Trip to Mount Tangkuban Perahu ( Crater Tourist Spot )

Bandung is not only about fashion and food, there are other interesting things from this city. If you are tired of the urban atmosphere of Bandung, so try to enjoy its natural attractions. You can come to one of the most crowded tourist attractions visited in Bandung, Mount Tangkuban Perahu.

Mount Tangkuban Perahu is an active volcano in North Bandung, precisely in Cikole, Lembang, or about 20 miles from the center of Bandung city. The mountain's last eruption was recorded in 2013, but even so, it is still a relatively safe place to visit.

Some active signs of this mountain is the existence of sulfur gas and also the source of hot water that flows at the foot of the mountain, for example in Ciater. If you pay a visit to mountain, You are advised to bring a mask covering mouth to avoid the smell of sulfur gas that is sharp.

Mount Tangkuban Perahu have an elevation of 2,084 above sea level or about 6.873 feet. The temperature in the mountains is 17 degrees Celsius during the day and can reach 2 degrees Celsius at night. Because of the cold weather, in when visiting these sights do not forget to bring Your sweaters and jackets.

Unlike other volcanoes Tangkuban Perahu mountain peaks, it is shaped like an elongated and the boat overturned. On the slopes of the mountain there is a smorgasbord of tea plantations that make you want to linger to enjoy its beauty.

The sights of this one also often served as the location for the shoot photo prewedding, commercial advertising and is also shooting for the film.

If you are not satisfied to enjoy the beauty of Mount Tangkuban Perahu in one day, you can also spend the night and continued the next day. Around this mountain there are many hotels that you can use to stay, ranging from affordable to wear expensive hotel with the best quality of service.

The legend of Sangkuriang and Dayang Sumbi

Like most volcanoes in Indonesia which has folklore handed down from generation to generation, mount Tangkuban Perahu also have a story that is believed to be the origin of the formation of this mountain. The story of Sangkuriang and Dayang Sumbi would have no foreign to most people.

Told in the days of yore, the life of a beautiful woman beautiful woman named Dayang Sumbi. Beauty Dayang Sumbi was known by many people. Dayang Sumbi live both with his son named Sangkuriang in a forest wilderness. Dayang Sumbi was very fond of Sangkuriang and they live happily with his dog, si Tumang, which is actually the father of Sangkuriang.

One day, Sangkuriang makes a mistake. Sangkuriang went hunting deer with the Tumang. Until the afternoon of the day, Sangkuriang didn't get a deer any time. Sangkuriang was afraid of upsetting his mother. Finally, he decided to kill the Tumang and bring his body back home.

At home, cooking the meat as soon as Dayang Sumbi brought her son home. After the meal, then she realized the nonexistence of the Tumang. Sangkuriang finally admitted that the meat they eat is the Tumang. Dayang Sumbi unusually upset at Sangkuriang. He threw a rock through her son's head and throw her out on the go.

Dayang Sumbi later regret having expelled the favourite son. Then she prayed to make given the longevity and youthful to be able to meet with her again. After a few years, the two met again. Dayang Sumbi was younger and more beautiful, while Sangkuriang had grown up and handsome. Long story short, they both fall in love.

One day, Sangkuriang says wants to marry Dayang Sumbi. At the same time, she saw the scars on the head of Sangkuriang and realizes that he is his son who has been long gone. Dayang Sumbi then figure out a way so that they cannot be married.

After asking directions, Dayang Sumbi asked Sangkuriang on terms later. The young man should be able to make the Lake and the boat overnight so that the next day they can get around both Lakes.

By morning, the Lake and the boat made of Sangkuriang was almost finished, Dayang Sumbi was worried and pray that the Sun soon rises. His prayer answered, Sunrise and yet managed to finish his boat Sangkuriang. Enraged, Sangkuriang was kicked off the boat into the middle of the semi-finished Lake. The boat landed in position upside down. The boat is then referred to as Mount Tangkuban Perahu.

