GOA Putri Pukes is one of tourism object in Aceh Tengah Regency. The story is narrated as a legend between myth and fact.
Whether or not the legend of Princess Pukes, until now no one can be sure. Princess Pukes Cave where the legend was told, has now become a tourist spot, but very in pity the cave where the human being into the stone has been cemented and added-plus so it is no longer natural.
Inside the cave of Princess Pukes there are stones that are believed to be Princess Pukes which has become a rock, a large well, a jug that has become a stone, a seat for an old man, an ancient cutting tool.
Abdullah, guard cave, Stone princess pukes is enlarged because sometimes the stone is crying so that the tears that came out into stone and the longer the stone the more enlarged.
While the big well says Abdullah, every three months the water in the well is dry and there is no water, if there is water smart people will come to take the water. While the pitcher that had been the stone had been brought by people, but returned again because of the nervous after being picked up. "While the place of imprisonment is in use by ancient people to do ascetic to seek knowledge and cutting tools (knife) ancient human relic of the word found in the cave princess pukes," explained Abdullah.
Not all Gayo people know the story of Princess Pukes legend, some of the Gayo people know the legend but do not know how the story. According to stories and information gathered from various sources who know about the legend of Princess Pukes.
Putri Pukes is the name of a favorite girl and the only child who comes from a family in Kampung Nosar, Bintang Sub District, Central Aceh.
One day he was married to a man from Samar Kilang, Main District of Shiah Central Aceh District (now Bener Meriah Regency). Marriage was carried out, based on local custom.
The bride should stay and settle in the groom's place. After the wedding reception at the bride's house is complete, then the bride and groom are escorted to the man's residence. Party brides ushered in the Gayo language called 'munenes' to the man's house to Kampung Simpang Tiga Bener Meriah.
At the 'munenes' event, the family's family is equipped with household appliances such as cauldrons, jugs, mortars, pestle, plates, stoneware and other household items. The custom of 'munenes' is usually performed on marriage ceremonies conducted by the' juelen 'system, in which the woman has no right to return to her parents' place.
Unlike the 'kuso now' (here to here) or 'capture' system. Kuso now, the woman is entitled to live anywhere, as agreed with her husband. While the 'capture' system, as opposed to the 'juelen', in this marital system, the male party is required to stay with the woman's family, due to the woman who applied first.
This marriage is also due to several things, among others, the bridegroom previously asked or begged the guardian's bride to married with his daughter, with the very reason to love him. So as a requirement, the man must stay with the family of the bride.
Here is the moment of the occurrence of the event so that the name of Princess Pukes famous until now, when will release Princess Pukes with bridal accompaniment, mother Putri Pukes message to his daughter who has become the legal wife of the groom. "Son ... before you pass the Pukes area ie the swamp area now becomes the Lake Laut Tawar. You should never look back, "said Princess Pukes's mother.
The princess walks in tears and wipes her tears out continuously. Unable to withstand the sadness, make the daughter forget the abstinence delivered by her mother earlier. Inadvertently princess turned back, suddenly princess pukes directly turned into stone as we now encounter in Princess Cave Pukes. Whether it's just a myth or it really does happen, but the locals believe that the Princess Pukes story really exists.
In addition to the tourist attractions above there are many more tourist attractions contained in Takengon Central Aceh, such as: Pantan Terong, Burni Kelieten, Gayo Waterpark, Loyang Datu, Koro Loyang Koro etc.