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08 Jun 2020 - 2 min read

Explore the Beauty of Mount Tangkuban Perahu

Bandung is not only famous for its factory outlets and instagrammable cafes, but also for its natural beauty. One of the most popular places to visit being Mount Tangkuban Perahu. So what exactly makes Tangkuban Perahu worth the visit?

Its Unique Legend

Once upon a time there was a boy named Sangkuriang. He made a grave mistake and he was hit by his mom, Dayang Sumbi, so hard that he lost his memory. He ran into the the forest and grew into a handsome man. Upon returning to the village he met a beautiful woman that he fell in love with and planned to marry, not knowing that she was his own mother. Upon realizing this, Dayang Sumbi came up with a request that is impossible for Sangkuriang to finish if he were to marry her.

Dayang Sumbi meminta Sangkuriang untuk membuatkan danau yang dapat menutupi bukit-bukit, dan perahu untuk mengarunginya, semua hanya dalam 1 malam. Sangkuriang menyanggupi dan memanggil jin-jin hutan untuk membantunya. Resah melihat hal ini, Dayang Sumbi mengecoh jin dan membuat ayam berkokok sebelum fajar tiba. Dipenuhi amarah, Sangkuriang pun menendang perahu buatannya dan jadilah apa yang kini kita sebut dengan Gunung Tangkuban Perahu. Hingga kini, wisatawan tertarik untuk datang dan melihat apakah benar bentuk gunung ini sesuai dengan namanya.

Dayang Sumbi requested that Sangkuriang create a lake that covers the hills and construct a boat to sail through it, all within one night. Sangkuriang agreed and asked his supernatural friends to help him fulfill the request. Fearing that Sangkuriang might actually complete the request, Dayang Sumbi made the roosters crow before sunrise and trick Sangkuriang into believing that the night was over. Sangkuriang became furious and kicked the boat he had created. The boat became the mountain that we all know today. Until this day, tourists flock to the mountain and see if the mountain really look like an upside-down boat.

Amazing Landscape

Tangkuban Perahu is an active volcano which possesses numerous amazing craters. The pungent smell of sulfur seems to do little to deter tourists from visiting the mountain and enjoying the view it offers

There are three craters that you can visit in Tangkuban Perahu:

Domas Crater
This crater is reachable by hiking for about a kilometer or two. Visitors can also rent bikes to reach it and save time. Once there, visitors can climb down and see the numerous hot volcanic water springs from up close. The springs vary in temperature, some even reaching 90 degree celsius. Just be careful not to dip your feet in when you come visit
Ratu Crater
The largest crater in Tangkuban Perahu can be enjoyed from afar. From the lip of the crater, visitors can enjoy the view and take pictures. This crater is more than 500-meters deep! Enjoy its monochromatic colors and don't forget to bring your camera!
Upas Crater
This crater can only be reached by hiking through the mountain. With challenging route, the vicinity of this crater is also used for off-road racing arena. Your hard trek will be well rewarded when you reach the crater, especially when you reach it just before sunrise.

Tangkuban Perahu Bandung - 1 Day Tour

Subang

Starts from Rp 276.000

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