NATIONAL MONUMENT (MONAS), JAKARTA, WEST JAVA, INDONESIA

MONUMEN NASIONAL (MONAS)

About National Monument (Monas)

The National Monument Monas (Monumen Nasional) is a 132 meter high tower in Jakarta standing in the middle of Medan Merdeka (Merdeka Square). The monument symbolizes the Indonesian independence struggle.

President Sukarno directed the construction of Monas which began in 1961. It was opened to the public only 14 years later at 12 July 1975 due to construction problems. The monument consists of two parts. The first part is the base platform called the goblet, at a height of 17 meters. Above this is the 117.7 meter tall obelisk made of Italian marble. The goblet represent the Yoni, which resembles a lesung rice mortar (grinder cup) and symbolizes the female organs while the obelisk resembles Lingga, an alu rice pestle (the grinder) symbolizing the male organs.

At the top of the monument is a golden flame called the Flame of Independence. The flame 14 meters heigh and is made of 14.5 ton bronze coated by 50kg of gold.

At a height of 115 meter is a 11x11 meter viewing platform which can be reached by an elevator at the south side of the structure. Binoculars are provided to fully enjoy the Jakarta skyline. A ticket to the Monas viewing platform is Rp. 7,500.

Inside the goblet is the Hall of Independence (Ruang Kemerdekaan) containing various symbols of the Indonesian independence like the original text of the Proclamation of Independence, a map of the archipelago coated in gold and the Indonesian coat of arms.

A level below, inside the base of Monas is the Indonesian National History Museum. Inside are 51 diorama's (three dimensional models) telling the history of Indonesia from the prehistory to recent times.

Around the monument is a big park where you can hide for a minute from the Jakarta traffic.

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TAMAN MINI INDONESIA INDAH

About Taman Mini Indonesia Indah

About Taman Mini Indonesia Indah

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah or often shortened as TMII is a cultural themed Indonesian tourist area located in East Jakarta.

TMII is basically a summary of various aspects of the life's of the Indonesian people who are spread over 26 provinces (in 1975). In the middle of the park there is a miniature lake depicting the Indonesian archipelago. TMII was opened in 1991 by Mrs. Tien Soeharto.

As for the parts of TMII namely:

• Pavillion area
  This is the area that includes a variety of buildings in the traditional architecture of almost every ethnic group in Indonesia.
• Religious Buildings
  Representing a variety of buildings or places of worship which are famous in Indonesia, it also illustrates the harmony and inter-religious harmony in Indonesia. The buildings include:
  1. Diponegoro Mosque
  2. Catholic Church of Santa Cantharina
  3. the Hallelujah Protestant Church
  4. Pura Penataraan Agung Kertabumi
  5. Wihara Arya Dwipa Arama
  6. Sasana Adirasa Pangaeran Samber Nyawa
  7. Confucian Temple
• Recreation Facilities
  There are a number of recreational facilities that makes TMII a good place to go to with children. In addition to the natural surroundings, cleanliness and the many rides for children, TMII can increase the knowledge about Indonesia and about its cultural diversity. The recreation facilities of TMII include:
  1. Indonesian Children's Palace
  2. Hanging Train
  3. Swan Boat Arsipel Indonesia
  4. Park Among Putro
  5. Park Ria Atmaja
  6. Village Tourism
  7. Swimming pool Snow Bay (Rp 25,000 per person)
• Theatre and Cinema
  Buildings which are specifically used as a place of art performances and movies, among others:
  1. IMAX Teater Keong Mas, in this IMAX theater are a variety of environmental-themed films played.
  2. Teater My Homeland
  3. Teater 4D A normal 3D theater but with the addition of smell.
• Parks
  Built specifically to show the beauty of the flora and fauna in Indonesia there are ten parks in the TMII area, namely:
  1. Orchid Garden (Taman Anggrek)
  2. Garden of the Pharmacy of Life (Taman Apotek Hidup)
  3. Cactus Garden (Taman Kaktus)
  4. Jasmin Garden (Taman Melati)
  5. Taman Bunga Keong Mas
  6. Freshwater Fish Aquarium (Akuarium Ikan Air Tawar)
  7. Bekisar Park
  8. Bird Park
  9. Ria Atma Park, with a stage for musical performances
  10. Indonesian Chinese Cultural Park
• Museums
  The museums store and display a variety of historical, technological and cultural objects, as well as specimens from the flora and fauna in Indonesia. For a price of Rp 2000 you can visit no less than 14 museums who are all located in this area. Among others:
  1. Museum Indonesia
  2. Museum Purna Bakti Pertiwi
  3. Soldiers Museum (Museum Keprajuritan)
  4. Stamp Museum (Museum Prangko)
  5. Heritage Museum (Museum Pusaka)
  6. Transport Museum (Museum Transportasi)
  7. Museum of Electricity and New Energy (Museum Listrik dan Energi Bar)
  8. Telecommunications museum (Museum Telekomunikasi)
  9. Information Museum (Museum Penerangan)
  10. Sports Museum (Museum Olahraga)
  11. Asmat Museum
  12. Indonesia Wildlife Museum and Reptile Park (Museum Satwa Indonesia Komodo dan Reptil)
  13. Insect Museum ((Museum Serangga)
  14. Central Museum of Science and Technology Demonstration ((Museum Pusat Peragaan Ilmu Pengetahuan dan Teknologi)
  15. Oil and Gas Museum (Museum Minyak dan Gas Bumi)
  16. Museum of East Timor (Museum Timor Leste)

