West Java News Update April 2017

West Java News Update April 2017

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Gracia Spa Resort

Gracia Spa Resort

Soak in hot spring water in a fairytale resort: Gracia Spa Resort

Look no further if you are seeking to get away from your typical city life. Feel instantly rejuvenated in this idyllic spa resort, which is complete with manicured lawns and pools filled with natural hot spring water so blue that it actually hurts – when you leave.

The resort looks like a cut-out from Enid Blyton’s fairytale stories you’d probably have read when you were a child. If you can afford, why not even book yourself a villa?  You’ll get your own private hot spring pool. That way, you get to enjoy the ambience to its maximum in privacy.

Gracia Spa Resort

From USD $141 (RM634)
Entrance fee for non-staying visitors: 75,000 IDR (USD $5.60) for adults and 45,000 IDR (USD $3.50) for children
Address: Jl. Ciater Blok Dawuan, Ciater, Subang, Lembang, Bandung, Indonesia 41281
Contact no.:  +62 817-219-997 | +62 811-221-9997

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Darajat Pass Resort

Darajat Pass Resort

Endless fun in hot water wonderland: Darajat Pass Resort

You will not be disappointed the moment you step into this resort. Surrounded by lush verdure, neatly planted bungalows and hot pools smack in the middle, you’ll be a happy person here. You can find everything you’d imagine in a waterpark here, from the Giant Bucket Splash to Boomerang Slides, so regardless of whether you’re young at heart or simply just an adrenaline junky, you’ll certainly come to appreciate this place. If you’re getting cold feet, fret no more, the spring water that goes up to 45 degrees Celsius will keep you warm and dandy (pun intended) during your water play.

Darajat Pass Resort

From USD $30

Entrance fee for non-staying visitors: 20,000 IDR (USD $1.50)  for children aged three to ten years old, 22,00 IDR (USD 1.60) for adults on weekdays. 25,000 IDR (USD $2) on weekends.
Address: Jl. Darajat KM. 14, Kampung Bedeng RT/RW : 09/02, Desa Karyamekar, Kecamatan Pasirwangi, Garut, Jawa Barat 44161, Indonesia
Contact no.: +62 813-2040-5837

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Ciwidey Valley Waterpark Resort

Ciwidey Valley Waterpark Resort

Let out your inner child: Ciwidey Valley Waterpark Resort

Come fully-charged before hitting this hot spring water park because you will need it. With the array of water slides installed, you can rest assured that your inner child will be ultra-satisfied.

This newly built water park has a way to charm you with its beautifully built cottages that can be rented and state-of-the-art pools equipped with natural spring water.

Parents with hyperactive kiddos need not worry. Let your children roam free and go ga-ga here, while you seat on the lounge sipping your iced tea. As the kids drain their batteries, you’ll be promised a good night’s sleep at bedtime. There is even a large bird cage in the resort compound! For those seeking an authentic outdoor experience, the resort also offers tents for rent on their camping ground. What better way to spend your night, than stargazing with the company of firecamp to warm your soul?

Ciwidey Valley Waterpark Resort

From USD $65 (RM292)

Entrance fee for non-staying visitors: 10,000 IDR (USD $0.75) for entry and 25,000 IDR (USD $2) to use the pool area.
Address: Jl raya batutunggul, Ciwidey KM 17 ,Kab. Bandung, West Java- Indonesia
Contact no.: +62 819-1057-2241 /+62 22 95920222

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Ciwalini hot spring

Ciwalini hot spring

Simple hot water bath with tea: Ciwalini hot spring

Nestled at the foot of the Ciwidey tea plantation is Ciwalini hot spring. As you’re greeted by the cold air, nothing will come close to the pleasure of submerging your body in a pool of warm spring water to ease that chill away. This spring may not get the vote for being the best-looking hot spring, but hey, sometimes simple is good and enough. Shrouded in a cloud of mist and steam from the heated spring, Ciwalini is an alluring place in its own right. Complement your soak there with the famous Walini tea produced from the nearby tea plantations. Those seeking respite from the hustle and bustle of urban lives will appreciate the quiet this place has to offer.

Ciwalini hot spring

Contact no.: +62 225927057
Getting there: Jalan Raya Rancabali-Ciwidey.

