Cave story palace and President Soekarno in Banyuwangi
detikTravel chance to stop by the entourage of the King 's Palace Cave Tourism some time ago . To reach this cave , we had to trekking as far as 2 kilometers from Pos Resort Pancur past bamboo forests . The atmosphere is still very natural , until you hear the sound of various birds shouted to each other .
Arriving at Cave Castle , we still had to climb dozens of steps. Instantly , the smell of incense feels so oppressive in the nose . Investigate a investigate , apparently Cave Palace is the place for meditating ascetic
" Cave Palace can be regarded as tourist attractions ritual . Many Balinese Hindus who come here to pray . Additionally , there are certain groups who come to meditate from Sumatra , Java , and Borneo , " said National Park rangers Alas Purwo , Eko Priyanto .
Not surprisingly , there are a lot of incense and used cardboard or newspapers are used as the base for ascetics . According to Eko , the hermit who meditated here is to plead with the Almighty for sustenance and health .
Not only that , there is also a meditation to increase the ' knowledge ' . But I wonder , why the cave is called the palace ?
" According to the story of the local community , this cave was originally used by the people at the State Palace to meditate . Fact , President Sukarno said to never come here , " said Eko
Banyuwangi - I just heard an explanation Eko wrinkled forehead . However , Eko again confirms that it is the story of the community by word of mouth , there is no evidence of the President Soekarno , and literature written in history books . Eko also invited me to believe or not believe .
" Since the 1990s , Cave Palace began crowded . Especially during these months , the month of Suro . Fact , to remain all night in there , " said Eko .
I also take the liberty to move further into the interior of the cave . Lembabnya air and the sound the bat makes hair stand on end . In bibr cave , the sunlight can still get into . But towards the middle of the cave , the atmosphere is really pitch black !
I then turned on the flashlight for illumination . Entourage , we began to see the contents inside the cave . In the end , there is a small pit that contains springs . When light flashlight shining rainbow - sky cave , seen many bats are hanging .
In addition , more and more boxes and mats are used as base to meditate . One scene in the cave which makes us surprised , is the seat of the wood in the center of the cave .
" The chair was made by Balinese Hindus as a means of meditation . They call it the altar , " said Eko .
Cave Palace is not too big . We are also finished inside the cave , then go back to the cave mouth to take pictures . Unfortunately, there was no one else I have encountered a hermit .
" Actually, it's also Cave Palace for tours . Good for those who want to examine the caves or see a variety of flora and fauna there . For admission , has included the National Park entrance fee of Rp 2,500 Alas Purwo alone , " said Eko .
Regardless of the hermit or the story of President Sukarno , Cave Palace in the list of destinations worth your destination when travel to Banyuwangi . Please see for yourself the atmosphere of the cave of darkness , or maybe you are interested to calm down there
0 komentar:
Posting Komentar