On labor day holiday, which fell on May 1st 2015, I with my family went to a place named Puncak Bintang (Star on Top). Puncak Bintang is located on Bukit Moho which is 1440 meter above the sea level. Due to its elevation, it is believed to be the peak or the highest point of Bandung. Puncak Bintang is operated by Perum Perhutani. From this hill, you could observe Bandung view in 180 degrees. You could also have a view of pine forests while on the journey to Puncak Bintang. There is an iconic big and huge shining metal star on the Puncak Bintang. I took picture with the big star as background. You could feel the coolness of Puncak Bintang once you get there. However it is manageable but do dress accordingly.Best time to visit is during the dry season when the sky is clearer and the ground is not slippery.
How to get there? You could reach there by taking Padasuka road, Cicaheum and going up to the hill. You would pass Caringin Tilu or abbreviated as Cartil, a place where you could take a rest in warung or small cafe along the street on the way to Puncak Bintang. From here, you could already see the view of Bandung, but you have to keep going uphill until you reach the gate of Warung Daweung. From here, it is only a short walking distance which is a few hundred meters uphill to Puncak Bintang.
Warung Daweung itself is located a little bit below Puncak Bintang. Warung Daweung is a cafe which has a breathtaking view of Bandung in 180 degrees. You have to pay about the minimum of 10,000 rupiah to 25,000 rupiah to get to Warung Daweung. For this amount of money, you could get the choice of some food and drink.
By paying 8000 rupiah, you could get straight to Puncak Bintang which is only a few hundred meter from Warung Daweung. If you would like to go to Puncak Bintang or Warung Daweung, it is advisable that you check the condition of your vehicles before going there since the road to get there is very uphill and the journey could get bumpy because of some bad condition of the road itself.
Please make sure that you come visit Puncak Bintang if you are happenned to be in Bandung because this place is so cool and recommended for a visit.
Banyak tempat di
Bandung yang dijadikan sebagai tempat wisata alam yang memanjakan
pengunjungnya dengan pemandangan memukau. Salah satunya adalah wisata
alam, Bukit Moko. Tanggal 27 Februari 2015 ini saya dan teman saya
mengunjungi lokasi wisata ini yang katanya memiliki pemandangan bagus.
Bukit Moko berada disekitar ketinggian 1440 meter dari permukaan laut.
Dari atas bukit ini kamu bisa melihat pemandangan 180 derajat kota
Bandung. Hal inilah yang membuat Bukit Moko disebut sebagai puncak
tertinggi di kota Bandung oleh warganya. Selain itu, kamu juga bisa
menikmati pemandangan hutan pinus sambil berjalan menuju Puncak Bintang
atau bisa dibilang puncak tertinggi Moko.
Selain bisa melihat pemandangan cekungan Bandung yang dikelilingi oleh
gunung-gunung, di Bukit Moko ini juga kita bisa memesan makanan dan
minuman di Warung Daweung, satu-satunya warung yang ada di sini. Makanan
dan minuman hangat di Warung Daweung dapat mengurangi rasa dingin dari
udara di Bukit Moko. Makanan atau minuman hangat ini memang paling cocok
untuk menemani ngadaweung (melamun) sambil menikmati indahnya panorama
Kota Bandung.
Banyak orang yang datang ke sini menjelang malam hari. Selain untuk
menghindari cuaca siang yang panas alasan lainnya adalah untuk bisa
melihat sunset yang sangat indah. Saat malam tiba, suguhan citylight
Kota Bandung yang seperti ratusan bintik-bintik cahaya akan memanjakan
mata semua. Bagi yang belum puas dengan melihat sunset dan citylight,
cukup dengan bermalam di sini bisa melihat indahnya matahari terbit dari
balik gunung yang mengelilingi Kota Bandung.
Untuk sampai ke Bukit Moko bisa lewat beberapa jalur. Sayangnya yang
saya tahu hanya via jalur Padasuka Cicaheum. Jika melewati jalur
Padasuka, sepanjang perjalanan akan disuguhkan rumah-rumah warga yang
berjejer di sepanjang jalan. Kemudian saat dilanjutkan ke atas, akan
menemui tempat yang namanya Caringin Tilu. Di tempat ini kita bisa
sedikit beristirahat sambil menikmati sejuknya udara di bawah pohon
beringin yang sangat besar sebelum melanjutkan perjalanan. Untuk dapat
mencapai Bukit Moko, perlu berjalan terus ke atas. Jika sudah melihat
bangunan kayu yang bernama Wrung Daweung, itu artinya sudah sampai di
Bukit Moko. Pengunjung akan dikenai voucher wajib Rp 10.000 dan 25.000
untuk masuk ke Warung Daweung. Tapi pengunjung tidak harus selalu jajan
di situ. Jika pengunjung ingin langsung ke Puncak Bintang pun bisa
dengan hanya membeli Tiket masuk Rp. 8.000 per orang.
