Selomangleng Cave, located in Mojoroto District, Kediri Regency, is one of the important relics from the era of King Airlangga. Located about 3.5 km from the center of Kediri City, this cave is at the foot of Mount Klotok.

The name "Selomangleng" comes from Javanese, where "Selo" means stone and "Mangling" means slanted. It is estimated that this cave has been standing since the 11th century, as evidenced by the Kwadrat script on the inner walls of the cave.

Location and Access to Selomangleng Cave

Selomangleng Cave is located at the foot of Mount Klotok, 3.5 kilometers from the center of Kediri City. Access to the cave is very easy, visitors can use private vehicles and it only takes about 10-15 minutes from the city center. The road to the cave has been paved well, making the journey more comfortable.

Opening Hours and Ticket Prices

Selomangleng Cave is open every day for 24 hours. Visitors only need to pay 5.000 IDR per person to enter this tourist area, making it one of the most affordable historical tourist attractions in Kediri.

Main Attractions of Selomangleng Cave

The Legend of Dewi Kilisuci and the History of the Airlangga Kingdom

Selomangleng Cave is closely related to the legend of Dewi Kilisuci, the daughter of King Airlangga, who chose to meditate here rather than take the throne. This place is believed to be a location for spiritual meditation and is the main attraction for those interested in ancient Javanese history and royal legends.

Sacred Tombs

In addition to being a site of meditation, around Selomangleng Cave there are also several sacred tombs. Some of them are the tombs of Tumenggung Mojoroto, Mbah Boncolono, and Tumenggung Poncolono, figures with important roles in the history of Kediri.

Kwadrat Script and Historical Evidence

On the northern wall of the cave, there is a Kwadrat script, which is evidence that this cave has existed since the 11th century. This script shows the importance of this cave in the history of the development of Hinduism in Java, making it one of the most valuable cultural heritages.

Facilities at Selomangleng Cave

Selomangleng Cave is equipped with several facilities for visitor convenience, including:

• Large parking area

• Food stalls that provide snacks and drinks

• Clean public toilets