10 Tourist Attractions in Garut of The Most Famous

You want to walk in West Java and surrounding areas but already tired of the Bandung tour? You could try a walk to the Tasikmalaya and Garut. In the discussion this time, we will discuss 10 tourist attractions in Garut must-see.

Garut Regency is a Regency in West Java which is surrounded by five mountain so that most areas in Garut is a mountainous area, except for the area around the beach is located south of Garut. Geographical situation as it is, automatically Arrowroot has many interesting attractions and much visited by tourists from the surrounding areas. Want to know what are the tourist attractions in Garut of the most famous? Read his review here.

1. Beach Santolo

Located in the subdistrict of Cikelet, Santolo Beach is one of the tourist attractions in Garut are most popular. Santolo Beach which is located 88 KM South of the town of Garut was a mainstay of the Arrowroot attractions visited by residents of Bandung. Charms and advantages belonging to this beach that is a beautiful panoramanya, silence is offered, and a tour supporting facilities are complete enough.

2. Situ Bagendit

Situ Bagendit is a lake located in the subdistrict of Banyuresmi. Situ Bagendit was the site of the most famous Lake in Garut because the quality of the environment that are in good condition and clean that up. Tourism activities that you can enjoy here that is enjoying a beautiful view with cool air, boat and bicycle water play, climb typical raft There Indonesia, fishing, and playing in the Park and take a dip in the pool. Tourist attractions in Garut is very suitable for families who like to picnic on the banks of the Lake.

3. Rancabuaya Beach

Rancabuaya beach is one of the tourist attractions in Garut. Typical of the coast of Rancabuaya is larger because of the waves is directly adjacent to the Indian Ocean, and its stone and is also great. Both of these things cause some fish caught between rocks, quite unique and worth a look. Another uniqueness of Beach Rancabuaya is a waterfall which directly overlooks the ocean, similar to the beach at Pacitan.

4. Curug Orok

Curug Orok is a tourist in Garut in the form of a waterfall. Located in Cikandang Village, Curug Orok is attractions waterfalls in Garut. The name Orok comes from the Curug community stories Garut who says that once upon a time there was a mother who ditched her baby from the top of the waterfall. Curug Orog has a height around 45 meters and much visited by tourists from the city of Garut, Bogor, Bandung and Jakarta. The price of the entrance ticket to Curug Orog is 10.000 Rupiah per person.

5. Mount Papandayan

Mount Papandayan is a pretty famous volcanoes to the residents of West Java, especially in Bandung and Garut. In Indonesia, mount Papandayan is only 70 KM from the city of Bandung Bandung citizens so much that went on a trip to mount Papandayan. The main attraction of Mount Papandayan is a crater and hot springs that are believed to cure various kinds of diseases. In addition many nature lovers who came to climb Mount Papandayan to see the panoramic beauty of the sunrise from the mountain. If you want to climb Mount Papandayan, do not forget to bring warm clothes because the air at the Summit of this mountain including cold.

6.  Cijeruk Indah Beach

Cijeruk Indah Beach, located in the village of Sagara including beautiful beaches and interesting to visit. The hallmarks of Cijeruk is a wonderful Beach the beach is not crowded, clean, natural, and has a very clear water. On the way to Cijeruk Indah Beach, you'll be treated to magnificent views form rubber plantations are arranged neatly, complete with animals-farm animals such as cows are pasturing in the rubber.

7. Hot water Cipanas

Cipanas is the name of a region in Garut with its natural thermal baths. Hot water Cipanas is about 6 KM from the town of Garut and 50 KM from the city of Bandung. In the course of reaching the hot water Cipanas, you'll pass through the mountains with the green rice field and beautiful. Hot water Cipanas visited tourists either staying or who just want to rest a moment each day because the hot water Cipanas contains various types of minerals which are very beneficial for health, in addition to the facilities in this area are also fully equipped for tourism activities.

8. The Coast Coral Paranje

Coral Paranje beach is a beach located in Cibalong, Garut. Paranje Coral coast has a uniqueness in the form of the existence of a cluster of reefs along its shores. On the coast approximately 9 acres you can enjoy beautiful views of the sunset. Due to the construction of various types of untouched beaches, Coral Paranje have low noise levels, views, there is no pollution, the environment, and the atmosphere of peace and quiet.

9. Puncak Guha Beach

Located in South Garut, Puncak Guha beach is a tourist in Garut who were free from the disturbing views of traders. The Beach offers panoramic beauty Puncak Guha  Beach seen from the top of the cliff. Under the cliffs you can see hundreds of bats. If you want to pay a visit to the seaside Summit of Guha, bring the provision of food and drink enough because there are rarely traders on Puncak Guha Beach.

10. Cangkuang Temple

Cangkuang Temple located in Kecamatan Leles was a tourist in Garut who frequently visited by tourists from Garut, Jakarta, Bandung, Bogor, to Cirebon. Cangkuang Temple is a Hindu temple relics of the Kingdom of Sunda Galuh. To be able to reach  Cangkuang Temple, you have to climb a raft to cross the Lake at a cost of 2.000 Rupiah.

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Green Canyon - West Java tourism destination Beautiful

Tourism in West Java identical to the mall, adventure park, and shopping centers. Who would have thought that turned out to West Java also has an amazing natural attractions of Green Canyon.

Green Canyon or better known as Cukang Taneuh by local people, is located in the village of Kertayasa, District Cijulang, Ciamis District. Approximately 31 km from the city of Pangandaran. The origin of the name of Green Canyon itself is of a French tourist who came in 1993. This is because the water is crystal clear rivers and the greenery of the abundant green moss on the cliff side which makes it popular with the name of Green Canyon.

For local residents, Cukang Taneuh meaning land bridge. This is because over the valley and ravines of Green Canyon there is a bridge of land used by local farmers to get their gardens.

