Cerme Caving

Stalagtites and Stalagmites

Cerme Cave is located about about 15 km to the southeast of Bantul regency. The length of this cave is entirely about 1.2 km. There is a river flows on the cave's floor which some parts of it are shallow and safe for caving. Beside the main cave there are other caves used for meditation places like Dalang Cave, Ledhek Cave, and Badhut Cave.

The View Inside the Cave

To reach the front gate of the cave, visitors must climb up the 759 stairs on the hill. Quite tiring effort which will be paid by the beutiful views upon the hill, and of course it is a sign that the adventure is about to begin. Moreover if visitors come in the evening, views of the city on the north looks awesome with the decoration of sparkling lights.

The name Cerme was derived from the word Ceramah in Javanese which has the same meaning as "preach" in English from Walisongo (the nine guardians). History says that Cerme Cave was once used by the Walisongo to spread Islam in Java lands. In addition, the cave also used to discuss plans for the establishment of the Demak Great Mosque. Every Monday or Tuesday Wage in Javanese Calendar, there is always a ceremony to ask for blessings or thanksgiving to God.

The Rainbowy Water Flow

This cave is considered a long and deep cave. The main tourist attraction is the beauty of Cerme's stalactites and stalagmites combine with the flow of underground water. Cave floor flooded by ground water with average water depth of about 1 to 1.5 meters. There are many rooms in the cave which have their own name or term like the stage of the meeting, zam zam water, the crown, holy water, stone review, heaven, Grojogan Sewu (thousand of waterfall), gamelan, morning bright stone, rice barns, sekakap buildings, court, stage, bat cave and hanging stones.