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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Goa Selarong

Selarong Cave is located more or less 14 (fourteen) kilometer to the south of Jogja, at Guwosari Village, Pajangan District and lies on a hill with guava trees which are the characteristics of local area.

Back to the history, this man-made cave was used to be a headquarter for Pangeran Diponegoro in a guerilla war against the Dutch colonialism during 1825-1830. Another interesting sites are Goa Kakung, Goa Putri, waterfall and Sendang Manikmoyo.

Besides you can also see the process of making wooden handicraft by the local people such as mask, statue, etc.

This tourism object of Selarong Cave is categorized as nature tourism object with its cave and waterfall and also a historic and cultural tourism object seen from the historical background of Pangeran Diponegoro and his guerilla war.

(Village Guwosari, Pajangan, Bantul INDONESIA)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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Goa Kiskendo

Kiskendo Cave is a natural cave located in the Menoreh mountain, Kulon Progo Regency. The cave lies on 1200 m above sea level, so that the air there is cool and fresh. It is locates about 35 kilometres at northwest side of Yogyakarta, on a hill at the northern side of Kulon Progo Regency,a small fine-asphalt road leads to Kiskendo cave. Only small kinds of four-wheeled vehicles can reach the cave. Those who visit the cave with a bus must leave the vehicle at Niten village, close to Giri Mulyo subdistrict office, about 8 kilometres from the cave.

On the way to the cave, you may enjoy the charming scenery along the windy road. Valleys, green farmland, and simple rural traditional houses reflect the traditional atmosphere in which the people live. Entering the Kiskendo cave, you will be greeted by wonderful stalactites and stalagmites like mostly limestone do have. According to the legend, the natural shape of the cave was once the palace of two giants by the names of Mahesa Suro and Lembu Suro who were defeated by Subali as portrayed in the relief at the front of the cave.Valleys, green farmland, and simple rural traditional houses reflect the traditional atmosphere in which the people live.

HISTORY
Apart from the stalagmites clinging to the roof and mounting from the floor of the cave, it is said that the cave treasures a well known legend about the fight between Mahesasura, Lembusura and Jathasura against Sugriwa and Subali.

This story is depicted by relief made in front of the cave. In connection with above story, inside the Kiskendo cave local people belief the presence of several places as being the remainders of Sekandang Kingdom, among others: Santri Tani and Subali meditation places, Selumbung (royal food storage), Kraton Sekandang (centre of the Kingdom), Selansur (hiding place of royal soldiers during the fight between Subali againt Mahesasura and Lembusura; this place can only be reached by crawling ) and Sumelong (a hole through the roof of the cave the escape of Subali from the cave because Sugriwa has blocked the entrance of the cave).

TIP& TRICKS
Bring a camera just to take every beautiful picture on this place.

( Village Jatimulyo, Girimulya, Kulon Progo Yogyakarta INDONESIA )

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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 )

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