Access to the Green Canyon

If you are outside of West Java then you can use air transport, or land to the city of Bandung. From Miami, you take the bus line toward Pangandaran. After arriving at Terminal Pangandaran, you can use the services of a mini bus to terminal Cijulang, then proceed to use taxis or hire cars.

To achieve Green Canyon itself from the dock Ciseureuh, you have to travel for 30 to 45 minutes by using modern wooden boat which is also often referred to as "Ketinting". Rates per person for this ketinting is 75,000 rupiah with a capacity of up to five people and operates from 7:30 until 16:00 pm.

Ketinting it will take you down the river. Along the way you will be treated by the sight of green trees towering along the riverbank. If lucky, you can see some wildlife around the river. You can also enjoy a waterfall that fell from the side of a cliff.

Activities that can be done in Green Canyon

With the beauty offered by the Green Canyon, you will be amazed. So do not forget to set up the camera during a trip down the river. Aim beautiful objects that can not be missed. Do not forget to prepare wrapper waterproof camera because here later you will interact with water.

During a long way in ketinting, later you will meet a variety of flow of the river that allows for you to swim. You can swim in the river water is super clear while watching the fish swim.

You can stroll through the cave with stalactites and stalagmites dripping. During a trip on a boat, you can also enjoy the roar of water falling on the cliffs.

If you love the challenges that stimulate adrenaline, you can try to jump into the river from rocks altitude of 5 meters or try rock climbing attraction. As for you who love tranquility, boating while fishing will be a fun choice.

One of the favorite activities of the tourists is the Body Rafting. The prices offered ranged from 150,000 rupiah to 250,000 rupiah. Package body rafting rafting is not only just, but you can also enjoy swimming in water clarity Green Canyon, jump off a cliff with a height of up to 9 meters, and also trekking.

Food

If you do not bring food enough, the only location where food vendors are around the parking lot at the entrance. There are ranks of a restaurant that provides Sundanese food and seafood. There are also several food carts that sell meatballs, chicken porridge, and others.

Tips traveled in Green Canyon

 1. Do not forget to bring a change of clothes, because here you will be a lot of interaction with water.

2. Do not forget to bring a special waterproof bag to protect your electronic items such as mobile phones and cameras.

3. Use anti-slip footwear, as you will often walking on slippery rocks. Try to wear sandals to be more comfortable mountain.

4. Bring some food and drinks themselves because there is only food vendor at the main entrance.

5. Most importantly Do not Throw Trash Gratuitous! Bring plastic bags to dispose of waste so that the beauty of the tourist attractions Green Canyon is maintained. Unfortunately not if Green Canyon famed clarity of the water is polluted our own hands?

Operating hours of these attractions take place from 07:00 am until 17:00 pm. Lodging Friday, Green Canyon recently opened at 13.00, after Friday prayers.The price of admission to the Green Canyon ranging from 150000-250000 amount depends on a package tour you take.

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Situ Patenggang, lake with Stone Love

Situ (or often also called Situ Patengan) is a beautiful lake located in Ciwidey, West Java. You can feel the calmness see this lake and feel the cool mountain air that blows. Plus it is situated not far from the well-known tourist attraction is Kawah Putih. So by visiting one location, you can enjoy two places at once is interesting Kawah Putih and Situ.

Patenggang lake or also known by the name of Situ (it means lake in the Sundanese language) is located on the plateau with an altitude of about 1600 meters above sea level and is located at the foot of Mount Patuha. Due to the high position, you will feel cool and fresh air while visiting this lake.

The location is approximately 2 hours drive from the city of Bandung, West Java. Precisely in the southern part of Bandung in Ciwidey. To visit this place, you can get out of the toll booth or Buah Batu Kopo then headed to the south of Bandung. Some hints road to Kawah Putih Ciwidey or you can follow to get to this place.

On the way to Situ, natural green shades will be a soothing eye sight. Shady trees and expanse of tea gardens dense with leaves that make green becomes increasingly dominan.di all the way to the lake. Winding streets must pass to reach the destination, but it would be refreshing for shades of green mountains and clean air typical of the mountains will accompany your journey. In addition, the strawberry plantations that exist along the way can also add to the attractiveness of this tourist area.

Arriving in Situ behind the spread of tea gardens, spacious and calm water of the lake will welcome you. Towering mountains surrounding the Patengan Situ.

On the edge of the lake, the boats with bright colors that are ready to take you and your family to explore further this lake. Haggle for boat hire usual visitors to get a price that is not too expensive.

If you do not want to be too far from the shore, water bikes menggowes quite interesting to try. Or you can just sit around enjoying the tranquility of the lake water in places that have been provided.

If you rent a boat, you can visit an island in the middle of this lake. The island is not too big overgrown trees with leaves that shade, so you can rest or nap at this tranquil island.

Which is also a favorite at this point is the location of the Stone Love. A location in the middle of the lake with a large stone into panandanya. Stone is called the Rock of Love.Stone Love comes from a legend of West Java. This is where Ki Santang and Dewi Rengganis, a pair of lovers who must pass through a difficult journey in their romance, finally met again in this place, after previously separate. The water that fills the lake, according to myths Patengan deraian tears came from the two humans.That's why some people also call Situ Situ as a bride. This story can be read in a pictorial panorama painting Situ Patengan who were at Stone Love. The local community also believe that if visiting Stone Love couple, then the couple's relationship will last.Patenggang is a lake that is worth visiting. You can get a variety of interesting stories after visiting this lake. Natural beauty and coolness, make you refreshed.South Bandung save some beautiful natural attractions. Kawah Putih exotic and Situ quiet with the legendary Stone Love in West Java. You can visit both this tour as well because it is adjacent.

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