Karangsari

Karangsari is a locality in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Karangsari is situated nearby to the locality Rejosari, as well as near the hamlet Tegaltandan.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Gembira Loka Zoo and Adisutjipto International Airport.

Gembira Loka Zoo

Zoo

Gembira Loka Zoo is a zoological garden located in Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Gembira Loka Zoo was opened in 1956 and comprises a botanical garden, orchid nursery, lake, children's park, numerous scenic bridges across the Gajahwong…

Adisutjipto International Airport

Aerodrome

Photo: Gunkarta, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Adisutjipto Airport or Adisucipto Airport is a minor domestic airport serving the Yogyakarta area on the island of Java, Indonesia. It was formerly the principal international airport serving this area. Adisutjipto International Airport is situated 4 km east of Karangsari.

Fort Vredeburg Museum

Museum

Photo: Pras, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Fort Vredeburg Museum was a former colonial fortress located in the city of Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The military complex—owned by the Yogyakarta Sultanate, but leased to the central government and managed by an agency of the central government—has been converted into a museum of the Indonesian independence struggle which was opened in 1992. Fort Vredeburg Museum is situated 4 km west of Karangsari.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pakualaman and Brontokusuman.

Pakualaman

Locality

The Principality of Pakualaman is a minor Javanese princely state within the Sultanate of Yogyakarta. It was created in 1812 when Natakusuma was rewarded for helping the British quell the conflict in Yogyakarta in June 1812. Pakualaman is situated 2½ km west of Karangsari.