Goa Pindul Jogja

Attractions Goa Pindul Jogja is one of the popular destinations of Gunung Kidul regency in Yogyakarta, especially among caving enthusiasts. This cave so unique, present purely natural processes that form stalactites and stalagmites since hundreds of years in the past. The main allure lies in the underground streams that are peppered throughout the cave. According to a number of parties, Goa Pindul in Jogja is the stalagmite cave with the 4th largest in the world.

Located administratively in Padukuhan Event, Bejiharjo Village, District Karangmojo, Gunung Kidul District, Goa Pindul is one of a number of attractions Gunung popular. From the city of Jogjakarta, you can arrive at this cave to travel as far as 60 km.

Goa Pindul Jogja has a length as far as 350 meters with a width of 5-6 meters. The water depth 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 out so clean and clear. This is because the source of the river water originated from the spring Gedong Seven.

The Story attraction Pindul Jogja Goa can be traced through two versions of folk legends that are told from generation to generation.The first story tells that long ago there was a young man named Joko Singlunglung who are traveling to find her father. The ride was gone quite heavy and full of obstacles, passing through jungles, fast-flowing rivers, until the caves are dark. One time in the journey explore some caves, Joko Singlulung head hit a large rock in a cave. Goa is this that has so far named as Goa Pindul. Pindul in the Java language, means cheek or cheeks hit gebendul (Pi = cheek, Ndul = kebendul).While the second version, tells the journey Ki Juru Mertani and Ki Ageng Pemanahan sent by Panembahan Senopati in Mataram for killing the fruit of love daughter Panembahan Senopati, namely Mangir Wonoboyo of Mangiran (Bantul). However, they both do not have the heart to kill the baby and go eastwards towards Gunung, until arriving at the Karangmojo.Arriving at Karangmojo, they roll out the mat and the mat where delivery of the baby. However, the baby cried a lot until one of them decided to bathe. Ki Interpreters Mertani up the hill, then stepped on the hill with his power that causes the formation of large holes and in which there is water flow. The baby was then taken down to be bathed. Unconsciously, the baby's cheek hit a rock. Therefore, the place is called as Goa Pindul.

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

The charm Goa Pindul Jogja 

Natural attractions Goa Pindul Jogja offers you the activities 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, the tour guides typically give you information on the 3 zones that exist in Goa Pindul, the bright zone, the zone lit and dark zones immortal. 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). This is a significant impact on the popularity of a number of interesting landmarks in the village.

Goa Pindul addition, you can also enjoy a river Banyumoto which is a continuation of Goa Pindul and Kali 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, 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.

One of the activities of the cave tour with stalactites and stalagmites are captivating also you can encounter in Goa Gong Pacitan.

Hotels in Goa Pindul Jogja

Lodging shaped hotel near Goa Pindul Jogja probably will not find, but there are many guesthouses that you can choose if you want to stay. Some of them, for example Orlinds Loji Guesthouse and Kampoeng Baron Guesthouse. You can contact the manager there or looking for lodging online

Road trip to Goa Pindul

The journey to Goa Pindul Jogja actually fairly simple, 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 via the following route:Jogjakarta - Piyungan - Patuk - Quarter Sambipitu toward Forest Bunder - Forest Bunder / Rest Area Forest Bunder (uphill and winding) - Air Base Air Force Ivory (left road) - Wonosari City - Sinyono - roundabout Sinyono (Monument Fountain BPD DIY) turn left towards Piyaman - Ringroad (T-junction) Piyaman - Hospital PKU - crossroad traffic light Budegan straight follow the main road - Pertigaan Grogol (Gate Village Bejiharjo) turn left - Follow the main road is paved up to see the words "Welcome Tourism Village Bejiharjo ".

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