The Beauty Of Tangkuban Perahu
(Tangkuban Boat Mountain)
Bandung (West Java)
Bandung is one city that has a lot of charm. In this city we can do many things. You can spend your time enjoying the beauty of the city of Bandung, especially if with loved ones, Bandung is a place that is right for you to choose. For those of you who like to travel, Bandung provides many interesting places that you can visit.
Bandung is of course like a paradise for tourists. This place provides a lot of interesting tourist attractions. The tourist attractions offer various kinds of beauty. You can choose the type of tour you want to visit, because so many tours that you can enjoy in the city of Bandung. You may have heard a lot about Bandung which has many interesting tourist attractions. Besides garden and nature tours, you can also enjoy culinary tours in this city.
There are so many types of culinary that you can find in Bandung. Culinary that you might only find in this city. The culinary course will really spoil your tongue. Besides that, Bandung is also very famous for its culinary night.
At night you can enjoy the culinary night offered in the city of Bandung. To accompany you to spend the night, you will find a variety of culinary evenings in this city. The night atmosphere of course will be very different between cities with each other. especially in a city that is famous for its amazing beauty, such as Bandung. In addition to many interesting tourist and culinary places, you don't need to worry about lodging for your trip in Bandung.
Lodging is of course a very important part when you travel outside the city. A comfortable lodging is of course needed to make the trip more memorable. Bandung, of course, provides many comfortable accommodations and of course supported with complete facilities as well. Regarding the rates pegged by lodging in Bandung, of course you don't need to worry, because there are so many inns that offer quite affordable prices.
Tangkuban Perahu/ Tangkuban Boat Mountain
When deciding to visit tourist attractions in Lembang, Bandung is incomplete if you don't visit Tangkuban Perahu tourist attraction. The view that was presented was able to hypnotize anyone who visited it.
Not surprisingly, Tangkuban Perahu tourist attraction has always been the main destination for tourists when visiting Bandung. When you have come there, it seems you are not willing if you have to leave.
Hope someday you can come back here to let go of tired by seeing the amazing scenery. What? Still hesitate to visit this destination?
Well. for those of you who are looking for info about this one tourist spot, just read the following reviews. Who knows, you will be more interested in visiting it.
Before discussing more about Tangkuban Perahu tourism information, let's discuss a little about its history. The name of this place must be very familiar to our ears.
From the old school days, stories about the legend of Tangkuban Perahu are always told. Whether it's told by the teacher or a tale from the parents before going to bed.
The story of Sangkuriang and Dayang Sumbi is still embedded in our memories until now. If you forget, let's briefly reminisce with this legendary story briefly.
Legend
The story begins with a boy named Sangkuriang who was separated from his mother, Dayang Sumbi because he was washed away in the river while taking a bath.
Both of them were reunited when Sangkuriang had grown up. He also could not recognize his own mother, because Dayang Sumbi still looks beautiful and young.
Because he didn't know who Dayang Sumbi really was, Sangkuriang fell in love with him and intended to propose to him. However, accidentally Dayang Sumbi saw a birthmark on the head of Sangkuriang, and he realized that Sangkuriang was his lost child.
When he told the truth, Sangkuriang remained stubborn and did not believe it. Dayang Sumbi also gave conditions to Sangkuriang if he still insisted on marrying him.
Sangkuriang must be able to make a big boat in one night. He also enthusiastically agreed to the terms.
With full determination, Sangkuriang tried his best to be able to finish the boat he made in just one night. Seeing the boat will be finished, Dayang Sumbi twisted his brain so he could foil it.
He also woke the chicken with a cloth that had been illuminated so the chicken thought it was already morning. His business was successful, the chicken crowed even though it was still midnight.
Sangkuriang was very upset because his hard efforts failed. He also angrily kicked the unfinished boat upside down and became a mountain.
This legend is then believed to be the beginning of the formation of Mount Tangkuban Perahu.
Beauty Offered by Tangkuban Perahu Tourism
This tourist attraction has a lot of beauty that always makes people amazed and always wants to visit it. Tangkuban Perahu Mountain is still classified as an active volcano.
Before finding out its beauty, we better explore the history of its formation first. Many think that the formation of this mountain is based on legends about Sangkuriang and Dayang Sumbi that have been told above.
But based on research, this mountain was formed as a result of the eruption of Ancient Sunda Mountain which exploded violently around 50,000 years ago. This mountain has erupted several times.
Noted, Tangkuban Perahu Mountain erupted the last time in 1910. And also erupted in 1829, at that time the ash eruption continuously came out from the center of the Crater Queen's eruption.
One of the tourist attractions in Lembang has three famous craters. The mountain which has an altitude of 2,084 meters above sea level has nine craters.
However, three of which are craters that are often visited by tourists because of the charm of their beauty. What do you want to know? Come on, let's see below
1. Kawah Ratu / Queen Crater
Kawah Ratu is part of the Tangkuban Perahu tourist site which has an area of around 8,000 hectares. This crater is the largest and most famous crater among the others.
The location itself is next to the Upas Crater. The road to get there is not too difficult and confusing, it can be reached by using a private vehicle, either car or motorcycle.
If you visit here, you will find a very beautiful view that is owned. You are invited to see a giant bowl that is very deep.
It is recommended if you want to come to Kawah Ratu, come when the weather is sunny. Because when supported with good weather, the scenery presented was no less good.
