Tangkuban Perahu Mountain

Tangkuban Perahu Mountain Tangkuban Perahu Mountain is formed from Sangkuriang Story. Sangkuriang wanted merry her mother Dayang Sumbi. Dayang Sumbi declined his request because of he was her son. Sangkuriang have not known if Dayang Sumbi was his mother. Sangkuriang have cased away by his mother because of he killed his father (a Dewa or God that cased away from heaven and cursed because of he was falling in love with a women from the earth / human. He cursed be a dog, and Sangkuriang did not know that this dog was his father. He killed this dog because he was angry with him. The dog did not want to accompany him to look for branches to cook). After Sangkuriang grownup to be a handsome man, he met with her mother. He was spellbound with Dayang Sumbi’s comeliness. (Dayang Sumbi was not be a old women because of she married with a God and she was be a beautiful women forever till she met her death). When Dayang Sumbi saw Sangkuriang, she remembered with her husband. She was falling in love in second time. And then, they were a couple. But, on a day, when Sangkuriang went to take a bath, he opened his clothe. And in that time, Dayang Sumbi saw his birth vestige. She was conscious that Sangkuriang was her son that she had cased away yet. But Sangkuriang did not want to know. He loved Dayang Sumbi, and he wanted to marry her soon. He knew that Dayang Sumbi was his mother but he did not want to approve it. He still coercive Dayang Sumbi to be his wife. So Dayang Sumbi make a condition. She would be Sangkuriang’s Wife if Sangkuriang make a lake and a dugout in one night. Sangkuriang approved it. Sangkuriang worked hardly. And before sunrise was coming, his work would be finished. Dayang Sumbi knew it. She prayed to the God to made sunrise come earlier. And God gave her petition. He made sunrise came earlier. And Sangkuriang failed. He kicked the dugout. The dugout flied away and fell over the ground prone. And this dugout was a mountain. Tangkuban Perahu Mountain. This story is be a land mark in Bandung City (West Java). And nowadays Tangkuban Perahu be one of recreation place in Indonesia

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Pangandaran Beach

Pangandaran Beach

Pangandaran Beach is an exotic beach located on the southern coast of Java and is a popular tourist destination, considered to be one of Java's finest beaches. The excellent surfing opportunity offered by this sun kissed beach has made it a favorite holiday spot for surfers from around the globe as well as local tourists.

Pangandaran Beach is actually named after a small fishing village of the same name that nestles near the border of Central Java, 223 km SE of Bandung and a 5-6 hour drive. With the velvet blue waters of the Indian Ocean lapping up the village from al sides, this is a perfect coastal getaway for everyone. The only advice is that for those who love swimming should take great care when swimming especially at the East-beach.
Apart from housing one of the finest beach of Indonesia, Pangandaran is also home to the Pangandaran national Park, home of hundreds "Long-tail Macaque", Wild buffalo, Barking deer and other few species of animal. Nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts will love the countryside tours to see the local people doing their daily activities and the Home Industries and then wrapping up the trip with the final visit to the famous 'Green Canyon'.
Pangandaran Beach is a unique travel destination in Indonesia where you can enjoy the only one of its kind experience of seeing the golden sun set at the West-beach and the silver moon, rise over the ocean simultaneously at Full Moon at the East-beach. The next morning you can again see the sun rise at the Eastern side. Is your heart already beating faster with the thought of such seductive setting?

Though the surf of Pangandaran Beach is rough and sometimes dangerous but the Western side is safe (sheltered by coral reefs) and clean, no seaweed, coral, of jellyfishes, still always take care! The people are very friendly. 

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Indonesia Travel - Cangkuang Temple

