Green Canyon

GREEN CANYON

Nature / adventure activity

Recomended during dry season

Cukang Taneuh or Green Canyon is one of the attractions in West Java which is located in the Village District Kertayasa Cijulang, Ciamis District ± 31 km from Pangandaran( West Java, indonesia ). This canyon is formed from soil erosion due to river flow Cijulang over millions of years to penetrate caves with stunning stalactites and stalaknit and flanked by two hills with rocks and thick foliage presents a unique natural attractions and challenging.

At the mouth of the cave there are waterfalls Palatar so the atmosphere at this attraction feels so cool. Activities to do including climbing cliffs, swimming, and boating. To reach this location travelers can make use of the many boats available at Pier Ciseureuh, both outboard boats and paddle boats. This attraction adjacent degan Batukaras attractions and airport Nusawiru.

Green Canyon name was popularized by a French nationality in 1993. However, the Sundanese called Green Canyon as Cukang Taneuh or in Indonesian means Land Bridge. Green Canyon name is refer to the Grand Canyon in Colorado, United States.

"Green Canyon" Journey through some truly wondrous jungle - rich in massive teak trees, palms, various hanging vinery and the shrill sounds of extensive bird-life. The canyon is apparently a couple of hundred metres long, but it is only safe for visitors to venture the first hundred. At the end of the passable section, the opportunity arises to jump from a 5 metre high stalagmite formation rising from the canyon floor into a deep pool below. The rocks aren't sharp or slippery and there's a myriad of harmless critters around like frogs, dragonflies and miniature crabs to marvel at too. There are about 500 visitors a day, but it will increase to 2,000 per day on holidays make boat congestion on the narrow path and make boat long-waiting too.

Hiking Ujung Kulon National Park

UJUNG KULON NATIONAL PARK
Point of interest ( Jungle treck/ hiking, snorkeling, diving, surfing, wildlife)

Ujung Kulon located in the extreme south-western tip of Java on the Sunda shelf, includes the Ujung Kulon peninsula and several offshore islands ( Peucang Island and Panaitan Island ) and encompasses the natural reserve of Krakatoa. In addition to its natural beauty and geological interest – particularly for the study of inland volcanoes – it contains the largest remaining area of lowland rainforests in the Java plain. Several species of endangered plants and animals can be found there, the Javan rhinoceros being the most seriously under threat.

Brief synthesis:

Ujung Kulon National Park, located in Banten Province on the extreme south-west tip of the highly populated island of Java, has the best and most extensive lowland forest remaining on the island. The property, including the Ujung Kulon peninsula and several offshore islands retains its natural beauty and possesses a very diverse flora and fauna, demonstrating on-going evolution of geological processes since the Krakatau eruption in 1883.

The Krakatau volcano as part of the formation of the property, is the most well known and studied of all modern volcanic eruptions, due primarily to the devastating effects (36,000 people killed) registered throughout the northern hemisphere. The property is globally significant as the last and most important natural habitat of the critically endangered, endemic, single-horned Javan Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros sondaicus) along with several other species of endangered plants and animals. Ujung Kulon is believed to sustain the last viable natural population of this species, estimated at approximately 60 individuals. It is not known how this compares to historical densities, but is a critically low figure from the point of view of species survival and viable genetic diversity.

indonesia Best surfing spot

Indonesia best surfing spot

Indonesia as the largest archipelago in the world, with more than 17.000 island and islet that spread from west to east. Always become a main destination for tropical wild surfing. This country promise you a new experience and chalanging for your adrenaline. So if you were surferholic, let we introduce to you some of the best surfing spot in indonesia.

SUMATERA :
Mentawai island, The island is surrounded by the Indian Ocean is already known as one of the best surfing spots in the world. With a height of about 3 ft waves, surfers can enjoy the waves challenging. There are about 400 point surfing in the Mentawai Islands which have varying levels of difficulty. Surfing locations include Koroniki Island, Sibigeu Bay, and the Sinakak Bay.

Another surfing spot in Sumatera can be found In the western side of Lampung. also can be reach if you need different atmosphere of indian ocean.

Adventure at Citumang River

CITUMANG RIVER
Grade : Easy and Fun

The Citumang River near Pangandaran with its clear green water, runs through green thick forests deep in the Cijulang area along the south coast of West Java.  Its banks are decorated with beautiful boulders withbranches of trees and bushes picturesquely bending over the river. As the water flows on, it enters an astonishing cave. Here, tranquility greets visitors warmly. The only sounds heard are the sweet harmonny of nature:  music created by gurgling water and the soft whispers of the wind as it makes its way through the trees, accompanied by the many unique sounds of hidden animals.

This river of tranquility is located at the Bojong Village, in the Ciamis Region, about 15Km west of Pangandaran. The name Citumang is given by the locals who believe that a certain crocodile with a broken leg once lived in this river. The crocodile’s name was “Si Tumang”, while “Ci” means : river.   Hence the name Citumang given to the river.

Loksado Adventure and Hiking

LOKSADO BAMBOO RAFTING & DAYAK TERIBE ADVENTURE

5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS

Grade: Moderate

This is an easy adventure that will take you to have an insight look of the Dayak living and  remaining rain forest left in South Borneo. The  trip is available any time of the year. The river is a safe, flat, and almost no rapid at all. What you do is only  sitting on the bamboo raft and enjoying the white water and swimming.

