important is that safety when swimming at this beach is quite guaranteed because the water waves are not too heavy.
3. Snorkeling and Diving
If you want to enjoy the fresh water while looking at the various kinds of marine life that live in the waters of Pok Tunggal Beach, then you can snorkeling or diving on this beach.
The waves can be said to be calm and the sea water is clear which will make it easier for you to swim snorkeling or diving.
However, to do these two activities you have to bring your own equipment because there is no place to rent equipment on this beach snorkel.
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4. Rock Climbing
You can only do this extreme activity at Pok Tunggal Beach. This is one of the attractions that also distinguishes this beach from other beaches in Gunung Kidul.
The existence of karst cliffs surrounding the beach is spot Rock Climing which is very challenging.
If you love sports that will test adrenaline this, then just prepare the equipment from home.
5. Seeing the Underground River
The uniqueness of this one is like a bonus for the struggles of tourists during their trip to Pok Tunggal Beach.
On this beach, it turns out that there is an underground river whose water is a blessing for the community and beach visitors.
Not only is its existence unique, but its water is also a source of drinking water for residents and tourists vacationing at the beach.
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6. Camping
This beach also provides a fairly large area as a location camping. But again, to be able to camping in this place you have to bring your own tent and other equipment from home.
Camping at the beach location, of course, it will provide an unforgettable experience because we can enjoy the beautiful panorama of the beach at night.
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7. Photo Hunting and Sunset
Spot the most famous photo on this beach is spot Duras Tree. However, because the tree is very well guarded, when travelingit was there you have to be careful not to be reprimanded by local residents.
So spot photos that are no less interesting are taking pictures at the moment sunset started arriving. Camera capital smartphone against the background of the orange sky in the afternoon, your photos will definitely look very beautiful and attractive.
Address and Route to Location
Pok Tunggal Beach has the complete address at Tepus Village, Tepus District, South MountainYogyakarta.
The location is about 65 kilometers from the center of Jogja City and can be reached in approximately 1 hour’s drive.
Regarding the route to this beach, you can use the same route when visiting Siung Beach or Indrayanti Beach. This is because Pok Tunggal Beach is actually between the two beaches.
Route Citing Wikipedia
Quoting from wikipedia, one of the routes that can be passed to arrive at the Pok Tunggal Beach location is through the City of Yogyakarta towards Jalan Wonosari then proceed towards Tepus Village.
From this village, please continue the journey through the direction to Baron Beach and take a left at the T-junction before the entrance to Baron Beach which will lead you to Indrayanti Beach.
Now from the fork that existed before arriving at Indrayanti Beachplease take another left and just go straight past the paved road until you arrive at Pok Tunggal Beach location.
Location map
To make it easier to find the route and location of Pok Tunggal Beach, below are Pok Tunggal Beach location map that we take from Google Map.
(Location map)
Operational hour
Just like other beaches in Gunung Kidul, this beach is also open every day for 24 hours. So you can come at any time according to the opportunity and the best time according to you.
| Day | Operational hour |
|---|---|
| Every day | 24 Jam |
Price of admission
Entrance ticket price to Pok Tunggal Beach ranging from 3 thousand to 15 thousand rupiah. The difference in ticket prices depends on the day of visit whether on a weekday or a holiday.
In addition, in the parking area you will also be charged a parking fee of 3 thousand for motorbikes, 5 thousand for cars and 10 thousand for buses.
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Entrance Ticket | Rp3000 – Rp15.000 |
| Parking Retribution | Rp3000 (motor) – Rp5000 (mobil) – Rp10.000 (bus) |
Facility
Public facilities at Pok Tunggal Beach are adequately available. These facilities include parking locations, toilets, places of worship, beach umbrellas, food stalls, and lodging.
For those who do not want to spend the night in the area campingfor a place to stay can rent villahotel or homestay which is located not far from the beach location.
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Conclusion
Yogyakarta Pok Tunggal Beach does not provide rides for games like in Drini Beach. Even so, we find vacationing at this beach quite tempting because of its uniqueness and the many activities other than playing rides that we can do.
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