Sunset at Saradan Reservoir
Saradan Reservoir is a man-made lake located in the Saradan sub-district, Madiun regency. It is not far from Pasar Saradan and borders the Jati Forest and Mangirejo Village. The reservoir is flanked by the Solo-Kertosono Toll Road and the South Line Railroad (Yogyakarta-Surabaya). The reservoir serves to collect water and provide irrigation through channels for the agricultural land of the surrounding residents.
Photo by Azhar Rizki Zulma on Instagram
Sometimes, this reservoir is often confused with Widas Saradan Reservoir. However, in reality, this reservoir is different from Widas Saradan Reservoir. Widas Saradan Reservoir is located further east than Saradan Reservoir, and they differ in terms of size and depth. Widas Saradan Reservoir is larger and deeper than Saradan Reservoir. Despite being occasionally misunderstood, the beauty of Saradan Reservoir is not inferior to that of Widas Saradan Reservoir.
Due to its lesser popularity compared to Widas Saradan Reservoir, Saradan Reservoir is not as crowded with visitors and is mainly used by the local community to obtain water for their agricultural fields. Moreover, its somewhat hidden location causes the reservoir to be visited mainly by the local residents for fishing and to take a brief break from their daily activities.
Photo by Azhar Rizki Zulma on Instagram
It is a local tourist destination and serves as an interesting photo spot for local tourists. The reservoir is perfect for relieving stress from the hustle and bustle of the city that we experience every day. It is suitable for those who dislike crowds and want to capture Instagram-worthy moments, as there are many attractive photo spots at Saradan Reservoir.
