Talaga Remis (Remis Lake)

The Remis Lake

Talaga Remis is a blend of natural charm lake, mountain forests and clear water, supported cool mountain air is challenging to uncover the mysteries of travel colored woods. This tourist spot is one of the attractions of nature in the district of Kuningan. Talaga Remis is a lake located at the foot of the Ciremai mountain, in the Kaduela village, Kuningan, Mandirancan District, is 37 km from the city center of Kuningan. The road condition is generally paved and well, can be passed by motorcycle and car, the route is :

Jakarta to Cirebon: 214 Km.
Cirebon to Talaga Remis: 30 Km.

From Jakarta to Cirebon can do with the train (about 3 hours) or by car (about 6 hours), from Cirebon to Talaga Remis between 49-69 minutes by car through the Sumber town towards the Pesawahan village, and from the Pesawahan village to the location of Telaga Remis, with paths winding uphill and not an exhausting journey, especially since the shade that protects path into the village where the lake is located. There is no public transportation to reach the gate of the lake because it is at the highest end of Pesawahan districts, and must pass through a narrow path winding between the houses. The Lake, Telaga Remis, is located far away from the gate, its about 1 km, because it includes extensive lake area.

The name of Talaga Remis has its own meaning, Talaga name is taken from the lake in Sundanese, and Remis is taken from similar animals yellow colored shells that many living around the lake, the animal known as mussels. This lake has its own characteristics, with the cold, clear water. In the lake there are many mussels (a type of freshwater mussels). and mussels are also a very good source of protein. because it can be processed into food and great health benefits.

Talaga Remis travel forest acreage has less Iebih 13 hectares. While the lake area of ​​3.25 hectares, which is managed by the Corporation of Forestry District Brass. There are 8 lakes are: Telaga Leat, Telaga Nilem, Telaga Deleg, Situ Ayu Salintang, Telaga Leutik, Telaga Buruy, Telaga Tespong, and Sumur Jalatunda. Travel forest Talaga Remis save the diversity of flora and fauna, there are approximately 160 species of plants, of which rosewood, Malacca, kosambi and others. One attraction of this place is the one type of rare plants, namely Banana Hyang.

According to the story that developed orally, the origin of forest Talaga Remis Tourism related to the history of the Sultanate of Cirebon. Cirebon Sultan, who ruled at the time was the Sultan of Giri Laya. The Emperor has a daughter beautiful girl, named Ratna Pandan Kuning. Ratna Pandan Kuning is the only descendant of Sultan, the prospective successor to the throne of the Sultanate of Cirebon. The princes draw some circles to ask for her hand, but always declined the proposal several times so as to make the Sultan of confusion, especially amid the situation is not conducive to being a conflict between the Sultanate and the Sultanate of Mataram Cirebon. The Sultan has a hero who actually prepared as a potential son-in-law, namely the Elang Drajat of Banjar Jasmine. He was a confidant of the Sultan, who became the first shield. So that to avoid jealousy from those who had proposed marriage to Princess and everyone felt the justice, the Sultan of Giri Laya conduct trials of war contest. Anyone who can beat the Elang Drajat, will be the law of the Sultan of Giri Laya or Dalem Cirebon.

At that time the Sultan Cirebon moved the government to Matangaji, then the Sultan known as Sultan Matangaji, Regional Sultan Matangaji covers the district of Kuningan, Majalengka and Indramayu District. Sultan Matangaji annually should pay tribute to the Sultan Agung of Mataram who is a descendant of Amangkurat II.

Meanwhile, in other regions, there was a young man named Elang Sutajaya intend leaving for Cirebon accompanied pawongan Ki Lurah Bango carrying keris called Keris Sekober to help the Prince Selingsingan in Gedong Pakemitan Silarandenog. But after arriving at the Palace Cirebon turned out of the palace has been emptied. His journey was continued to seek the Sultan.

Elang Sutajaya finally met the Sultan, who is now in Matangaji. At that time the Sultan being consulted with his daughter in a holding contest. Elang Sutajaya then met Princess Ratna Pandan Kuning, the Princess Matangaji attracted by his good looks and politeness Elang Sutajaya. After conversing with the Sultan Matangaji, Elang Sutajaya expressed their intention to charge commit or caretaker in Gedong Silaradenok help the Prince Selingsingan. After the death of Elang Sutajaya, Matangaji daughter crying incessantly. Sultan Matangaji understand the purpose of his daughter who loves Elang Sutajaya.

