Gunung Nglanggeran

Mount Nglanggeran is an ancient mountain that has existed about 60 million years ago. It lies about 200-700 meters above the sea level on area Baturagung, the north side of Regency Gunung Kidul.

Located on Village Nglanggeran Distric Patuk, this place can be reached not more than 15 minutes by cars or about 22 kilometers from the city of Wonosari.

According to certain research, Mount Nglanggeran is believed as the ancient mountain that has existed long time ago, even before Mount Merapi exist.


The name of Nglanggeran comes from bahasa Jawa 'planggaran' that means evil thing must be known. Some also say that the word Nglanggeran comes from 'langgeng' that means a peaceful village.

Beside those terms, the mountain that is formed of rocks also known as Gunung Wayang or Puppet Mountain due to its rock that look alike with puppet figure.

The local people believe that it is guarded by Kyi Ongko Wijaya and Punakawan in puppet story such as Semar, Gareng, Petruk, and Bagong.

Other beliefs state that it is a mountain that is believed as the place to meditate and receive revelation from God. No wonder that some people used to used this place for finding peace and safety, especially in Javanese new year or Jumat Kliwon night.

(Village NGLANGGERAN, Patuk, Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta INDONESIA)

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Jungwok Beach

The beach of Jungwok lies on the area of the beach of Wediombo, preciselly on the east side of Wediombo. It takes only a few minutes from Wediombo on foot. As you are leading to the beach, you can enjoy the beautiful view around the beach from the alley.

Its typical panorama can be obtain from the big rock in the middle of the sea. The rock is commonly called "watu topi" that can be used to fishing. The beach of Jungwok has beautiful white sand and relatively shallow. Fishes, starfishes and etc are some creatures that live here. Besides that, as you are walking along the beach, many kind of birds will always accompany you exploring this beach.

(Wediombo Beach Area, Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta Special Region, INDONESIA)

source: www.wediombo.com

TIPS & TRICKS
Its location is quiet romote from the civilization that you can get the privation to have a sun-bathe.

How To Get There

From Adisucipto Airport

�Taxi
It takes about two hours (approximately 70 kilometers) and costs around Rp 120.000,00.
� Bus
Take a bus Solo-Jogja to the bus station of Giwangan. From the bus station, take a bus Jogja-Wonosari, then take a bus to the beach of Wedi Ombo - Pantai Jungwok. It costs around Rp 8.000,00 per person.
� Becak
It is impossible to go to the beach of Wedi Ombo - Pantai Jungwok by becak.
� We Suggest
Private vehicles will be the best choice to the beach of Wedi Ombo - Pantai Jungwok. However, if you are with your group to the beach of Wedi Ombo - Pantai Jungwok, just contact travel agent for your safe and comfy.

From Tugu Railway Station

� Taxi
It takes about two hours (approximately 70 kilometers) and costs around Rp 120.000,00.
� Bus
Take a bus 4 to the Bus Station. From the bus station, take a bus Jogja-Wonosari, then a bus to the beach of Wedi Ombo - Pantai Jungwok. It costs around Rp 8.000,00 per person.
� Becak
It is impossible to go to the beach of Wedi Ombo - Pantai Jungwok by becak.
� We Suggest
Private vehicles will be the best choice to the beach of Wedi Ombo - Pantai Jungwok. However, if you are with your group to the beach of Wedi Ombo - Pantai Jungwok, just contact travel agent for your safe and comfy.

From Lempuyangan Railway Station

� Taxi
It takes about two hours (approximately 70 kilometers) and costs around Rp 120.000,00.
� Bus
Take a bus 6 to the Bus Station. From the bus station, take a bus Jogja-Wonosari, then a bus to the beach of Wedi Ombo - Pantai Jungwok. It costs around Rp 8.000,00 per person.
� Becak
It is impossible to go to the beach of Wedi Ombo - Pantai Jungwok by becak.
� We Suggest
Private vehicles will be the best choice to the beach of Wedi Ombo - Pantai Jungwok. However, if you are with your group to the beach of Wedi Ombo - Pantai Jungwok, just contact travel agent for your safe and comfy.

From Giwangan Bus Station

� Taxi
It takes about two hours (approximately 70 kilometers) and costs around Rp 120.000,00.
� Bus
Ttake a bus Jogja-Wonosari, then a bus to the beach of Wedi Ombo - Pantai Jungwok. It costs around Rp 8.000,00 per person.
� Becak
It is impossible to go to the beach of Wedi Ombo - Pantai Jungwok by becak.
� We Suggest
Private vehicles will be the best choice to the beach of Wedi Ombo - Pantai Jungwok. However, if you are with your group to the beach of Wedi Ombo, just contact travel agent for your safe and comfy.