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Tangkuban Perahu, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia

Tangkuban Perahu, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia

About Tangkuban Perahu


Gunung (Mountain) Tangkuban Perahu is located about 30 kilometers north of the city of Bandung, more precisely in the area of Lembang, about 30 minutes with a car or motorbike. Tangkuban Perahu has a cold air and hot springs at the foot of the mountain at an altitude of 2084 meters. Cool air, tea plantations, valleys and tall pine trees will accompany you on your journey towards the entree of Tangkuban Perahu, where the tickets at Rp. 13,000 per person are sold (and the cost of parking your vehicle). Here you can already enjoy the beauty and coolness of Tangkuban Perahu.

Tangkuban Perahu is the largest mountain in the Parahyangan mountain range. The mountain is named this way because the shape resembles that of a boat overturned. Tangkuban Perahu is famous for its craters. There are two paths to go to the craters. The first street or road is more difficult and takes a longer time and is usually closed after rain because it is considered too dangerous. The second path is a new paved path that allows you to get to the craters also after rain, on the side of a curvy path are many trumpet flowers and trees. There are three famous craters in the Tangkuban Perahu region worth a visit, namely:

• Kawah Ratu (Queen's Crater):
  This is the largest crater of the three. There is a special bus parking area before Queen's Crater, if you come by bus here you need to get off and continue with the use of ELF. But if you use a private vehicle, you can simply park it on the other side of this crater. You can see the Queen's crater from above, barrier fence at the edges of the crater protect you from getting to close. You can also see the whole crater by climbing to higher grounds. The ground around the crater is generally white with yellow sulfur stones. There are shops in this area that offer a variety of souvenirs and accessories, some serve food and hot drinks like bandrek and you also can ride a horse here.
•  Kawah Upas (Upas Crater)
  Located next to the Queen Crater, this crater is more shallow and flat. Be careful because the path to the Upas Crater is quite dangerous.
• Kawah Domas (Domas Crater)
  This one is located below the Queen�s crater. if you come through the new path you will find the gate to Domas Crater before the one to Queen�s Crater. In Domas Crater you can get a closer look of a crater. You can even try to boil eggs in the crater�s water. If you want to see Domas Crater after 16:00 hour, you must hire a guide (for your own protection since it will be dark soon).

The legend of Tangkuban Perahu Mountain
Tangkuban Perahu has a legend, the core of the story Tangkuban Perahu is the presence of a young man named Sangkuriang who fell in love and wants to marry a woman named Dayang Sumbi. They fall for each other, but Dayang Sumbi realizes later that Sangkuriang is her biological child who went away long ago because she was very angry after Sangkuriang killed his pet dog when they failed to hunt deer. He did not know but that pet dog was his biological father.

Now, knowing Sangkuriang is her biological child she will not marry him, but he does not believe her and still insists. Finally she agrees if he can make a lake and a boat in one night. Aided by genies and spirits Sangkuriang began to make the lake and the boat. Seeing Sangkuriang nearly completed the boat Dayang Sumbi plans to trick him.She set fires in the east so the chickens start crowing and the genies that had helped Sangkuriang left because they thought it was already morning. Without their help Sangkuriang can not finish on time. Sangkuriang was furious and kicked the boat, the boat fell upside down and there was Tangkuban Perahu Mountain.

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Situ Patenggang

Situ Patenggang

About Situ Patenggang

Lake Patenggang or also known as Situ Patenggang (which means lake in the Sundanese language) is situated about 1600 meters above sea level. The lake is located in Ciwidey Patenggang about 47 kilometers south of the city of Bandung, West Java, about a 2 hours drive. The journey to Situ is still very natural with lots of green of the trees on the side of the road which provide a shade on the road and numerous tea plantations and strawberry farms. Besides the fresh air and the natural surroundings the many curves in the road makes the journey to Sity Patenggang also a joy to ride.

Arriving in Situ, you will be greeted with an impressive lake, with mountains towering around it. On the edge of the lake there are numerous beautiful boats with bright colors, ready to take you around the lake for Rp. 15,000 per person. Or if you do not want to get around too far away you can also rent a water bicycle and go by yourself. You can also just sit by the lake and enjoy the serenity of this place and its natural beauty.

