AROMA Sulfur is so felt in the sense of smell. Evaporated smoke billowing from the stream at the foot of Mount Seulawah. The hot steam comes to the pores, giving a different sensation to the heat of the eyes of the day.
Dozens of gazebo (huts) look crowded with families on vacation. at the source of the springs that release hot air a number of cool people with activities. In a small pool dedicated to the children also looks crowded.
That is the initial sight that is seen when menginjakan foot in hot water tourist attraction (Ie Seuum) in Krueng Raya, District Masjid Raya, District of Aceh Besar. This area is about 45 kilometers from Banda Aceh to eastern Aceh.
From Banda Aceh to Krueng Raya, which is about 35 kilometers away, then turn right which can pass through Blang Bintang, Aceh Besar area about 10 kilometers before arriving at Gampong (village) Ie Seuum.
This is the distribution of natural tourism in the Aceh region of Aceh which is now in great demand for tourists both local (Aceh) and the archipelago. One goal, in addition to travel, it pemandan Ie Seuum is also much dikungjungi for those who want teraphy by using hot water.
Hot water in Ie Suum baths, is a sulfur burning in the bowels of the earth located at the foot of Mount Seulawah. This mountain is one of the volcanoes in Aceh which is still believed to be active.
The natural hot spring baths sourced from the volcanic sulphurous Seulawah volcano, believed many people can cure or at least alleviate various skin diseases, such as itching, pussy, rash and others.
However, other benefits of the health side can be as a relaxation for people who are overwhelmed tired or have the burden of the mind. Where, by soaking in natural hot water this can help melancearkan blood flow so that the body becomes relaxed.
This is the reason that many people specifically to bath Ie Suum is to do teraphy. As Amel acknowledged a Pidie resident, who was then found Analysis at the location of this hot spring.
According to Amel, he often every week bring his parents (father) to soak in this hot water bath. It was done based on people's advice to him. His parents who had suffered the stroke, before could not walk, but after more than a month teraphy in this hot water, now his parents are able to walk, although must be supported.
"Alhamdulillah, father can now walk, although it must be held (papah)," said Amel while telling the story in the bathhouse Ie Suum.
Knowing the many benefits of this bathhouse, the managers are now providing booths (special rooms) for visitors to do the sauna. This particular chamber is built just above the flow of water that has been given rocks so that the flowing water flow is not so heavy, so that the steam can enter the booth made.
This particular chamber, part of the floor is made of randomly arranged bamboo slats, to facilitate the steam of the hot water entering from the underwater stream. Analysis that tried to feel the sensation of this sauna booth did find a tremendous sensation.
Where, in the first five minutes of steam it was felt through the pores with the heat that was felt. It seems, five minutes just was not sanggub in the booth. However, it turns out afterwards that up to ten minutes later the hot steam that has opened the pores in the body began to drip sweat that flows in a wasted body.
Hot steam also feels as if the body is grinding. Parts of the body that previously feels tired like the calf and waist, like being in the fingers of the fingers gently on the ground. It's an incredible sensation.
To enjoy this sauna room, we just spend Rp5000 per person for once sauna with an unspecified deadline. So also if you want to soak in the pool available, also enough with a 5000 bill only.
"All facilities here have been given by Allah, we only make a booth or gazebo for visitors who want to rest. So very reasonable when we quote only Rp5000, "said Adi one of the managers in the bath Ie Suum.
So also with entrance tickets, also quite cheap. Where, the manager cites Rp3000 per adult, with the official ticket issued by the local government (Pemda) of Aceh Besar. Rp3000 / person This includes the cost of parking of four-wheeled vehicles and two.
Location of hot water baths in Gampung Ie Seuum, now dibadingkan about 10 years ago has been very neatly laid out. In addition to Gazebo, there are also mushala, as well as small stalls that sell various foods.
In Aceh, hot water baths such as Gampung Ie Seuum are in some places. According to the knowledge of Analisa who had visited it, in addition to Krueng Raya, Aceh Besar, also located in Simpang Balek, Bener Meriah Regency. In Simpang Balek, the hot spring comes from the slopes of Bur Ni Telong mountain (volcano). Meanwhile, the other one is in Panjupian, South Aceh.
Well .. for those of you who want to feel the thrill damped in hot water for relaxation, no one can you visit Banda Aceh, to stop by Ie Seuum. And feel your own sensation.