The curve of the crater wall and the bottom of the crater will be very clear. This place is suitable to be used as an attractive photo spot, especially for those of you who are looking for beautiful scenery photos.
Around the rim of the crater, you can also take a culinary tour. Many merchants and stalls sell everything from food, drinks, to souvenirs for souvenirs.
In addition, you can also try to ride a horse. If you are lazy to walk, just rent a horse to take you for a walk around this crater.
2. Kawah Domas / Domas Crater
Apart from Ratu Crater, you can also visit Domas Crater. The crater, which is about 1.2 km from Tangkuban Perahu Mountain, has not been visited by many tourists and still looks deserted.
Although referred to as a crater, the scenery presented is not like a crater in general, because it is dominated by white cliff avalanches.
Some parts of the cliff are also yellow, precisely in cavities that emit sulfur fumes. Although not as famous as Kawah Ratu, this crater has a hot spring that is shaped like a small puddle.
Visitors can relax while soaking their feet and enjoying the warmth of sulfur water that can calm and relax. Sulfur water bath is also believed to cure several skin diseases.
3. Kawah Upas / Upas Crater
If you visit here, you will find a steep cliff with a view of a beautiful crater. Upas Crater itself is located about 1 km to the north of Kawah Ratu.
Because access to this place is in the form of a trail, visitors usually walk to get to this crater. So, make sure to wear comfortable footwear so that the trip is not constrained.
The best time to visit this crater is before sunrise. When the sun starts to rise, the light will emerge from behind the mountain and presents a magnificent view.
However, sometimes officers must close access to this place. Because the content of toxic gases around the crater at any time rises, so it is dangerous for visitors.
Because it is not a commercial tourist spot, Upas Crater does not have supporting facilities such as other tourist attractions. A guardrail that limits the mouth of the crater is not provided.
So, if you want to visit here you have to be careful, especially if you bring children. And don't forget to always maintain the cleanliness and beauty of this place.
Address & How to get to Tangkuban Perahu Tourism
Tangkuban Perahu Tourism is one of the tourist attractions in Lembang which is excellent. Every day this place is always crowded with visitors, especially on weekends and holidays.
If you want to go there, it's better to find out the route first. Whether using a private vehicle or public transportation, make sure to fully understand the route to be passed.
Next there are ways that can be taken to go to the Tangkuban Perahu tourist area.
- Private Car or Motorbike
Heading to this tourist attraction can be reached from the Pasteur toll gate, then forwarded to Jl. Dr. Djunjungan and continued to Pasir Kaliki through Sukajadi and Setiabudi.
After that, enter Lembang and not far to the location. Besides Pasteur toll, you can also choose the route from Padalarang toll road through Cipularang which directly leads to Cimahi.
From Cimahi, take the left entrance to Jl. Colonel Masturi and follow the road to meet the T-junction Jl. Raya Lembang. After that, turn left and approximately 1 km will arrive at the entrance to the location on the left side of the road.
- Public transport
If you decide to use public transportation services such as buses, you can go to the destination of Leuwi Panjang Terminal, Bandung. After that, continue by riding the bus majoring in Bandung - Indramayu via Subang.
Then down at the junction of the Tangkuban Perahu Tourism gate which is located before the border monument between West Bandung and Subang.
If you use a train, you can get off at the Bandung Station. The route from Bandung Station to the Tangkuban Perahu tourist area can be reached by twice taking city transportation (angkot).
Exiting the Bandung Station, take the cream-black L300 angkot in the direction of Bandung - Lembang Station. Then get off at the Lembang intersection - Maribaya - Tangkubanparahu.
After that, take the angkot that goes to Lembang - Cikole which will take you to the edge of the crater of Tangkuban Perahu Mountain.
For public transportation this department usually can only deliver to the entrance of Tangkuban Perahu only. But you can ask to take you to Kawah Ratu and be charged an additional rate.
Tangkuban Perahu Tourism Entrance Ticket Prices & Prices
This tourist area is open every day from 07.00 - 17.00 WIB. If you don't want to be too crowded and jostle with other visitors, come on weekdays.
Because usually on weekends or holidays, this place is always crowded with visitors. For the Tangkuban Perahu entrance ticket itself is differentiated according to the day.
For Monday to Friday you only need to pay IDR 20,000 / person and on weekends or holidays, the price will increase to IDR 30,000 / person.
Tangkuban Perahu entrance ticket is quite affordable, right? By paying that amount, we can already enjoy the extraordinary scenery.
Tips for Traveling to Tangkuban Perahu
- Because the weather in this place tends to be cold, don't forget to wear warm clothes. Because it is not uncommon for white and thick fog to often descend in this area, do not let this cold disturb your holiday activities.
- If you are already wearing warm clothes but still feel cold, you can buy bandrek drinks that are sold around the site to warm your body and avoid colds.
- Don't forget to bring a nose protection mask. Especially for those of you who are sensitive to the smell of sulphur.
- Every time you visit a tourist spot, it's not complete if you haven't bought a souvenir. You can buy some souvenirs that are sold at this location, but of course you have to bid them first.
- Do not hesitate if you have to bid for goods in accordance with the circumstances of the goods themselves. Do not let you have to pay a high price for something that should not be paid high. After reaching an agreement, then you can take it home.
- Week Days is the best time for traveling or holiday in Lembang area, because in week end the traffic went so bad, so i recommend you to come in week days, you can enjoy tourist destination as many as you want.
