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14 Top Things to Do in Sentul, Bogor Indonesia

Sentul is included in the administrative area of Babakan Madang District, Bogor Regency. It’s part of West Java Province and is located 45 km south of Jakarta or about 2 hours drive. Sentul is surrounded by several mountains namely Mount Pangrango, Mount Pancar, Mount Panisan, Mount Liang, Mount Garangsang, Mount Salak, and Mount Hambalang. Therefore it has a hilly area and mild weather. In addition, it’s also passed over by Citeureup River, Cikeas River, Citaringgul River, and Cijayanti River.

Sentul can only be reached by road. Visitors can depart from Jakarta by bus and get off at Bogor bus station. Then they can continue the journey to Sentul using public transportation such as angkot, taxi, and ojek. Or visitors can take train from Jakarta and get off at Bogor railway station. Then the journey continues with public transportation by choice.

Sentul has gained popularity as a new destination for those who want to have a short getaway from the city. Besides the famous Sentul Circuit, Sentul has a beautiful nature and amusement parks that are perfect for family vacation. There are also good places to eat for culinary enthusiasts. Ok guys, let’s find out the top things to do in Sentul West Java Indonesia.

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1. Visiting the Mount Pancar Pine Forest
The number one of our top things to do in Sentul West Java Indonesia is visiting The Mount Pancar Pine Forest. The pine forest is situated on the hillside of Mount Pancar, which has a height of about 800 meters above sea level. The pine forest is inside the Mount Pancar Tourist Park. After passing through the gate, visitors will be greeted by fresh air and the beautiful view of pine trees. It’s like the pine forest in the Twilight box office movie. In addition the wind blows slowly with cool temperature. Visitors can picnic under the shade of pine trees, selfie among the ranks of pine trees, or even spend the night in the camping ground that has been provided.

The Mount Pancar Pine Forest is nicely laid out and equipped with supporting facilities such as toilets, electricity and prayer room. It’s a perfect place to hide from the hustle and bustle of the city. The Mount Pancar Pine Forest is located at Karang Tengah Village, Babakan Madang District, Bogor Regency. It’s about 45 minutes drive from Sentul Circuit. The price of entrance ticket is Rp 5.000 for domestic tourist and Rp 100.000 for foreign tourist. Parking fee is Rp 5.000 for motorbike and Rp 10.000 for car. All prices rise 150% during holidays. Opening hour is 6 am – 6 pm. Meanwhile, that’s one of the top things to do in Sentul West Java Indonesia. Such a beautiful place for you to visit!

2. Visiting Bidadari Waterfall
The next on our list of things to do in Sentul Bogor Indonesia is visiting Bidadari Waterfall. According to legend, the waterfall is the bathing place of the angels. That’s why the name is Bidadari Waterfall (Angel Waterfall). Bidadari Waterfall is situated in Sentul Paradise Park. Along the journey to the waterfall, the eye will be feasted with stunning panoramic view.

Bidadari Waterfall has a height of about 50 meters. In addition to admiring the beauty of the waterfall, visitors can also play water with the family. Under the Bidadari Waterfall there is a swimming pool for children which has a depth of 30 cm and a swimming pool for adults which has a depth of 1.5 meters. Management of the park provides buoys that can be rented at affordable prices.

Besides swimming, visitors can try flying fox or even spend the night by camping. For the convenience of visitors, the site has been equipped with restaurant and comfortable lodging. Bidadari Waterfall is located at Bojong Koneng Village, Sentul, Bogor Regency. The price of entrance ticket is Rp 30.000 and parking fee is Rp 5.000. Opening hour is 8 am – 5 pm on weekdays and 7.30 am – 6.30 pm on weekend.

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3. Visiting Putri Kencana Waterfall
The journey to Putri Kencana Waterfall is full of amazing scenery. On the right side, visitors will see the beautiful panorama of Mount Pancar. While on the left side, there is a verdant rice field. Putri Kencana Waterfall comes from the flow of the Sadon River which also forms several other waterfalls. From the parking lot, visitors walk to the first stop through the village, rice fields and forest.

The first stop is reached within 20 minutes. Here visitors will meet the Cikujang waterfall which has a height of 4 meters. Then the journey continues towards the second stop, Putri Kencana Waterfall. The flow of waterfalls forms a pool that can be used for bathing. Here the water is clear and cold

The tourist area of Putri Kencana Waterfall has complete facility for visitors. There are rinse rooms, rest rooms, room for prayer, and food stalls with affordable price. Putri Kencana Waterfall is located at Karang Tengah Village, Babakan Madang District, Bogor Regency. The price of entrance ticket is Rp 15.000 and parking fee is Rp 5.000. Opening hour is 7 am – 6 pm.