Bagi yang ingin berwisata ke Bukit Moko dan mengunjungi Puncak Bintang,
disarankan untuk memeriksa kendaraan terlebih dahulu, karena rute
perjalanan menuju Bukit Moko bukan rute yang mudah dilalui. Kondisi
badan dan kendaraan harus dalam keadaan prima. Untuk sampai ke Bukit
Moko tidak ada kendaraan umum, jadi jika tidak memiliki kendaraan
pribadi, maka harus ditempuh dengan berjalan kaki atau menumpang mobil
pick up yang kebetulan menuju ke sana.
Copy and WIN : http://ow.ly/KNICZ
Copy and WIN : http://ow.ly/KNICZ
It
was only 4.30 a.m., not my usual waking hour. I woke up and got ready
to go to catch the golden sunrise at the most talked-about destination
in Bandung.
With my brother driving, we went all the way up to Bukit Dago Pakar to Taman Hutan Raya (Tahura) in the Ir. H. Juanda National Park in the Dago Pakar district.
After passing Tahura, the journey got bumpy because of the road conditions. I began to reconsider my decision to come in a city car.
The road was getting better as we passed the forest, then through some farms and small villages until the end of the road.
Two local residents showed us the final turn before we finally reached a yard serving as a parking lot.
Tebing Keraton is located at Kampung Ciharegem Puncak, Desa wisata Ciburial, in the Cimenyan district.
The ticket counter was near the motorcycle parking lot and judging by the long lines of motorcycles parked there, a lot of visitors had come to Tebing Keraton that morning despite it not being a weekend.
"During weekends the visitors could amount to 2000 per day," said a staffer at the ticket counter.
My brother expressed his concern at having too many people on the cliff, to which the staffer replied in Sundanese, saying that everybody could manage the crowd and nobody seemed to worry about the cliff being too cramped or concerned about safety.
The staffer continued saying the cliff was not newly discovered. In fact, geologists have a proper term calling it the "Patahan Lembang" (Lembang fault) while local villagers call it by the Sundanese term of "gawir jontor" (“gawir” means cliff and “jontor” is local dialect slang for swollen lips).
The recent increased popularity of the cliff might well be the result of social-media buzz with thousands of visitors posting the location on Instagram.
The locals seemed to welcome this official opening up of the cliff as a tourist destination last August, with high hopes that it will provide new income for them.
Many are involved as ticket officials, security staff or parking attendants.
A staff member we met at the entrance explained the origin of the name Tebing Keraton (palace cliff). It was started when a young visitor took a selfie photo with the valley as the background, instead of seeing the valley below, something grand and majestic like a palace appeared before him on the photo.
Another version involves a local named Ase Sobana, who during my visit wore a “pangsi” (traditional Sundanese peasant outfit of black top, pants and batik headscarf). He wrote a brief history of Tebing Keraton stating that he named it so last May and made the signage that has been attracting visitors ever since.
“Keraton”, according to Ase's writing, is not like a grand palace where kings live but comes from the Sundanese term "karaton", which refers to nature's captivating beauty, the natural richness and grandness of a beautiful landscape.
However, the locals who were in charge of the parking seemed not to agree with Ase's self-proclamation as the one who named the cliff, stating it had already been that name the whole time.
Despite the unclear history, the trip from the ticket counter to the cliff itself was relatively easy with only a five-minute walk.
Once I got there, the edge of the cliff was quite packed with visitors, who were mostly university students.
The air was fresh and cold. The sun was already shining, while half the valley below was still shrouded in mist.
Enjoying a peaceful moment was rather hard since the majority of visitors were quite noisy in taking photos or posing for selfies.
It was amazing to see some of the daredevils placing themselves very near the edge or high above the rock just to get the best pic for Instagram.
And trust me, succumbing to such behavior was hard to resist when everybody was doing it.
