Indonesia | The most visited places in Ciwidey, Bandung
This passage broke in Tangerang, aboard a private car, we headed to the small city of Ciwidey in Bandung to visit the noted sites in the area. It has a distance of about 210 kilometers and we traveled for over 3 hours via Jl. Tol Jakarta-Cikampek and Jl. Cipularang Toll Road from the starting point. It's farther compared to 140 kilometers from the southern part of metropolitan Jakarta.
Ciwidey has over 72 thousand habitants; adulthood of the people depends on farming, SME’s, Critter husbandry and tourism. Ciwidey has a cooler temperature year-round than any other cosmopolises in Indonesia lies in the flume kit girded with fierce mountains which was the primary reason why this place is one of the most visited places on Java Island.
Its fructuous soil can produce high-value crops connate as strawberries, asparagus, ilks of oranges, motley types of vegetables, and the huge tea colonies. Bandung is steeped in rich history as well as in rubberneck spots, especially in the glamorous city of Ciwidey.
Situ Patenggang (Lake Patenggang) the Tea Plantations
As the expedition began, we started to travel going to Patenggang lake before the sun rose. As we traversed the 18 kilometers road the thriving farms were exciting - the tea colony as we looked on the car window, and thinking to take this way to go back to the city.
We had planned to have breakfast at the lake but, too early to arrived; no food shops are yet opened. The place is beautiful, quiet, and peaceful a good feed for the soul. According to a Legend, the name of this lake is decided from the romantic love story of a strong man (Ki Santang) and a goddess (Dewi Rengganis), to make the story, they fell in love.
That's why legion addicts come presently to visit believing that this lake will help to consolidate and enrich their relationship. From the fabled romantic love story, callers can enjoy several types of conditioning like boat riding, yacht prepayment, camping, and other recreational activities
After a short visit at the Situ Patenggang, we headed the same way going to our coming destination – the Kawah Putih; passing the Tea Plantation for the extra time. We stop a bit and have some rest, take a break to relax, and meditate while gaping at the eternal end of the colony. The green Tea colonies give a stunning scene haven the hump to greener views from edges to edges like no dead end.
Aside from viewing, you can also buy tea products for the townies. This tea seasoning is the all-time favorite drink of Indonesians believing it helps to maintain good health in which ran traditional medicinal generalization of the locals.
The Kawah Putih (The White Crater)
Presently, Kawah Putih attracts other trippers since it can freely reach the town center and is just 7 kilometers from Situ Panenggang (Lake Panenggang). Kawah Putih which is reworded into “ White Crater” is one of the tumultuous lakes of mount Putaha that formed during the eruption in the 10th and 12th centuries and went lake later.
This lake is royal, which you can enjoy the stunning and overlooking view from the terrace; witnessing the whole craters mixed with the light jade color of the lake water surrounded with a white sand look.
You can also see up near using the stairs leading to the crater still be qualified to walk around the crater’s lake as long as you can tolerate the scent of the sulfur. Notwithstanding, guests aren't allowed to play or swim in the water. This lake has a high level of sulfur, enough for the hisses flying over this lake to end their life.
NOTES:
- If you have a breathing problem, bambino, pregnant; it's advised to not go closer to the craters lake, enjoy the craters overlooking views at the deck instead.
- Wear a defensive mask as possible, the sulfur smell is strong especially in the age and when it rains
- Stay not another than 15 instants in the crater area.
- Flying a camera drone is allowed in these three beautiful spots in Ciwidey.
- Bring cash when going around as some of the chic bunkers and services in the area are cash-hung and doesn't accept downside/credit card.
- Opening Hours - 7am-5 pm
- Ticket ( pay in cash only in Rupiahs)
- Rp20,000 for Indonesian
- Rp50,000 for outlanders
- Parking Fee
- Rp6,000 outside the entrance gate
- Rp150,000 parking near the crater
- Shuttle service for rental
- Rp35,000 per person
HOW TO GET THERE
Direct flights are available from Jakarta, Yogyakarta, and Bali Island going to Bandung.
As pick, you can take a Train and Bus trip from Yogyakarta, Semarang, and Jakarta going to Bandung.
From Jakarta (by Train);
Reserve a Grab Taxi or GoJek online (fixed-rate taxi) or Garuda Taxi online going Gambir Station located at Jl. Medan Merdeka Tim.No. 1, Gambir, Central Jakarta City. Either get off to Bandung Station; Fare not minor than rupiahs
From Yogyakarta and Semarang, Central Java (by Train)
Reserved a train ticket online bound for Bandung. It's a 12-hours train lift from Yogyakarta while an 8-hour ride from Semarang.
Using a private machine (from Jakarta)
Take the Cipularang Toll Road ( exit in Pasteur Tollgate) going to Ciwidey for less than 3 hours lift including the commerce. Encouraged to use google maps or Waze.
From the megacity center of Bandung,
Catch up a public transportation, or; bespoke a Grab or GoJek online going to Ciwidey. Passage time is lesser than an hour's lift. At Ciwidey, you can hire a Bus/ motorcycle or bespoke a rip-off/ GoJek hack online
The smart way to Explore Bandung is to bespoke a Travel Tour online; easier, and handier