Then the Elang came back to Matangaji Sutajaya, Princess Ratna Pandan Kuning very pleased with his arrival and expressed his desire to marry, the Sultan to agree to the Elang Sutajaya. Sultan Matangaji not object to any terms Elang Sutajaya can beat the soldiers, led by Jasmine Banjar Elang Drajat. Elang Sutajaya spontaneous agreed until there was a fight between Elang Sutajaya and soldiers Jasmine banjo. Quick as a flash the men Banjar Jasmine beaten by Elang Sutajaya, so that hundreds of soldiers into banjar jasmine plants.

Sultan Matangaji intend to cancel pay tribute to the kingdom of Mataram, while the Prince of Mataram Purbaya toward Cirebon intends to collect tribute. At the foot of Mount Slamet, Prince Purbaya entourage met with Prince Selingsingan. Tempers exciting battles and casualties are quite a lot from both sides.

Endless war, the Sultan Matangaji  summoned Elang Sutajaya to help the war on Prince Purabaya. Elang Sutajaya in the search for traces of Prince Selingsingan up in the village hamlet Puntang districts Source. Unknown ongoing battle fierce and exciting between Prince Purabaya and Prince Selingsingan.The Prince Selingsingan retreat continued to the village of Cikalahang, Mandala village to village Kaduela Mandirancan District of Kuningan Regency. She was so sad to cry because Prince Selangsingan endless wars. Her tears fell to the ground until there is located next to the pool Talaga Nilam.

Elang Sutajaya finally met the Prince Purabaya and science collide supernatural powers, the Prince Purabaya pressed and defeated. Pengeran Purabaya said: "O Elang Sutajaya help me pardoned, do not kill me because I was a human being whose religious", Elang Sutajaya answer "You're not a good man, a few years you fought with Prince Selingsingan while you humans are understood as a social creature who must respect and mutual help and aids to help. That is the meaning of human life, not to kill each other. "The Elang Sutajaya continue that as religious people should not create chaos and crime in society and state life.

When finished listening to Elang Sutajaya advice, Prince Selingsingan no crying incessantly from her tears to be Talaga Remis. Likewise, Prince Purabaya crying and eventually the Prince Purabaya transformed into a Bulus or tortoise. Struck was named Si Purbaya. Shape fleeced or turtle that has a form different from the others. That is the end of the story.

The atmosphere around Talaga Remis is cool nan scenic with views of green pine trees into a dish presented. The lake offers an atmosphere of tranquility wrapped with natural beauty. Beautiful atmosphere mixed with the cool air makes Telaga Remis very fit to be a place to simply relieve fatigue. Water rides their bike to get around to add its own preoccupations during a visit to the tourist area which is currently managed by the Corporation's forestry Kuningan District.

For those of you who like the activity of walking, there are special lanes for pedestrians around the lake made up. Another for hobby enthusiasts is fishing, Telaga Remis store a variety of fish that can be taken home. Fish such as tilapia and carp into fish that dominate Telaga Remis.

Before reaching the lake after the ticket gates, we will find hot natural pool baths are usually very crowded in the afternoon, but it also might find Telaga Nilam tourist complex, which is exceptional, with a row of cottages. During the trip from the ticket gate, the road protected by towering ancient trees, climbs a fantastic achievement made more exciting. The parking area located at the side of the top edge precision Telaga Remis, we're going to feel the cool fresh air and natural feel. Ponds with clear green water algae in it for life. You can cross the lake over the bridge that purposely built. From here, behold, the whole part of the lake can be seen.

Talaga Remis surrounded by hills with pine trees towering, making scenery from the side elevation is quite interesting, try to climb the hill and find a shelter camp that is wide enough, then Climb one of tall pine trees, and look around, so amazing. From the location of camping shelter, if we continue to walk towards the far side of Lake, we will find that we are on a cliff down there looks the lake fishing with a new swimming pool.

For a challenge, Telaga Remis also provided a flying fox game. The person who will slide equipped with replying then slid over the rope across the lake with a height of about 5 meters from the surface of the water. Once ready you will then be launched from the tower of departure is located to the right of this lake.

Ujung Genteng Beach

Ujung Genteng Beach

Ujung Genteng beach is not yet widely known, but its existence is now beginning to contribute to tourism in Indonesia. Many people say that this beach is a hidden paradise, because it is located at the tip of Java island, secluded, and not a lot of public transportation, you will not believe there are a beach with white sand is absolutely gorgeous, not less beautiful with Bali.

