Coral Rocks at the Top of a Mountain: Goa Pawon and Stone Garden of
Padalarang
After a 20-minute hike up Mount Pasigit, there lies the mouth of Goa
Pawon (Pawon Caves), a significant historic site where ancient human remains
(now on display in Bandung’s Museum Geologi) were found.
Take a few steps further towards the peak of the mountain and you will
find an array of calcium-rich rocks, which are usually found along a beach.
Scientists believe that there once existed a sea stretching from
Padalarang to Negreg, with Bandung lying hundreds of metres underwater. The
theory is that a few volcanic eruptions later caused the valley to be formed.
Here, you can find seashells embedded on the rocks – bizarre indeed!
Since not many people know about this spot yet, make sure you bring
your own water as there are no warungs open at the venue (as of now!).
Goa Pawon and Stone Garden of Padalarang
Address: Desa Gunung Masigit, Kecamatan Cipatat, Padalarang, Kabupaten
Bandung Barat
Entrance: Rupiah 5,000 (RM1.60, $0.40)
Entrance: Rupiah 5,000 (RM1.60, $0.40)
Picture Source : Google & Tripcanvas.co
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