Despite failing to catch the sunrise; I went back home with lungs filled with fresh air that made my mind clearer, happier and content. And I had to admit that having my selfie taken on the most talked-about cliff in Bandung somehow felt like an accomplishment.
How to get there
Go to Taman Hutan Raya in Bukit Dago Pakar until you reach Warung Bandrek (Warban). Take the left road and go all the way up until you reach a village and the road ends, turn left and go up, Tebing Keraton is not far left.
If you are not driving, take an “ojek” from terminal Dago or alternatively from Warung Bandrek at Tahura. The “ojek” ride from Warung Bandrek to Tebing Keraton costs Rp 25,000 (US$2.2).
Admission is payable at the counter. Foreigners have to pay Rp 76,000 per person inclusive of life insurance.
Tebing Keraton open to visitors from 5 a.m.-6 p.m.
Tips
Bring cash, food and drinks. Near Tebing Keraton there are a number of humble “warung” selling instant noodles, coffee, tea and local dishes. But if you prefer something else, pack your own supplies.
To catch the sunrise, make sure you reach Tebing Keraton by 4 a.m.
Best time to visit is during the dry season when the sky is clearer and the ground is not slippery.
Just below the motorcycle parking lot, there is a modest “warung”, which offers great views of Tebing Keraton from distance. The spot is perfect for sipping a coffee while basking in the golden morning rays.
The coolness of Tebing Keraton is manageable but do dress accordingly.
- See more at: http://www.jakpost.travel/news/-tebing-keraton-bandungs-coolest-destination-on-instagram-EpZ6QJyftudxsaw4.html#sthash.yNF98yKx.dpuf
With my brother driving, we went all the way up to Bukit Dago Pakar to Taman Hutan Raya (Tahura) in the Ir. H. Juanda National Park in the Dago Pakar district.
After passing Tahura, the journey got bumpy because of the road conditions. I began to reconsider my decision to come in a city car.
Finally we reached Warung Bandrek, a famous spot outside Tahura where the road splits into two. There you can find ‘ojek’ drivers (motorcycle taxis) waiting for passengers. If you’re somehow lost you can also ask them for directions.
The road was getting better as we passed the forest, then through some farms and small villages until the end of the road.
Two local residents showed us the final turn before we finally reached a yard serving as a parking lot.
Tebing Keraton is located at Kampung Ciharegem Puncak, Desa wisata Ciburial, in the Cimenyan district.
The ticket counter was near the motorcycle parking lot and judging by the long lines of motorcycles parked there, a lot of visitors had come to Tebing Keraton that morning despite it not being a weekend.
"During weekends the visitors could amount to 2000 per day," said a staffer at the ticket counter.
My brother expressed his concern at having too many people on the cliff, to which the staffer replied in Sundanese, saying that everybody could manage the crowd and nobody seemed to worry about the cliff being too cramped or concerned about safety.
The staffer continued saying the cliff was not newly discovered. In fact, geologists have a proper term calling it the "Patahan Lembang" (Lembang fault) while local villagers call it by the Sundanese term of "gawir jontor" (“gawir” means cliff and “jontor” is local dialect slang for swollen lips).
The recent increased popularity of the cliff might well be the result of social-media buzz with thousands of visitors posting the location on Instagram.
The locals seemed to welcome this official opening up of the cliff as a tourist destination last August, with high hopes that it will provide new income for them.
Many are involved as ticket officials, security staff or parking attendants.
A staff member we met at the entrance explained the origin of the name Tebing Keraton (palace cliff). It was started when a young visitor took a selfie photo with the valley as the background, instead of seeing the valley below, something grand and majestic like a palace appeared before him on the photo.
Another version involves a local named Ase Sobana, who during my visit wore a “pangsi” (traditional Sundanese peasant outfit of black top, pants and batik headscarf). He wrote a brief history of Tebing Keraton stating that he named it so last May and made the signage that has been attracting visitors ever since.
“Keraton”, according to Ase's writing, is not like a grand palace where kings live but comes from the Sundanese term "karaton", which refers to nature's captivating beauty, the natural richness and grandness of a beautiful landscape.
However, the locals who were in charge of the parking seemed not to agree with Ase's self-proclamation as the one who named the cliff, stating it had already been that name the whole time.
Despite the unclear history, the trip from the ticket counter to the cliff itself was relatively easy with only a five-minute walk.
Once I got there, the edge of the cliff was quite packed with visitors, who were mostly university students.