Ujung Genteng name comes from the word of Sundanese, “Ujung” which is mean “tip” and “Gunting” which is mean “scissors", the meaning of this place is at the corner or end of the island in West Java, this shaped beach is like scissors, so it named Ujung Gunting or commonly known as Ujung Genteng.

Ujung Genteng beach is a coastal tourist area in Indonesia, located in the southwestern peninsula of the island of Java and the adjacent Indian Ocean. Territory Ujung Genteng into the Gunung Batu Village area, Ciracap District, Sukabumi, West Java, Indonesia. Ujung Genteng is on the south coast of western Java, is located 230 km from Jakarta. Can be reached in approximately 7 hours by car, we recommend you rent a car from Jakarta. There are two routes of travel that can be taken :

1st Route : Jakarta – Ciawi – Cicurug – Cibadak – Pelabuhan Ratu - Cikembar - Jampang kulon - Surade – Ujung Genteng, the total journey is 8.5 hours.

2nd Route  : Jakarta – Ciawi – Cicurug – Cibadak – Sukabumi - Jampang Tengah - Jampang Kulon - Surade -Ujung Genteng, the total journey is 7 hours.

Clear Seawater Beach

Ujung Genteng beach has distinctive characteristics in the southern coast of Java, with clear seawater, you can enjoy a very beautiful beach and blue sky. The beach is quite sloping tile end, but there are many rocks, so it cannot be used for swimming. This beach shape resembles a peninsula, with most facing east and the western half, making it an interesting place to watch the both sunrise and sunset. Most of the people's livelihood is fishing there. Usually the fishermen moor their boats and then sell their catch at the shelter. It is interesting to see the activities of fishermen and fro by boat, bringing their catch and offers the fish.

Several beaches are in the tourist area of Ujung Genteng are:

1.    Minajaya Beach

2.    Pangumbahan Beach

3.    Amanda Ratu Beach

4.    Cipanarikan or Pasir Putih Beach

5.    Ombak Tujuh Beach

6.    Cibuaya Beach

This area is a paradise for tourists who want to enjoy a variety of natural beauty, ranging from the beach, conservation, waterfalls, Nature, Culture, Geopark and many attractions that can be obtained, it is possible for travelers to want to stay longer on site this is because when you travel to visit tourist sites not just the beach that will be obtained.

This time to complement the tourist facilities have many hotels and lodges for tourists equipped with adequate facilities to meet your travel comfort while resting, make you enjoy the holiday. Of course you can also try varied food and very interesting to you, things will be different you feel.

Pangumbahan Beach       

Ujung Genteng beach tourist area known for its nature reserves captivity Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas), located in Pangumbahan beach with fine white sand and loose within a radius of 1 km. This beach can be visited in the morning and afternoon, but guarded by officers of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries in the evening. Previously this place is managed by the private sector, because the activity of buying and selling turtle eggs so insanely make turtle populations decreased drastically and finally with the local government is taken over.

November is the peak arrival to lay eggs in these areas can reach 30 individuals per night. Turtles that come usually large enough, and age ranges from 100 years old and increasingly endangered. Once the turtles lay eggs are usually 50 to 100 grains. Turtle eggs produced and be protected by officers from theft or predatory animals. Turtle eggs from the shore moved into special cages hatching. This enclosure surrounded by a fence trellis. This is done to avoid the theft of turtle eggs.

The seven species of turtle in the world, six of them are in Indonesia. Discharge time from sea turtles to lay their eggs (in the sand) cannot be controlled by humans. Those turtles are just going up to the beach when the beach in the dark and silent, and usually this occurs at about midnight. If you want to see live turtles lay their eggs, we are allowed to see on the beach. Currently we seeing no holds barred turtle nesting turtles or taking pictures using a flash because the turtle had a timid nature and sensitive to light. Newly hatched baby turtles immediately returned to Pangumbahan beach at 5.p.m each day.

But today the turtle nesting beaches have decreased compared to five years ago. Light (light from the inn, household, moon or a flashlight) and sound tight turns often discourage turtles to ride to the beach and eventually look for other beaches.

Ombak Tujuh Beach

The Ombak Tujuh Wave

This beach is a world class surfer. They are many foreign tourists (especially) who perform the sport of surfing. The waves are very supportive for surfing. Class surfers are generally adept at surfing this place. His movements were seen already very adept at truly dazzle our eyes. So skilled they are undulating with the waves. At the beach is also available Homestay that is generally used by surfers from the foreign countries to stay. They can stay at least 7 days on this beach and spend time just for surf.

