Putri Kencono Cave in Wonogiri Regency, Central Java Province
One of the best tourist sites in Wonogiri Regency is called Putri Kencana Cave and it resides in Wonodadi Village at Pracimantoro Sub-District. The fact is the beauty of the caves should make it one of the nation’s best caves. The only problem is the unpopularity, so not many tourists know the presence of the cave. Moreover, the location is a little bit secluded and it requires some efforts to reach it. According to the locals, the cave was found in 1991 and has become another vacation spot since then. People usually come to the site to learn the history, enjoy photography, exploration, and much more!
The Nuance
It is said the size of Putri Kencono Cave is about 1000 meters per square. In terms of nuance, it is similar to other caves (which is a little bit dark and damp). Despite the fact, the beauty is indisputable. Visitors may see stunning stalagmites and stalactites inside! Not to mention the cave consists of several rooms or chambers. Therefore, everyone should consider hiring a local guide who can tell thorough information and direction regarding those chambers. It is also recommended to carry a flashlight when exploring the cave!
Exploring Putri Kencono Cave
The first common reason for visiting Putri Kencono Cave is to learn the history. Have no worries. Tourists can easily get the information from nearby villagers or tour guides. It is said the name was given based on a beautiful woman who lived in that area, namely Putri Kencana. It was found in 1991 by the locals. According to them, they got a strange order in their dream to dig a hole near a house. Thus, the cave appeared since then. Another story says that the cave was used by King Brawijaya the 5th for a hermitage.
Aside from learning the history, people come to Putri Kencono Cave in order to conduct pilgrimage. They come at a specific time and pray in that location. It is because the locals consider it a sacred place. It is even said there were fossils when the cave was founded in the first time. Thus, everyone should give a respect to the cave and avoid littering at all cost.
Putri Kencono Cave is also suitable for an exploration or caving. In this case, everyone should consider a guide if they want to explore the cave comfortably. It is said the length of the cave is around 121 meters and the width is 4 meters. No wonder, everyone can take advantage of the cave for an adventure!
Nearby Attractions
- Karst Museum
- Salam Village
- Goa Tembus
- Goa Potro Bunder
How to Get There
The first destination is definitely Wonogiri Regency. If tourists come from Semarang City, they need to spend about 3 hours and 47 minutes to get there. The distance is 176, after all. Have no worries. The trip becomes faster if they take Semarang – Surakarta Street. Once arriving at Wonogiri, their next destination is Wonodadi Village at Pracimantoro Sub-District where the cave is located. Well, this trip may take around 1 hour and 37 minutes as the distance is 57 km. Here is the tip. Everyone should take Raya Pracimantoro – Wonogiri Street for a faster trip.
Where to Stay
- Green Hotel
- Aji Mantoro Hotel
Indonesia’s Heritage Collection: Van Der Wijck Fort -Kebumen
One of the many Dutch heritage forts, Van Der Wijck Fort is unique because the entire building is made of red brick. You’ve seen? This fort with an octagonal plan looks more charming with its red color, compared to Dutch forts which are generally colorless or white. It looks like the fort from the front and inside uses red bricks, but still with the characteristics of a Dutch fort in Indonesia which has a large building structure, such as windows, doors and rooms. With an area of 3606,625 square meters,…
10 Most Unique Tourist Villages in Magelang, Makes You Don’t Want to Go Home
Magelang has a number of temples as the favorite tourist destinations. Besides Borobudur, you can visit several other places, such as tourist villages. There are several tourist villages around Borobudur Temple with a unique and interesting atmosphere. In addition to saving nature, you can also get to know the culture behind it. Temanggung VillageTemanggung Village was viral because it was called Nepal van Java. The view of the village at the foot of Mount Sumbing is really epic. Tanjungsari VillageIf you are interested in the process of making honey, you…
Amazing Tourist Destinations in Jepara, Central Java
Punuk Sapi BeachPunuk Sapi Beach is also popularly known as Pantai Lemah Abang which means “red land beach”. It is named so because this beach is indeed filled with mounds to hills with red soil that at first glance looks like a cow’s hump (punuk sapi is cow’s hump in English). This beach has black sand, but it is also beautiful like the white sand beaches. There are hammocks and swings that you can use to relax, as well as take pictures from a height. This beach is located in…
Arjuna Temple, A Relic of Hindu in the Ancient Mataram Kingdom
Arjuna Temple complex is the most photographed and visited of the surviving temples on the Dieng Plateau. Situated just a few hundred meter from the homestays in Dieng village, they are an obvious first stop on a tour of the sights in the area. Though they are far from the most imposing of Javanese temples, they are the earliest surviving Hindu temples in Central Java, so they are of great importance historically. Built a century or two before the great temples around Yogyakarta and Magelang, they mark the original phase…