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the caves burrowed into the hills and mountains
surrounding Jogja have actually been explored.
However, some have been made easily accessible
for visitors, while others remain adventures for
“extreme” adventurers. |
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Kiskendo
Cave
 Kiskendo
Cave is located 30 km west of Jogjakarta in the
foothills of the Menoreh hills in Girimulya village,
Kulon Progo Regency overlooking the Progo River.
Surrounded by hills and valleys that create spectacular
panoramic views, the park offers camping and hiking.
Inside the cave, visitors can see spectacular
stalactites and stalagmites.
Kiskendo's treasure is a relief
at the front of the cave depicting a legend from
the Ramayana epic – popularly portrayed in many
kecak dances in Bali – of the brothers
Sugriwa and Subali waging battle against their
enemies. Some of the cave's chambers are said
to have been where the fighting took place. This
cave is often used by dalangs (“puppet
masters”) and their gamelan musicians to achieve
spiritual tranquility. |
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Sumitro
Cave
Also located in the Menoreh hills is
Sumitro Cave, said to be where the son of Arjuna,
a Mahabharata hero, meditated. |
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DIENG
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| Semar,
Sumur, Jaran & Kawah Sikidang Caves
At 2,000 m above sea level, these caves are primarily
used for meditation. Also in the area are colored
lakes, geothermal activity and temples. |
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 Cerme
Cave
Cerme Cave is located in Srunggo village, Selopamioro,
Imogiri about 22 km southeast of Jogja. The cave
stretches 1.2 km and its floor is covered by an
underground current, averaging a depth of about
1-1.2 m. At the end of the cave is a pool in Panggang
village, and in addition to the main cave, there
are other caves used for meditation: Dalang, Ledhek,
Bandhut, and Kaum. To reach the front gate of
the cave, visitors must climb up 759 steps.
At night time the view of Jogja
to the north appears to be not much more than
a thousand sparkling lamps, serene and sleepy.
The word cerme is taken from ceramah, or 'lecturing'.
In the 15 th century, nine Javanese Islamic apostles
known as the Wali Songo, met here to discuss the
establishment of the Great Mosque at Demak. Visitors
are advised to bring a flashlight, rubber soled
shoes to prevent slipping and falling, and dry
clothes and shoes for the trip home. |
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Pegunungan
Seribu (Thousand Mountains), Bantul & Gunung
Kidul
The karst Pegunungan Seribu (Thousand Mountains)
range, which spans Central and East Java, contains
hundreds of caves. Some are easily accessible;
others are for those who love a challenge. |
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Selarong
Cave
Selarong Cave is located about 14 km south of
Jogjakarta in Guwosari village, Pajangan subdistrict.
The hill is planted with many klengkeng that characterize
the location. Between 1825-1830 this cave was
used as the headquarters of Prince Diponegoro's
army in the struggle against the Dutch colonial
government.
There are also several other interesting
sites in the area: Kakung Cave , Putri Cave, a
waterfall, Manikmoyo water spring, and villages
which make wooden crafts such as statues and masks.
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 Other
caves in the Pegunungan
Seribu mountain range are:
Gajah
& Jaran: Five-star. Beautiful
ornaments.
Grubug:
125 m deep. At the bottom is a river which flows
into the Indian Ocean.
Jomblang:
Caves with depths of 25-90 m. In some places,
connecting tunnels.
Lawa:
Bat cave. Popular with guano collectors, who sell
it to fertilizer manufacturers.
Sengok:
Hippopotamus and human fossils have been discovered
here. Believed to be a center of prehistoric life.
Tabuhan
(Pacitan, East Java): Has stalactites whose musical
tones, when struck, resemble gamelan orchestra
music.
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