Among the Gods at Dieng Plateau

Among the Gods at Dieng Plateau

The name ‘dieng’ which literally translates as ‘abode of the Gods’ says all you need to know about this collection small ancient temples set in the  remarkable volcanic landscape of the Dieng Plateau. The misty location, sulphurous springs and colored lakes truly make this a place of natural wonder and cultural significance. 

Come here and you will be transported back to ancient times. The temples are remnants from the glorious period of the Hindu empire in Java dating back to the 7th and 8th centuries. Standing on a plateau 2,000 meters (6,500 ft) above sea level, it is the extraordinary setting of these temples which make them most remarkable. It is believed that this place was chosen as the sacred location because of the spectacular landscape.

Beyond The Underworld – A Journey To Cerme Cave

The three kilometers long Cerme cave is located near Imogiri around 30 km to the south of Yogyakarta. This cave has been known to the local people as a place for meditation, in spite of this you can feel a real adventure session while you visit this cave.

This cave still has a very attractive interior design, the cave filled with stalactite and stalagmites in huge variety of out of this world forms and shapes. The soft sound of water slowly running at the bottom of the cave, the echo of water droplets and gust of wind rushing from the cave entrance should encourage your feeling to venture deeper and explore the secrets of this mysterious underworld.