Londa Burial Caves
Londa
Natural cave tombs in limestone cliffs. Rows of tau-tau wooden effigies stand on the balconies above the cave mouths, and the caves are filled with wooden coffins and skulls.
Londa lies about 7 km south of Rantepao and is a cave burial ground for noble families. On the balconies high up the cliff stand tau-tau effigies representing the deceased. Below the cliff and inside the caves are many wooden coffins and skulls. To enter the caves you must hire a local guide who carries a kerosene lamp, at a cost of about IDR 50,000-80,000. The passages are low, so you will need to stoop as you walk for about half an hour. Entry to the site costs about IDR 20,000. Local custom involves leaving offerings such as cigarettes for the deceased, so keep quiet when taking photos.
Opening hours
About 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Tilangnga' Natural Pool
- Lemo
- Ke'te' Kesu'
- Rantepao
- Pasar Bolu (Bolu Market)
- Tampang Allo
- Buntu Burake (Statue of Jesus)
- Kambira Baby Graves