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4. Visiting Leuwi Hejo Waterfall
Leuwi Hejo Waterfall attracts many tourists because of its beauty and the amazing natural scenery. From the parking lot visitors must walk about 500 meters to get to the site. Since the road is steep and slippery, walk carefully. Approaching the Leuwi Hejo Waterfall, there is a bamboo bridge under which the river flows calmly.

After a long walk, the rush of waterfall will welcome visitors. It’s clearly seen that the waterfall is turquoise and flanked by cliffs on both sides. The flow of the waterfall forms a quite deep pool.

Here visitors can play water or swim. Tired of walking and playing, food stalls around the waterfall area could be the next destination. Leuwi Hejo Waterfall is located at Karang Tengah Village, Babakan Madang District, Bogor Regency. The price of entrance ticket is Rp 15.000. The parking fee is Rp 10.000 for motorbike and Rp 15.000 for car. Opening hour is 9 am – 5 pm.

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5. Soaking in Mount Pancar Hot Spring Bath
The hot spring bath is situated in the Mount Pancar Natural Tourist Park. Along the way visitors can breathe fresh and cool mountain air. In addition, lush and green pine forests will spoil the eyes upon arriving at the site. The water of Mount Pancar Hot Spring Bath comes directly from the Mount Pancar. Since the hot spring comes from geothermal, the bath does not have any smell of sulfur.

The hot spring is believed to cure rheumatism, aches and skin diseases. At least visitors have to pass 3 payment posts before soaking in the Mount Pancar Hot Spring Bath. At the main gate visitors have to pay the entrance ticket Rp 7,500 and parking fee Rp 15.000. Then at the gate of hot spring bath visitors pay the entrance ticket Rp 10.000 and parking fee Rp 4.000. At the pool area, visitors still have to pay Rp 25.000 for adults and Rp 15.000 for children. The Mount Pancar Hot Spring Bath is located at Karang Tengah Village, Babakan Madang District, Bogor Regency. It’s about 45 minutes drive from Sentul Circuit. Opening hour is 8 am – 5 pm.

6. Visiting Sentul Cultural Park
Sentul Cultural Park, which has an area of 3,000 square meters, is a place of recreation and education. The park has the biggest and the most comprehensive outbound facilities in Indonesia. Available rides include Burma bridge, giant swing, zig zag log step and balance beam. There is even a paintball game that is definitely exciting and will boost adrenaline. In addition, camping could be an option for visitors to enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds Sentul Cultural Park.

Here children may follow a variety of educational activities such as painting, making batik, cly creation or learning to ride horse. These activities will be guided by experienced teachers. The park has also been equipped with hotel, restaurant and meeting place. Sentul Cultural Park is located at Sentul City, Babakan Madang District, Bogor Regency. It’s free entry, visitors only need to pay parking fee. Opening hour is 9 am – 5 pm. Sentul Cultural Park provides tour packages that can be selected as needed, from outbound, trekking, camping to cultural tour. The price varies.

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7. Visiting Sentul Eco Art Park
Things to do in Sentul Bogor Indonesia, Sentul Eco Art Park has an area of about 500 square meters. With the green atmosphere and view of the River Cikeas, visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery as well as increase their knowledge. Sentul Eco Art Park is divided into two main area namely Sculpture Park and Science Park.

In the Sculpture Park visitors can see the statue of Optimus Prime Robot made of used car spare parts. In addition, there is also the statue of sumo wrestler, the statue of animal lover, and three dimensional artwork made of used train carriage. The artwork depicts the crowded train so that the passengers stand at the door.

The Science Park is also interesting. There is an active parabola that can be used for experiment. If visitors speak in front of one of the satellite dish, then their voice can be heard in other parts of parabola. The process of sound migration can be observed using sound pipe. If visitors want to walk around Sentul Eco Art Park, they can follow the circle bridge. After that they can rest in the gazebos scattered in the park. Sentul Eco Art Park is located at Sentul City, Babakan Madang District, Bogor Regency. It’s free entry, visitors only need to pay parking fee. Opening hour is 9 am – 5 pm.

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8. Visiting Jungle Land Theme Park
Jungle Land Theme Park is situated in a large area of hills. Its rides are similar to Jakarta’s Dufan. Jungle Land Theme Park is divided into 3 zones, namely carnivalia, tropicalia, mysteria. Each zone has rides for children and for adults. There are more than 30 rides that can be played. Among them are bom bom car, haunted house, carousel, windmill, parachute drop and giant swing. In addition there are also educational rides such as dino world, robot zoo and fun science adventure.

