Mount Srandil, Mystery Tourism in Cilacap

Mount Srandil is often juxtaposed with Mount Selok, which is equally attached to the image of mystery tourism. If Mount Selok is rich in caves, Mount Srandil has many Petilasans which have their own history.

Not only that, starting from places of worship for Buddhism, Hinduism to Kejawen, there are places in the Mount Srandil area. So, Mount Srandil Cilacap is a mystery tour that you must visit. Mount Srandil is visited by many pilgrims on the nights of Friday Kliwon or Tuesday Kliwon in the month of Syuro or Muharam. Pilgrims who come from anywhere, not only from around the island of Java.

The following is a description of Mount Srandil as a reference for your mystery tour in Cilacap, Central Java. Location of Mount Srandil The location of  Mount Srandil is to the east of Mount Selok.

The full address is Glempangpasir Village, Adipala District, Cilacap Regency, Central Java.

Route to Mount Srandil

The route to Mount Srandil can be reached via the Gumilir – Purwokerto Route, Jl. Ring East, and via Jl. Plajen – Lebeng. Of the three routes, the Gumilir – Purwokerto route is the fastest route, with an estimated time of around 46 minutes.

If departing from Alun Alun Cilacap by heading south to follow Jl. Tegal – Cilacap then the Gumilir – Purwokerto Line to go to Jl. A. Yani Adipala at Cantelan.

Mount Srandil Opening Hours

There are no special provisions regarding the operating hours of Mount Srandil, this means it is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Mount Srandil Entrance Ticket Prices

Entrance tickets for Mount Srandil are free, yes, only in a few places there are charity boxes that you can fill sincerely. Mount Srandil Facility

The facilities around Mount Srandil include:

Parking area,

Toilet,

mosque,

monastery,

Some of the existing exhibits include:

Petilasan Mbah Gusti Grandmother Sheikh Sultan Murahidin

Petilasan Dewi Sri Sumarni or Dewi Rani

The remains of Babu Hawa Sri Kowoyu Ribu or Nyi Kempik

Nyi Pawon's funeral

Kanjeng Nyi Roro Kidul's Petilasan

Petilasan Grandmother Maling Guna or Sunan Gunung Jati

Petilasan or Pati Wedding Guest House

The Tomb of the First Guardian of Mount Srandil

Sing Suing Monkey Tomb

The remains of Grandmother Langlang Buana or Grandmother Jagakarsa

The remains of Grandmother Mayang Koro or Hanuman

Heirloom Storage Room

Accompanied by a caretaker, you will get a complete story about some of the ruins above.

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Peeking at Mount Selok-Srandil, Spiritual Tourism Hunted by Officials

Mount Selok and Srandil are spiritual tourism destinations in Cilacap, Central Java, which you can stop by if you are traveling along the southern coast of Java.

Mount Selok is in Adipala District. The location is close to Sodong Beach.

The sea water on the beach is often high tide, so to get to the foot of the mountain you have to go through a bridge. Not a few people come on pilgrimage or meditate in these two locations. Those who came came from various backgrounds, ranging from ordinary citizens to officials. In fact, the second president of the Republic of Indonesia, Soeharto, was said to have been to the two mountains.

On Mount Selok there are about 40 caves. The popular ones are Rahayu Cave and Naga Raja Cave.

The name Rahayu Cave is taken from Sanskrit which means safe, prosperous, far from misfortune or deprivation, while Naga Raja Cave is so named because it is the longest cave on Mount Selok resembling a dragon.

We entered Rahayu Cave, followed the cave for about 100-200 meters. Inside the cave there is water that continues to flow from above. Right in front of him there is a jug of offerings and a big rock.

After leaving the cave, we then met the caretaker of Rahayu Cave, Trisno Jember. His residence is right in front of the cave.

Trisno said that the water in Rahayu Cave comes from tree roots which are believed to have medicinal properties. The water is usually used for drinking and bathing.

Meanwhile, the big rock perched in it is called Eyang Kencana Wati. The visitors usually circle the stone all night if they want to have a wish, including political wishes.

"Want to be lurah, want to be governor, want to be regent, there are so many. There were those who didn't sleep last night, just playing around," said Trisno.

He said that the cave was indeed visited by many officials or people who wanted to get a position. According to Trisno, they believe their wish will be granted quickly if they pray in the cave.

"People who want to increase their rank and have a good degree come here. People ask," he said.

President Soeharto called Trisno having been to Rahayu Cave. He came before and while still serving as president. Trisno admitted that he witnessed it himself.

"Yes, I've been here, bathed here, then continued up (Mount Selok)," he said.

After bathing in Rahayu Cave, visitors usually continue their journey to Padepokan Jambe Pitu which is on top of Mount Selo. Trisno said that the former president even had inspiration there.

Wangsit from Mount Srandil

Suharto was also said to have received wangsit or instructions on Mount Srandil before. Arwan Tuti Arthas in the book Spiritual World of Soeharto, writes that Suharto received a vision on Mount Srandil.

"The stairs leading to Padepokan Langlang Buana Gunung Srandil Cilacap, Central Java. Pak Harto once received inspiration here," wrote Arwan in a photo caption in his book.

This was also confirmed by Trisno. "I got Wangsit at Srandil first and then at Jambe Pitu," he said.

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