If viewed from a distance, Mount Tangkuban Perahu is shaped similar to a boat that capsized.

Three Craters

The explosion occurred causing the emergence of these features around this mountain. From some of them owned, there are three of the most famous crater of Mount Tangkuban Perahu, among others: Craters, the crater Upas Domas, and craters of the Queen.

The Crater Queen

The crater is the largest crater of the Queen's third most famous crater of Mount Tangkuban Perahu. To get to it, you can use a private car or a rental car at a location that will take you up to the crater of the Queen. The road to the crater is not difficult, so many tourists coming.

The crater can be viewed Queen from higher terrain with fences from wood for the safety of tourists. Beautiful views you can see here. The ground around the crater is generally white with a yellowish colored stones because the content of sulfur. In addition, you could see the smoke billowing from the crater.

Around the site there are many small shops selling a range of souvenirs like hats, scarves, gloves, masks and also a variety of crafts from wood. Not only souvenirs, there are also food stalls selling boiled noodles and hot tea or grilled sticky rice which is a typical food of the Valley.

To get around, in addition to the walk, you can also go horseback riding.

The Crater Upas

Upas crater Crater next to the Queen. To achieve it, you must go through the road is steep and Sandy. Perhaps this makes the number of tourists visiting here less when compared to the crater of the Queen. In addition, Upas Crater is also smaller and more shallow.

The Crater Domas

The crater is located on the Plains that Domas is lower than the Queen's Crater. Unlike in Queens that Crater is only allowed to see from a distance and is limited to a wooden fence, in the crater of the amulet, you can take a closer look. In fact you can also perform testing of heat of the crater by boiling the eggs here. Interesting isn't it?

If you would like to visit the crater Domas on the four o'clock in the afternoon, then you should hire a guide for reasons of safety.

In addition to these three craters, there is another interesting Mount Tangkuban Perahu, namely Tree Manarasa. Many of the trees growing around these sights have red leaves and if it feels similar to the edible leaves of the guava. According to local people, the leaves of this tree can treat diarrhea. Uniquely, they also believe that the leaves can also create ageless. Dayang Sumbi ate the leaves always believed that he stay beautiful and youthful.

Location Of Mount Tangkuban Perahu

Mount Tangkuban Perahu in West Java, Cikole, precisely in Lembang, Bandung Utara.

Transportation to Mt. Tangkuban Perahu

One of the interesting thing from the mountain of Tangkuban Perahu is allowed incoming vehicles and ride up to the crater and the availability of ample parking for your vehicle. This is not a lot going on other mountains in Indonesia are becoming tourist attractions.

If using personal vehicle, there are two routes you can select:

The Pasteur toll gate exit to Jalan Dr. Djunjunan – Pasirkaliki – Sukajadi – Descent – Valley – Mount Tangkuban Perahu.

Out the door towards the direction of Cimahi Surabaya toll – turn left in the direction of the road until the t-junction – Colonel Masturi Highway, turn left – the Valley of Mount Tangkuban Perahu.

Whereas if you're using public transportation, the following routes you can select:

From the Terminal Long Leuwi (Bandung) – take a bus heading for Bandung-Indramayu – get off at the junction gate of Mount Tangkuban Perahu.

From the station Hall (Bandung) – ride the minibus heading for the station Hall-Lembang – down at the crossroad (Lembang – Maribaya – Tangkuban Perahu) – ride the minibus heading Cikole – Lembang-down on the edge of the crater of Tangkuban Perahu.

The price of admission

To be able to enter the area of this nature, you have to pay the entrance ticket.

Domestic tourists:

Admission: Rp 13.000

Motorcycle parking: Rp 5.000

Car parking: Rp 10.000

Bus parking: Rp 20,000

Foreign tourists:

Admission: Rp 50.000

Motorcycle parking: Rp 7.000

Car parking: Rp 15.000

Bus parking: Rp 25.000