Batu Cinta (Rock of love)
Situ patengan not only offers the charm of nature, it also contains the famous and historic island of Asmara (Pulau Asmara) and the Batu Cinta. Pulau Asmara and Batu Cinta is located in the middle of the lake with a large stone. The stone is called Batu Cinta (Rock of love) and has a legendary story. This story stems from a love story of two lovers Ki Santang and Dewi Rengganis separated and eventually reunited in this place. Local people believe the water that fills the lake is a tear of the Ki Santang and Dewi Rengganis, which is why some people call this lake Situ Penganten (bride). Usually the tourists who visit Situ will also visit the Rock of Love. It is said that for anyone who arrive with a partner to the Rock of Love and have gone around the island, then the relationship will be durable and lasting.

Besides the beautiful nature, around the lake are shops that offer a variety of souvenirs or fresh fruits which of course you can take home as souvenirs for relatives. If you want to stay longer there are also several hotels and bungalows with adequate facilities.

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White Crater Lake, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia

White Crater (Kawah Putih)

About White Crater Lake

White crater (Kawah Putih) is a crater lake of Gunung Patuha, not far from Situ Patenggang (5km), and is located approximately 46 kilometers south of Bandung 35 kilometers from Soreang and takes about 2.5 hours drive from Bandung. Temperatures here are between 8-22 degrees. There are two craters, the Saat Crater (Saat in Sundanese language means subside) is in the west and the White crater underneath it at an altitude of 2194 meters. Both craters are formed by an eruption that occurred around the tenth or eleventh century
Long ago before the White crater opened to the public, local communities believe that the White Crater was haunted because of the many birds that die while traversing the White Crater, but in 1837 a scientist from Germany, Dr. Franz Wilhelm Junghun arrived. He then did research and found that many birds die when crossing the area is only caused by sulfur due to lava bursts.

Because the sulfur content is very high in the White crater the Dutch had built a sulfur factory in named Zwavel Ontgining Kawah Putih which later during the Japanese occupations had its name changed to Kawah Putih Kenzanka Gokoya Ciwidey.
Then in 1987 PT. Perhutani unit III West Java, Banten began to develop the White Crater area as a tourist attraction, since the White Crater lake was absolutely stunning. The White Crater Lake has the unique characteristic of water that can change color: like apple green, bluish when exposed to the light reflection of the sun, sometimes looks like chocolate milk, but the water is most commonly seen as white with a thick fog on it. This area is often used for pre-wedding photos because of the exotic views.
The White Crater Lake is open for tourists from 07:00 until 17.00 hours, every day. The facilities available are adequate with a parking lot, transportion, information center and food stalls. Admission rates for White crater is fairly expensive: for cars up to Rp. 150,000 to get on top of the White Crater region, Rp.35.000 for motorcycles and Rp. 15,000 per person.

Getting to White Crater Lake

From Jakarta: take the toll road Cipularang and get off at the toll exit Kopo, then head to Soreang south of the city Ciwidey. From Ciwidey it is about 20 to 30 minutes to the entrance of the White Crater. Visitors are advised to use the car to get to the White crater due to its distance from the entrance (about 5.6 Kilometers) and quite steep.
If you use a private vehicle and you can go straight to the parking area not far from the White crater.
You can also use public transportion from Terminal Kebun Kelapa as well as Leuwi Panjang in Bandung, heading first to Ciwidey. Then proceed using local transportation heading for Situ Patenggan.

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West Bali National Park

West Bali National Park

About West Bali National Park

Set at the western tip of Bali, close to Java, the West Bali National Park (Taman Nasional Bali Barat, or TNBB) covers an area of 19.003 hectare of which 3200 hectares of coastal waters and coral reefs. Unlike most of the other National Parks in Indonesia the vegetation is not tropical rainforest but, due to lack of rain in this area, coastal savannah. The southern side receives more rain and here the vegetation is more tropical, also the coastal lands are made up of mangrove forests. In the sea are several coral islands. The land area is characterized by the remains of four Pleistocene volcanic mountains with Gunung Patas the highest at 1412 meters.

There are about 200 species of plants in the West Bali National Park, 300 species of birds and many other forms of wildlife including several species of monkeys (leaf monkeys, macaques and black monkeys), deers, pigs, iguanas and several species of snakes.

The entrance and Park headquarters are at Cekik where you can arrange guides and permits. There is also a visitors' centre at Labuhan Lalang. If you want to go trekking in the park a certified guide is mandatory and expensive. A guide for a day can cost up to Rp 400,000 depending on the size of the group and the length of the trek.
There are set trails in the Park but you will see the most wildlife and enjoy the nature more fully if you go off the trail. Here you will be surrounded by quietness only interrupted by rustling trees and the sound of the overly abundant birds.

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TANAH LOT, DENPASAR BALI

About Tanah Lot

The Tanah Lot temple (Pura Tanah Lot) is located in the village of Beraban, Tabanan District, about 13 km west of Tabanan, Bali.