I missed the sunrise for sure but what I saw was truly magnificent, as if I was standing on a land above the clouds."Enjoying a peaceful moment was rather hard since the majority of visitors were quite noisy in taking photos or posing for selfies."
The air was fresh and cold. The sun was already shining, while half the valley below was still shrouded in mist.
Enjoying a peaceful moment was rather hard since the majority of visitors were quite noisy in taking photos or posing for selfies.
It was amazing to see some of the daredevils placing themselves very near the edge or high above the rock just to get the best pic for Instagram.
And trust me, succumbing to such behavior was hard to resist when everybody was doing it.
Despite failing to catch the sunrise; I went back home with lungs filled with fresh air that made my mind clearer, happier and content. And I had to admit that having my selfie taken on the most talked-about cliff in Bandung somehow felt like an accomplishment.
How to get there
Go to Taman Hutan Raya in Bukit Dago Pakar until you reach Warung Bandrek (Warban). Take the left road and go all the way up until you reach a village and the road ends, turn left and go up, Tebing Keraton is not far left.
If you are not driving, take an “ojek” from terminal Dago or alternatively from Warung Bandrek at Tahura. The “ojek” ride from Warung Bandrek to Tebing Keraton costs Rp 25,000 (US$2.2).
Admission is payable at the counter. Foreigners have to pay Rp 76,000 per person inclusive of life insurance.
Tebing Keraton open to visitors from 5 a.m.-6 p.m.
Tips
Bring cash, food and drinks. Near Tebing Keraton there are a number of humble “warung” selling instant noodles, coffee, tea and local dishes. But if you prefer something else, pack your own supplies.
To catch the sunrise, make sure you reach Tebing Keraton by 4 a.m.
Best time to visit is during the dry season when the sky is clearer and the ground is not slippery.
Just below the motorcycle parking lot, there is a modest “warung”, which offers great views of Tebing Keraton from distance. The spot is perfect for sipping a coffee while basking in the golden morning rays.
The coolness of Tebing Keraton is manageable but do dress accordingly.
- See more at: http://www.jakpost.travel/news/-tebing-keraton-bandungs-coolest-destination-on-instagram-EpZ6QJyftudxsaw4.html#sthash.yNF98yKx.dpuf
It
was only 4.30 a.m., not my usual waking hour. I woke up and got ready
to go to catch the golden sunrise at the most talked-about destination
in Bandung.
With my brother driving, we went all the way up to Bukit Dago Pakar to Taman Hutan Raya (Tahura) in the Ir. H. Juanda National Park in the Dago Pakar district.
After passing Tahura, the journey got bumpy because of the road conditions. I began to reconsider my decision to come in a city car.
The road was getting better as we passed the forest, then through some farms and small villages until the end of the road.
Two local residents showed us the final turn before we finally reached a yard serving as a parking lot.
Tebing Keraton is located at Kampung Ciharegem Puncak, Desa wisata Ciburial, in the Cimenyan district.
The ticket counter was near the motorcycle parking lot and judging by the long lines of motorcycles parked there, a lot of visitors had come to Tebing Keraton that morning despite it not being a weekend.
"During weekends the visitors could amount to 2000 per day," said a staffer at the ticket counter.
My brother expressed his concern at having too many people on the cliff, to which the staffer replied in Sundanese, saying that everybody could manage the crowd and nobody seemed to worry about the cliff being too cramped or concerned about safety.
The staffer continued saying the cliff was not newly discovered. In fact, geologists have a proper term calling it the "Patahan Lembang" (Lembang fault) while local villagers call it by the Sundanese term of "gawir jontor" (“gawir” means cliff and “jontor” is local dialect slang for swollen lips).
The recent increased popularity of the cliff might well be the result of social-media buzz with thousands of visitors posting the location on Instagram.
The locals seemed to welcome this official opening up of the cliff as a tourist destination last August, with high hopes that it will provide new income for them.
Many are involved as ticket officials, security staff or parking attendants.
A staff member we met at the entrance explained the origin of the name Tebing Keraton (palace cliff). It was started when a young visitor took a selfie photo with the valley as the background, instead of seeing the valley below, something grand and majestic like a palace appeared before him on the photo.
Another version involves a local named Ase Sobana, who during my visit wore a “pangsi” (traditional Sundanese peasant outfit of black top, pants and batik headscarf). He wrote a brief history of Tebing Keraton stating that he named it so last May and made the signage that has been attracting visitors ever since.