Opening hours: 6 am to 5 pm daily
Price/Entrance fees: 15,000 IDR (USD 1.20) comes with a complimentary Walini tea sachets for every visitors. To enter the pool 5,000 IDR (USD 0.40)

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Cisolok hot spring

Cisolok hot spring

Blow thy steam off spring: Cisolok hot spring

Ever wondered how a geyser works? You need not head to Iceland to find out. Unlike the other springs around Bandung and Garut, Cisolok hot spring is probably the only one in Bandung that’s situated near a beach, along the Pelabuhan Ratu coast. What draws folks to this place is none other than the source of the spring – a geyser which ejects columns of hot water that people have found the use for. Witness the geyser in action as it sprouts up heated water so high you’d be completely soaked. Be warned though, the water sprouting from the geyser can go up to a mighty 80 degrees Celsius and can cause mild burns if caution is not exercised.

Cisolok hot spring

Address: Pantai Pelabuhan Ratu, Desa Cisolok, Kecamatan Cisolok, Kabupaten Sukabumi
Opening hours:  Not available
Price/Entrance fees: 2,500 IDR (USD 0.20 ) for the common pool area. 15,000 IDR (USD $2) for the private pool with tub and 35,000 IDR (USD $2.60 ) for the hot water therapy.

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Ciater Spa and Resort

Ciater Spa and Resort

Alternative treatment for chronic aches: Ciater Spa and Resort

Give yourself the tender loving care that your body deserves in this spa resort that comes with a breathtaking panorama of the Ciater tea plantation.

The extensive list available in the spa menu will ensure that you are pampered from top to toe.

Get those tensed muscles and nerves smoothed away by the highly-trained masseuse who will guarantee you get the royal treatment you’ve come for.

For those seeking alternative treatment to chronic aches, Ciater Spa and Resort may just be the place for you. There’s even a rehabilitation centre with a team of qualified physiotherapists who promise to cure physical ailments by combining the use hydro, electric and magnetic therapy.

Sounds too good to be true?

As part of the therapy, guests and patients are encouraged to dip into the famed medicinal ‘Kunang-kunang’ and ‘Kiara’ thermal spring pool for an ultimate wellness retreat experience.

One thing for certain – you will feel ultra-recharged at the end of your visit.

Ciater Spa and Resort

From USD $95

Entrance fee for non-staying visitors: 35,000 IDR (USD $2.60) on weekdays, 40,000 IDR (USD $3) on weekends. Free for children below 5 years old.
Address: l. Raya Ciater-Subang 41281 Jawa-Barat
Contact no.: +62 260 470351-55

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Ciater natural hot spring

Ciater natural hot spring

The mother of all hot springs: Ciater natural hot spring

Ciater is well-known for being the ultimate hot spring junction for tourists and locals alike.

Nestled between Bandung and Subang, the spring water comes from Tangkuban Perahu. At a satisfying 43 to 46 degrees Celsius, the water is just about right to give you that extra ‘oomph’ you so badly needed. If you suffer from skin ailments or even rheumatism, you’re definitely in for a good treat as this sulphuric pool is known to possess healing properties. You’ll be bewitched by the surroundings decorated with mountain ranges and crisp fresh air as you enjoy a good soak.

Ciater natural hot spring

Getting there: From Bandung, drive towards Ledeng Terminal. Take a bus from Ledeng to Lembang. When you’re in Lembang, in about 30 minutes, drop off at Jalan Cagak, Ciater district.

Opening hours: 24 hours
Price/Entrance fees: 14,000 IDR (USD $1) and 20,000 to 50,000 IDR (USD $1.50- $4) to enter the pool area. 80,000 IDR (USD $6) for the exclusive pool area.

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Curug Tilu: Grand Canyon in Sukasari

Curug Tilu: Grand Canyon in Sukasari

The region offers hidden natural attractions that remain untouched. Sukasari, the land of which is mostly covered in forest, turns out to have its own “Grand Canyon.”

Thanks to the development of smooth road access to the Sukasari district, the more-than-50-year isolated region has now become open.

The pulse of local residents can now be strongly felt and even people from outside Sukasari have started to come to the region.

The region offers hidden natural attractions that remain untouched. Sukasari, the land of which is mostly covered in forest, turns out to have its own “Grand Canyon.”

The “Grand Canyon” is called Curug Tilu and it is situated in Ciririp village, Sukasari district, Purwakarta regency.

To reach the destination, visitors can take advantage of either the Cikao Bandung Jatiluhur road or the Maniis–Sukasari road. Cikao Bandung Jatiluhur connects directly to a segment of the smooth Sukasari road. It takes about 40 minutes for visitors to reach Ciririp village.

The Maniis–Sukasari route is not recommended yet as the road remains under construction by the local administration.

