Sanghyang Heuleut, Cipatat
A Divine Experience in Nature’s Hidden Paradise – Sanghyang Heuleut,
Cipatat
Tucked away at West Bandung in a remote area of Cipatat, Sanghyang
Heuleut is a small pond surrounded by large white cliffs, lush jungle and a
small waterfall as the water source. It flows to the stream of Citarum river
which is also part of a hydropower plant. Through geographic evaluation,
Sanghyang Heuleut is deemed as a prehistoric pond that has existed through
time.
Legend also has it that its secluded location was meant for the
strategic bathing place for goddesses.
No wonder, the place was deemed “Sanghyang” which means “holy” while
“heuleut” means “the space between 2 worlds”, which refers to how the holy
place was reserved for divine beings. The pond itself definitely lives up to
its reputation, as evident by the mythical surroundings and unexplainable
beauty of its area. It simply is something so divine that you have to witness
to believe.
Sanghyang Heuleut, Cipatat
Getting here : The best way to get there is by using the Saguling
Hydro Power Plant ( PLTA Saguling) as the main reference, as the pond is just 5
kms away from it. The central giant pipe of the power plant is a good clue to
start, walk towards the forest against the stream for about 1 km. You’ll pass
the Sanghyang Poek cave, which means you’re now just 2 km away from Sanghyang
Heuleut and Sanghyang Poek. Currently there’s no entrance fee, but you’ll have
to pay parking fee prior to the walk in which is around Rp 8.000 or USD 0.5
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