DAY 01: BANJARMASIN
On arrival at Samsudin Noer airport Banjarmasin in south Borneo, your guide will pick you up and meet you then transfer to your choised hotel.
Day free for your own leissure with dinner on personal expenses.

DAY 02: BANJARMASIN – PANDAK DAUN - LOKSADO (B,L,D)
Early in the morning after breakfast visit the traditional floating market, where many canoes sell and buy the vegetables, and other stuff. Afterwards return to the hotel. then proceed to Cempaka village to see traditional diamond mining and polishing, Next, visiting Pandak Daun village to see water buffaloes return to the stall (optional). Afterwards, leaving to Loksado. Overnight on lodge/cottage for your dinner and accommodation.

DAY 03: MUARA HATIP – MALARIS - HARATAI (B,L,D)
After breakfast, Transfer to Malaris to see traditional long house,then trekking to Haratai waterfall crossing forest, rivers, longhouses, hanging bridge and traditional farms. Afterwards, return to Loksado through different trail passing big trees, valley and 3 isolated village and longhouse. In the afternoon, return to the small lodge for dinner and accommodation.

DAY 04: LOKSADO - BAMBOO RAFTING - BANJARMASIN (B,L)
After breakfast, Going to forest to cut the bamboos and setting the bamboo raft with villagers, then, do the bamboo rafting across mount Kantawan and tropical rainforest alongside of Amandit river. Return to Banjarmasin. Overnight at the your choised hotel in Banjarmasin.

DAY 05: BANJARMASIN DEPARTURE - END OF YOUR BORNEO TRIP (B)
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to next destination.

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BADUY Society

MASYARAKAT BADUY

Baduy society, Total population 5,000 - 8,000
Regions with significant populations Banten, Indonesia
Languages : Badui dialect of Sundanese
Religion : Sunda Wiwitan,

Islam Related ethnic groups Sundanese, other Austronesian peoplesThe Baduy (or Badui), who call themselves Kanekes, are a traditional community living in the western part of the java island, province of Banten, near Rangkasbitung. Their population of 11,700 is centered in the Kendeng mountains at an elevation of 300–500 meters (975'-1,625') above sea level. Their homeland in Banten, Java is contained in just 50 km2 (19 sq mi) of hilly forest area 120 km (75 mi) from Jakarta, Indonesia's capital.

Ethnically the Baduys belong to the Sundanese ethnic group. Their racial, physical and linguistic traits bear much resemblance to the rest of the Sundanese people; however, the difference is in their way of life. Baduy people resist foreign influences and vigorously preserve their ancient way of life, while modern Sundanese are more open to foreign influences and a majority are Muslims.The Baduy are divided into two sub-groups; the Baduy Dalam (Inner Baduy), and the Baduy Luar (Outer Baduy). No foreigners were allowed to meet the Inner Baduy, though the Outer Baduy do foster some limited contacts with the outside world. The origin of the word Baduy may come from the term "Bedouin", although other sources claim the source is a name of a local river.

Cimaja Surfing Ground

CIMAJA - SURFING POINT

Cimaja is the most crowded of West Java's surfing grounds due to sheer ease of accessibility. Most of the surf pounded beaches in the Palabuhanratu resort area-also called Samudra Beach are just that: pure beachpound, featuring vicious riptides and big walls of water with nowhere to go. Most surfers skip this non-directional stuff and head a few kilometers due west to the sleepy fishing and rice-growing village known as Cimaja, or Cimaja Beach.

Kampung Naga

KAMPUNG NAGA

a traditional village

Kampung Naga is a hamlet located in the area of Neglasari Village, Salawu District, Tasikmalaya Regency, West Java Province, Indonesia.Kampung Naga is a village which is inhabited by a community in a very strong tradition of holding the remainder ancestors. The differences are visible when compared with other communities outside Kampung Naga. The community are living in the framework of an atmosphere in a traditional simplicity and environmental wisdom.Kampung Naga is located not far from the main road that connects with the city of Garut Tasikmalaya.

Villages are located in a fertile valley, with the boundaries, in the West Village by Naga forest. The forest is sacred because it is located in the ancestral cemetery. In the south is the rice fields, and in the north and east are surrounded by river Ciwulan, which the source of water comes from Mount Cikuray in Garut.

Mount Galunggung

Mount Galunggung

Lightning strikes during the 1982 eruption of Galunggung
Elevation : 2,168 m (7,113 ft )
Location : WestJava, Indonesia
Coordinates : 7°15′24″S - 108°04′37″E
Geology Type : Strato volcano
Last eruption : 1982

Mount Galunggung (Indonesian: Gunung Galunggung, formerly spelled Galoen-gong) is an active stratovolcano in West Java,Indonesia, around 80 km (50 mi) southeast of the West Java provincial capital, Bandung (or around 10 km to the north of the West Java town of Tasikmalaya). Mount Galunggung is part of the Sunda Arc extending through Sumatra, Java and Bali, which has resulted from the subduction of the Australian plate beneath the Eurasian plate.For the first time since 1921 after eruptions finished and conditions seemed normal, on February 12, 2012 the status was upgraded to Alert based on changes in conditions.On 28 May 2012 it was lowered from 7 back to 6 (On a scale of 1-4)