If you look at it from a historical perspective, Kudus is one of the oldest cities in Central Java. This city even played an important role in the spread of Islam. This can be seen from the various relics that are still maintained today. One of them is the mosque and the tomb of Sunan Kudus.
One of the cities that played an important role in the spread of Islam, a mistake that is surprising if the atmosphere and culture of the santri is very pronounced. Even today, many pesantren continue to live and develop.
Not only about the culture of students, the city of Kudus also has a charming tourist area. This area is the Colo area or village, Dawe District, Kudus which is located at the foot of Mount Muria. Here, many interesting places, either in the form of religious tourism or nature tourism. What are those places? We cover one by one.
Sunan Muria’s Tomb
From the history of the spread of Islam, the figure of Sunan Muria cannot be separated. He is a scholar of great merit, apart from Sunan Kudus, who established Islam in the Kudus area and its surroundings. As a respected figure, his legacy is preserved. Likewise with his grave. Until now, many pilgrims come to Sunan Muria, to pray and remember his services.
The tomb of Sunan Muria is located on a hill, with an altitude of about 1600 above sea level. To reach this tomb requires a struggle, because you have to pass through quite a lot of stairs and steep. For those of you who are not strong enough to climb stairs, there is another alternative, using a motorcycle taxi. With a motorcycle taxi service, you will be escorted directly to the tomb area.
Near the tomb there is a mosque left by Sunan Muria. This mosque has undergone various renovations so that its shape is not what it used to be. However, some relics of the Sunan are still preserved, including the minhrab and the drum.
There is something interesting about the drum at the Sunan Muria mosque. Its age has reached hundreds of years, because it was made in 1884. On the beduk there are carvings of dragons and roosters. This carving shows the cultural fusion between Java and China.
In addition, what is still original from this mosque is the foundation of the mosque, stone pedestals, pillars or pillars supporting the mosque.
Monthel Falls
From religious tourism, you can also enjoy natural attractions in the form of the charming Monthel waterfall. This waterfall is located about 3 kilometers north of the tomb of Sunan Muria, precisely in the village of Kajar, Kec. Dawe, Holy.
To achieve it, you can do it from the tomb complex of Sunan Muria. There is a road from the tomb complex directly to the Monthel waterfall parking lot. And from this parking lot there are exotic stairs to the waterfall.
The height of the Monthel waterfall is around 50 meters. Water discharge will increase in the rainy season. In the dry season, the discharge will decrease. Even so, the Monthel waterfall still provides a cool view of the eye.
Supported by the green surroundings and the cool air temperature between 18-20 degrees Celsius, many visitors feel at home for long. At the waterfall, there will be splashes of water that are like mist and can wet the body. There is also a natural pool just below the waterfall. Visitors can bathe in this place. Of course you have to prepare a change of clothes if you want to get wet.
Rajenu Tourism Area
The Rajenu tourist area is located to the north of the tomb complex of Sunan Muria and is above the Monthel waterfall. The exact location is in the Japanese village, Dawe, Kudus. What’s so interesting about this Rajenu area?
First, in the Rajenu area there is a tomb of a figure known as Syeh Sadzali. It is said that this figure is a student of Sunan Muria who came from Iraq. Not only studying, Sheikh Sadzali also helped Sunan Muria to enforce Islam.
The existence of Syeh Sadzali is also related to the unique site in the Rajenu area, namely three flavors of water. It is said that this spring is a relic of the Sheikh Sadzali.
Three flavors of water are three springs that have different flavors and properties. The first spring has a sour taste, which has no properties to treat disease. Air eyes that have a taste like sparkling water, which can not increase self-confidence. And the third has a taste like wine, which has no properties to facilitate fortune. Do these three springs really have the properties that are filled? Please visit the Rajenu area.
Kajar Banana Tower
From the direction of Kudus, before reaching the Colo area, there is a Kajar campground, also known as Taman Sardi. This campground is located in the village of Kajar, Dawe, Kudus, which has attractive facilities and views. There are various huts and gazebos, besides, of course, the “camping ground”.
Its location on the slopes of Mount Muria makes this campground has a charming view. Rows of forests and dense trees make the atmosphere look fresh. The air is cool and fresh free from pollution. With such an atmosphere, the Kajar campground is not suitable for camping, outside or carrying out scouting activities.
What makes this place interesting is the tower shaped like a banana. Because of its shape like a banana, this tower is called the banana tower.
Banana tower is located in the middle of the campground. From the entrance, the tower is not immediately visible. But after walking down the road inside the campground, you will see this tower with a backdrop of stunning views. No wonder, if in this place, visitors will feel at home for long.
Those are some charming places in the tourist area of Colo, Kudus which is located on the slopes of Mount Muria. Here there are places for religious tourism and nature tourism. Which one do you choose? It can be one or both.