Indonesia Travel - Cangkuang Temple

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Indonesia Travel - Cangkuang Temple The temple is located in the Village Cangkuang Cangkuang, Leles District, Garut regency, West Java Province , Indonesia. Cangkuang is the name of a type of pandanus trees (Pandanus furcatus), which used the community as a material to make caps, mats, and pembukus palm sugar. Along with the rotation time, cangkuang name immortalized as the name of a village and also the name of a lake / situ, the Village Cangkuang and Situ Cangkuang. Later, a temple located in the region are also given the name Temple Cangkuang. The temple was discovered by Prof. Cangkuang. Harsoyo and Drs. Uka Tjandrasasmita, Leles History Research Team, on 19 December 1966. This research was sponsored by Mr. Idji Hatadji, Director of the CV. Haruman. This temple was discovered thanks to the Dutch scientist named Vordeman report in Minutes Bataviaasch Genootschap published in 1893, which mentions the existence of an ancient tomb and remains of statues of Lord Shiva in the area Leles. In subsequent research, in the area also found relics of prehistoric times, such as stone tools from the oxidant (stone kendan), fragments of pottery from the Neolithic age, and large stones Megalithic era cultural heritage. Judging from the shape of the building, archaeological experts argue that Cangkuang Temple stood since the 8th century. However, if viewed from the simplicity of decoration, manufacturing techniques, and reports the Chinese legend, is not impossible Cangkuang Temple building has existed since the 7th century, along with the construction of other temples in Java. Visiting the Temple Cangkuang tub adage "once a rowing boat exceeded two of three islands." The reason is, before arriving at the temple site, visitors will pass through Kampung Pulo has unique traditions and buildings that are still maintained its authenticity. From the top getek (raft made of bamboo), visitors can see a panorama of nature Situ Cangkuang nan smart. Arriving in Long Island, location beradanya temple, visitors will be impressed with the cool weather and natural scenery in this area because there is a garden and trees teurep, banyan, and the leafy cottonwoods. Haruman mountain, Mount Mandalawangi, and towering Mount Guntur, and Situ Cangkuang the watery calm, make the scene in the tourist areas of cultural heritage more exotic and exclusive. In this area, there is a small museum which opened to the public. In this museum, there is a collection of antiques and ancient books of twelve. In addition, there are also documents that tell about the ins and outs of the temple, from the discovery process until the process of restoration. Approximately one meter on the south side of the temple, there is the tomb of Mohammed Arif Grandparent Dalem. That said, Grandparent Arif and his entourage is a messenger of the kingdom of Mataram to fight against VOC in Batavia (now Jakarta). Since losing, they decided not to go back to Mataram and settled in the area that the community Cangkuang that time had embraced Hinduism. Seeing the potential of such a temple and its surroundings, the area is also suitable be used as a place of cultural tourism and nature tourism. In the tourist area of Temple Cangkuang there is a facility, such as tourist information centers, tour guides, mosques, museums, shelters, shelter, parking area, boat to circle around the temple, park, souvenir stalls and snacks, as well as public toilets. For visitors who want to stay, in this region there are homestead and hotels with various types. Location Cangkuang Temple is about 46 kilometers from Bandung and 20 kilometers from Garut downtown. Visitors who use public transportation can take a bus to Garut. From Garut, continued his journey by riding public transportation to Leles. From the edge of Highway Leles, the location of the temple is about 3 kilometers. From here, visitors can take a horse cart, motorcycle taxi, or walk about 35 minutes. After passing through the Pulo Village, visitors will cross Situ Cangkuang with getek to the location of the temple.

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Situ Patengan

Situ Patengan

This 60 ha lake has magnificent view of surrounding area and green scenery of Rancabali tea farming land. Likewise, you will see pine forest in Patengan Natural Preservation that is still on its nature. You can rent speedboat, traditional boat, and other water transportation in the location to look around the beauty of the location. Moreover, fishing for people who love it is allowed. There is a right place for you who want to fish. The area of Situ Patengan is situated in Patengan Village, Rancabali Sub-district, Bandung District, West Java Province, Indonesia. The location is about 47 km away from Bandung City.

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Pelabuhan Ratu Beach

Pelabuhan Ratu Beach

Pelabuhan Ratu, a coastal fishing village which has seen tremendous tourism development in recent years. This is the result of its rolling, tree-lined hills and grand beaches. It is a place of picturesque and unique beauty, enhanced by the hatches, steep cliffs and roaring waves breaking on the beach - many visitors decline to swim in the sometimes treacherous waters of Pelabuhan Ratu. Beautiful but deadly and also part of a legend. Locals also relate the legend of Nyi Loro Kidul, the Queen of the South Seas, who has been known to take people from the sea to their deaths.

Whether or not one believes this legend, the deep blue water of Pelabuhan Ratu Bay is impressive and beautiful but its strong currents and treacherous undertow are best treated with caution. There is an abundance of food taken daily from its depths, as this is a major fishing port and there is a profusion of delightful seafood restaurants along the main drag. These emporia tell of the sea's magnificence and of its importance to the lives of people here, whether locals or tourists.

The famous deep blue water of Pelabuhan Ratu Bay provide many opportunities to enjoy a wide range of water sports, for locals and visitors alike. In addition to the ever popular swimming and surfing, there are boating, wind-surfing, deep-sea fishing and water-skiing facilities available for all to enjoy. 

