Garut is a Regency in West Java, Indonesia. It is a city that is well-known as Dodol Garut and Leather Jacket. Located in a high land, Garut has the attractive cultural, natural, and historical places to visit.
You will be aware of some legends that are exist in Garut. Try to find them out while you are traveling in a cool and fresh weather in Garut. Meanwhile, here are the top things to do in Garut, West Java Indonesia.
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1. Bagendit lake
The stunning lake and the legendary story of it will experience you a different sense of traveling. Known for a story of a ruthless and careless widow, Bagendit Lake will teach you how to care for other people who are in inadequacy.
Located in Banyuresmi sub-district, it opens daily with affordable entry ticket. Rent the rakit bambu, a traditional boat made of bamboo, to go around the lake to see its beautiful and mystical lake.
2. Cangkuang Temple
The Cangkuang Temple is located in Leles sub-district, Garut, and it is a Buddha temple with Siwa Statue in it. In that location, you will also find a Muslim grave which is estimated to be established in the 8th century.
You must take a sampan, a little traditional boat, to reach Candi Cangkuang site. You will also see a Cultural Pulo Village near the Cangkuang Temple. It is an uncommon cultural village because it only consists of six houses and six families.
Come to those cultural historical cangkuang Temple and Pulo Village, you will definitely learn how diversity the Sundanese inheritage is
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3. Pasir Lulumpang Site
This prehistorical site is sometimes forgotten by the travelers, because they have a little information about this site. So, if you come to Garut, don’t be hesitate to figure out what historical places that are exist in this Regency. You will get some information from the local or the government officers who is kept and told about them.
Reach this site by taking a four-wheel vehicles or two-wheel vehicle. You will then see how the prehistorical stones are arranged well. See how nice is and learn historical story behind it.
4. Darajat Hot-springs
Darajat Hot-springs is not that swimming pool. But, it is a swimming pool that lies on the high land of Garut Regency. Surely, it will spoil your ayes with the mountain and city views, and you will get doubled excitement. It becomes a favorite leisure place for families around city and for travelers around Indonesia.
Relax your body and mind in the hot water, play in the slides and enjoy the nature. it may have a full day trip because, you can also take a walk around the location to see the beautiful environment and warmed sun light.
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5. Sabda Alam Hot-springs
Located in a central city. Sabda Alam is a complete package of your leisure time. Try many different slides in this pool, the highest slides will make your adrenaline rises. The adult and the children pools are colorful and clean. Surrounded by a mountain, Sabda Alam hot-springs will amaze you with the natural view. Blue sky, green mountain and colorful pool are a complete recreation for you and family.
Resort, spa, and restaurant are also available in this location. don’t be rushed to go home, enjoy and relax in one of the room to feel the cool wether of Garut Regency.
6. Cipanas Hot-springs
Serving you some traditional huts that is suitable for you to stay and relax. Feel at home by sitting on the veranda in front of the hut. Buy a traditional food and snacks to this place, surely you feel to be a Sundanese people in Garut.
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7. Hot-springs of Talaga Bodas Craters
In addition, It is the simplest hot springs that you can try. However, it has some advantages for you who has skin problem. Try it sometimes. Chat with the locals who always like to visit this place.
The natural water color of the craters will realize you that the water of the hot-springs is really different from other modern hot-springs pool.
8. Citiis Waterfall
Jump into the cool and fresh water of the waterfall. It is the waterfall that has the best quality water. But, if you can’t restrain its cold water, just see the surroundings. The area of the waterfall are shaded by the thick large trees. It is a such beautiful creation of God! As the legend said, It was a place for all the Kings in Java land met.
You can reach this place by riding a delman, a traditional transportation pulled by a horse, or an ojeg (public motorcycle).
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9. Ranca Buaya Beach
Have a chat with the fisherman in this beach, you can get lots of information about this beach and Garut. And asking them to grill the fish on the beach will be a good social life in this beach.
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Apart of the top things to do in Garut, West Java Indonesia, here all what to eat in Garut Indonesia:
1. Nasi Liwet Pak Asep Straberry 3
Another attraction of this restaurant is the play ground and the pond that make you and family stay longer and enjoy the food pleasantly.
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2. Dodol Garut Picnic Factory
Dodol has many different flavor, however taste the original first. Then, explore many other flavor of dodol garut that can enjoy your day.
If you feel curious about how dodol produced, you can have a trip to its factory, Dodol Garut Picnic factory. They will show you how they make dodol and how the workers work together to create some delicious dodol garut.
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Recreation and attractive places in Garut are not about those I mention, there are lots of tourism places that you still can visit and enjoy. there are some places that I highlighted as the recommendation place for you who want to travel more in Garut. Meanwhile, here are more things to do in Garut, West Java Indonesia:
Well, guys. Those are some things to do in Garut, West Java Indonesia. Just don’t miss out one of them. So, happy holiday and get lost in Indonesia.
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