Tanah Lot is famous for being a beautiful place to watch the sunset. Pura Tanah Lot was built by a priest from East Java named Dang Hyang Nirartha who was traveling east to spread the Hindu religion. The temple is one of seven sea temples around the Balinese coast.

Pura Tanah Lot has was build according to the concept of Triangga (depictions of the human body from head to toes), similar with 2 other sacred places in Tabanan, Pura Luhur Batukaru (head) and Tasik Puser Pura (middle) with the Pura Tanah Lot as the toes.

In the north temple, precisely in the cave under the cliffs, there are sacred, black yellow and poisonous snakes. It is said that snakes where a scarf for Dang Hyang Nirartha when she was imprisoned and became a guardian of the temple. In this place there is also a fresh water source named Tirta Pabersihan commonly used as a means of pleading for purity.

In the vicinity of Tanah Lot, are many art shops and a variety of expensive resorts such as Le Meredien with golf field facilities. Near the parking area are many native Balinese souvenir sellers.

Just north of Tanah Lot Temple is a temple (Batu Bolong) situated on a cliff that juts into the sea. This cliff temple connects with the land and is shaped like a bridge.

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KUTA BEACH

Kuta Beach

Kuta Beach is located in Badung Regency, only 9 km from Denpasar. Denpasar is the capital of Bali, Island of Bali. 
Previously, Kuta is the fishermen village. Now, Kuta has become a destination for foreign tourists. 
Kuta area is called the International City. The icon is given because of Kuta is the place to meet tourists from all over the world. 
Now Kuta has changed into a small international town owns complete tourism facilities.

Activities in the Kuta Beach: 
In the morning until the afternoon 
Activities that can be done is sunbathing on the beach, swimming, surfing sports, beach volleyball, walk along the beach. 
Kuta Beach is the ideal place for sports as surfing. 
Kuta Beach is wide and white sandy is liked most by tourists to sunbath, swimming, or surfing.

In the afternoon 
Kuta Beach is famous scenic sunset, many tourists who come for the afternoon to see the beautiful sunset. The sunset in Kuta is most breathtaking.
At sunset, the beach is a lively place, and the roads are full of cars and motorbikes.
Kuta Beach is known as sunset beach while Sanur Beach is known as sunrise beach. 

In the evening
At night, Kuta is alive with night life. The village abounds with restaurants, shops, pubs, discotheques, dance clubs and other tourist facilities.
Almost every evening there is a performance of Bali Dance somewhere in Kuta.

Facilities available in the Kuta area 
Facilities available are the hotel, lodging, swimming pool, spa, bars, shops, souvenir shops. 
Kuta area has full facilities, many other supporting facilities available.

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Kampung Sampireun is a nuanced Village Resort Sunda

Kampung Sampireun is a nuanced Village Resort Sunda, located at an altitude of ± 1,000 meters above sea level, located in the village of Kampung Ciparay Sukakarya Samarang Garut district, West Java with an area of ​​± 5.5 acres including extensive Situ Sampireun (1.5 hectares) with the eyes of seven eyes water. Kampung Sampireun has 22 bungalows consist of 8 units of type Kalapalua Suite (One bedroom & terrace), 4 units of type Kurjati Suite (One bedroom, living room, & patio), 6 units of type Waluran Suite (Two bedrooms, living room, & terrace), 1 unit type Cikuray Suite (Two bedrooms, living room, and terrace), 1 unit type Papandayan Suite (Two bedrooms, living room, & patio), and 1 unit type Manglayang (Three bedrooms, living room , & patio). bungalow is designed with typical House Stage Tatar Sunda Parahyangan. Also Sampireun Village has facilities: "Bamboo Flute Restaurant", "Bale Princess Amantie Multifunction Room", "Waroeng Coffee"-style village as a place of interaction Village Citizens (Customers and Employees), Traditional Meeting Room "Umbrella Kiara Meeting Room" which holds up to 30 people, "Taman Dayu Sanghyang" which can be used as a place of "Dinner Party", Swimming Pool and "Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa" which stood in 2003, Grand Opening of the Spa are performed by Amelia Vega, Miss Universe 2003.And facilities "Children's Playground"

The village itself is taken from the name Sampireun Situ (Lake) Sampireun (in Indonesian language means Place of Shelter). This lake has a water source large enough that are still used by local communities to irrigate rice fields. In one corner is still maintained garden of bamboo shades add cool and calm with the sound gemerisiknya, a shady pine forest plants and other corners of beautiful arranged with the theme "Tropical Gardenlust". With a very cool temperature between 12 ° C-18. ° C, and the unique concept of "Back To Nature" Kampung Sampireun a favorite place for people to spend their honeymoon and weekends for individuals who need a break from daily routine -day in the big city.

