ADVENTURE
Surf the waves, scale the peaks, and explore the distant reaches of
the world.
The natural landscape of ancient rocks with many waterfalls!
Ciletuh is a geopark located in Sukabumi, West Java – Indonesia,
Ciletuh geopark has a fantastic view of the mountains, amazing climbing
route, and unique local culture. A region that extent an area of 36 thousand
hectares has a wealth of unique geological formation period of 100 million to
65 million years ago, nine waterfalls, and huge cliffs that form the
amphitheater.
Where the turquoise sea hits the sandstone, incredible formations take
shape, including a natural fortress, a famous black boulder locally known as
Batu Nunggul and the brown sandy Legon Pandan Beach.
Nearby Kunti Island is also a geologic wonder, containing formations
of pillow lava from an underwater volcanic eruption millions of years ago. The
pillow-like stacks show the original direction of the lava flow.
Other types of rock with different shapes, patterns and colors
constitute the island, often topped with colorful umang (snails). There is also
a cave filled with guano from the bats that inhabit it.
Besides its geologic wonders, Ciletuh Bay has beautiful waterfalls
called Curug Cimarinjung and Curug Kanteh. Though both offer the same
picture-perfect view, the latter is easier to reach due to more developed
access road and paths. A nearby warung (food stall) is always full of local
youths ready to serve as tour guide.
Very nice place for a painter or a photographer for inspiration, as
well as a haven for hikers and adventurers. This place is a vast park, so it
takes a few days for you to enjoy the beauty.
To find these ancient stones, one must venture to Ciletuh Bay on the
Indian Ocean about six to seven hours by car from Bandung. After arriving in
Ciletuh Bay, tourists usually make their first stop at Mandra Island, an
uninhabited island with wild plants covering a hilly greywacke sandstone
landscape.
Picture Source : Google
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