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Puncak is a mountain pass located in West Java that is considered a popular destination, especially for residents of Jakarta. It is situated about 2-3 hours from Jakarta via the Jagorawi toll road. Puncak Pass is particularly renowned for its tea plantations and is also home to many villas and private resorts. The district also offers a stunning night view from a high altitude, and there are several vendors along the road offering tasty roasted corn.

It is highly recommended that visitors explore some exciting tourist attractions in the area, such as Taman Safari Indonesia and Cibodas Botanical Garden. At Taman Safari, visitors can explore the zoo by car or bus and feed some animals. At Cibodas Botanical Garden, visitors can find a historic park with wonderful hiking trails leading to waterfalls and hot springs.

Get to Know Puncak

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Travel Tips for Puncak

What you need to know before traveling here

Getting Around Puncak

A guide to Puncak's local transportation

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A visit to Puncak Bogor can be done using DAMRI Bus from Soekarno Hatta Airport, and vice versa. The DAMRI Bus operates from 5 AM to 10 PM, arriving every 2 hours. The fare for a ride with DAMRI Bus is around IDR 65,000 per person. Make sure to check the departure and arrival schedule of the bus and try to arrive at the pickup point at least 15 minutes before departure to arrive on time.

Practical Tips for Puncak

Things to prepare and best way to visit

When is the best time to go to Puncak?

The best months to visit Puncak are in August and September. During these months, the weather tends to be stable with low rainfall. Meanwhile, the best time to go to the Puncak Bogor area is in the morning, around 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Avoid coming to Puncak between 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM as the main road to Puncak is closed during that time.

Where are the horse riding detinations in Puncak?

Horse riding is quite popular and highly demanded in Puncak. Many tourists from outside the city intentionally visit Puncak just to go horse riding. One of the most famous horse riding places in Puncak is Agrowisata Gunung Mas. This tourist spot in Puncak offers a horse riding experience in the hills surrounded by tea tree fields. You can also go horse riding at The Ranch Cisarua, a tourist spot that is specifically designed for horse riding. There is a 6.5-hectare horse riding area available for visitors who want to go horse riding.

Are there any strawberry picking tours in Puncak?

Aside from horse riding, the most enjoyed activity in Puncak is strawberry picking. At Puncak Berry Farm Cipanas, you will get to experience to pick fresh strawberries directly. You can pick as many strawberries as you want to eat on the spot or to take home. The entrance fee to Puncak Berry Farm Cipanas is only IDR 15,000. The fruit you have picked will be priced accordingly to its weight.

What are the attractions at The Ranch Bogor?

The Ranch Bogor is well-known for its horse riding activities. However, there are many other activities that you can try at The Ranch Bogor. At The Ranch Bogor, you can also hone your archery skills, take your children to see farm animals and play at Rumah Kelinci. Besides the Dutch-style buildings, The Ranch Bogor also offers beautiful flower gardens filled with colorful flowers, just like in Europe!

What is the best duration for a holiday in Puncak?

Puncak is the best destination that you can enjoy, even just in a short duration. Every weekend, many visitors from outside the city come to Puncak just for a short getaway. Withing a day, you can already enjoy a wonderful experience at Taman Safari Bogor or other tourist attractions. However, if you want to stay longer, the best duration for a holiday in Puncak is 3 days. On the first day, you can take the time to visit popular tourist attractions such as Little Venice, Matahari Garden, and others. On the second day, you can hone your adrenaline by visiting natural tourist attractions such as waterfalls or try hiking.