Talaga Bodas Crater

Talaga Bodas crater is one of the natural beauty that is owned by Garut district. The crater is a crater talaga bodas Talaga Talaga Bodas which forms a (lake) sulfur saturated white. Park area Talaga Bodas nature are managed by BKSDA West Java.

Talaga Bodas crater at an altitude of 1512 meters above sea level, while Mount Talaga Bodas itself has an altitude of 2201 m above sea level. The top of Mount Talaga Bodas is a border district of Garut and Tasikmalaya regency. Mount Talaga Bodas is one of five mountain that became a symbol of the symbol of Garut.

Talaga Bodas Mountain Nature Reserve is located in the district and sub-district Pangatikan Wanaraja covering 258.05 ha and Wisatav Nature Park (TWA) Crater talaga Bodas covering 27.88 hectares are in sub Pangatikan (Source: Kang Ayi Garut Spatial Planning Agency). Located approximately 28 km from the town of Garut. Bodas Talaga to the region can be accessed by vehicles, both motorcycles and cars. Quite a narrow track cars. For tourists who want to be able to use the path Talaga Bodas Jakarta / Bandung - Garut - Wanaraja and Jakarta / Bandung - Limbangan - Cibatu - Wanaraja. Once in Wanaradja, no clue to these attractions. Could ask the population. Marker around Wanaradja market there turn to the right (if the direction Garut) / left (if direction Cibatu).
Of the market turn Wanaraja still have to travel approximately 14 km. 1 km first after the turn tolerable way smooth, no holes. After going through the heavily damaged roads passable throughout the 3 km. Perforated and chipped asphalt in some parts. If it rains, the water directly onto the road. This is what makes the fast break. If dry, poor road makes the driver feel uncomfortable because of the dust of the road.

After passing through the many holes, still has a 10 km longer. The road is smooth because the new few months in the hot mix. Roads are winding and uphill with a background view of the hills planted vegetable gardens. In some point there are parts of the landslide. Fork in the path-Karaha talaga bodas there are several stalls, stopping first to enjoy the view of the expanse of Garut and Mount 'pyramid' Sadahurip. At this point we could see Mount Sadahurip clearly. Then proceed up to the entrance gate Nature Area (KWA) Talaga Bodas.
When they reached the entrance. Greeted with a portal, entrance to this area is Rp 5.000, -. Parking facilities are available for tourist vehicles. From the car park walk 200 meters to the site of the crater. Passable hiking along the 200 meters making healthy.

First entered the crater Talaga Bodas not believe that Garut has this beautiful place. A white water lake, surrounded by mountains lush with trees. This crater can enjoy from a variety of angles. Incomplete if talaga bodas to not surround the crater and down each corner. Because every angle gives a superb view. One of the favorites is near the active crater, be careful not approached because it is dangerous. Near the active crater on it, viewnya outstanding. For photography lovers, will be satisfied take the view here.

For tourists who want relaxation, on the right side of the crater there is a natural hot spring. Can swim or just soak feet enjoyed free of charge. Feel every massage of this natural hot spring.In plain Talaga Bodas in the village Sukamenak Wanaraja Garut district is almost the same as the Kawah Putih in Bandung. However Talaga Bodas much more compelling than the White crater.
Talaga Bodas is a sulfur crater that formed a large lake with white water. Talaga is located at an altitude of 1512 m above sea level.
From the capital, the way to Talaga Bodas starting midnight of Terminal Kampung Rambutan with the night bus ride to the city of Garut to the final destination at the Terminal Guntur.
It is estimated, the bus arrives at the Terminal Guntur Garut on the following day, precisely at dawn. Arriving in Garut, gusts of wind which blows felt to the bone.

The journey was resumed as far as 20km from the Terminal Guntur toward Talaga Bodas using public transportation red and white to Wanaraja. Then proceed ride motorcycles up to the entrance Talaga Bodas, Rp 50 thousand commute.
Unfortunately, from Jl Raya Wanarasa toward Talaga Bodas, access roads are really badly damaged, potholes and dusty. Even so, during the journey visitors will not be bored because disugukan view of making bricks the livelihood of local people.
Including gardening activities of the local people who often work the land to grow crops Toman, cabbage, eggplant, beans, and others.
Arriving in retribution Talaga Bodas, a vehicle in the parking there and visitors to walk about 15-20 minutes to Talaga Bodas. During the trip, the cool air and the woods are filled with rows of trees accompany visitors to arrive at Talaga.
In Talaga, visitors can perform various activities such as hikking, tracking, camping, photography, as well as a hot water bath.

If arriving there in the morning, the view will be more beautiful because of the fog still covered the cold air Talaga and the more complete the panorama in Talaga Bodas.
Once satisfied to take pictures and lounging in Talaga Bodas, visitors can walk to the right down the sandy road leading to the natural sulfur hot springs and waterfalls. 