To reach the Curug Tilu area, visitors must take a small 1-kilimoter-long road from the main road.

Prior to reaching Curug Tilu, visitors will first be greeted by a traditional bamboo grotto with palm fiber as its roof. The grotto is known as Pos KOMP@S (Komunitas Pecinta Alam Sukasari – Sukasari Nature Lover Community).

That is the place where a community led by Muhammad Arifin, 32, has been working to develop eco-tourism since 2013.

“We see the open road access conducted by [incumbent Purwakarta regent] Dedi as an opportunity. Why not? The nature that has remained intact has tourism potential that we can introduce to the public at large and we have to take care of it,” said Arif during a discussion at the Purwakarta Communication and Informatics office.

Arif explained that facilities for visitors to enjoy when visiting the Curug Tilu homestay were already available. The homestay, located on the edge of a curug (waterfall), is complete with a hammock and swimming pool. The facility package, priced at Rp 50,000, includes nasi liwet (rice cooked in coconut milk, chicken broth and spices)

“Actually, we have yet to set the price of nasi liwet. The portion of the rice is enough for five persons. So you do not have to cook it yourself,” he explained.

Visitors will be surrounded by the beautiful sight of a green natural panorama and stony mountain contour. The water appears green, precisely like the “Green Canyon” in Pangandaran district, West Java.

Arif acknowledged that he has been relying on young people in Ciririp village to manage the tourist activities. KOMP@S, which he leads, plans to further develop local tourism by offering river tubing and body rafting.

“Frankly speaking, what we have done is far from optimal because our members are still limited to young village people. We want it to be better. But thank God, we see between 20 and 30 visitors daily in [Curug Tilu]. They come from Jakarta, Karawang and Purwakarta,” he said.

The local youth have promoted the area through their social media accounts to attract more visitors.

source : jakpost.net & http://westjavatourismboard.info/curug-tilu-grand-canyon-in-sukasari/

Wonderful Jatigede Festival

Wonderful Jatigede Festival

'Wonderful Jatigede Festival' Aims to Attract More Tourists to Sumedang

Dirt bike club Barudak Trail Adventure Sumedang, or Batras, and arts communities in Sumedang, West Java, will hold the Wonderful Jatigede Festival on April 15-16 to promote tourism at the Jatigede Reservoir.

The Jatigede Reservoir in the eastern part of Sumedang is the second largest dam in Indonesia after Jatiluhur in Purwakarta, also in West Java.

Aside from providing water and electricity to most of West Java, the Jatigede Reservoir — which was opened in August 2015 —  will also be developed into a tourist attraction.

The deputy minister for marketing at the Tourism Ministry, Esthy Reko Astuti, said the Wonderful Jatigede Festival will introduce ecotourism to the Sumedang public, including a dirt bike championship.

“We want to develop tourism and also the creative economy scene in Sumedang. Tourism Minister Arief Yahya will attend the event next week,” Esthy said.

Around seven thousand local and international visitors are expected at the festival to watch and take part in a creative economy exhibition, Sundanese art performances, a photography competition, a dirt bike contest and a tree planting ceremony.

Tourism Minister Arief Yahya said the government will develop tourism in and around the Jatigede Reservoir through a special local tourism authority.

“We will build a golf course, dirt bike tracks, hotels, restaurants, fishing ponds, a water park and a museum around the Jatigede Reservoir. Surian Island on the south side of the dam will have a hotel and a grilled fish restaurant,” he added.

According to statistics provided by the Tourism Ministry, 2,388 international visitors visited Sumedang in 2014, bringing in Rp 37 billion ($57,000) to the local economy. The following year, the area attracted 2,685 international visitors, bringing in Rp 44 billion ($68,000).

Local tourists still make up the majority of visitors to Sumedang with 141,261 people spending more than Rp 141 billion ($22,000) in 2014, and 169,514 people spending more than Rp 169 billion ($27,000) in 2015.

Source:  jakartaglobe & http://westjavatourismboard.info/wonderful-jatigede-festival/

Bandung Carnicval Land

Bandung’s newest fun fair: Bandung Carnival Land

Have you crossed off Bandung’s Trans Studio on our list of 32 extraordinary things to do in Bandung? The Bandung Carnival Land is a less pricey alternative, created by the guys who brought the Jawa Timur Park to Malang. Don’t underestimate the size of the rides in this miniature theme park. Give the Dragon Swing or the Mangkok Tsunami a try for a guaranteed instant boost of adrenaline! Love horror? Enter the haunted house at your own risk – navigate through corridors, past creepy statues that you can find in the rooms. Beware – you might just be lucky enough to catch a figure moving in the shadows, which may not be a statue after all! If you visit the Bandung Carnival Land after sundown, you’ll get to watch the night lights go up, with an array of lights and lanterns in different shapes and sizes.

