Dieng plateau has a million dazzling beauties, with an extraordinary natural and cultural wealth. In this region, in addition to shady green trees and beautifully patterned Hindu temples, one will also find a beautiful natural gift called Telaga Warna, (the Colourful Lake), an icon of this area.
Located in the Kejajar District in Wonosobo, Central Java, this beautiful lake with its surrounding natural forest is one of the prime tourist destinations in the Wonosobo regency. To reach this lake from Wonosobo, it is an approximately 25 miles drive.
The harmony of nature with its clean, cool air makes the atmosphere at Telaga Warna Dieng very compelling and relaxing. The mystical atmosphere created by the white mist that envelopes the area, as well as the tall, shady trees which surround the lake, exude a feeling of refined calm and relaxation. A visit to Dieng would not be complete without passing and witnessing the beauty of Telaga Warna in person. From here you can also visit the Pengilon Lake, Goa Semar, Goa Jaran,and the Sikendang Crater.
This Lake is appropriately named Telaga Warna due to a natural phenomenon that causes the water of the lake to change in fluctuating colors. At times it is green, yellow, purple or even colors of the rainbow. This phenomenon occurs because of the high sulphur content in these waters, so that when the sun hits the water, it reflects in varied colours. You can also see around the center of the lake, a section of water which appears to be bubbling; which is also due to its high sulphur content.
Hidden among the range of hills at an altitude of more than 2,000 meters above sea level, Telaga Warna's beauty and mystery have attracted many visitors to Dieng. The water at most times appears calm, with no ripples at all. The sound of the wild birds chirping and the well preserved, wild forest creates a reassuring atmosphere of peace.
Telaga Warna is also very useful for the community, locals use the water of the lake as a source to irrigate their potato and cabbage plantations which are major produce of this region.