Goa Pindul Jogja, The Enchanting Goa Travel Gems

Attractions Goa Pindul Yogyakarta is one of the popular destinations of Gunungkidul in Yogyakarta, especially among caving enthusiasts. Goa is so unique, present purely by natural processes that form stalactites and stalagmites since hundreds of years in the past. The main allure lies in the underground river found along the cave. According to a number of parties, Goa Pindul in Jogja is a cave with stalagmites 4th largest in the world

Administratively located in Padukuhan Event, Bejiharjo Village, District Karangmojo, Gunungkidul, Pindul Goa is one of a number of popular attractions Gunungkidul. From the city of Jogjakarta, you can arrive at the cave with travel as far as 60 miles.

Goa Pindul Jogja has a length of 350 meters with a width of 5-6 meters. The depth of water in the cave reaches up to 6-7 meters, while the distance between the surface of the water with the ceiling of the cave as far as 4-5 meters. River water flowing in Goa Pindul spelled so clean and clear. This is because the source of the river water from the springs started gedong Seven.

Story attractions of Goa Pindul Jogja can be traced through the two versions of the folk legends told for generations.

The first story tells that long ago there was a young man named Ricardo Singlunglung who was traveling to search for his father. The ride was gone through quite heavy and full of obstacles, passing through the wilderness, fast-flowing rivers, to the dark caves. At one point in the journey explore some caves, Joko Singlulung head hit a large rock that is in a cave. Goa is what until now named as Goa Pindul. Pindul in the Java language, meaning cheek cheek gebendul or bump (Pi = cheek, Ndul = kebendul).

While the second version, tells the journey and Ki Ki Interpreters Mertani Ageng Pemanahan sent by Panembahan Senopati in Mataram to kill the love of daughter Panembahan Senopati, namely Mangir Wonoboyo of Mangiran (Bantul). However, they both do not have the heart to kill the baby and headed east towards Gunung, until arriving at the Karangmojo.

Arriving in Karangmojo, they spread the mat and pedestal where delivery of the baby. However, the baby crying until finally one of them decided to give him a bath. Ki Interpreters Mertani rise to the top of the hill, and then stepped on the hill with a miracle that led to the formation of a large hole in it and there is water flow. The baby is then taken down to be bathed. Unwittingly, the baby's cheek hit a rock. Therefore, the place is called as Goa Pindul.

Address Goa Pindul: Bejiharjo village, district. Karangmojo, Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta
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GPS Coordinates: -7.930667,110.649444

Charm of Goa Pindul Jogja

Nature tourism Goa Pindul Jogja offers your activity known as "cave tubing" that lasted for 45 minutes to 60 minutes. Cave Tubing is caving activities along 350 meters by using the tube, mamakai jacket and shoes that have been offered by the management, and aims to explore the charm of the cave which has underground streams.

Along the traverse cave, tour guides typically give you information on the 3 zones that exist in Goa Pindul, the bright zone, lit zone, and the zone of eternal darkness. It is an experience that is truly unique caving.

Goa Pindul Jogja is also part of the Panca Travel Bejiharjo owned by the village in the district. Gunungkidul.Pada in 2012, the Village Tourism Village Bejiharjo awarded National Best of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf). It is seriously affected by the popularity of a number of interesting landmarks in the village.

Besides Goa Pindul, you also can enjoy the river Banyumoto which is a continuation of Goa Pindul and time Oyo located in north Goa Pindul.

If you are interested in exploring Goa Pindul, there Pindul Cave Tubing Package offered at a very affordable price. However, this price may be different between on weekdays and holidays. In general, the cave tubing package ranges from Rp 25 thousand to Rp 35 thousand per person. Facilities that you get the cover, such as a tour guide, rubber tires, rubber boots, life jacket, and head lamp.




Hotels in Goa Pindul Jogja

Lodging shaped hotel near Goa Pindul Jogja may not be found, but there are many guesthouses that you can choose if you want to stay. Some of them, for example Orlinds lodge Guesthouse and Kampoeng Baron Guesthouse.

You can contact the manager there or looking for accommodation online. One book online are popular among connoisseurs of the trip is AGODA.
Travel to Goa route Pindul Jogja

Travel to Goa Pindul Jogja actually fairly easy, there are many signpost that will direct you to be able to get in Goa Pindul. You can choose to use a private car or riding public transportation.

If you are using a private vehicle, then from Yogyakarta to Goa Pindul can be reached through the following route:

Jogjakarta - Piyungan - Patuk - Sambipitu crossroad towards Bunder Forest - Forest Bunder / Rest Area Forest Bunder (road uphill and winding) - Air Force air base in Ivory (on the left) - Wonosari City - Sinyono - Sinyono roundabout (Monument Fountain BPD DIY) turn left towards Piyaman - Ringroad (T-junction) Piyaman - Hospital PKU - crossroad traffic light straight Budegan follow the main road - Grogol intersection (Bejiharjo Village Gate) turn left - Follow the paved main road to see the words "Welcome Tourism Village Bejiharjo ".

Meanwhile, if you use public transportation, the trip will probably be more difficult sediki considering public transport to get to Goa Pindul very limited. From Jogjakarta, you can take a bus Jogja - Wonosari, then fell in Wonosari city or fork in Grogol. Then continue the journey by motorcycle taxi or public transportation to the village Bejiharjo, rate of about Rp 10 thousand to Rp 20 thousand.