With each bungalow is equipped boat for the guests who stay to enjoy the feel Situ Sampireun Mas accompanied by thousands of fish that will accompany when boating.Guests also can enjoy the show "Calung", ie the traditional arts are staged every afternoon on the raft in the middle Situ. And at night the guests will be in "Nina Bobo out" by the strains of lute flute played by the group of art Kampung Sampireun while peddling "sekoteng", a traditional Sundanese beverage to warm the body.

For newly arrived guests would be served "Welcome Drink" form "Bajigur" traditional drink made from coconut milk, Red Sugar and Pandan leaves served warm, as well as small snacks in the form Rangginang, Ranggining. Afterwards, guests will be escorted from the lobby to the bungalow in a unique way is by using boats or rafts.

One of the facilities of the resort is the Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa. SPA has 2 Villa, 2 room standard, 5 therapist, a meditation room, 1 room body sauna, herbal bar and also a mini pool. Given a 30% discount for all treatment for those who stay at Kampung Sampireun (Except sauna and special promos.)

The packages are offered is also quite diverse. Starting from the Pack Meeting, Outing Packages, etc.. Parcels are privileged in Kampung Sampireun Honeymoon Package.Special because it is supported by the location of Resort is surrounded by mountains, Garden - garden flowers to give the feel of the village of thick, beautiful and exotic, far away from the bustle of the city. By taking this package, honeymoon guests will be pampered by a variety of services such as:

• Floating Candle light dinner on the raft
• Floating on a raft Foot SPA
• Tretment SPA for both
• Village Tour
• Gift
• Etc.

Kampung Sampireun will try for their honeymoon at this resort will get the most beautiful experience unforgettable.

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Cijayana Beach

Cijayana Beach is one of the beaches in the area Pameungpeuk-Garut potential to be a tourist beach. The beach is precisely located in the Village Cijayana Mekarmukti Garut district has a total area of ​​approximately 9 ha with the general configuration of flat land and gently sloping land with a slope stability and soil is good soil absorption. This beach has the type of soil material in the form of fine sand with brownish white natural color.Cijayana beach is a beach that has a wide beach with a width> 200 m and a length of> 2000 m, and pandanus bidur as the dominant flora at the edge of the beach.

Stability is a good beach for a small abrasion level, and have a fairly good water conditions, such as the blue color of water with normal water smell and temperature normal. Cijayana Beach has an average wave height of 1 m, and wind power and solar radiation is sufficient, so that it can be developed on the beach sunbathing activities.Environmental quality at this beach and not enough there are various forms of pollution, cleanliness and condition of the landscape was still not exploited. This was due Cijayana beaches untouched by the wide range of tourist facilities, especially facilities.To enjoy the scenery on the beach this Cijayana, visabilitasnya very free and has low noise level.

As for the infrastructure as a whole infrastrur are reviewed from the nearest residential locations, namely in the form of electricity resources come from PLN (to the nearest residential areas), the source water comes from wells? wells located in residential areas that have adequate water quality both in terms of clarity, taste, and smell the water is normal. To go there Cijayana coastal highway with a class; road district that has a width of 3 m, there is road access to the location of the beach with a road width of 3 m and length <1 km with sufficient quality. As for public transport vehicles which have a motorcycle taxi and costs around Rp. 2000-5000 / person (from the village closest to the location of the beach). Support facilities in nearby settlements which formed as a stall; located in front of the entrance to the beach location, places of worship in the form of small mosque residents, PHC health facilities in the form of a servant, and security facilities that support the safety of local villagers to the location.

This beach has a small lake on the edge of the beach location. And activities that can be done on the beach that still has not managed it is, enjoy the scenery, photography, fishing, picnicking, sunbathing, sightseeing, and playing on the beach. The pattern of land ownership from the coastal village land Cijayana is dedicated to agriculture, the allocation of places for tourism, and most are still in the form of vacant land that has not been managed.

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Waterfall Cihanyawar

SKW: Ngamplang
Sub: Cilawu
Tour Type: Nature
Attractions: Waterfall

Natural Physical Environment
Cihanyawar waterfall is located in the Village Sukamumi Cilawu Garut District and located at an altitude of 1,000 m above sea level. Oaya Its main attraction is a waterfall with a height of 16 m. The source water comes Cihanyawar waterfall and stream water from Mount Cipadaruun Cikuray springs.
Curug Cihanyawar are under the management of PTP Nusantara VIII and Sukamurni Village residents. Although located at the boundary between land owned by PTP Nusantara VIII and Sukamurni Village community owned land, but the formal legal ownership is in the hands of PTP Nusantara VIII Dayeuh Plantation gig, and included in the block Cipang plantations covering a total area 12.57 ha. General physical condition is hilly with steep slope. land around this waterfall is the area of ​​agriculture and plantation crops of local communities.
Dominant flora in this area are pine trees, lisamara, and kawung tree, while the fauna is dominated by a wild boar, snakes, raccoons, squirrels and various bird species.

