Visit Cianjur

As you probably know, Indonesia is such a country of contrasts, certainly compared to countries in Europe and North America. Indonesia offers many interesting things for travelers including rich landscapes, peaceful rural villages, fantastic art, intriguing culture and delicious food.

As someone who has traveled extensively in Europe, North America, the South Pacific and South East Asia, I am very familiar with what travelers are interested in—developing an understanding of a different culture, visiting places of interest, interacting with the locals and appreciating the local cuisine. The same goes for those I have met in my own country, Indonesia, where I have found that travellers increasingly like to visit not only the popular tourist attractions, but also the less well-known places in order to fully appreciate Indonesian culture and to learn about the daily lives of people here.

However, I understand that it’s often not so easy to visit places off the beaten path if you don’t know anyone who can show you around and who speaks English. So my team and I are eager to show travellers the real Indonesia, in a town where the locals are genuinely interested in meeting you. You will experience the local culture, taste the local food and eat a lot of tropical fruits. Cianjur currently doesn't receive many tourists and, consequently, tourists pay the same prices as the locals.

At the same time, doing some volunteer work and school visit (optional)  is a great way to learn more about the culture and to mingle with locals. Learning how to cook local delicacies and how to grow rice are just some of the other activities on offer. 

Homestay accommodation is arranged at reasonable rate. This includes breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as tours to places of interest nearby such as the floating village, tea plantations, rural villages and rice fields (some of these will require an additional payment, but this is always arranged at Backpackers rate).

To help you find us, we can arrange to pick you up from the airport, or from nearby cities, such as Bogor, Bandung and Jakarta.

I hope you will find this information useful. We have a lot of people coming, but we limit the numbers in order to maintain our quality of service, so please try to book in advance.

Cianjur adventure team look forward to getting you have a memorable time here.

Curug Citambur, Best Nature in South Cianjur

Travel vacation to a place that has been frequented by people, probably not an option for those who like to spend free time in a quiet place. Especially for those who like traveling, looking for a vacation spot that is hidden and has not been exposed are often the destination of choice.

For those of you who are interested in destinations that very few people visit, there is no harm to come to Wanawisata Curug Citambur. The waterfall is located in the District Pasirkuda, Cianjur, West Java, it presents a beautiful natural scenery. Curug Citambur located at an altitude of approximately 1,400 meters above sea level, it is no wonder if visiting this waterfall fresh and cool air can be felt.

Like a hidden paradise, this waterfall has not been widely known. Most only local people who often spend fatigue to the waterfall. When on location, the expanse of paddies, the curve of the cliff, and the sound of birds will make you linger.

According to local residents, history called Curug Citambur namely because the sound of the waterfall reads like tambur. That's because the water directly hit the rocks. "Weve had curugnya voice like the sound of drums, but now mah already does," said Sopri (65) Curug Citambur manager, who met on Monday (07/11/2016).

To get to the location wanawisata this can be achieved through multiple pathways. Ie it can through the Bandung District, a distance of about 40 km from Ciwidey direction, toward Cipelah and from the city of Cianjur approximately 65 km to the performances.

Citambur waterfall has a height of about 100 meters. This waterfall gives a different feel than the waterfall-another waterfall. The large volume of water hitting the surface of the river makes this waterfall is always shrouded in a light mist. Additionally when visiting this place, visitors will be treated to the cool air cool, distant. But if you visit this place, have to be careful because the road conditions are slippery due to water splashes from Curug Citambur.

Besides the waterfall, in this place there are also contained the swamp of clear water that can be used for hobby activities such as fishing and water play. Visitors also provided a boat for those who want to get around in the swamp. To come to this location, you do not need merogok pocket too, simply by paying the ticket at Rp7,000 visitors can immediately enjoy the beautiful ecotourism Citambur Curug.

