Welcome to Batu Cermin

Batu Cermin

Batu Cermin means Mirror Rock. This rock is called a mirror rock as it has got some minerals embedded which shine when sun rays hit them.

It takes around an hour to explore the whole area. We had guides with us. We were given helmets and torches as well. Once you reach the site, one has to walk a bit and will have to climb a flight of stairs.

On the way to Batu Cermin

Way to Batu Cermin

The guide told us that long long ago this rock is said to be under the sea. This is assumed due to the presence of coral fossils on rock.

Coral fossils

My experience of Batu Cermin

The Mirror Rock Batu Cermin looks like a cave. I have experienced a cave adventure in North East India when we all got super scared with no one around. I was more frightened as we had two little kids with us. This cave Batu Cermin that we were supposed to venture into, was a scary one as well but since our group was big, I was not scared. Although the entry of cave was very small, but that was the most tough part of the cave.

Entrance to the cave

There was one more tough area when one would have to literally lie down on the floor of cave and move. When I got through first obstacle, I got some room of space where I could straighten, then there was a dark area where no light passed through. It was complete dark. Cave looked scary.

Inside the cave

Another view inside the cave

As we moved ahead, we could see light coming from sky. We spotted a spider and two bats in the cave.

Bats

We were advised to be careful of spiders etc.

Spider in the cave

We reached the end of the rock and there was a lot of sunlight there. At no single point in cave did I feel suffocated.

Sunlight entering the cave

Overall, a great experience to have. Off late with my other experiences, I have become fan of cave adventures and would love to explore them whenever I get an opportunity.

Interiors of Cave

How to reach Batu Cermin

Batu Vermin is only 4 kms from Central Labuan Banjo. One can easily walk down or travel by taxi.

The way out

Disclaimer – The trip to Batu Cermin was sponsored by Indonesian Tourism. Opinions in the article are solely of the author and are unbiased.

Nidhi KM

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