Sewa Mobil Jogja, Caving Jomblang Cave is a fun exploration or exploration activity, which you can do with the aim of recreation, sports, to scientific research. The reason is, Jomblang Cave has an extraordinarily amazing charm.
In addition, the uniqueness in it often boosts the curiosity of scientists to conduct a number of researches. The Jomblang Cave area is actually a conservation place for ancient plants. Then the local community began to develop it into one of the special interest tourist destinations.
Fun and Unparalleled Jomblang Cave Caving
Jomblang Cave is located in Pacarejo Village, Semanu District, Gunungkidul. A long time ago, Luweng Jomblang was believed by the local community as a dumping area for the bodies of suspected PKI. Precisely in the Dutch colonial era. But now the management is getting maximized, so it can attract the interest of many tourists.
This doline collapse cave is located in a fairly dense primeval forest area. A number of studies prove that the origin of the formation of the Jomblang vertical cave, namely the collapse of the soil in the area. At the same time, there is a process of surface vegetation to the bottom of the earth that has occurred since thousands of years ago.
The collapse then formed a sinkhole or Javanese term called luweng. One of the characteristics of Jomblang Cave is its very wide mouth area of approximately 50 meters. So beautiful, Jomblang Cave was once a shooting place by Amazing Race America 2011 ago.
The Charm of Jomblang Cave
One of the most interesting things about Jomblang Cave caving, is seeing firsthand the breakthrough of sunlight as high as 90 meters from Grubug. This sunlight formed an amazing pillar of light, like shining on the entire pitch-black cave room. Water droplets from a height participate in beautifying the beauty inside.
However, to reach the Grubug area, where you can enjoy the sunshine, it takes a trip through a passage as far as 300 meters. No need to worry, along the passage you can still enjoy the charm of the cave by looking at its beautiful ornaments.
In order to get a maximum view of heaven’s light, make sure you are caving Jomblang Cave at the right time. The reason is, the sunlight that enters the grubug only ranges from 11.00 to 12.00 WIB. Outside of this time, tourists will not be able to get it.
Try not to cave when the atmosphere is cloudy. In addition to not being able to enjoy the beauty of the light of heaven, the risk of rain greatly interferes with your caving activities. The most appropriate time is when the dry season and the weather is sunny.
Complete and Adequate Caving Safety Standards
Visitors who will enter the Jomblang Cave area, must use a number of equipment according to caving safety standards. The managers of this area have indeed prepared all equipment to support caving activities optimally.
In addition, the escort will also participate in supervising during the caving activity. The process of entering Jomblang Cave requires a single rope technique, which the guide will attach to the body of each tourist.
The guides also explain the function of each SRT set. Such as seat harness, croll, auto descender, footloop, carabiner, and long and short cowstail. Jomblang Cave caving participants are also required to use other security equipment such as boots, coveralls, helmets, and headlamps.
Caving Process Leads to Grubug Jomblang
After all the security equipment was installed, exploration into the cave began. Caving participants and the rest of the guide headed to the lip of the cave. There are several tracks inside Luweng Jomblang which are from 40 to 80 meters high. Participants are free to choose which track they want to use to descend this vertical cave.
Usually, for Jomblang Cave caving participants who are trying for the first time, they will choose the shortest track or VIP lane. The tracing process at a depth of the first 15 meters is a slope that participants can still climb with both feet. Then go down the rope for about 20 meters to arrive at the bottom of the cave.
If you search from above, there is only a view of karst hills and teak trees that have molted. So it is different with the green and lush belly of the cave. There are various mosses, ferns, bushes, and large trees that grow lush and dense.
This vegetation area is much different from the conditions on the surface, which is more popularly known as primeval forest. Even after the collapse process occurred, it turned out that a number of plants continued to live and develop until now.
The Light of Heaven and the Underground River
Caving Gua Jomblang does not stop at the bottom. Instead, the caving participants will continue the journey to Luweng Jomblang, which is connected to a 300-meter passage. A number of unique ornaments such as crystals, stalactites and stalagmites also decorate this long hallway.
Its beauty makes the 300-meter journey feel so short. Soon caving participants will hear the roar of the rushing river flow, as well as a bright beam of light that penetrates in the midst of darkness. The charm is really amazing, especially the underground river flow is very clear.
Facilities in Jomblang Cave
Jomblang Cave tourist area is open every Monday to Sunday, precisely at 10.00 to 14.00 WIB. To get a perpendicular light view, make sure to arrive at Grubug at 11:00 or 12:00. The number of participants who can enter this area is a maximum of 25 people at the same time. The goal is to maintain ecosystem stability and conduciveness in the cave.
The ticket price for Jomblang Cave caving per person is IDR 500,000, including guide, SRT set, parking, welcome drink, bottled mineral water, lunch, and insurance. There is a pick-up facility in Jogjakarta area or from the inn starting at 06.00 every day. For fleet or transport costs outside the ticket.