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Puncak

Puncak

Puncak is located in the south of Jakarta and can be reached by an hour journey. People from Jakarta spend their weekend and on public holidays from the heat and busy streets of the capitol of Indonesia to Puncak. The cool, fresh air, and the magnificent view offer a calm, fresh and peaceful feeling. In the afternoon, sunsets from the top of the pass can be wonderful scenery.

Puncak is an ideal place for weekend, as well as a good location to find a fresh mountain air. Besides, many attractions can be found nearby, such as the Bogor and Cobodas Botanical Gardens; the Gede Pangrango National Park; the Plantations and the Safari Park.

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White Creater Ciwidey

White Creater Ciwidey

White creater (Kawah Putih) is located at the top of Mt. Patuha in the ALam Endah village, Pasir Jambu sub district, Bandung district, West Java. White crater has a separate uniqueness that is the color of the crater is always fluctuate, sometimes the color is green apple when the sun heat. But often the color is white with a thick mist above surface of the crater. Kawah Putih is also dominated with a white stones that’s why this crater called white crater. The visitor in journey to the location entrance by through crop forest of Eucalyptus and nature forest with miscellaneous of species tropical rain forest which is can offers you a truly incredible vacation. This location very good for adventure.

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Situ Lengkong Lake Panjalu

Situ Lengkong Lake Panjalu   

Lengkong situ Panjalu is a lake covering an area of ​​57.95 hectares with an island in the middle area of ​​9.25 hectares, named Nusa Gede. On the island of Nusa Cede there are protected forests and ancient relics. That said, the beginning was the center of Nusa Cede Panjalu Kingdom government, but also serves as a fortress. Here also there is the tomb that Muslim named Mbah Panjalu. In the forest there are 307 trees of 30 species.

According to the story Panjalu history, is the result of artificial Situ Lengkong Panjalu ancestors, who lived at the time Panjalu Hindu kingdom. It was said at the beginning of the 7th century, a king's son wants his crown Panjalu have knowledge of the most powerful and most perfect. So went the crown prince named Borosngora to go somewhere and end up in the holy land of Mecca. That's where the goal is achieved, namely to study and deepen the Islamic religion and read two sentences Creed.

After staying long enough then the crown prince returned to Panjalu and comes with Zamzam water, clothing empire, as well as swords and cis equipment. In Panjalu, its main task is to convert the king of Islam and its people as well. He later became King Panjalu succeed his father with a degree Sang Hyang Borosngora. From now on that empire Panjalu changed from the Hindu kingdom into the kingdom of Islam. That said, Zamzam water from Mecca poured into the valley called the Valley of Pasir Jambu. Then the Valley grew and there was much water lake which is now called Situ Lengkong.

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Situ Cangkuang

Situ Cangkuang

Cangkuang lake is located in the Garut Regency, West Java.This lake surrounded by wonderfull scenery and offering some of West Java’s most breathtaking vistas.

The shallow lake is covered by beautiful lotus flowers. There is a small island in the middle of the lake in which a Cangkuang temple exists. Just only Hindu’s temple which was ever found in West Java. It constituted an important discovery in ancient times.

Take your cue from the beautiful Cangkuang lakes. Really relax. Go with the flow. Let past and present blend into the perfect vacation.

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Batu-Tulis Ciaruteun (Stone Inscription)

Batu-Tulis Ciaruteun (Stone Inscription)

One of the oldest kingdoms of Indonesia, the Hinduism Tarumanagara from the 5th century, was probably located near Bogor. In the area a number of inscriptions has been found, under them a remarkable one, which still can be seen in Ciampea, 15 km west of the city, approximately two kilometers Southwest of the botanical gardens It's a big stone in a riverbank, which contains several lines of Indian style inscriptions, and two king-size footprints, which should have been from the conqueror and king Purnawarman. This inscription tells about the influence of king Surawisesa of Pajajaran in 1533, an important Hindu-king. This inscription is used Sanskrit language.

A replica of the stone can be found in the Fatahillah Museum in Jakarta. The name of the kingdom seems to have close ties with the river, which runs through the Bandung Basin east of Bogor to the coast, Citarum River. Because the inscriptions were found here, the historians concluded the capital of Tarumanagara should have been here, also because it's a good place for defense, and it also provides entry to the fertile hinterlands and the nearby trading harbors at the Sunda Strait.

The site is located on the bank of the Ciaruteun river in Ciampea village which can be reached by driving along the 9-kilometer road from Bogor to Ciampea followed by going on foot for about two kilometers.

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