JungleLand Theme Park has only a few trees. Therefore visitors must bring a hat or umbrella to protect themselves from the hot sun. It’s advised to wear clothes that absorb sweat. But visitors don’t need to worry about hunger and thirst. There are many food courts with a variety of menu. Jungle Land Theme Park is located at Sentul Nirwana Area, Jungle Land Boulevard Street, Karang Tengah Village, Babakan Madang District, Bogor Regency. The price of entrance ticket is Rp 165.00 for weekdays and Rp 220.000 for weekend. Opening hour is 10 am – 5 pm on weekdays and 9 am – 6 pm on weekend.

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10. Visiting Sentul Fresh
Sentul Fresh is a farm based tourist attraction. The place is open for school and family visits. Visitors will learn about medicinal plants, ornamental plants, fencing plants, and fruit plants. Visitors also have the opportunity to feed fish, deer, rabbits, and cows. In addition, there is a lesson on how to milk a cow and process it into yoghurt.

Sentul Fresh implements zero waste management where cow dung is utilized as a worm breeding medium. And worms are used to make compost. Sentul Fresh has been equipped with hall, rest rooms, prayer room and playing ground. But there is no food stall, so visitors must bring their own meal. Sentul Fresh is located at Cadasngampar Village, Sukaraja District, Bogor Regency. The price of entrance ticket is Rp 100.000 / person for group tour and Rp 200.000 / person for family. Opening hour is 8 am – 4 pm from Monday to Saturday.

11. Visiting Agro-Tourism Village
Agro-Tourism Village has beautiful panoramic view. It’s surrounded by mountains, green hills, and passed over by a clear river. Agro-Tourism Village is an effort to empower the surrounding community combined with the concept of green tourism. The place has the atmosphere of rural life.

There are rice fields, crop gardens, fish ponds and cattle ranches. Visitors can enjoy the amazing scenery and relax their mind as well as gain knowledge about agricultural activities. In addition visitors have the option to do other exciting activities such as playing paint ball, outbound, or even camping. Agro-Tourism Village is located at Mentari Resort, Cijayanti Village, Babakan Madang District, Bogor Regency. The price of entrance ticket varies, depending on the package. Tour package is Rp 100.000 / person, family package is Rp 135.000 / person and outbound package is Rp 200.000 / person. Opening hour is 8 am – 5 pm.

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12. Eating in Ah Poong Market
Ah Poong Market is a food court on the riverside. It has beautiful interior with attractive arrangement. Visitors can dine while enjoying the beauty of the flowing river. Ah Poong Market provides Indonesian cuisine, Japanese cuisine, Western cuisine, and various snacks. The payments at the cashier use deposit system.

So, before eating visitors must buy the card first. Then the card is filled as needed. The remaining deposit can be cashed after visitors finish their eating. Ah Poong Market is located at Sentul City, Babakan Madang District, Bogor Regency. It’s free entry. Visitors only need to pay parking fee. Opening hour is 10 am – 10 pm on weekdays and 7 am – 10 pm on weekend.

13. Eating in Kampoeng Koneng
Kampoeng Koneng is a family restaurant that is built from bamboo and has an atmosphere of village. It serves a typical village cuisine, complete with sambals that arouse the appetite. The favorite menu of this restaurant is bones satay, which is made from the back of the chicken with cartilage and burned with secret seasoning.

Visitors can also enjoy various traditional beverages such as hot ginger drink, ginger milk tea, turmeric, secang, and ginger coffee. Kampong Koneng is located at Tapos Street, Bojong Koneng Village, Babakan Madang District, Bogor Regency. The price of food is approximately Rp 100.000 / person. Opening hour is 9 am – 9 pm.

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14. Shopping at Mall Bellanova
Bellanova Country Mall offers a convenient shopping experience. Visitors who like to shop must visit this shopping center. The mall provides a variety of unique items for souvenirs. It has also food court with affordable prices, as well as cinema that shows the latest movie. Bellanova Country Mall is located at M.H. Thamrin Street, Sentul City, Babakan Madang Street, Bogor Regency. Opening hour is 10 am – 10 pm.

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Well guys, now you know the top things to do in Sentul Indonesia. No doubt Sentul is one of the best Places To Visit in Indonesia with its natural spots and educational tour. Let’s go to Sentul West Java Indonesia..!

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