Have you ever been to a cave? Yes, underground caves? Well, adventure travel into the cave is very exciting too. We can see how the natural beauty under the ground is also very interesting. Moreover, those who like geology and are interested in the various types of rocks that exist in nature. This is the place! You can find a variety of interesting rock types.
If you want to try this model tour, you can try the Jati Jajar Cave destination in Kebun Regency, Central Java. Jatijajar Cave is This destination is a mainstay tourist attraction in this Regency. Actually, if you have enough time, when you go to Kebumen, you can immediately go to Sempor Reservoir. Okay, this time we will discuss only Goa Jatijajar.
Indonesia is a country that has many exotic caves, even the caves in Indonesia are among the most beautiful caves in Southeast Asia. One of the most beautiful caves in Indonesia is Goa Jatijajar in Kebumen. This cave is included as a geological site whose condition is very well maintained.
Maybe there are those who don't know what a cave actually looks like? Goa which is generally understood by many people is a large hole that enters the earth, or is also underground. Many caves in Indonesia are located under the slopes of mountains.
This cave was formed from natural processes for a very long time. The process of forming the rocks into the walls, floor of the cave and the ceiling of the cave takes a very long time. Even a rock that was originally mud from lava can take millions of years to form.
Jatijajar cave is a cave that experiences the same thing. This cave actually includes limestone which has hardened and formed stlactites and stlakmites. Stalactites are rocks that are on the ceiling of the cave, while stalactites are rocks that emerge from under the cave floor. Stalactite rocks are very distinctive because they are generally pointed in shape, originating from the hardened mud droplets and become stalactites. Jatijajar cave in the shape of a stake along 250 meters and a width of about 12 to 15 meters.
Jatijajar cave is quite long and wide cave. Don't worry, we will lack oxygen in the cave because Jatijajar Cave has added various kinds of facilities such as lighting, floors, stairs and air vents so that we will remain comfortable and safe in this cave.
Initial Discovery of Jatijajar Cave
Initially in 1802, Jatijajar Cave was under the ground which was turned into agricultural land by Jayamenawi, the owner of the land. One time, the three Jayamenawi were chasing grass, suddenly he fell into a hole that was 24 meters deep. The hole is also 4 meters wide enough. It turned out that the hole was part of a large cave which was later named Jatijajar Cave because at the mouth of the cave there were two teak trees next to each other.
The discovery of this cave was reported to the Ambal Regent who was in power in Kebumen at that time. Then on the order of the Regent of Ambal, the land covering the cave was opened and the scrub covering it was cleared, which led to the discovery of the entrance to the cave.
In the Cave There's a River
The most interesting thing in Jatijajar Cave is that there is a river in the cave. The river is an underground river that comes from underground water sources. There are four rivers in Jatijajar Cave namely; Puser Bumi River, Jombor River, Mawar River and Kantil River. The rivers have fresh and clear water. The rivers are not like watering rivers like the ones above in general. The river is in the form of a spring or stagnant water between the rocks in the cave that comes from quite large water sources.
Tag. : Kebumen district, Kebumen Tourism, Central Java Tourism, Stelactites, stelagmites, rock caves, Kebumen caves, Kasaraung langurs, arya kamandaka, geological sites,
cave, kebumen, Goa Jatijajar
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| Stelactites in Jatijajar Cave, Kebumen, Central Java |
If you want to try this model tour, you can try the Jati Jajar Cave destination in Kebun Regency, Central Java. Jatijajar Cave is This destination is a mainstay tourist attraction in this Regency. Actually, if you have enough time, when you go to Kebumen, you can immediately go to Sempor Reservoir. Okay, this time we will discuss only Goa Jatijajar.
Indonesia is a country that has many exotic caves, even the caves in Indonesia are among the most beautiful caves in Southeast Asia. One of the most beautiful caves in Indonesia is Goa Jatijajar in Kebumen. This cave is included as a geological site whose condition is very well maintained.
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| Stelactites in Jatijajar Cave in Kebumen, Central Java |
Maybe there are those who don't know what a cave actually looks like? Goa which is generally understood by many people is a large hole that enters the earth, or is also underground. Many caves in Indonesia are located under the slopes of mountains.
This cave was formed from natural processes for a very long time. The process of forming the rocks into the walls, floor of the cave and the ceiling of the cave takes a very long time. Even a rock that was originally mud from lava can take millions of years to form.
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| The interior of Jatijajar Cave with a rock ceiling. |
Jatijajar cave is a cave that experiences the same thing. This cave actually includes limestone which has hardened and formed stlactites and stlakmites. Stalactites are rocks that are on the ceiling of the cave, while stalactites are rocks that emerge from under the cave floor. Stalactite rocks are very distinctive because they are generally pointed in shape, originating from the hardened mud droplets and become stalactites. Jatijajar cave in the shape of a stake along 250 meters and a width of about 12 to 15 meters.
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| Stelactites in Jatijajar Cave, Kebumen, Central Java |
Jatijajar cave is quite long and wide cave. Don't worry, we will lack oxygen in the cave because Jatijajar Cave has added various kinds of facilities such as lighting, floors, stairs and air vents so that we will remain comfortable and safe in this cave.
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| Rocks on the walls of Jatijajar Cave, Kebumen, Central Java |
Initially in 1802, Jatijajar Cave was under the ground which was turned into agricultural land by Jayamenawi, the owner of the land. One time, the three Jayamenawi were chasing grass, suddenly he fell into a hole that was 24 meters deep. The hole is also 4 meters wide enough. It turned out that the hole was part of a large cave which was later named Jatijajar Cave because at the mouth of the cave there were two teak trees next to each other.
The discovery of this cave was reported to the Ambal Regent who was in power in Kebumen at that time. Then on the order of the Regent of Ambal, the land covering the cave was opened and the scrub covering it was cleared, which led to the discovery of the entrance to the cave.
In the Cave There's a River
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| Sindang in Goa Jatijajar, Kebumen, Central Java |
The most interesting thing in Jatijajar Cave is that there is a river in the cave. The river is an underground river that comes from underground water sources. There are four rivers in Jatijajar Cave namely; Puser Bumi River, Jombor River, Mawar River and Kantil River. The rivers have fresh and clear water. The rivers are not like watering rivers like the ones above in general. The river is in the form of a spring or stagnant water between the rocks in the cave that comes from quite large water sources.
Tag. : Kebumen district, Kebumen Tourism, Central Java Tourism, Stelactites, stelagmites, rock caves, Kebumen caves, Kasaraung langurs, arya kamandaka, geological sites,
cave, kebumen, Goa Jatijajar