Showing posts with label stalagmit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label stalagmit. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Gong Cave

Which is not far from Tabuhan cave, is a well preserved cave. This cave is extraordinarily beautiful, a natural phenomenon which took place hundreds of thousand of years ago may be even more. Under wonders of Gong cave is nominated as the most beautiful is Southeast Asia. The beauty of various stalagtite and stalagmite formations is really breathtaking.

Tabuhan Cave

In Punung subdistrict, the stalactite and stalagmite formations of Tabuhan Cave have been damaged because of being sounded lake a Javanese gamelan.

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Akbar Cave

Located behind Tuban new market lies 1 km to the south of the downtown. The stalagtities and stalagmities are quite amazing; many large rooms interconnected with a 1.200 m long hallway. Inside the cave there are springs and underground streams.

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Margo Tresno Cave

Located in the Singihwaras village, Ngluyu subdistrict, 35 km to the south of Nganjuk city, Margo Tresno Cave lies on a protected forest area with quite cool air as it is on the hills. Occupying a 15 x 50 m area, the cave is interconnected with other nearby caves of Lemah, Jeblog, Bale, Pawon, Oma and Landak. Some of them are usually used for various rituals. Approximately 650 m before the entrance of Margo Tresno cave there is very clear water source. The facilities include a children’s playground, food stalls, a camping ground, toilets, a small mosque, rest areas, a parking lot.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Embul Tuk Cave

In the village of Tumpakkepuh, Bakung subdistrict is situated 10 km from Tri Sula Monument in Bakung. This nature formation of the cave is magnificent. The stalactites and stalagmites decorate a 1,5 km tunnel along the caves. The other caves to visit include the Caves of Ngetup, Jambangan, Jedog ang Celeng.

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.