Cave Jomblang

A. Overview

Jomblang Cave is one of about 500 caves located in karst mountainous area of Gunung Kidul. Cave is a cave Jomblang vertical distance between the lip of the cave with a variety of basic, maximum distance of about 80 m. Therefore, to enter it needed the ability to do Single Rope Technique (SRT). SRT itself is a technique used to trace the vertical cave by using a rope as a path for the up and down the vertical fields.

To enter the Cave Jomblang basic, natural explorers can choose one of the usual four-lane pass. The first path is the easiest and often referred to as point 'VIP'. In the VIP line, the first 15 m is a steep path that can still ditapaki with legs. However, because the track is quite steep, then the full SRT equipment is still required to ensure safety. Remaining distance to the bottom of the cave, followed by SRT, sliding down the rope as far as approximately 20 meters. Meanwhile, three other lines is more difficult than this VIP line. This is because the explorers had to use the SRT since the height of 80 m (point A), 60 m (point B), and 40 m (point C). For the new explorers first entered the vertical cave, it is advisable to use the VIP line first. However, for those who have often entered the cave vertical, vertical height of the cave path a challenge, but still have to think about safety factors.

The cave is about 50 m in diameter, first explored in 1984 by Acintyacunyata Speleological Club (ASC), group of cave explorers from the City of Yogyakarta. This cave, has a fairly dark history. In 1970-1980s era, this cave used as the location of the mass killings of PKI members. Estimated, hundreds of members of the PKI has met his end in this cave. They, in groups, lined up at the mouth of the cave with his hands tied to each other. Thus, when one was shot to fall into the cave, the other members will be shipped to fall too. The story of this dark cave, had a fear of the local community. Spooky stories also share with him, among them the story of the explorers lost in this cave. In the 1990s, people around the Cave Jomblang held prayers together in the cave. Since then, there is no cave explorers who lost Jomblang dark cave.

B. Privileges
Path which must pass to reach the base of the Cave Jomblang was exhausting. Especially for those not used to enter a vertical cave. Not to mention the horror stories from around the Cave explorers Jomblang ever entered, may be made to feel daunted explorers before entering the cave. However, once entered into it all the fatigue and fear replaced by a sense of awe of the beauty of Cave Jomblang.

At the bottom of the cave, some trees grow merimbun, while at the chalk walls overgrown by shrubs. Reached the bottom of this, explorers can take a break in a cubicle of natural formation. After resting, explorers can go on to explore the hallway that connects Cave Jomblang with other vertical cave named Grubug. The corridor is quite wide with a length of about 500 m. Navigate the tunnel is not too difficult, because there's been a path that is formed from rocks arranged lengthwise. However, explorers still have to be careful, because the temperature of the damp cave led the way along this corridor to be slippery.

At the end of the hall which is also the basis Grubug Cave, explorers can see the incredible beauty. Two large stalagmite brownish green in the middle of the upright base Grubug Cave. If the crawler can be reached at Grubug base 13:00 pm, view the sun through the eternal darkness at the bottom of the Cave Grubug be so amazing. This light touch of stalactites and stalagmites formed by dripping water over thousands of years.
On the north side of a large stalagmite, there are streams that come from the Holy Kali. In the dry season, the explorer can use rubber boats to follow the flow of the river is not too big. This stream connects base with some Grubug Cave other caves in the karst mountains around it. However, when the rainy season, these streams will be more rapid and deeper. Advised not to try boating during the rainy season, because it would be dangerous if you force it.

C. Location
Jomblang Cave is located about 50 km in the southeastern city of Yogyakarta or about 10 km from Wonosari, Capital Gunung Kidul District, in Hamlet Jetis exactly Wetan, Sub Semanu, Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia.

D. Access
To reach the Cave Jomblang, explorers can use public transportation. From Bus Giwangan, Yogyakarta, explorers can use the bus Jogja-Wonosari and pay approximately USD 5000.00 towards the Simpang Lima Wonosari. From here, the journey still continues to use city transportation to the District Semanu, by paying the cost of about USD $ 3000.00 (November 2008).
After arriving in the village of Semanu, recommended to the explorers to go home Jetis Wetan Head Hamlet first, to leave my luggage that will not be used while in the cave. From the hamlet chief's house, visitors still have to walk back about 3 km more to reach the mouth of the cave.

The use of public transport to the Cave Jomblang was a bit inconvenient. If you want more easily, explorers can rent a vehicle, either car or motorcycle. The journey to the Cave Jomblang with a rented vehicle and it will take approximately 2 hours drive from the city of Yogyakarta. Roads in the Village Semanu still rocky, because it is strongly recommended to visitors to check the condition of vehicles, especially the tires, so that safety is more assured.

E. Ticket Prices
To enter the Cave Jomblang, explorers are not charged a ticket.

F. Accommodation and Other Facilities
Houses Head Wetan Jetis Hamlet, is also used as a place menitip goods, are usually used for temporary stopover, either before entering the cave, and after finishing out of the cave. Sometimes, Head of Hamlet and his wife will provide water or hot tea to the explorers. In addition, even here, the explorers could use the bathroom hamlet's head, to clean the mud-mud that clung to the body during the exploration into the cave. Willingness on the hamlet chief who wanted to open this house, usually the explorers gave money seikhlasnya.

To enter the Cave Jomblang basis, is not easily accessible by the general tourist. To enjoy the beauty and mystery of this cave, explorers who still lay in the field of vertical cave, it is advisable to use an experienced guide. In addition, the explorers also required to have complete equipment, as safety would be at stake. For cruisers who do not have it, can contact the roaming groups of caves that have international standard safety equipment, which usually also want to be a guide. One of them is Acintyacunyata Speleological Club (ASC) located at Jalan Kusumanegara 278, City of Yogyakarta.
(Calculated from field reportage / Des Christy/wm/16/11-08)

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