“Keraton”, according to Ase's writing, is not like a grand palace where kings live but comes from the Sundanese term "karaton", which refers to nature's captivating beauty, the natural richness and grandness of a beautiful landscape.
However, the locals who were in charge of the parking seemed not to agree with Ase's self-proclamation as the one who named the cliff, stating it had already been that name the whole time.
Despite the unclear history, the trip from the ticket counter to the cliff itself was relatively easy with only a five-minute walk.
Once I got there, the edge of the cliff was quite packed with visitors, who were mostly university students.
The air was fresh and cold. The sun was already shining, while half the valley below was still shrouded in mist.
Enjoying a peaceful moment was rather hard since the majority of visitors were quite noisy in taking photos or posing for selfies.
It was amazing to see some of the daredevils placing themselves very near the edge or high above the rock just to get the best pic for Instagram.
And trust me, succumbing to such behavior was hard to resist when everybody was doing it.
Despite failing to catch the sunrise; I went back home with lungs filled with fresh air that made my mind clearer, happier and content. And I had to admit that having my selfie taken on the most talked-about cliff in Bandung somehow felt like an accomplishment.
How to get there
Go to Taman Hutan Raya in Bukit Dago Pakar until you reach Warung Bandrek (Warban). Take the left road and go all the way up until you reach a village and the road ends, turn left and go up, Tebing Keraton is not far left.
If you are not driving, take an “ojek” from terminal Dago or alternatively from Warung Bandrek at Tahura. The “ojek” ride from Warung Bandrek to Tebing Keraton costs Rp 25,000 (US$2.2).
Admission is payable at the counter. Foreigners have to pay Rp 76,000 per person inclusive of life insurance.
Tebing Keraton open to visitors from 5 a.m.-6 p.m.
Tips
Bring cash, food and drinks. Near Tebing Keraton there are a number of humble “warung” selling instant noodles, coffee, tea and local dishes. But if you prefer something else, pack your own supplies.
To catch the sunrise, make sure you reach Tebing Keraton by 4 a.m.
Best time to visit is during the dry season when the sky is clearer and the ground is not slippery.
Just below the motorcycle parking lot, there is a modest “warung”, which offers great views of Tebing Keraton from distance. The spot is perfect for sipping a coffee while basking in the golden morning rays.
The coolness of Tebing Keraton is manageable but do dress accordingly.
- See more at: http://www.jakpost.travel/news/-tebing-keraton-bandungs-coolest-destination-on-instagram-EpZ6QJyftudxsaw4.html#sthash.yNF98yKx.dpuf
With my brother driving, we went all the way up to Bukit Dago Pakar to Taman Hutan Raya (Tahura) in the Ir. H. Juanda National Park in the Dago Pakar district.
After passing Tahura, the journey got bumpy because of the road conditions. I began to reconsider my decision to come in a city car.
Finally we reached Warung Bandrek, a famous spot outside Tahura where the road splits into two. There you can find ‘ojek’ drivers (motorcycle taxis) waiting for passengers. If you’re somehow lost you can also ask them for directions.
The road was getting better as we passed the forest, then through some farms and small villages until the end of the road.
Two local residents showed us the final turn before we finally reached a yard serving as a parking lot.
Tebing Keraton is located at Kampung Ciharegem Puncak, Desa wisata Ciburial, in the Cimenyan district.
The ticket counter was near the motorcycle parking lot and judging by the long lines of motorcycles parked there, a lot of visitors had come to Tebing Keraton that morning despite it not being a weekend.
"During weekends the visitors could amount to 2000 per day," said a staffer at the ticket counter.
My brother expressed his concern at having too many people on the cliff, to which the staffer replied in Sundanese, saying that everybody could manage the crowd and nobody seemed to worry about the cliff being too cramped or concerned about safety.
The staffer continued saying the cliff was not newly discovered. In fact, geologists have a proper term calling it the "Patahan Lembang" (Lembang fault) while local villagers call it by the Sundanese term of "gawir jontor" (“gawir” means cliff and “jontor” is local dialect slang for swollen lips).
The recent increased popularity of the cliff might well be the result of social-media buzz with thousands of visitors posting the location on Instagram.
The locals seemed to welcome this official opening up of the cliff as a tourist destination last August, with high hopes that it will provide new income for them.
