In the area of eco-tourism karst South Gombong, Kebumen, there is a natural cave called Gua Petruk. This cave is located in the hamlet of Village Candirenggo District Mandayana father, Kebumen district, or about 4.5 km from Jatijajar headed south.
These caves can be traced as far as 300 meters in natural conditions and still not much change management intervention. According to one expert from abroad Cave says that this cave is Gua Petruk finest in across the nation. Therefore, this cave expert at government request Kebumen, so that it remains guarded Cave kealamiannya. In fact, for illuminated by electricity, are also not allowed. But visitors do not worry, here is a guide or guides who are always ready to take along with adequate lighting equipment.
Inside, you will be invited to browse Petruk Cave, as if to enter into the dark bowels of the earth, but save the stone ornaments are peculiar and extraordinary beauty. So strange forms of stalactites and stalagmitnya, even the names sound strange, creepy, or funny, for example: stone layon (like corpses), white crocodile (crocodile-like), or stone helicopters, and others. Even the hanging stalactite cave floor to the low round, named for – sorry – the stone breasts.
This cave is actually divided into three parts, the first section or on the 1st floor there is only bats with a dreadful smell and flying back and forth. As for the second cave in that location named Semar Cave. In this cave we will be treated to the sight of beautiful rocks and fascinating enough. While the last cave, called Gua Petruk, because the cave is a stone tersebutlah which has the form like nose Petruk. Unfortunately, the Netherlands caused by the time of phosphate mining, which is the nose Petruk Cave Logo of the end and now was no longer visible.
Not Gua Petruk, if not save a number of rocks of diverse forms of so charming, beautiful and make people who see admiration chuckling. In fact, making people reluctant to come out of the cave. Not without reason, because in this cave also is being seen a number of waterfalls and water and even soap-like foam.
While enjoying a lot of rocks and a variety of shapes, our ears will be listening to the tick … tick … tiiiikkkk, the water that falls from the sky cave, or of beautiful stones, thus adding to our comfort to see the wonders of God the Creator of the Universe .
Getting There
Regular tourist is crossed by public transport, so to get to the location is not difficult. From Kebumen, take public transportation and get off at Gombong. From here then continued with rising tourism transport. If you use a private vehicle, the distance that must be taken from Gombong into Petruk cave is about 25 Km
Where to Stay
Along the lines of Kebumen – Gombong you will find a variety of accommodations that you can make the choice to spend the night.
Dining
Many sellers of food and drinks along the road to Gua Petruk. Do not forget to taste the legendary Ice and Sate Ambal, one of the typical food and beverage areas of South Gombong.
Around
The only way to around this cave is on foot.
Things to See or Do
* Enjoying the beauty of the stalactite and stalagmite
* Caving
Dining Guide
* You can buy souvenirs such as wallets, purses, fans, hats and more that are found in souvenir shops around the parking lot.
* Or if you prefer to buy ceramic hand carved as fruit, then the Village can be an option Jattānwāli. The village is located at 6 km east of the town Kebumen.
Tips
* We recommend preparing a plastic shoe or curry, which can not penetrate the water.
* Avoid shoes that have rights.
* Other equipment that needs to be prepared is quite bright flashlight and a hat to avoid a collision.
* If necessary, bring cameras or camcorders to capture the beauty Stalagmites and stalactites in the cave Petruk.
* Be careful stepping over in the cave. This is due to the slippery cave floor by water droplets falling from the sky Cave.
* Banned plastic trash in the cave.