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Goa Pertapan (2 )

The cave of Pertapaan 2 is also located on the area of Pulutan, preciselly next on the cave of Pertapaan 1. This cave is closer to the sea, therefore the sea level is up, the water will automatically go inside the cave. This cave is also safe when the sea water is not tide.

To reach this cave, you have to pass the edge of Jungwok beach. This cave is also used as meditation place until now. Mistical stories in this place is a common thing.

(Wediombo Beach Area, Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta Special Region, INDONESIA)

source: www.wediombo.com

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Goa Pertapan (1)

The cave of Pertapaan 1 is located on the area of Pulutan, preciselly on the edge of Pulutan beach. It has remarkable ornaments inside like stalactites and stalagmites.

As we explore the cave, we have to pass narrow paths and steepy surface of the cave. It makes it more unique.

Just like its name, it is usually used as a place to meditate. Once upon a time, some supernatural people used to visit it. Some local people still visit this place if they want to meditate or simply find some peace to solve problems.

To reach this place, you have to do some typical rituals by touching a virgin breast, then you may come in to the cave. You may fnd it hard to believe, visti this place if you want to experience it.

(Regions Wediombo, Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta INDONESIA)

source: www.wediombo.com

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Goa Ngusalan

The cave of Ngusalan is located on the area of Ngusalan where the amazing beach of Ngusalan lies. It can be used as a rest place for visitors that visit the beach of Ngusalan.

Stalactites and stalacmites make the cave more beautiful. When you go in to the cave, it will be wider just like when you are in a large place with natural ornament cave.

Long time ago, it is used as a place to meditate. According to local people, it keeps many misterious mystery that is believed by the people. Recently, only some people who meditate in this place. However, if you want to meditate, you may talk to the person in charge in Wediombo who is later will take to this place.

(Regions Wediombo, Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta INDONESIA)

source: www.wediombo.com

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Goa Lowo

If you hear the name, you must be thinking about what is in the cave. No doubt about it. Initially, it comes from the word "Lowo" or in Indonesian means "Kelelawar" and in English means "Bats". In this cave, there are so many night creatures. They hang on the holes of the cave. This is the unique of the cave.

According to the survey, there are several types of bat live here. Big bats and small bats are living here. Those colors are brown and black. Due to the dark cave, it is not easy to take pictures here. You have to wark hard to get those pictures.

(Regions Wediombo, Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta INDONESIA)

source: www.wediombo.com

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Goa Greweng

This cave is located on the area of Greweng. It is a pleasant and challenging place to visit where stalactites and stalagmites ornament the cave beautifully.

This cave used to be used as a place to meditate, event recently, mystical stories can still be heard here. It also becomes the place for porcupines to live. If you are lucky, you will be able to see the while exploring this cave. Not only porcupines, bats can also be found hanging down in this cave.

As you visit this cave, you will be amazed by the beauty of the crystalized stalactites and stalagmites that seem to be diamonds. Two things you should do are bring the lamps, torches or candles as you enter the cave and do not forget to bring your camera to eternalize the beautiful view here. Do not be shocked if you see the result of the picture then.

( Regions Wediombo, Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta INDONESIA )

source: www.wediombo.com

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Goa Bentis

This cave is located on the area of Bentis. Its slim front side is ornamented by high valley that makes this cave to be a challenging place to visit. Stalagtits and stalagnits also ornament the cave that perform a beautiful view in this place.

Here, luweng (under surface river) is also flowing. In rainy season, the water in this luweng always increase. This cave is perfect to be explored in dry season.

The unique of stalagnits and stalaktits are those dolors are darker than ordinary stalaktits and stalaknits. Those typical shape are grouping like root. Visit this cave, find the exotic of this place that you will never find on the other places.

( Regions Wediombo, Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta Special Region, INDONESIA )

source: www.wediombo.com

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Goa Banyusumurup

The cave Banyu Sumurup is located on the area of Bentis. This cave is a large cave that has a large size on its front side, however, the further we go deeper, the narrower the size of the cave.

It has lucid underground river called "luweng". As the cave of Bentis, it can only be visited in the dry season. In wet season, the cave will be filled by the water. Stalactites and stalagmites also ornament the cave that make it more gorgeous Selain itu. Mystic stories also common stories here.

( Regions Wediombo, Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta Special Region, INDONESIA )

source: www.wediombo.com

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