Curug Cihanyawar have administrative boundaries as follows:
North: Village Sukamaju
South: Village Wangun Jaya
West: Village Sindangsari
East: Tasikmalaya Regency.
Tourism activities that can be done at the waterfall Cihanyawar include tracking, recreational / picnic, enjoy the scenery and photography

Special Aspects
In the waterfall Cihanyawar dikernbangkan not many facilities to support tourism activities, while the support facilities available in the form of 5 pieces of shelter located?50 m from the waterfall and places of worship in the form of small mosque and the mosque which is located in residential areas. In the vicinity of tourist accommodation facilities are not yet available and eating and drinking, but visitors can stay at the Hotel Ngamplang which is located in Tasikmalaya Highway at a distance? 2.5 km from the center of District Cilawu. Restaurant facilities closest to the location of this object is Megawati's Restaurant located at Jalan Raya Cigarangsang No. 42, Sub Cilawu.

Accessibility
To reach the waterfall location Cihanyawar to use private vehicles or public transportation routes Guntur-terminal Bojongloa Rp.2.000 rate, - per person and use other means of transportation such as microbus-Garut route Singapama Rp.6.000 rate,-per person. Achievement to the location of the final waterfall Cihanyawar access roads, visitors can use ojeg Rp.1.500 rates - Rp.3.000, - per person. The road to the falls is supported by the type of district roads with a width 2.5 m and a fairly good condition.

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Santolo Beach

SKW: Pameungpeuk
Sub: Cikelet
Tour Type: Nature
Attractions: Beach scene 


One of the most popular beaches are in the district. Garut is Santolo Beach. Located in the district. Cikelet, south of Garut city center, distance traveled within 3.5 hour drive or about 88 km.

Panati are well known in the city of Bandung and is a tourist destination. Santolo Coast region is a gathering of traditional fishermen who will be developed into a beautiful tourist destination. It is also an area for fishing activities as a dock (port) fishing vessel or boat that is in Pameungpeuk.

Enjoying panoramic coastal and marine tourism is an activity that can be done. There are also charter boats that serve the tourists to enjoy the pounding surf south coast is quite challenging. In addition we can enjoy fresh seafood dishes with a simple dish. facilities required by tourists is available such as inns, souvenir stalls at affordable prices.

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Jafar Umar Sidik Graveyard

SKW : Cangkuang

Sub : Leuwigoong

Tour Type : Culture

Fascination : Tomb, Heritage

Distance : 15 km

Natural Physical Environment

Umar Jafar Sidik tomb is 300 m from the capital district, and 15 km from the capital city of Garut regency, with the north boundary adjacent to the Village Cibiuk Kaler, on the south by South Cibiuk Village, adjacent to the east by the Village Sindang Like and in the west with Hegar Sari Village.

Activities that can be done at this tourist attraction is a pilgrimage and study the culture, especially history and culture of Islam.

Special Aspects

Umar Jafar Sidik tomb is a tourist attraction that belong to the heritage of cultural attractions with physical formations (relic / artefac) form of the tomb, and is located in the Village Cisareupan, District Cibiuk. This tomb complex of the extent of 5 ha and is managed by Mr. Ustadz Ade and surrounding communities. Umar Jafar Sidik tomb consists of four main tomb, all of which are close relatives of Omar Jafar Sidik and other Islamic religious spreaders in Garut district, which is the tomb of Abdul Jabar grandparent who is an in-law Omar Jafar Sidik, Umar Jafar Sidik own tomb, the tomb of Siti Fatimah's grandparent who is Jafar Umar's wife, and the tomb of Wali Mohammed Nur Kosim grandparent who is none other than his sister. The four tombs are located sequentially in order of mention from top to bottom are each bordered by wooden fences.

To support tourism activities available range of facilities, both specifically designed for pilgrimage as well as the nature of activities not directly allocated to activities of pilgrimage. Facilities available in this region, among others, 7 pieces hawker stalls in reasonably good condition, parking, public toilets, shelters and places of worship. Snacks are available at kiosks around the area especially along the path to the tomb. This hawker stall serves also as a shelter because of the deliberate construction formed as well as a place to rest with the capacity and adequate structure. Parking for private vehicles as the dismissal of visitor facilities provided by the village community with a maximum capacity of 10 cars and the surface is not coated with cement, with a medium and vegetation conditions are not adequate shade so impressed poorly maintained. For the needs of worship facilities are located near the mosque and tomb chamber and made of bamboo or use the mosque located near settlements. For basic amenities like public toilets available two conditions because of inadequate physical plant maintained and clean less. One of two public toilets are located in the parking lot.

Infrastructure contained in this tomb complex as the source of water and electricity are available in adequate amounts. For clean water sources are wells in the vicinity of the tomb area during the dry season the water discharge is very small and somewhat cloudy. The power source used to illuminate the road on the path to the tomb area who come from PLN.

