Exploring Pindul Cave

 

Gunungkidul an eastern region of Yogyakarta in the form of limestone mountains. Nature in the form of limestone mountains have weaknesses barren land and difficult to find the source of water. But in reality the Gunungkidul can survive in such conditions. Economy is the tourism sector which can be processed into a source of income for the community Gunungkidul. Familiar to people outside Yogyakarta is famous Gunungkidul some tourism objects with white sand beaches, even one of the coastal beaches Siung have rock climbing area.
Besides the beach there is a new tourist attraction in Gunungkidul unfortunately that was not attempted, for the tourists. Pindul tourist cave, a limestone cave tour an exciting cruise. This tourist attraction is located approximately 7 km from Wonosari, precisely in Bejiharjo, Karangmojo. To reach this object the course is pretty good, can pass cars and motorcycles.
Ticket prices per person were not expensive only Rp. 30.000,00 per person includes a bowl of meatballs. In addition to the facilities meatballs covered in the ticket price is a float, safety helmets, shoes for cruising and cave tour. A place to rest is also provided in the form of a gazebo. Parking space is also quite extensive, so do not worry to park their vehicles comfortably. Besides cruising caves in this place can do whitewater rafting, with a ticket price of Rp. 45000.00.
Preparation exploration of the cave is a large rubber tires to wear a vest, special shoes and helmets. After preparation of the journey will start by climbing a large rubber tires, because cave is located at Oya basin with a depth of approximately 2-3 feet long cave with a range of 300-400 meters. The tour will accompany the journey and explain the conditions Cave Pindul. This cave exploration will find beautiful stalagmite and staglatit formed from droplets of water lime buildup and sometimes looks sparkling like crystal. Not only stalagmite and staglatit to be found in this cave, there are nests sriti so at the top of the cave can be seen sriti bird nest. Besides this there is also a trickle of water from the cave called pearl droplets, which it is said, can make the face more beautiful. One of the caves Pindul also can sound like a gong when there is a hit and the sound is similar to that section right by the sound of gongs. After the exploration ended at the end of the cave there is still water to a depth of 2-3 meters, if you want to learn how to swim can be done here, but for those who really - really have never had to swim extra balls to try to swim although not sink because of the buoy.

There are a few things to consider if you want to do Pindul cave exploration are:

1. It should not be said - a dirty word for cave exploration (this will be emphasized by a guide)
2. Not allowed to bring a camera for the exploration of the cave, but the photos during exploration will be conducted by a guide
3. All valuable items including hp entrusted to the manager being damaged and lost during the exploration
4. Bring a complete change of clothes outside and inside along with toiletries, as guaranteed whole body wet
5. Wear clothing made of fabric, so the body is not too heavy because it will wet wet

For the people Gunungkidul, this tour will be a novelty but also tourists started to come out, so if you want to enjoy a new adventure in the cave Pindul Gunungkidul may be one alternative.
Sources: http://wisata.kompasiana.com/jalan-jalan/2011/10/04/gua-pindul-pesona-wisata-baru-gunung-kidul/