Enthralled by the Natural Charms of Telaga Ngebel

Kompas/Ferganata Indra Riatmoko

Shady trees grow on the side of Ngebel Lake in Ngebel district, Ponorogo regency, East Java (12/14). The natural lake, which is located at a height of 734 meters above sea level on the foot of Mount Wilis, is not only used as a place for fish cultivation and a tourist site, but its flow of water is also used for a power plant.

Ponorogo regency is not just about the world-famous reog traditional masked dance. The region on the western end of East Java has a multitude of charming nature destinations. One of them is the Telaga Ngebel (Lake Ngebel) tourist site on the slopes of Mt. Wilis. Its natural beauty perfectly blends with unique and charming local traditions.

The cool atmosphere beat the scorching heat of the sun when I arrived at the Telaga Ngebel tourist site on Saturday (2/9/2017). The lake’s crystal-clear water surrounded by lines of lush green trees was truly a sight for sore eyes. There was still an abundance of water on the lake despite the prolonged drought that hit most of Ponorogo.