Ciwidey White Crater

 Ciwidey White Crater is one of the many tourist attractions in Bandung most popular. One attraction is accessible from Jl. Raya Soreang - Ciwidey located not far from Situ Ciwidey. From the center of Bandung, located approximately 50 km south of Bandung.

Geographically, White crater in a mountainous region with altitudes reaching 2,400 meters above sea level. No wonder if the air temperature in the tourist area White crater feels tends to cool the air refreshing air. Daily air temperature in the White crater may even reach 8 degrees Celsius. Therefore, do not forget to bring a jacket or thick sweater when visiting tourist Ciwidey White crater.

The story of the White crater is known began in the 10th century. In the past, there was an eruption Patuha very great. After the eruption, there was a strange incident in which a group of birds flying past the White crater is found dead. This is because at that time the locals assume that the area is an area that is haunted.

Over time, the awesomeness slowly vanished. Especially after 1837, a German botanist, Dr. Franz Wilhelm Junghuhn, conducting research in the area Ciwidey and finally arrived at the top Patuha and find a lake where white is very beautiful. From the lake, the smell of sulfur was overpowering. Since then the attraction Ciwidey is exposed to a broad public.

White crater Ciwidey attraction is actually a lake formed from the eruption of Mount Patuha. As the name pinned to him, the land area of this attraction was white. The white color is derived from a mixture of elemental sulfur. In addition, the lake water is also white-green and lake colors can be changed according to the high and low temperature, the weather, and the sulfur content contained.

By the local government, the tourist area of Kawah Putih in Ciwidey developed since 1987 as a charming natural tourist destination. Gradually, the supporting facility presented to support travel comfort there, whether it is transportation access from the gate to the crater, a large parking area, information center, restaurant, food stalls, praying, until the public toilets.

Ciwidey White crater open to the public every day, starting at 7 am to 5 pm. You can visit the White Crater Ciwidey whenever you like, without any difference in the price of admission on any day of Rp 15 thousand per person. But if you bring a car, parking fees will be charged according to the type of vehicle that you use also includes parking location.

There are two parking locations in the tourist area of Kawah Putih This Ciwidey, namely the upper parking lot and underground parking. Parking is available for any person above who want to bring the vehicle up in the crater, but it does not support the park over to the vehicle bus types. While the underground parking, vehicle only up to the gate, and a trip to the White Crater followed by transportation facilities available there, namely ontang earrings. The fare rise ontang earrings fairly cheap, just pay Rp 13 thousand.

White Crater address Ciwidey: Patuha, Area Tourism Kawah Putih (Road Babakan Jampang, Ciwidey), Bandung
GPS Coordinates: -7.142117,107.397567    

Interesting side  White crater Ciwidey

There are many interesting activities that you can do in the White crater Ciwidey tourist area. Starting from enjoying the beauty of the crater, hiking, horseback riding, painting, taking pictures, or even the purpose of the pre-wedding (wedding photos).

Natural scenery in the White crater really fascinating. As far as the eye could see the horizon in front, ground white looks like snow. However, given the relatively high sulfur content in place, you are advised to bring a mask.

Also, tourists are advised not to linger in the area Kawah Putih because it can interfere with breathing. Instead, you can hike and a breath of fresh air at the foot of Mount Patuha. In addition, using a skin cream (sunblock) is also recommended in order to avoid the sun.

Because of the uniqueness of the stunning natural, not a few wedding couples who perpetuate their pre-wedding moment to take a photo background White crater in this Ciwidey. Favorite spot is an area that is often perpetuated by the lake with a background of hills and trees without leaves.

Normally tourists visiting the White crater also stop by to enjoy the natural beauty of Situ because it is close. Additionally, you can return to the city of Bandung to explore the culinary variety of delicious or go shopping for something unique there.

Hotel's Area White crater Ciwidey

Within a radius of 1 km to 10 km from the White crater in Ciwidey this, there are many accommodation options, from hotels, villas, up to resort and guest house. Some of them, for example Albis Hotel Ciwidey, Villa Kampung Karuhun Sutan Raja, until Sutan Raja Hotel And Convention Centre. 

To get lodging, maybe you should make bookings in advance in order to obtain vacant rooms, especially in the current holiday season. You can contact the manager there or looking for a hotel in White crater online.

A trip to the White Crater Ciwidey

Access to the White crater in Ciwidey is fairly easy, using either public transport or private vehicles. There are many directions that will lead you to the location of Kawah Putih.

If you are from Jakarta want to White crater, simply take the path Cipularang and out through the toll booth Kopo. After exiting the motorway, continue journey to Soreang, then Ciwidey, and finally arrived at the White crater. If you use public transportation, from the terminal length Leuwi available public transportation with the purpose of Ciwidey terminal. Arriving at the terminal Ciwidey, you can use public transport to get to Situ, then down at the gate of the tourist area of White crater Ciwidey.