Bandung Carnicval Land

Entrance: Weekday – 40,000 IDR (2.99 USD) | Weekend – 50,000 IDR (3.74 USD)
Address: Jalan Sinargalih No 15, Bandung, West Java
Phone: +62 22 2038634
Opening hours: Weekday: 11:00-19:00 | Weekend: 11:00-20:00

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Ciptagelar Village, Sukabumi

Ciptagelar Village, Sukabumi

The Wisdom of Traditional Community of Ciptagelar Village, West Java

The Ciptagelar Village is famous for its cultural thanks giving rituals of Seren Taun, a yearly post- harvest ceremony, usually done in August, to express their gratitude towards the successful of their harvest.

The Seren Taun rituals have made Ciptagelar as one of the ‘must see and visit’ cultural events and most appealing natural ecosystem in West Java. It’s not just that. As one of the eight traditional villages in West Java, Ciptagelar has its own magnetism – the subsistence and the wisdom.

As one of the Kasepuhan in Banten Kidul, located at 1200 m above the sea level, administratively Kampung Ciptagelar is under the Cisolok sub-district, Sukabumi Regency. However, what is said as traditional community of Banten Kidul, it encompasses of a substantial area from Sukabumi and Bogor to Pandeglang, West Java. Kasepuhan itself refers to a way of living based on ancestral traditions to the local community who lives according to these traditions.

The physical development of Ciptagelar is a bit controversy as it is part of the Halimun National Park conservation. For instance, the road/pathway from Ciptarasa to Ciptagelar constructed by the internal community were criticized by the externals and were accused as destroying the forest.

Nevertheless, the Ciptagelar community will not chop the trees and clear the forest carelessly, only as needed. They have a natural wisdom to sustain the environment.

Kampung Ciptagelar was proclaimed as the first village connected to the internet through the USO (Universal Service Obligation) program, a government program to provide rural telecommunication services with the objectives of reducing the isolation of rural regions, overcoming the digital gap, achieving more equitable development, and maintaining the integrity of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia.

Source : http://westjavatourismboard.info/destination/sukabumi/ciptagelar-village/

Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung

Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung

One Of The Most Prestigious University In Indonesia

Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) or Bandung Insitute of Technology or Institute of technology Bandung, was founded on March 2, 1959. The present ITB main campus is the site of earlier engineering schools in Indonesia. Although these institutions of higher learning had their own individual characteristics and missions, they left influence on developments leading to the establishment of ITB. In 1920, Technische Hogeschool (TH) was established in Bandung, which for a short time, in the middle forties, became Kogyo Daigaku. Not long after the birth of the Republic of Indonesia in 1945, the campus housed the Technical Faculty (including a Fine Arts Department) of Universitas Indonesia, with the head office in Jakarta. In the early fifties, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, also part of Universitas Indonesia, was established on the campus.

In 1959, the present lnstitut Teknologi Bandung was founded by the Indonesian government as an institution of higher learning of science, technology, and fine arts, with a mission of education, research, and service to the community. ITB was considered the top choice among Indonesia’s high school students in 2006 and has been credited as one of the most “prestigious” universities in Indonesia, together with University of Indonesia and Gadjah Mada University. Sukarno, the first president of the Republic of Indonesia, earned his engineering degree in civil engineering from ITB. The university cultivates professional and social activities by supporting its students’ unions, the student government councils that exist in every department. Each students’ union has its own distinctly designed jacket that, among other traditions, serves as part of its member identity. There are also a number of student activity units/clubs supporting ITB student interests in rounding out their educational experience. It is not uncommon that the students and alumni are identified by the clubs to which they belong (or used to belong) at ITB, in addition to their class year and major.

Bandung Institute of Technology complex area is included in the heritage area in Bandung because there are West Hall and East Hall which is Dutch architect works named Maclaind Pond. In addition there are many more buildings in the campus, designed by famous architects include Ir. Soekarno. Although the function is used as the lectures, but public can enter the campus area to just take pictures of the building and its atmosphere as well as a walk around in the campus area. In addition, there is a science and technology demonstration center in the area of Sasana Budaya Ganesha (Sabuga).

