Rumah Adat Cikondang (Traditional House)

Take some out of the ordinary trip to the south of Bandung. There you can find a village which still has a very old traditional house. Its name is the village of Cikondang. Actually in this village there used to be a traditional house compound, but unfortunately there has been a very big fire disaster that burnt so many houses. Now, there is only one traditional house left here known as the Bumi Adat (Custom House).

Bumi Adat is home to the traditional elders in the village of Cikondang. Its architecture is very distinctive and consists of a wooden-roofed wood fibers. Although it is still characterized by Sundanese traditional house, but the architecture of has its own special characteristics.

In addition to Bumi Adat, which became the main attraction in this village is there’s still a forbidden forests. This forest is located behind the Bumi Adat, and still very protected by the local peoples around. The villagers also still maintain the musical art tradition that is very interesting. Occasionally the musical art that is still performed on a particular events. There are some that uses bamboo musical instruments, and some are just using only human sounds.

To go to this place you can go through the road to Pangalengan. The distance from the city of Bandung is about 38 kilometers. After visiting this village you can continue your trip to Pangalengan village.

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Posted in: Culture,Heritage,Rural,Traditional,Village

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

White Water Rafting at Palayangan River

Get some different experience on your weekend visit to Bandung this time. Only in one to two hours drive to the south of Bandung, you already get the chance to join our outdoor adventure and village experience. Enjoy an exciting white water rafting along the Palayangan River in the village of Pangalengan. The flow of the river has become so attractive because it is still running through the natural and tortuous soil contour. With high gradient characteristics, the rapids on the Palayangan river has become so varied along 7 kilometers long. The grade II and III of the rapids are in turn pumping up your adrenalin. The rapids can be reached within approximately two hours ride.

Contact:

Tanimara Outdoor & Village Experience 

E-mail: indonesia50mm@gmail.com

FB: www.facebook.com/tanimara.outdoor 

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Posted in: Activities,Adventure,Nature,Outdoor,Village