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.