Nglinggo Tea Garden: First Tea Garden in Yogyakarta Special District

Previously, when we talk about tea garden, the famous one we can find in Bandung, West Java. But, recently in Yogyakarta we can also find the  beautiful tea garden which called as Nglinggo Tea Garden. Actually, this tea garden has existed since so many years ago. But it was only usual tea garden which gives the benefits from tea leaves only. Right now, people know this place from the great scenery all arround and the natural look offered by this spot. Nglinggor Tea Garden is located in Nglinggo, Pagerharjo, Samigaluh, Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta. It is exactly located at the top of Menoreh Hill that will appear at the west side of Yogyakarta.

Tea Garden view
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About Tea Garden

Before becoming famous as tourism object, the tea farmers of Samigaluh only get their income from the tea leaves selling to the purchaser from another city. Recently, Kulon Progo regency government cooperates with Samigaluh tea farmers to raise up the tea product as the icon of Samigaluh tea garden. They build the cooperation with PT Pagilaran as a tea production and finally they launch Samigaluh original tea product called "Teh Wangi Suroloyo".

Route to the Tea Garden

From Yogyakarta city, we have to find Godean street or from Tugu Jogja take the west direction to Kulon Progo, go straight about 18 kilometers. After Kali Progo bridge, we will find the traffic light, here we need to turn right until we find the next traffic light. At this second traffic light we need to turn left and go ahead until we find Plono traditional market, then we just have to follow the direction plank of Nglinggo Tea Garden.

The view of the top of Sindoro and Sumbing Mountain
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Enjoy The Natural Scenery

The fresh air and green view all arround will welcome us when we arrive this object. Having fun with friend and family at this such wonderful place will be very amazing. We can take pictures as many as we can with the natural green background of tea garden. If there are farmers who pick the tea leaves, maybe we can join then and feel the experience of becoming the  tea farmer. Another great spot we can try during our trip in Nglinggo Tea Garden is to track up to the top of Kukusan Mountain which also the part of Menoreh Hill. But, we need to be careful, since the track of this mountain is still natural that sometimes steep and slippery. From the top of Kukusan Mountain, for sure we will see the wonderful view of the Tea Garden and the scenery of Samigaluh area. In addition, from this tea garden we can also see the top of Sindoro and Sumbing mountain especially if  the weather is shiny. If we need to take a rest for having some snacks or drink, there are some bench provided at this tea garden.

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Facility at the Tea Garden

Nglinggo Tea Garden has complete main public facilities needed by the tourists. First facility that available is the parking area. For those who didn't bring any snack and drink, in the tea garden area there are some canteen which provide some snacks and foods, so we don't need to worry of getting hungry there. Meanwhile, if want to stay a night there to hunt the sunrise at the morning, there is also a homestay that has some comfortable rooms. Meanwhile, for ticketing we need to pay IDR 5,000 for entrance fee and IDR 2,000 for motorcycle parking or IDR 5,000 for car parking.