Trip

from Bandung to Garut we went by pretty smoothly, sights are on the
right and left eye is extremely indulgent and calming the mind. We drove through the winding road with views that are not less beautiful.
Candi CangkuangNoon the next day, we were leaving for other attractions. Journey towards Candi Cangkuang time. The temple is located 10 km North Garut near Leles. This temple originating from the 8th century and is one of the relics of the Hindu temple located in West Java. Interestingly, this temple is situated in the middle of the lake Cangkuang.
To go to the temple, we had to pass through a steep and winding road along the 4 kilometers. Trace the path that we were very small and only enough for a single car. So
naturally, when another car ran into a different direction, the other
car had to succumb into the bush or out of the way temporarily. It's exhausting. However, natural landscapes and very village was quite entertaining our passion to stay afloat.
Finally we arrived at the temple also Cangkuang. However, to enter the temple, we had to cross the lake by using a raft that has been provided by the organizer. The
crossing takes no more than five minutes from a distance, it can be
seen that the temple area resembles a small hill and looks very lush
overgrown by trees. Once docked, we immediately got out of the raft, along the path of the ladder are made of natural stones.
CipanasCipanas is a famous tourist attraction in the town of Garut. She is located at 6 km Northwest (NW) Garut, precisely at the foot of Mount Guntur. Relatively small tourist area has hot springs are channeled into pools and baths are located in various hotels in Cipanas. This place is usually the base (base) before exploring some of the other attractions in the vicinity.
About 3 km from Cipanas through road climb towards Mount Guntur are Curug Citiis waterfall. From the falls, tourists can continue climbing for 4 hours to the summit of Mount Guntur. Cipanas hot water in the area is different from the existing hot water Ciater.
In Cipanas, warm water piped into the sights did not contain elemental sulfur, but contains elements of iodine. Can imagine how the properties of the warm water.
Water in Cipanas, as there will be no end, always flowing and filling water storage tanks places around him. No wonder the whole area Cipanas, many lodging-inn that makes hot water as the main attraction. Because that area is a source of warm water in Garut.
That afternoon is quite crowded in the Cipanas. Many visitors who come to simply unwind with a soak in the hot tubs. Because
the price is relatively cheap, so many people around who are visiting
here, either to relax or just hang out with friends.
ConquerIt feels like a lingering warm bath in Cipanas, but there are other events that it's a shame when the pass away. Because the event is usually held every summer or every month of June alone, ie pitting or two rams fight.
The event this time was held in the town of Garut, precisely in the field Rancabango-Tarogong. In this event the diperlombakan among other things, fighting agility and sheep contest. So not only provoke are held, but also contests the best beef and lamb ewe healthiest.
The event was held on 10-11 June 2006. With
the sound of drums, gongs and the shouts of encouragement penoton, two
sheep that have strong horns fight each other with their heads as much
as 20 to 25 times.
Matches organized by an umpire who will decide the winner of this fight. The participants themselves are not just coming from the Main Page, but most of the rest of the city in West Java. As Bandung, Tasikmalaya, Cianjur, Cirebon and others.
That morning, when they arrive at the field Rancabango, we saw the field was packed with sheep tied to a peg made of bamboo. They are also separated by weight and gender.
At first glance, is a collection of sheep given a variety of knick knacks is indeed funny. However, instinct petarungnya appear once they see other sheep that pass in front of him. Seruduk
mutual action was begun, but not to severe, because the trigger is
broken by the owner, because the game has not started.
Promptly at 8:00 pm the battle began. Two sheep were announced his name was dragged forward into the arena of their respective owners. Arena is surrounded by three assessors and one referee who was in the middle of the field. Older match lasts about 3 minutes, and the sheep are usually banging his head as much as 20 to 25 times.
However, before the number of collisions happen, the referee may stop the fight, when he saw one of the sheep had been injured. In fact, if it looks bad, the sheep could be executed so as not to suffer much longer.
Sheep
who will fight always accompanied by gamelan, once they hear the
strains of gamelan automatically they will soon take their respective
positions. Within seconds the sheep ran toward each opponent at high speed, and then there came a crash so loud horn.
There are some sheep that look hungover, because once collided sheep stay in place while shaking his head. Then when gamelan began issuing his voice again, then the sheep back into the attack position.
At
the top of the podium near the gamelan players, there is someone in
charge of counting the number of times the sheep banging his head. When you have reached 20-25 times, with automatic referee will blow the whistle ending the game.Cipanas.
Located
6 km from Garut precisely at the foot of Mount Guntur, sensual, Cipanas
is the main tourist resort with hot spring baths Garut belereng most
nodes in Indonesia. With
resort facilities, hotel and restaurant variety of classes, swimming
pool, wading, and accessibility are very easy to make Cipanas as objects
featured in Garut.
Ngamplang.
Ngamplang
is a Dutch colonial heritage tourism resort by the name sinatorium
Ngamplang and been visited by Charlie Chaplin, Queen of the Netherlands,
the French prime minister and other officials. Currently serves as Ngamplang 9 Hole Golf Course with foreground and background Garut town of Mount Ciuray.