Many are involved as ticket officials, security staff or parking attendants.
A staff member we met at the entrance explained the origin of the name Tebing Keraton (palace cliff). It was started when a young visitor took a selfie photo with the valley as the background, instead of seeing the valley below, something grand and majestic like a palace appeared before him on the photo.
Another version involves a local named Ase Sobana, who during my visit wore a “pangsi” (traditional Sundanese peasant outfit of black top, pants and batik headscarf). He wrote a brief history of Tebing Keraton stating that he named it so last May and made the signage that has been attracting visitors ever since.
“Keraton”, according to Ase's writing, is not like a grand palace where kings live but comes from the Sundanese term "karaton", which refers to nature's captivating beauty, the natural richness and grandness of a beautiful landscape.
However, the locals who were in charge of the parking seemed not to agree with Ase's self-proclamation as the one who named the cliff, stating it had already been that name the whole time.
Despite the unclear history, the trip from the ticket counter to the cliff itself was relatively easy with only a five-minute walk.
Once I got there, the edge of the cliff was quite packed with visitors, who were mostly university students.
I missed the sunrise for sure but what I saw was truly magnificent, as if I was standing on a land above the clouds."Enjoying a peaceful moment was rather hard since the majority of visitors were quite noisy in taking photos or posing for selfies."
The air was fresh and cold. The sun was already shining, while half the valley below was still shrouded in mist.
Enjoying a peaceful moment was rather hard since the majority of visitors were quite noisy in taking photos or posing for selfies.
It was amazing to see some of the daredevils placing themselves very near the edge or high above the rock just to get the best pic for Instagram.
And trust me, succumbing to such behavior was hard to resist when everybody was doing it.
Despite failing to catch the sunrise; I went back home with lungs filled with fresh air that made my mind clearer, happier and content. And I had to admit that having my selfie taken on the most talked-about cliff in Bandung somehow felt like an accomplishment.
How to get there
Go to Taman Hutan Raya in Bukit Dago Pakar until you reach Warung Bandrek (Warban). Take the left road and go all the way up until you reach a village and the road ends, turn left and go up, Tebing Keraton is not far left.
If you are not driving, take an “ojek” from terminal Dago or alternatively from Warung Bandrek at Tahura. The “ojek” ride from Warung Bandrek to Tebing Keraton costs Rp 25,000 (US$2.2).
Admission is payable at the counter. Foreigners have to pay Rp 76,000 per person inclusive of life insurance.
Tebing Keraton open to visitors from 5 a.m.-6 p.m.
Tips
Bring cash, food and drinks. Near Tebing Keraton there are a number of humble “warung” selling instant noodles, coffee, tea and local dishes. But if you prefer something else, pack your own supplies.
To catch the sunrise, make sure you reach Tebing Keraton by 4 a.m.
Best time to visit is during the dry season when the sky is clearer and the ground is not slippery.
Just below the motorcycle parking lot, there is a modest “warung”, which offers great views of Tebing Keraton from distance. The spot is perfect for sipping a coffee while basking in the golden morning rays.
The coolness of Tebing Keraton is manageable but do dress accordingly.
- See more at: http://www.jakpost.travel/news/-tebing-keraton-bandungs-coolest-destination-on-instagram-EpZ6QJyftudxsaw4.html#sthash.yNF98yKx.dpuf
It
was only 4.30 a.m., not my usual waking hour. I woke up and got ready
to go to catch the golden sunrise at the most talked-about destination
in Bandung.
With my brother driving, we went all the way up to Bukit Dago Pakar to Taman Hutan Raya (Tahura) in the Ir. H. Juanda National Park in the Dago Pakar district.
After passing Tahura, the journey got bumpy because of the road conditions. I began to reconsider my decision to come in a city car.
The road was getting better as we passed the forest, then through some farms and small villages until the end of the road.
Two local residents showed us the final turn before we finally reached a yard serving as a parking lot.
Tebing Keraton is located at Kampung Ciharegem Puncak, Desa wisata Ciburial, in the Cimenyan district.
The ticket counter was near the motorcycle parking lot and judging by the long lines of motorcycles parked there, a lot of visitors had come to Tebing Keraton that morning despite it not being a weekend.
"During weekends the visitors could amount to 2000 per day," said a staffer at the ticket counter.
My brother expressed his concern at having too many people on the cliff, to which the staffer replied in Sundanese, saying that everybody could manage the crowd and nobody seemed to worry about the cliff being too cramped or concerned about safety.