Accessibility

When visitors visit the cemetery, it will pass a long road Cibiuk District? 140 m with asphalt a good condition, and passing along the road village? 80 m and 50-60 m along the path that shaped the surface coated with cement foothpath. To get to the site visitors can use to route Limbangan rural transport? Cibatu until the beginning of the road access or to use the services of ojeg with a tariff of Rp. 3,000 from Limbangan to the tomb area.

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Sacred Tomb Godog

SKW : Tomb Godog
Sub : Karangpawitan
Tour Type : Culture
Fascination : Tomb, Heritage
Distance : 14 km

Natural Physical Environment

The tomb is a tourist attraction Keramat Godog cultural heritage located in the village of Great Valley, with an area of ​​approximately 1.5 ha.Jarak this tourist attraction to the capital district 5 km, to the district capital 14 km, and the provincial capital 74 km.

Administratively, the tomb complex boundary Kramat Godog are as follows:

• North: Village Tanjung sari
• West: Kec. Garut City
• South: Mount karacak
• East: Village Like Negla

Shrine complex is managed by local governments which levy set at Rp. 1000 for the pilgrims who visit. For day-to-day management carried out by Mr. H. Endang Ahmad who acts as caretaker.

Activities that can be done in this Godog Cemetery Keramat is a pilgrimage which is generally done on the day of the Islamic religion, such as during the feast of Eid al-Adha, Eid and other Muslim religious holidays.

Special Aspects

Inside the tomb complex Godog Keramat there are 7 pieces tomb. In the main room is located the tomb of Indiana Jones, while the tomb Dalem Sareupan Sucim Worship, Worship tomb Sareupan Dalem Agung, the tomb of Worship Kholipah Dalem Agung, and the tomb of the Holy Marjaya Santuwaan located in another room. Other tombs in this complex is the tomb of Sheikh Dora and the tomb of Worship Paging Jaya is located in open space separate from the tombs of the above.

Keramat Godog tomb complex have stories associated with King Indiana Jones or Sheikh Sunan Rohmat. King Indiana Jones and the 2 brothers, namely Dewi Rara Jones and stinky Breech is the son of King Siliwangi. King Indiana Jones was born in the year 1315 AD in the current Pajajaran Bogor. At the age of 22 years old Indiana Jones was appointed to the Bogor Dalem II. From minor until the age of 33 years, the universal Java there is no bravery and supernatural powers that rival the King Indiana Jones. Since they do not have a commensurate opponent, King Indiana Jones left the kingdom to the land of Mecca Pajajaran to compete with Sayyidina Ali. In the land of Mecca, they were then played, and it turns out King Indiana Jones can be defeated. After Indiana Jones knuckle renamed Galantrang Setra and later converted to Islam.

After that Kian Santang went home to the ground Pajajaran to see his father and his brothers. Since the King Indiana Jones can not spread the religion of Islam because they have not mastered it perfectly well the teachings of Islam, he returned to the city of Mecca. In the year 1362 AD King Indiana Jones back to Java and then spread the teachings of Islam in the land of Java.
Existing tourist facilities in this complex are:

1. 14 fruit stalls, 10 are located in the zone and 4 facilities in the area of ​​the tomb
2. parking facilities in the zone has a capacity of 15 buses or 30 cars of cement-coated surface
3. 2 toilets, 1 on the tomb area and 1 in zone facilities with adequate conditions
4. guardhouse at the same time information facilities
5. piece of shelter called a rest house to function for a place to rest
6. 4 places of worship, visitors used to stay and separated by sex 

Accessibility
This complex can be reached via public transportation route terminal or transportation Sukawening Guntur-Guntur-Karangpawitan Terminal City until the road access to the complex, can also be passed by ojeg. Road access is? 4 km, followed by foothpath a ladder rung 53 pieces. 

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Crater Darajat

SKW : Crater Darajat
Sub-district : Pasirwangi
Tour Type : Nature
Attraction : Crater

Physical Environment
The crater is located in Padaawas Darajat, District Pasirwangi. This tourist attraction has an appeal in the form of craters that produce steam heat as well as their natural shape of mountains and plantations. Visitors who come to the crater area Darajat can do tourism activity tracking, enjoying the scenery and study volcanoes. Currently managed by Darajat Crater. Amoseas in cooperation with PT. Pertamina. with the status of land ownership by PT Perhutani. Darajat this whole wide crater about 40 ha, and visitors who wish to perform activities of travel must have permission from the Amoseas. Licensing is dibertakukan because this area is also the danger of industrial estates and natural gas.
The administrative boundary of this region are:
North: Padaawas
West: Regions nature reserve
South: Village Sarimukti
East: Padaawas

Environmental quality of this region can be seen from the level of cleanliness and landscape of a very well preserved. For the size of an industrial estate Darajat crater area is quite clean, no pollution tercfapat trash and vandalism.

