The charm of the Light of
heaven in Goa Jomblang
The charm of the Light ofheaven in Goa Jomblang. Paradise in Yogyakarta is now
the Prima Donna destinations vacation. Not only the rich coasts of exotic,
beautiful and District on the southern coast of Yogyakarta turned out to save
the natural view of goa. Jomblang cave is one of the many mountain offers
incredible beauty. When compared to other goa-goa was in Gunungkidul, Goa has
its own characteristics that Jomblang thus a magnet for domestic and foreign
tourists. Even the beauty of natural view goa is never used for filming a
reality show entitled The Amazing Race in 2011. Administratively the village is
located in Jomblang Cave Pacarejo, Semanu district, Gunungkidul Regency,
Yogyakarta Province. For to reach these sights, tourists should at least drove
approximately 56 kilometres from the heart of Jogja city, or approximately 1.5
hours drive. Goa is also part of the hundreds of caves located on karst hills
along the southern coast of Java. The location of the Cave of Jomblang can be
said to be easy to achieve. Travelers can use private or public transport to
reach tourist attractions. If from the heart of Jogja city, tourists can take a
bus from Giwangan bus station heading to School. Arriving at the School, you have
to take the route towards Semanu district and then stopped at the head of the
village Jetis Wetan.
A Brief History Of Goa
Jomblang
The process of occurrence of
goa located in Gunungkidul Regency is quite unique, geologic activity that
occurred millions of years ago resulted in amblesnya soil as well as the entire
existing vegetation on the top to the bottom of the Earth. The phenomenon
resulted in the formation of a hole or sinkhole with a diameter of
approximately 50 meters. The sinkhole also known by locals with sumuran or
Luweng. So that goa is also known by another name i.e. Luweng Jomblang. Goa
Jomblang are categorized in this type of vertical cave entrance with type
Collapse Doline. To enter this vertical cave tourists had to use Single Rope
Technique or techniques are often called SRT. SRT is a technique commonly used
to enter the vertical caves. This technique uses a single string is used as the
trajectory and to climb and descend the vertical place.
Not only the charm of natural
panorama, there is also a dark history that envelop the beauty of Goa Jomblang.
It is said that, according to the locals of goa was once a place for eradication
of PKI members. According to residents, members of the PKI were ordered to
stand at the edge of the mouth of the cave and tied to each other. When one was
shot down and crashed into the mouth of the cave, the other joined dragged fall
into goa as high as 80 meters. According to the testimony of the citizens, in
1982 the local government clean up the remains of human bones still scattered
in goa. Unmitigated about 3 truck skeletons successfully taken from Jomblang
Cave. Not only that, the mystical story that makes any goosebumps occipital
feathers are common. Finally after residents pray together, the mystical events
has now been discontinued.
The Charm Of The Goa Jomblang
This place is very suitable for
tourists who have an adventurous spirit and like to adrenaline. It takes guts
for visitors who want to check out the panoramic beauty of Goa is in Jomblang.
To enter this vertical cave, not an easy matter. It took great guts as well as
specialized equipment appropriate security standards should be imposed. Not
only that, it is recommended travelers accompanied by local guides who are
trained and experienced.
Before it descends into the
cave, the guide will apply a fairly complete equipment such as helmets, head
lamp, shoes etc. The technique used is naturally SRT, which is indeed a raw
techniques to enter the vertical caves. There are several paths that can be
used by visitors to down the Jomblang of Goa. The line has a different height,
i.e. from 15 meters to 80 meters. It is highly recommended for travelers who
still lay, to use the VIP with a height of 15 meters. When down the goa,
tourists will feel the sensation thrilling. The original scenery is dominated
by karst hills, green trees, switch with the beauty of the forest with a
variety of plants that live in it. Not only that, the rocks in goa as well as
beautify panorama Jomblang from Goa. The entire vegetation which vanish into
the base of the goa, the unique thrives to this day. This seems to be the
attraction that cannot be found in goa-goa more. After reaching didasar goa,
tourists will be carried by the Guide to the bed Luweng connected by the
hallway along 300 meters. Dilorong it, would seem pretty ornaments that fills
the walls of the cave as stalactites and stalagmite caves, rock crystal. After
arriving in the bed, Luweng would presented an extraordinary natural
phenomenon. Sunlight breaks through the hole into its own dimension of goa,
which is very dear to miss. Not far from There, Luweng visitors can also see
the underground river that flows with the battle of Challenging Caves.
Facilities Of Goa Jomblang
Facilities in these sights is
still very minimal. However, usually the home of the head of the village Jetis
Wetan used tourists as a place of transit and storage of goods. Kadus Jetis
Wetan also invite visitors to Goa Jomblang to use the bathrooms to clean-up
after exploring the beauty of goa. Kadus Jetis Wetan altogether does not charge
fees, but tourists usually give some money. Local Government should intervene
to manage these sights in order to have adequate facilities. Tourism potential
that owned a fairly large Jomblang Goa can pull various tourists to pay a visit
to this place. Explore the panorama of nature offered Goa Jomblang are indeed
exciting and challenging, here are the activities that you can do at these
sights.
Caving Cave Jomblang
For those of you who have an
adventurous spirit and a hobby of adrenaline, these sights are very suitable to
become liburanmu destinations if travelling to Yogyakarta. Jomblang Goa offers
a unique sensation of caving as well as challenging. Need balls big enough to
down a cave 80 metres high. You will also be presented a very rare natural view
if a visit to goa. Maybe you won't find it in goa-goa more. Didasar goa
overgrown many trees, shrubs, and MOSS. The existing rock didasar goa also adds
to the beauty of these caves. Tourists have been visiting goa this often refer
to this natural phenomenon with the ancient forest. Not only that, you also get
to see the beautiful stalagmite and stalactite in the halls of goa heading
Luweng There. In the bed, Luweng you will see an incredible phenomenon when Sun
light enters through the hole so that the goa formed a pillar of light that
extraordinary beauty.
Hunting Photos
In addition to performing the
activity of caving, you too can capture the natural beauty that exists in goa.
Lots of objects that you can draw portraits with the camera. Such as rock
crystal, stalagmite, stalactites and the green plants that there is didasar of
goa. Not only that, the bed is the best spot Luweng to photograph and selfie.
This is a favorite spot for tourists visiting the Cave of Jomblang. Spotlight
sunlight that comes upon the dark cave, as if the light of heaven a very enchanting.
Often tourists take pictures under the beautiful pillars of light.
The Price Of The Entrance
Ticket To Goa Jomblang
To enter this area travelers
do not have to pay the entrance ticket. But if you want to do the activity of
caving, tourists have to spend Rp 450,000. The fee includes guide, lunch,
caving, equipment and life insurance
The address of the
Goa Jomblang
Jetis Wetan, Pacarejo, Semanu,
Gunung Kidul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta 55893, Indonesia
Tips for Travelling in Goa
Jomblang; Provide fisikmu conditions before visiting these sights. When
daylight came, if you want to see the phenomenon of the Sun's light pillars.
Always follow the instructions and advice of the Guide for the sake of the
salvation of the soul itself. Bring clothes change from home. Always be careful
when walking along the base of the goa. Keep sustainability of goa and the goa
hygiene do not litter. Next..