The staffer continued saying the cliff was not newly discovered. In fact, geologists have a proper term calling it the "Patahan Lembang" (Lembang fault) while local villagers call it by the Sundanese term of "gawir jontor" (“gawir” means cliff and “jontor” is local dialect slang for swollen lips).
The recent increased popularity of the cliff might well be the result of social-media buzz with thousands of visitors posting the location on Instagram.
The locals seemed to welcome this official opening up of the cliff as a tourist destination last August, with high hopes that it will provide new income for them.
Many are involved as ticket officials, security staff or parking attendants.
A staff member we met at the entrance explained the origin of the name Tebing Keraton (palace cliff). It was started when a young visitor took a selfie photo with the valley as the background, instead of seeing the valley below, something grand and majestic like a palace appeared before him on the photo.
Another version involves a local named Ase Sobana, who during my visit wore a “pangsi” (traditional Sundanese peasant outfit of black top, pants and batik headscarf). He wrote a brief history of Tebing Keraton stating that he named it so last May and made the signage that has been attracting visitors ever since.
“Keraton”, according to Ase's writing, is not like a grand palace where kings live but comes from the Sundanese term "karaton", which refers to nature's captivating beauty, the natural richness and grandness of a beautiful landscape.
However, the locals who were in charge of the parking seemed not to agree with Ase's self-proclamation as the one who named the cliff, stating it had already been that name the whole time.
Despite the unclear history, the trip from the ticket counter to the cliff itself was relatively easy with only a five-minute walk.
Once I got there, the edge of the cliff was quite packed with visitors, who were mostly university students.
The air was fresh and cold. The sun was already shining, while half the valley below was still shrouded in mist.
Enjoying a peaceful moment was rather hard since the majority of visitors were quite noisy in taking photos or posing for selfies.
It was amazing to see some of the daredevils placing themselves very near the edge or high above the rock just to get the best pic for Instagram.
And trust me, succumbing to such behavior was hard to resist when everybody was doing it.
Despite failing to catch the sunrise; I went back home with lungs filled with fresh air that made my mind clearer, happier and content. And I had to admit that having my selfie taken on the most talked-about cliff in Bandung somehow felt like an accomplishment.
How to get there
Go to Taman Hutan Raya in Bukit Dago Pakar until you reach Warung Bandrek (Warban). Take the left road and go all the way up until you reach a village and the road ends, turn left and go up, Tebing Keraton is not far left.
If you are not driving, take an “ojek” from terminal Dago or alternatively from Warung Bandrek at Tahura. The “ojek” ride from Warung Bandrek to Tebing Keraton costs Rp 25,000 (US$2.2).
Admission is payable at the counter. Foreigners have to pay Rp 76,000 per person inclusive of life insurance.
Tebing Keraton open to visitors from 5 a.m.-6 p.m.
Tips
Bring cash, food and drinks. Near Tebing Keraton there are a number of humble “warung” selling instant noodles, coffee, tea and local dishes. But if you prefer something else, pack your own supplies.
To catch the sunrise, make sure you reach Tebing Keraton by 4 a.m.
Best time to visit is during the dry season when the sky is clearer and the ground is not slippery.
Just below the motorcycle parking lot, there is a modest “warung”, which offers great views of Tebing Keraton from distance. The spot is perfect for sipping a coffee while basking in the golden morning rays.
The coolness of Tebing Keraton is manageable but do dress accordingly.
- See more at: http://www.jakpost.travel/news/-tebing-keraton-bandungs-coolest-destination-on-instagram-EpZ6QJyftudxsaw4.html#sthash.yNF98yKx.dpuf
With my brother driving, we went all the way up to Bukit Dago Pakar to Taman Hutan Raya (Tahura) in the Ir. H. Juanda National Park in the Dago Pakar district.
After passing Tahura, the journey got bumpy because of the road conditions. I began to reconsider my decision to come in a city car.
Finally we reached Warung Bandrek, a famous spot outside Tahura where the road splits into two. There you can find ‘ojek’ drivers (motorcycle taxis) waiting for passengers. If you’re somehow lost you can also ask them for directions.
The road was getting better as we passed the forest, then through some farms and small villages until the end of the road.
Two local residents showed us the final turn before we finally reached a yard serving as a parking lot.