Spot Take pictures and Main Air

Curug Citambur has a natural beauty that is still beautiful. The ambiance of the mountains and paddies constantly spoil your eyes. Visitors who have a hobby of photography can make this waterfall as the object of great photography. You can capture the moment on the left side of the waterfall, or if you want the better the image, the visitors could drop slightly downward following the river flow waterfall.

In this place, there is a waterfall that children can be a place to play water or while bathing release tiredness after the journey to travel. The condition of the water was very clear and cold, it is because of this waterfall is in the mountains close to the source of water.

Now, conditions have started Curug Citambur maintained. It can be seen from the access to the location of the waterfall. The last three years, the road to the waterfall is still in the form of rocks mixed with soil, and the condition of the waterfall was less manicured. Now the road is beginning to be addressed piecemeal, and made a garden in the area of ​​the waterfall.

One of the visitors, Sin-Sin Kurnia said he was happy to see the condition waterfall Citambur now. He said the first road to the waterfall is only a footpath. If the rainy season, the roads muddy and slippery. "Now, already cool, already maintained," said the visitor from the Cianjur.

Yes, Curug Citambur can enter a list of list of places visited on vacation that will tone. Moreover, after a moment of Eid was over, a lot of people looking for a vacation spot to treat the scenery is still beautiful and fresh.

Map Location Curug Citambur

Curug Ngebul, Hidden Paradise in Cianjur

New tourist attractions is always interesting to visit, especially nature tourism, now in Cianjur there is a hidden natural attractions that are well worth our visit, this natural attraction is the waterfall called Curug Ngebul.

The origin of the name Curug Ngebul has two versions, if according to myth is said formerly contained a daughter who was bathing under the waterfall and suddenly the princess ngebul, while the second version because of the swift flow of water that causes the water vapor that looks "ngebul" or " smoky ", a waterfall located in southern Cianjur has a very beautiful natural scenery, you know.
Curug Ngebul offers a natural atmosphere with a view of the main waterfall between the high cliffs, according to local residents Ngebul waterfall has a height of about 100 meters, because they have not been measured so we do not know exactly how much height.

This beautiful scenery can not we enjoy for granted so easily, to arrive at the location Curug Ngebul first we had to walk through rice paddies with a travel time of approximately 1 hour from the parking area, still dare to come here?

But still, your trip will not be wasted because of the fresh water in the waterfall Ngebul is ready to welcome you, you can invite a friend or spouse to be more romantic, tourist spot is also very suitable for you who liked the cozy atmosphere and quiet.

Route to Curug Ngebul

For access to Curug Ngebul able to use four-wheel vehicles, but is more advisable to use the motor. From the highway performances to Bunijaya village about 1.5 hours. Then the journey continues with two-wheeled vehicle about 1 hour, and continued by foot about 45 minutes.

Curug Cikondang, Waterfall Exotic

Curug Cikondang expanse of tea gardens located between PTP VIII Panyairan and verdant rice terraces. The flow of water in Curug Cikondang comes from the river spills that fall through the huge cliff. Naming "Cikondang" itself comes from the name of famous trees (beech loa / ficus subracemosa blume). This tree can grow as high as 40 meters and a diameter of 1.75 meters. Found in the forests of Southeast Asia, usually in Java grew at an altitude of 1,500 meters above sea level.

While visiting the waterfall in Cianjur travel, you will be greeted so swift flowing water, jump from the mouth of the waterfall. Width of about 30 meters of water flow is impressive waterfall like Niagara mini. While waterslide about 50 meters from the top. Especially during the rainy season, falling water discharge raises distinctive voice thundering waterfalls. At the location of this waterfall, not a few travelers who swim or berselfie ria with the background of falling waterfall is still beautiful.

However, inlah tourism potential in Cianjur that still need to be polished, especially by local authorities. In the waterfall area there is still a traditional gold mining. In this place was not so supportive facilities for a tourist area ideal. This is especially the access and facilities around the waterfall.