Tangkuban Perahu Crater

Tangkuban Parahu Mountain

When seen from Bandung, the Tangkuban Perahu Mountain has a distinctive shape, like an upside down boat. The name of Tangkuban Perahu translates to "upturning of (a) boat" or "upturned boat" in Sundanese, referring to the local legend of its creation. The story tells of "Dayang Sumbi", a beauty who lived in West Java. She cast away her son "Sangkuriang" for disobedience, and in her sadness was granted the power of eternal youth by the gods. After many years in exile, Sangkuriang decided to return to his home, long after the two had forgotten and failed to recognize each other. Sangkuriang fell in love with Dayang Sumbi and planned to marry her, only for Dayang Sumbi to recognize his birthmark just as he was about to go hunting. In order to prevent the marriage from taking place, Dayang Sumbi asked Sangkuriang to build a dam on the river Citarum and to build a large boat to cross the river, both before the sunrise. Sangkuriang meditated and summoned mythical ogre, like creatures called buto ijo or green giant, to do his bidding. Dayang Sumbi saw that the tasks were almost completed and called on her workers to spread red silk cloths east of the city, to give the impression of impending sunrise. Sangkuriang was fooled, and upon believing that he had failed, kicked the dam and the unfinished boat, resulting in severe flooding and the creation of Tangkuban Perahu from the hull of the boat.

Tangkuban Perahu Mountain erupted in 1826, 1829, 1842, 1846, 1896, 1910, 1926, 1929, 1952, 1957, 1961, 1965, 1967, 1969, 1983 and 2013. It is a popular tourist attraction where tourists can hike or ride to the edge of the crater to view the hot water springs and boiling mud up close, and buy eggs cooked on the hot surface. This stratovolcano is on the island of Java and last erupted in 1983. Together with Burangrang Mountain and Bukit Tunggul Mountain, those are remnants of the ancient Mount Sunda after the plinian eruption caused the Caldera to collapse.The tephra layers within 3 km of the crater revealed that twenty one were minor eruptions and the remaining nine were major eruptions. The eruptions that occurred prior to approximately 10,000 years ago were magmatic/phreatomagmatic.

Tangkuban Perahu Mountain volcano is still active until now, is located 25 - 30 km north of the city of Bandung to the small town of Lembang. A mix of natural beauty, popular fairy tales, and the easy access of Bandung make Tangkuban Perahu in West Java as a tourist icon. Moreover, in this place routinely held Culture and Tourism Festival Mount Tangkuban Perahu.

The View of The Crater

The Tangkuban Perahu Mountain has three main crater formations, namely: Crater Paguyangan Rhinos 90,000-40,000 years old, Volcanic activity, then moved and formed a crater Upas at 40,000-10,000 years ago. Lastly, the activity moves to Kawah Ratu, 10,000 years ago until now. Crater Queen or Kawah Ratu contained in this mountain is an amazing sight and you can explore the crater about 2 hours. Sulfur gas still out of the crater, although not active. You should be careful, don't take too long to enjoy these great views. The effect of sulfurous gas is to worsen the condition of people suffering from asthma and other chronic lung disease. Asthma attacks can be triggered and deaths brought forward in people with a severe form of pneumonia and bronchitis, and heart disorder.

On the very far western cliff we see a spot where all vegetation has been destroyed by constantly rising sulfurous vapors. On the crater walls, note the various layers of material consisting of rock, sand, and pebbles. Over time, new craters have formed again and again in a rather consistent shift from west to east. Facilities in Tangkuban Perahu Crater are comfortable parking area, souvenir kiosks, and restaurants.

Whether we look into the huge crater or hike down into it, stroll through the forest on its slopes, or simply enjoy the splendid panoramic scenery. Geologically, the Tangkuban Perahu Mountain has played a significant role in the development of Parahyangan highlands. Eruptions have contributed immensely to the hills north of Bandung through lava flowing into the valleys and hardening into rock, thus forming big cliffs over which waterfalls leap. Likewise, mud flows have formed a semi-circular cone of gentle gradient (what geologists call "a fan"), which is now a mass that blocked the valley of the ancient Citarum River near present day in Padalarang (some 18 km west of Bandung), this caused a lake to form covering the whole Bandung plain.

