Sanghyang Tikoro (Throat of God)

Bandung tourism seems like never run out of attractions. When you get bored of the hectic life of a city, please try to visit outer Bandung tourism area such as Sanghyang Tikoro.

Actually Sanghyang Tikoro is an underground cavern formed of limestone beneath which there is a torrential stream Citarum. The length of the underground cave was reputedly up to 162 m with a depth of about 1.5 in the dry season.

According to the results of research geologist, Sanghyang Tikoro, Tangkubanparahu Mountain, and Mount Burangrang were formed by the eruption of Mount Sunda. Resulted in fierce eruption destroyed the entire surface of the body leaving no trace. After the eruption, many hot lava came out, which caused rivers in the area of Batujajar, Cililin, and Padalarang buried and turned into a cold lava, that gradually build up and form a lake which was then popularly known as the Talaga Bandung. These lake of Talaga Bandung little by little eventually eroded to form a hole that became known Sanghyang Tikoro.

To reach this place you can go to Padalarang, 30 minutes from Bandung, then to Citatah and Highways Rajamandala to reach a gate marked "Waduk Saguling" (Reservoir Saguling). From here continue to go until you find a guarded checkpoint that you should pass, because it seems that this place is rather closed. Presumably you need a reliable vehicle to get through this winding road. Then you'll find an old nameplate reads "Sanghyang Tikoro".

Photograph by Ikhlasul Amal

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Posted in: Nature,Outdoor,Rural,Science

Jendela Alam (Window of Nature)

This place offers outdoor recreation that can be a means of learning for your kids. There are farms and plantations in mountainous areas which are cool and comfortable. In addition to recognizing various types of animals, on the farm your kids can also perform a variety of fun activities. Activities such as, riding a pony, take the eggs straight from the chicken coop, and see how to milk cows and goats. 


Meanwhile in other section of the plantation, along with a guide, you can take your kids picking strawberries, cherry tomatoes and vegetables. Once picked, the crop can be enjoyed immediately. For example, for the strawberries you can take them to the canteen and make some juice. 

To enjoy it more, you might want to dress your kids with comfortable clothes and shoes. Also don’t forget to put insect repellant cream and bring some changes as well. When attending the chicken farm, they might peck your kids, so, be careful. Also after the rain, the soils might get slippery. But that can be part of the fun right?

Exciting isn't it?


Jl. Sersan Bajuri Km. 4,5

Ledeng, Lembang

Bandung

Phone: (022) 278 8482, 278 8513, 695 972 68

Website: www.jendela-alam.com

Entrance Ticket: Rp. 6.000,00.

Personal Package:
Mamam Yooook: Rp. 6.000,00./ activity
Petik Cantik : Rp. 6.000,00./ activity
Kidz Adventure : Rp. 10.000,00.

Group Package:
Rahasia Kuda (Horse's Secret): Rp. 50.000,00.
Rahasia Telur (Egg's Secret): Rp. 50.000,00.
Rahasia Kelinci (Rabbit's Secret): Rp. 50.000,00

Open: Monday – Sunday from 09.00 – 16.00

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Posted in: Education,Nature,Rural,Village

Buqiet Skate Park

Even though extreme sport such as skateboard and freestyle BMX has become more popular in Bandung, there are still few open park in the city that can be used for extreme sport. One of the place where Bandung skaters use to hang out is in Buqiet Skate Park.

If you just want to hang out, this place is really open and welcome. But to test your skill, you get to pay for about Rp. 20.000,- to use the ramp. Buqiet Skate Park has the facilities such as rails, street-like venue, and also some quarter pipes and vert section. This place is fancy enough for Bandung youth to hang out.

To get to the park is not that easy. It is located in the south west of Bandung, and the road to get there is very small and winding. You might want to check their schedule as well, as there used to be some timings for skaters and for bikers. 


Buqiet Skate Park

Jl. Ciwaruga

Bandung

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Posted in: Hang Out,Park,Sport