Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Lowo cave (Sripit Cave)

The south coast of Trenggalek is a mountainous and karstic region. The geographic characteristics of this kind potentially create stunning natural formations “caves”. On the same route to Prigi beach you will see Lowo Cave or Sripit Cave, located right in Watulimo subdistrict about 30 km from Trenggalek. The cave is categorized as a flat cave which has 9 rooms with unsploiled charming and colourful stalactites and stalagmites. According to an expert researcher from France Mr. Gilbert Manthovani and Chairman of HIKESPI (Indonesia Speleology Activities Association). Sripit cave is the largest cave in Southeast Asia. An underground phenomenon of the beauty of natural formations ten or even hundred thousands years ago that we must preserve. For the formation of a one millimeter stalactite and stalagmite takes 10 years, a very long period of time. This cave is equipped with lighting facilities and a local guide. Other facilities include a children’s playground, souvenirs stalls and an entertainment stage. In addition to the cave , Trenggalek has a number of beautiful virgin beaches.

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