This waterfall is approximately 37 kilometers southeast of downtown Cianjur. For to this waterfall can be taken two paths ydari downtown Cianjur, from Cianjur-Sukabumi road turn left into Jalan Cilaku, further Cibeber. While the other lines through the point Kondang and Lampegan. The first path passes Cilaku and Cibeber ordinary into the end of the selection. The route is closer than downtown Cianjur, and a pretty good way to go. For tips, prior to the waterfall would be nice if you buy food supplies in advance.

Curug location nearby sites of Mount Padang
The layout of this waterfall is one district with the largest area of Gunung Padang, for regular visitors so a series of trips from the site of Mount Padang. The distance from the site of Mount Padang to Curug Cikondang approximately 7 km. When the direction of Mount Padang, there are signposts sites of Mount Padang 3 km, turn right and if there SDN Pal Two, then follow the road until you reach the waterfall Cikondang.

For parking areas are usually in the courtyard housing residents. From the parking lot or street Sukadana village, visitors must pass through a footpath on the outskirts of the tea plantation PTPN VIII Panyairan. Not far from the gate, there is a counter inside the waterfall Cikondang. Each visitor to pay Rp 5,000. From the booth, visitors continue the journey back to arrive at a bend. The trip to the waterfall about 1 km down the paddy fields and tea plantations. Soon, we will see the river and the waterfall is the culmination Cikondang.

Curug Cikondang
Sukadana Village, District Campaka
Cianjur, West Java
[See location map]

Jayanti Beach Tourism Cianjur Still Virgin

Beaches Jayanti is a beach that is still foreign to most people because the beach is not as popular as Pangandaran beach in Ciamis or Pelabuhan Ratu, Sukabumi. Turkish Jayanti is sebuak coastal tourism is still fairly virgin, natural beauty which is owned by the beach is still rarely gets kunjungaan rating, the beach is only busy during the holidays arrive such as Eid and New Year, this is due to the access to the site is limited, then the beach location away from the center of which is on the border Cianjur Cianjur and Garut and most unfortunate lack of attention of the government to develop the region.

The beach is located in South Cidaun. Precisely in the Village Cidamar, District Cidaun, South Cianjur, West Java. With a distance of approximately 143 km to the south of the city center Cianjur. Of Cianjur to Jayanti Beach can be achieved within the travel time approximately 4 hours.

However, trips to the beach Jayanti is the right choice and cheaper to fill your vacation. Its location far from major cities such as Jakarta and Bandung, make trips to the beach Jayanti may give impression for you. Struggle distances is not easy and far provide another sensation on your holiday agenda.

In type Beaches Jayanti you can enjoy the beauty of the beach with the characteristic The southern coast with huge waves and the rocks were large and panoramic suset beautiful you can enjoy here, plus there you can stay at a price that is affordable enough so it is suitable to be a holiday with the family. Also in this beach visitors can perform various activities including fishing, swimming and other activities.

Beach Jayanti is also a traditional port, a haven of local fishermen locals. While visiting this place many boats we can rent to sail out to sea for those of you who want to try to challenge the big waves south coast.

Visitor facilities such as dining is available at this place, but there is no five-star hotel for the time being, and reportedly now there huts (huts) for shelter, can be rented and there are many inns with low price-rousing and also houses leased to rest or spend the night at a price range of 50.000, -. Hrga ticket to enter the harbor jayanti was 5,000, -to two wheels and 15,000, - for four wheels.

Route Road to Beach Jayanti - Cianjur
There are three road routes commonly used by travelers to arrive at the port location jayanti

1. Passing lanes Cibeber- Cianjur- Sukanagara- Tanggeng- Sindangbarang- Cidaun- location (port Jayanti). This path can be traveled using public and private vehicles. for public transport from the terminal Pasirhayam / Jebrod using public transport mini bus arrived at the terminal Cidaun then proceed motorcycle taxi ride to the location, price ojeg ranged 5-10 thousand. Distance Terminal Cidaun-Turkish Jayanti is 4 km. This service is commonly used by visitors from Jakarta, Bekasi, Bogor and nearby towns.