Source : http://westjavatourismboard.info/destination/bandung/bandung-institute-of-technology/

Villa Air Lembang, West Java Indonesia

Vila Air: Greenery, Water and Fresh Country Air

This villa gives you the best of nature combined. With evergreen trees and beautiful ponds topped with fresh clean air, Vila Air assures you all of nature’s elements in its purest form. Although this place is located near Lembang, where all tourists naturally flock to for lush greenery and relaxation, you actually don’t need to go anywhere while you’re at the resort. The on-site leisure and comfort provided is enough, especially if you’re in desperate need for a relaxing break. With its traditional interior, it’s perfect to sit back and relax, or play the provided traditional games with your folks or friends.

Villa Air

USD 150 for one villa with three bedrooms

Location : Jl. Kolonel Masturi KM.9, Cisarua – Lembang, Bandung
Contact: +62 22 9191 0668, +62 22 9116 1668

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Saung Gawir, Ciwidey Bandung

Saung Gawir: Pick strawberries at your doorstep

Looking for an even more authentic experience with the Joglos? At Saung Gawir, not only are the Joglos bungalow-styled, but the walls are also made of woven bamboos – very much like the real traditional thing in Indonesia. You can even pick strawberries at the neighbouring farms! Each of these bungalows have a capacity for 6 persons.

Saung Gawir

From USD 45

Location : Jalan Raya Ciwidey – Rancabali KM. 05 – Alam Endah, Ciwidey, Bandung
Contact: +62 8122 113 3664

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Sapu Lidi Resort, Lembang Bandung

Sapu Lidi Resort: Life, According to The Bandung People

When in Bandung, live like the Sundanese do. In this spacious place, all the 23 villas are named after the lalala Sundanese. Euis, Putri No’ong, Ti Kunclum, Kongkorongok, Congklak – you pick the fanciest name and stay. Sapu Lidi Resort articulates everything special about its natural features with the traditional exterior and interior of every villa. Enjoy your own balcony and fresh air either by the lake or near the woods – your pick. And if you fancy the lake enough, you can even row a sampan out to feed the fish in the lake.

Sapu Lidi Resort

Starting USD 69

Location : Jl. Sersan Bajuri, Kompleks Graha Puspa, Cihideung, Lembang, Bandung
Contact: +62 22 2786461

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Patuha Resort, Bandung

Patuha Resort: Refreshing Retreat in the Mountains

Located at the foot of Patuha mountain with cool, fresh water, a breathtaking view is a guaranteed feature here. Not to mention Kawah Putih is only a short distance away by foot, just across the resort. Relax and soak yourself in the natural hot water pool to soothe your muscles and recharge your energy for another working week. An hour’s drive away from Bandung city centre, this place is a great escape from the city. You can immerse yourself in the beauty of nature and come home refreshed.

Patuha Resort

Starting USD 40

Location : Jl. Raya Ciwidey-Patengan Km 8 Desa Alam Endah, Bandung
Contact: +62 22 5928062

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Padma Hotel Bandung, Ciumbuleuit Bandung

Padma Hotel Bandung: Luxury and Lush Greenery in the Town Centre

You don’t have to right up to the highlands or into the woods to have that experience of living in divine nature. This elegant hotel offers you just that, and it’s located near the city centre where you can shop at the malls, dine at cool cafes and go to the movies. Padma hotel brings nature to you with a spectacular hill view. And you can choose to make the best out of it with jungle trekking, or, for a higher dose of adrenaline, tightrope walking. And to complete your tranquil experience, treat yourself to its yoga classes to find some inner peace.

Padma Hotel Bandung

Starting USD 98

Location : Jl. Ranca Bentang 56-58, Ciumbuleuit, Bandung
Contact: +62 22 203 0333

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Novus Puncak, Cipanas West Java

Novus Puncak: Bunnies in the Mountains

If you’re planning your nth trip to Bandung from other parts of Indonesia, why don’t you leave the boring highway and travel via the Puncak highlands? It will take just a little longer but the journey and views are much more exciting. You can even do a stopover and spend a night. Or if you don’t have that much time to make it to Bandung, this very special resort can be a thrilling alternative. Novus Puncak is located in Cipanas, with its famous breathtaking mountain view and fresh air – the best place to rejuvenate and recharge. Your kids will be well taken care of with its great kids club facilities while you can laze by the pool. Be sure to take your kids (and yourself) to its famous rabbit farm too, where you can feed and play with the healthy, fluffy bunnies.

Novus Puncak

Starting USD 69

Location : Jl. Sindanglaya Raya No.180, Cipanas, Jawa Barat. 43253
Contact: +62 263 511511

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