Tebing Keraton is located at Kampung Ciharegem Puncak, Desa wisata Ciburial, in the Cimenyan district.
The ticket counter was near the motorcycle parking lot and judging by the long lines of motorcycles parked there, a lot of visitors had come to Tebing Keraton that morning despite it not being a weekend.
"During weekends the visitors could amount to 2000 per day," said a staffer at the ticket counter.
My brother expressed his concern at having too many people on the cliff, to which the staffer replied in Sundanese, saying that everybody could manage the crowd and nobody seemed to worry about the cliff being too cramped or concerned about safety.
The staffer continued saying the cliff was not newly discovered. In fact, geologists have a proper term calling it the "Patahan Lembang" (Lembang fault) while local villagers call it by the Sundanese term of "gawir jontor" (“gawir” means cliff and “jontor” is local dialect slang for swollen lips).
The recent increased popularity of the cliff might well be the result of social-media buzz with thousands of visitors posting the location on Instagram.
The locals seemed to welcome this official opening up of the cliff as a tourist destination last August, with high hopes that it will provide new income for them.
Many are involved as ticket officials, security staff or parking attendants.
A staff member we met at the entrance explained the origin of the name Tebing Keraton (palace cliff). It was started when a young visitor took a selfie photo with the valley as the background, instead of seeing the valley below, something grand and majestic like a palace appeared before him on the photo.
Another version involves a local named Ase Sobana, who during my visit wore a “pangsi” (traditional Sundanese peasant outfit of black top, pants and batik headscarf). He wrote a brief history of Tebing Keraton stating that he named it so last May and made the signage that has been attracting visitors ever since.
“Keraton”, according to Ase's writing, is not like a grand palace where kings live but comes from the Sundanese term "karaton", which refers to nature's captivating beauty, the natural richness and grandness of a beautiful landscape.
However, the locals who were in charge of the parking seemed not to agree with Ase's self-proclamation as the one who named the cliff, stating it had already been that name the whole time.
Despite the unclear history, the trip from the ticket counter to the cliff itself was relatively easy with only a five-minute walk.
Once I got there, the edge of the cliff was quite packed with visitors, who were mostly university students.
I missed the sunrise for sure but what I saw was truly magnificent, as if I was standing on a land above the clouds."Enjoying a peaceful moment was rather hard since the majority of visitors were quite noisy in taking photos or posing for selfies."
The air was fresh and cold. The sun was already shining, while half the valley below was still shrouded in mist.
Enjoying a peaceful moment was rather hard since the majority of visitors were quite noisy in taking photos or posing for selfies.
It was amazing to see some of the daredevils placing themselves very near the edge or high above the rock just to get the best pic for Instagram.
And trust me, succumbing to such behavior was hard to resist when everybody was doing it.
Despite failing to catch the sunrise; I went back home with lungs filled with fresh air that made my mind clearer, happier and content. And I had to admit that having my selfie taken on the most talked-about cliff in Bandung somehow felt like an accomplishment.
How to get there
Go to Taman Hutan Raya in Bukit Dago Pakar until you reach Warung Bandrek (Warban). Take the left road and go all the way up until you reach a village and the road ends, turn left and go up, Tebing Keraton is not far left.
If you are not driving, take an “ojek” from terminal Dago or alternatively from Warung Bandrek at Tahura. The “ojek” ride from Warung Bandrek to Tebing Keraton costs Rp 25,000 (US$2.2).
Admission is payable at the counter. Foreigners have to pay Rp 76,000 per person inclusive of life insurance.
Tebing Keraton open to visitors from 5 a.m.-6 p.m.
Tips
Bring cash, food and drinks. Near Tebing Keraton there are a number of humble “warung” selling instant noodles, coffee, tea and local dishes. But if you prefer something else, pack your own supplies.
To catch the sunrise, make sure you reach Tebing Keraton by 4 a.m.
Best time to visit is during the dry season when the sky is clearer and the ground is not slippery.
Just below the motorcycle parking lot, there is a modest “warung”, which offers great views of Tebing Keraton from distance. The spot is perfect for sipping a coffee while basking in the golden morning rays.
The coolness of Tebing Keraton is manageable but do dress accordingly.
- See more at: http://www.jakpost.travel/news/-tebing-keraton-bandungs-coolest-destination-on-instagram-EpZ6QJyftudxsaw4.html#sthash.yNF98yKx.dpuf
No comments:
Post a Comment