Cangkuang temple.
The
only Hindu temple is the most complete restored in West Java heritage
VII century located on an island in the middle of the lake / Cangkuang
there, where there are also six traditional houses called Kampung Pulo. With your bamboo raft across an overgrown Situ Cangkuang lotus to reach the temple and the village of Pulo. By
passing paddy fields as far as the eye could see, located just 16 km
from the city Garut, or about 45 Km from the city of Bandung.
Situ Cangkuang.
There is the widest in Garut, with an area of around 124 hectares. Located about 14 km from the city street flanked Garut through paddy fields. You can surround it by using bamboo rafts community owned local tourism while enjoying the fresh mountain air.
Curug Orok.
Waterfall / waterfall Orok Papandayan located in tea plantations, this waterfall has a height of about 20 meters. The uniqueness of this waterfall is the presence of watery underground rivers are very clear. Orok waterfall, there are about 35 Km from the city to the Main Page Bungbulang.
Curug Citiis.
Adjacent to Cipanas, within walking distance to the north about 2 km with a road climb. Source of the waterfalls is from Mountain Thunder.
Curug Cihangawar.
This waterfall has a height of about 15 meters, is located at the foot of the mountain Cikuray. Located about 15 km from the town of Garut, can be reached by using public transportation 06.
Curug Neglasari.
The waterfall is located on the estate Neglasari. The uniqueness of this waterfall is tiered water jathan, sehingg amemilik distinctive beauty.
Rancabuaya.
With
the south coast of malignant characteristics by directly dealing with
the Indian ocean, yet very convenient to be enjoyed both from the shore
with a traditional port accessories, as well as views from the cliffs
dotted with thousands of swiftlets. Located 120 Km from the city seitar Garut, or about 4 hours drive through Bungulang or through Pamengpeuk. Lenkap
enough facilities for the adventurous, as the inn and tavern-white
meal, but do not expect a luxury lodge or luxury restautant in this
place, because everything still looks simple, but this is where lies the
keeksotisanya.
Papandayan crater.
Volcano
has an altitude of 2638 m above sea level is a volcano that is still
active, but very safe place to visit up to the lip of the crater. This mountain has several pieces of new craters are named craters, craters mas, craters and crater Manuk Nangklak. Located
about 29 kilometers south of the town of Garut, objects that you should
visit in locations such as cottage volcano Saladah, tegal square, long
tegal, edelweiss fields, etc..
Parane reef.
Is a single rock towering over the river estuary shoreline Cicelang, sekutar 85 Km from the city Garut. The reef is often used for fishing a very exciting place.
Saneang.
Leweung
Sancang (forest) with an area of approximately 2,500 hectares
dilegendakan as the death of King Siliwangi and his followers, according
to local belief kaboa transformed into a tree, a type of mangrove tree.
This
area is very suitable for the study of environment and forest to the
completeness of tropical flora and fauna, it is also suitable for
adventure tourism and fishing
Kamojang crater.
Crater Kamojang a wild attraction since the Dutch colonial era. Being
in the wilderness, at an altitude of about 2000 meters above sea level
with a wealth of flora and fauna are abundant and natural resources that
are utilized as a geothermal power plant, geothermal power in Asia. The area is located on the border between Garut and Bandung, but it is easier to reach from the city Garut.
Santolo.
One of the most popular beaches in Garut, located about 88 km from the town of Garut. Arriving at the beach we could directly across the mouth of a small canoe to get to the island Santolo. In this place we will see the floodgates of Dutch heritage. This beach-shaped bay. Keunikanya south coast of the surface is higher than the surface of the north coast, forming curugan.
Unfortunately Heulang.
The
beach is directly adjacent to the beach Santolo, separated by a small
river where there is a phenomenon in which ocean water down to the
freshwater rivers. Here also there is a cluster of shallow reef that can be enjoyed directly without having to dive.
Site Ciburuy.
About 17 Km from the city is situated in the village Garut Ciburuy, Pamalayan village, district. Cigedung. Site Ciburuy is thought the oldest archaeological sites in the arrowroot that has been organized and managed. There
are ancient texts written guidelines for a peaceful life and a palm on
palm leaves and kept in bumo padaleman, as well as weapons such as
keris, tumbak / spear, trident, cleaver and severally goong musical
instrument which is the forerunner of art stored in bale Patemon
gamelan. For supplies there leuwit or rice. The ritual was held in place on the third week of Muharram on Thursday night at 19:30 called Seba ceremony.
Indigenous village of Hamlet.
Located 8 km north district. Cikelet,
stand around Hamlet Village in the 1700s, consists of 40 custom homes
Sunda simple, has a fountain sacred shrine, the area coverage,
prohibition, backup, filmed and deposited. The village is led by a Kuncen for indigenous affairs, in this village may not use modern equipment. Simplicity, unity with nature, respect for the older and run Islamic law is part of the tradition of daily life village hamlet. Rituals performed on 12 Maulud as a memorial foundation Hamlet Village.