On the mountain's northern flank is an area called Death Valley, so named for its frequent accumulation of poisonous gases. On a reasonably clear day, from Kawah Ratu, the main crater, we can see not only the mountain range to the east, with Bukittunggul Mountain as its highest peak (2,209 m), but also two others in a northeasterly direction. The lower and nearer one is Tampomas Mountain (1,684 m) just north of Sumedang some 40 km away. To the right and about 90 km away is Ciremai Mountain close to Cirebon on the north coast. At 3,078 m, Ciremai Mount is West Java's tallest mountain. At the foot of Tangkuban Perahu Mountain we see the Ciater tea plantation covering the rolling hills. Farther to the left are the northern coastal plains of Java, and on an extremely clear day we may even be able to see the Java Sea beyond.

If you land at the Soekarno Hatta airport in Jakarta, continue the journey to the Bandung City (2 hours from Jakarta by car). Then continue to Lembang (small town) through Ledeng terminal bus if you don't use a car, you can use a bus from here, it takes 2 hours to reach Tangkuban Perahu Mountain.

Ranca Upas (Upas swamp)

Ranca Upas Lake

 

Ranca Upas, taken from Sundanese word is "ranca" which means "swamp", and "Upas" is the legendary Perhutani officers of Patuha region which are called Opas. Told that Upas a burly man with a height of 198 cm, he is Dutch. He died while carrying out field missions to explore the swamp in the area that is now the Ranch Upas, which until now his body was never found.

By local people believed that spirits Upas, still exist in the natural world. In 1960-1980, there are many local people who met with Upas while looking for firewood in the forest. It is said that Upas always wear a felt hat (cowboy) with a wide diameter uniform complete with Perhutani, which at that time are brown with bowed head covered with a hat width.

Kampung Cai Ranca Upas or the popular name of Ranch Upas is one campground in Ciwidey, West Java, Java Island, Indonesia. Located about 30 km or 1,5 hours from downtown Bandung. The area is 215 hectares and at 1700 meters above sea level, with temperatures around 17°C - 20°C. Around the area is the protected forest with a variety of flora such as Huru trees, Hamirug, Jamuju, Kihujan, Kitambang, Kurai, tides and Puspa. While the fauna consists of various types of birds, as well as some other tame animals.

Ranch Upas was a field for the Special Forces training, when it wilderness with vast swamps. After the forest free from wild animals, Ranch Upas legal forest reserves by Perhutani and then open the land to become a Camping Ground.

The Deers

Campgrounds Ranch Upas standing in the shade of Indonesian Forestry Enterprise (Perhutani), a State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs). As one of the tourist attractions southern part of Bandung, Ranch Upas not only offers a campsite as a campground in general. Many tourist services are offered with a variety of amenities, as well as interesting activities.

There is tour packages and travel services with a variety of options, according to the needs as well as your travel plans. There are Saba Leweung, Family Camp, Fans Game, Kid Adventure Recreation Education (KARE), Youth Outing, Adventure Swimming Pool Warm Water War Games, Outdoor Training, Corporate Family Gathering, Camp teen, Camp Tour.

If you land at the Soekarno Hatta airport in Jakarta, continue the journey to the Bandung City (2 hours from Jakarta by car). Then continue to Ciwidey (small town) through Leuwipanjang terminal bus if you don't use a car, you can use a bus from here, it takes 2 hours. From the small town Ciwidey continues to Ranca upas, it takes 1.5 hours by car. Then you can set the camp here. The next day you could visit Patenggang Lake and Kawah Putih. Those  beautiful place is in the same area.

Kawah Putih (White Crater)

Kawah Putih

Kawah Putih or White Crater is a striking crater lake and tourist spot in a volcanic crater about 30 km south of Bandung in West Java, Java Island,  in Indonesia. This crater is produce from Mount Patuha. The summit of Mount Patuha contains two volcanic craters 600 m apart. The northwest crater is dry but the southeast one has a greenish-white crater lake. No detailed history of eruptions is known for Mount Patuha.

There was formerly a sulfur mine at Kawah Putih although production has now ceased. The area was opened in 1987 as a tourist spot and attracts a considerable number of visitors. There is a good 5-kilometer access road from the main road. Kawah Putih (7.10° S 107.24° E) is represents a relatively stable volcanic system with no records of significant activity since around 1600. 

