Bandung is not only about fashion and culinary, there are other interesting things of this town. If you are bored with the urban atmosphere of Bandung, then try to enjoy its natural attractions. You can come to one of the sites most visited in Bandung is Mount Maras.
Gunung Tangkuban Perahu is an active volcano in North Bandung, precisely in Cikole, Lembang, or about 20 km from downtown Bandung. The mountain last eruption was recorded in 2013, but even so, the mountain is still relatively safe to visit.
Several active signs of this mountain is the presence of sulfur gas and hot springs that flow at the foot of the mountain, for example in Ciater. If a visit to this mountain, you are strongly advised to bring a mask covering his mouth to avoid the sharp smell of sulfur gas.
Gunung Tangkuban Perahu has an altitude of 2,084 above sea level, or about 6,873 feet. The temperature in this mountain was 17 degrees Celsius during the day and can reach 2 degrees Celsius at night. Due to cold temperatures, during a visit to these attractions do not forget to bring a sweater and a jacket you.
Unlike other volcanoes, the peak of Gunung Tangkuban Perahu is elongated and resembles an upside-down boat. On the slopes of the mountain there is also the expanse of tea plantations that make you want to linger to enjoy its beauty.
Tourist attractions this one is also often used as a shooting location for prewedding photos, commercials and also shooting for the film.
If you are not yet enjoying the beauty of Gunung Tangkuban Perahu in one day, you can spend the night and continue the next day. In the vicinity of this mountain there are many hotels that you can use to stay, ranging from affordable to pricey hotel rates with the best quality service.
Transportation to Gunung Tangkuban Perahu
One of the highlights of Gunung Tangkuban Perahu is the permissibility of vehicles entering and climb up to the crater area and the availability of ample parking area for your vehicle. It is not much going on other mountains in Indonesia which become tourist attractions.
If using a private vehicle, there are two routes you can choose:
Pasteur exit toll gate leading to Jalan Dr. Djunjunan - Pasirkaliki - Sukajadi - Setiabudi - Lembang - Gunung Tangkuban Perahu.
Padalarang exit toll gate towards Cimahi - turn left towards Jalan Colonel Masturi - until the junction Highway Lembang, turn left - Gunung Tangkuban Perahu.
Meanwhile, if using public transport, following the route that you can select:
From Terminal Leuwi Length (Bandung) - take the bus majors Bandung-Indramayu - down at the fork in the gates of Gunung Tangkuban Perahu.
Station Hall (Bandung) - riding public transportation department Station Hall-Lembang - down at the intersection (Lembang - Maribaya - Gunung Tangkuban Perahu) - riding public transportation department Lembang-Cikole - down on the edge of the crater of Gunung Tangkuban Perahu.
Price of admission
To be able to enter the area of this nature, you have to pay admission.
Domestic tourists:
Admission: Rp 13,000
Motorcycle parking: USD 5,000
Car parking: Rp 10,000
Bus parking: Rp 20,000
Foreign tourists:
Admission: Rp 50,000
Motorcycle parking: USD 7,000
Car parking: Rp 15,000