This is one of the attractions are well known in the Dieng Plateau. The uniqueness of different colors that decorate the lake water is the main attraction for the visitors coming here. Located in the village of Dieng Wetan, District Kejajar, Wonosobo district, Lake Colors became one of the mainstay attractions in Dieng Plateau.
Located at an altitude of over 2,000 meters above sea level, at certain moments can be seen five colors that decorate the surface of the water in this lake. The five colors are red, green, blue, gray, and yellow. However, the chance to see a fifth color will come in around July or August, or in the dry season. Aside from these two months, the color of the water surface is visible only four kinds.
There are several things that affect a variety of colors on the surface of the water in this lake. These factors are plankton, sulfur content, sunlight, and plants and the environment.
Meanwhile, the surrounding communities associate the colors seen on the surface of the lake with the legend Cupumanik Astagina. Cupumanik Astagina an heirloom belonging to Batara Surya. Through this heirloom, can be seen the whole human soul, without sin. Angered by disappointment, Batara Surya Cupumanik Astagina throw into the sky. Part Cupumanik contents spilled on this lake Astagina and change the color of the water in it, while the lid falls in lake semala in India.
Telaga Warna at the estimated age of the Dieng Plateau. This lake is a lake formed by the volcanic eruption of the Old Boat - which also form the Dieng Plateau. The water in this lake has a very high sulfur content.
Being around Telaga Warna, there is a small crater called Crater Sikendang. This crater is a collection of hot water can not get out because it was restrained by the soil. The hot water pressure then makes a sound like the guy who plays drums. Therefore, this crater called "sikendang".
Colour Lake opened to the public from 06.00 am sampau 18:00 pm. Entrance to this area for Rp6,000. By purchasing these tickets, in addition to Colour Lake, visitors can also come Pengilon and Hermitage Mandalasari.