The lake is said to have been first documented in the western world in 1837 by Dr Franz Wilhelm Junghuhn, a German botanist who carried out a considerable amount of research in Indonesia until his death in Lembang, just north of Bandung, in 1864. At the time, there were various local stories about the history of the area. Birds were said to be reluctant to fly near the region and villagers in the area tended to regard the forest around the lake as eerie and somewhat mysterious.

These stories prompted Dr Junghuhn to investigate. He discovered Kawah Putih. There was formerly a sulfur mine at the crater although production has now ceased. A sulfur plant known as the Zwavel Ontgining Kawah Putih was first established near the lake during the period of Dutch rule in Java. The plant was later taken over during World War II by the Japanese military and operated under the name Kawah Putih Kenzanka Yokoya Ciwidey. Entry points to various tunnels which represent the remnants of these mining activities can be seen at several points around the current site.

Over a century after Franz Wilhelm Junghuhn first discovered the lake, in 1987 the Indonesian state-owned forestry firm Perhutani Unit III Jawa Barat dan Banten (Forestry Unit No III for West Java and Banten) began to develop the site as a tourist spot.

Kawah Putih in clear weather

The crater is 2,430 meters above sea level so the local climate is often quite chilly (temperatures are frequently around 10 degrees Celsius). This makes a brisk change from the humidity of the north Java plain and the capital city of Jakarta. Kawah Putih is a sizeable highly acid lake (pH 0.5-1.3) which changes colour from bluish to whitish green, or brown, depending on the concentration of sulfur and the temperature or the oxidation state. The sand and rocks surrounding the lake have been also leached into whitish colours through interaction with the acidic lake waters (with possible mineral precipitation as well).

You should be careful, don't take too long to enjoy these great view. The smell of sulfur can recognize from 2 km from the crater. the effect of sulfurous gas is to worsen the condition of people suffering from asthma and other chronic lung disease. asthma attacks can be triggered and deaths brought forward in people with a severe form of pneumonia and bronchitis, and heart disorder. So, we recommend to visit the crater from 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Kawah Putih with the mist

The surrounding area is heavily forested. There is a pathway down to the lake which is surrounded by the high walls of the crater nestling into the side of Mount Patuha. The smell of sulfur is strong because there is a good deal of steam and sulfurous gas bubbling from the lake. There are tracks around the lake and through the nearby forest including to the peak of Mount Patuha. Visitors can walk around the crater area or sit in the various shelters. Local plants not widely found in lower altitudes in Java include javanese Edelweiss and Cantigy (Vaccinium varingifolium). Animals and birds which may be spotted include eagles, owls, monkeys, mouse deer, and forest pigs. Panthers, leopards and pythons have also sometimes been seen in the nearby forest.

A range of simple facilities exists near the lake. There is ample parking and public toilets. Entrepreneurial vendors sell trinkets and food. The site is well-signposted. Local farmers often take the opportunity to sell strawberries (widely grown in the area), steamed corn, and various other items such as pumpkin seeds (pepita).

Kawah Putih and the surrounding area is a popular spot for people from Bandung. On weekends and on holidays, quite large numbers of Indonesian tourists visit Kawah Putih. The site is so far less well-known to international tourists. According to Perhutani staff at the site, up to 10,000 people might visit on busy holidays and the total number of visitors is perhaps 300,000 per year.

Access is gained from the left of the main road travelling south by entering the park and proceeding along a 5 km access road. Travel time from the centre of Bandung, depending on traffic in and around Bandung, is perhaps two hours. The turnoff from the main road to Kawah Putih is hard to miss: there is a large signboard to the left of the main road and a prominent entry gate. The entry facilities and the crater location are well-managed by staff from the state-owned forestry firm Perhutani.

If you land at the Soekarno Hatta airport in Jakarta, continue the journey to the Bandung City (2 hours from Jakarta by car). The main road is the busy road south from Bandung through the town of Soreang, the capital of the Bandung District, continuing down through the crowded Pasir Jambu township. Minibuses ply the route southwards from Bandung and, depending on traffic, can take up to two hours to reach the entrance to the Kawah Putih area.

There are many thousands of small market-crop farmers in the fertile valley to the south of Bandung which leads up towards the Kawah Putih area. Local food-crops grown include a wide range of fruits and vegetables. A strawberry industry is well-established in the area and many strawberry farms have fruit for sale along the side of the highway. Beside of Kawah Putih, you should visit Patenggang Lake. and Ranca Upas. Those  beautiful place is in the same area. Accommodation is available at various hotels in the Patuha area close to the nearby town of Ciwidey and also in Soreang.