Special Aspects
Darajat Crater is part of the mountain ranges Papandayan with 2 of the active crater and 24 steam wells used by the party as a force Amoseas Steam Power (power plant).The average height of this crater is 1920 meters above sea level, with the general configuration of the land is hilly and benembah.
Facilities that support tourism activities in this area is
- The parking lot, located on the front page of the main building PT.Amoseas with a capacity of 20 cars.
- Entrance with a reasonable condition intended to keep the industrial area of ​​PT Amoseas well as to control the inbound visitors.
Signposts
- Service information contained in every post guard with the condition and the service is quite good.

Accessibility
To visit the Crater Darajat can use. private car or public transport routes Tarogong - Pasirwangi a cost of Rp 3000/orang. Access roads located in the region has a wide crater Drajat? 5m and the length of the road? 3 Km.

The path to the crater has a length of 100 m and 1 m wide road

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Tourism Objects Situ Bagendit

SKW : Cipanas
Sub-district : Banyuresmi
Tour Type : Nature
Attraction : Situ, Lake, Parks Recreation

Natural Physical Environment
Bagendit Situ tourist attraction located in the village Bagendit, District Banyuresmi natural tourist attraction is a form of the lake with the northern boundary is bordered by Banyuresmi Village, adjacent to the south by the Village Cipicung, adjacent to the east by the Village Binakarya, and the west by the Village Sukamukti.

Tourism activities that can be done in Situ Bagendit include enjoying the scenery, around the lake by boat or raft. The visitors can also make family recreational activities, enjoy the scenery and water cycling activities.

The object of this tour is managed by Mr. Ajan Sobari with the status of ownership in the hands of local government whose authority is delegated to the Department of Tourism and Culture Garut regency and the private sector, Mr Adang Kurnia. Under the regulations no. 11 of 2001 the price of admission tickets to this region Rp. 1.000/individual for adults and Rp. 500/individual for children.

Special Aspects
Objects and natural attractions have Situ Bagendit environmental quality, cleanliness and landscape in good condition. The buildings contained in the region, whether permanent or semi-permanent, in well maintained condition. In this area there is pollution, litter and vandalism in the form of graffiti on buildings and trees. Visabilitas somewhat hindered in this region, the noise level is moderate and there are signs for advertising.

Facilities available in this region of 60 fruit raft rental rates to Rp.25.000/15 minutes, 11 units of water bike with tariff Rp.10.000/15 minutes in good conditions. There are also several park benches and 6 units rented shelter for visitors with Rp.3.000/jam price.There is also a mini train Rp.2.000 rates and pool area of ​​this Bagendit Situ. The atmosphere in this tourist area is quite comfortable due to its construction has been well planned by the tourism department, but still there are also illegal kiosks and street vendors who in vain to hold their merchandise so that the level visabilitas in the region become a little terhalang.Objek and attractions Situ Bagendit operates 07:00 to 17:00 o'clock. Building conditions contained in this area in good condition with a permanent type of building materials and semi-permanently in a fairly good spatial development in the region due Bagendit Situ has been well planned. Area of ​​objects and attractions of this Bagendit Situ environmental quality, cleanliness and the landscape in this region baik.di conditions contained waste pollution and vandalism in the form of graffiti on buildings and trees caused by pengunjung.Visabilitas somewhat hindered in this region, the level of noise currently there are few signs and advertisements.

Power source in this region comes from the PLN with 220 volts and the voltage distribution is sufficient. Water resources in this area comes from wells and taps with the quality of clear water, fresh water taste, and smell normal water. Sometimes there are obstacles in the area of ​​water use Situ Bagendit the dry season when the surrounding water receded. Sewerage system in this region is through septic tanks, sewer and irrigation system. Bagendit Situ tourist area also has a communications system in the form telepondalam inadequate amount. There is also a way Situ Bagendit setapa this region whose length? B 50m. in the front area there Bagendit Situ parking lot with an area of ​​1400 m2 with a capacity of 30 buses, 60 private cars and 180 motor vehicles in reasonably good condition with surface layer of soil, but vegetation peneduhnya inadequate. There is a post ticket that also serves as the entrance in pretty baik.terdapat also a public toilet in the building and hygiene conditions are sufficient. This region there is a playground with shade and vegetation in sufficient condition. There are places of worship in the form of Mosque and also there are 10 pieces of trash Bagendit Situ tourist region.

Accessibility
Distance tourist area Situ Bagendit from Garut city center is 4 km away. There is public transportation in the form of public transportation terminals Guntur-Kp.Mengger majors and Garut-Limbangan Rp.1.500 rate and tariff Rp.2.000.Kualitas ojeg with the sights and the level of security along the roads in the area of ​​objects and attractions are quite baik.jumlah employees objects and attractions of this Bagendit Situ of 6 people.Visitors who visited this tourist attraction reached 400-600 people per month.Pengunjug are usually derived from Garut, Sukabumi, Tasikmalaya, Bogor, Bandung and Jakarta.

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