Thursday, October 15, 2015

Goa Gong Pacitan

Goa Gong is located in the village of Bomo, District Punung, Donorejo, about 140 km south of the city of Solo or 30 km in the Southwestern city of Pacitan. Named Goa Gong because they have such a stone which if hit would lead to sound like Gong sounded. The trip to the cave is relatively easy, with a footpath that has been repaired properly.


All the way to Goa Gong will pass through hilly areas with caves in it. Caves in Pacitan is generally formed from the type of Karst rocks, rocks that looked black and very hard. At the beginning Goa Gong discovered by two local residents who accidentally being wants to find a source of water.

Do not imagine the state of the cave dark and scary, because the time of entry into the mouth of the cave so far 300 M, visitors will enjoy this cozy cave Gong. Not really bright, but the cave Gong in facilitation with dim lights along the entry road. This is what makes the other Gong cave of other caves in Pacitan.


Not many people know of the existence of this tour. Because access is quite difficult and promotion are still lacking. In fact, these attractions are very amazing and unique, the result of the creator's masterpiece. My family and I visited this place. Travel Gong cave is located in the village of Bomo, District Punung, Pacitan. From downtown Pacitan we can use two-wheeled vehicles and four wheels. Distance from the town of Pacitan about 30 kilometers. To save time we can use path-Sedeng Pacitan-Pringkuku-Punung. If you come from Yogyakarta, may use the lanes-Wonosari Jogja-Pracimantoro-Donorojo-Punung. The trip from Yogyakarta towards the tour takes about 2 hours. Whereas if solo, the path used Solo-Donorojo-Punung. This tourist facilities, among others: the mosque, toilets, restaurants, etc.


This tour is claimed as one of the most beautiful caves in Southeast Asia. To be able to enter this area we only pay around Rp. 4000, - per person. After receiving a ticket, visitors can go on foot because vehicles can only go up in front of the entrance ticket. If visitors want to buy souvenirs such as agate, visitors can buy it on the way to Goa it. Sellers lined up neatly along the road up towards Goa. To enter into a dark cave, in front of the entrance has been available rental flashlights (lighting equipment) at a cost of Rp. 2.000, - per one lease. We can also use a guide and rent a photographer if we had not had time to carry photographic equipment (camera) itself. But if you want to travel without the help of a guide, it is okay. It's up to our will alone.

Crystals in Gua Gong

By visiting this gong cave then you too will feel the tension at the same time a very strong feel of adventure later. No wonder a lot of people who like to visit the place on this one. As one of the caves that once existed in the island of Java, where this one also has a fascinating history and stories that can be found therein. Lots of exciting experiences and also horrible that you can find about the history of this gong cave. Therefore, you must get to know it anyway.


Tourist attractions gong cave also has a beautiful shape and well ordered. You will see a view of another cave than others in this gong cave. Plus, the location is also caving gong is a strategic location to visit so that you too will be able to find a lot of benefit from it. The beauty of the cave which is owned by the gong is also very strong and has a tremendous element. When you get to this gong mouth of the cave you will be able to see sebuat fence decorated with crystals extraordinary welcome.


Where this one is very beautiful place to visit. When entering this gong cave then you will meraskaan a view initially quite dim but this cave will be able to give a wonderful nuances therein. If you like to make a tour inside the cave, the cave gong this could be one of the best option for you to use. Do not forget to take pictures of landscapes in this cave with a camera you have.

Travel route to Goa Gong Pacitan

Pacitan town is about 101 km from the town of Madiun. If you start the journey from the city of Yogyakarta or Solo, you can take a trip through the city of Solo and continue further into areas Ponorogo, then will enter the territory of Madiun, then arrived in Pacitan. From Jogja to Pacitan, the duration of the journey will take approximately 5 hours.

If you choose public transport and start the journey to Pacitan from the city of Surabaya, you can use the bus patas which will take you to Ponorogo, then replace another bus that will take you to Pacitan.

From downtown Pacitan, you need to travel for about 30 minutes to arrive in the tourist area of ​​Goa Gong Pacitan.

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