2. Line Garut- Pamengpeuk- Santolo- Rancabuaya- Cidaun- Jayanti Beach, Road condition is fairly good for passing the causeway south of West Java province, passable by four-wheel vehicles, namaun dear to now there is no public transportation through this route , This path is used for visitors coming from Garut, Tasik, Ciamis, Brass and surrounding areas.

3. Line Ciwidey- Rancabali- Naringgul- Cidaun- jayanti Beach location. There is public transport for this line that shuttles that serve Cidaun Ciwidey- trip. Although this track passable by four-wheeled vehicles, but the course was not as good road no.2. This path is used by tourists who came from Bandung and its surroundings.

Gunung Padang Sites

Gunung Padang sites is the site of prehistoric megalithic cultural heritage in West Java. Precisely at the border hamlet Gunungpadang and Panggulan, Karyamukti Village, District Campaka, Cianjur regency. The location can be reached 20 kilometers from the district town Warungkondang intersection, the street between the city of Cianjur and Sukabumi. Spacious main complex of approximately 900 m², located at an altitude of 885 m above sea level, and the site area is about 3 hectares, making it the largest punden complex in Southeast Asia.

The first report about the existence of this site is loaded on Rapporten van de Oudheidkundige Dienst (ROD, "Bulletin of the Department of Antiquities") in 1914. The Dutch historian, NJ Krom also touched on in 1949. Having had "forgotten", in 1979 three local residents, Endi, Soma, and Abidin, reporting to Edi, inspectors Cultural District Campaka, about the existence of a pile of large rectangular stones of various sizes that are arranged in a place with staircase that leads to Mount Gede [1]. Furthermore, together with the Head of the Cultural Section of the Department of Education Culture Cianjur, R. Adang Suwanda, he held the checking. The follow up is the study of archaeological, historical, and geological done Arkenas Research Center in 1979 to this site.

The function of the site is estimated Gunungpadang place of worship for the people who live there in about 2000 BC. [2] Rolan Mauludy research results and Hokky Situngkir suggesting possible involvement of some rock music megalith there [3]. Besides Gunungpadang, there are several other sites in Cianjur which is a relic of the period of megalithic.

The site location is hilly steep and difficult to access. The complexity of the elongated, cover the surface of a hill bordered by rows of large square-shaped andesite. The site is surrounded by valleys greatly in [1]. This place has previously been sacred by local residents. [2] Residents think of it as a place Prabu Siliwangi, the king of Sunda, trying to build a palace overnight.

But Since March 2011, the research team created an ancient catastrophic offices Presidential Special Staff for Social Assistance and Disaster, in a survey to look at the activity of active faults Cimandiri passing of Pelabuhan Ratu until Padalarang through Mount Padang. When the team conducted a survey of subsurface Mount Padang is known there is no intrusion of magma. Then a team of researchers conducted a survey of subsurface Mount Padang is more complete with geophysical methodology, namely geoelectric, georadar and geomagnetic in the area of the Site. As a result, more convinced that Mount Padang a hill created or shaped by man (man-made). In November 2011, a team led by Dr. Danny Hilman Natawidjaja, [4] consists of geoscience experts increasingly believe that Mount Padang created by past human who ever lived in the region.

Indonesian government survey and research were presented at various scientific meetings both nationally and internationally, even get appreciation from Prof. Dr. Oppenheimer. Then the ancient catastrophe team initiated the formation of a team of researchers focused on doing advanced studies at Mount Padang [5], in which the members of an expanded research and involves various disciplines and various skills. Call it Dr. Ali Akbar a prehistoric researcher from the University of Indonesia, who led the research field of archeology. Then Pon Purajatnika, M.Sc., led the field of architecture and regional research, Dr. Budianto Ontowirjo led civilian research structure, and Dr. Andang Bachtiar paleosedimentologi an expert, led the research in the layers of sediment at Mount Padang. The whole team was incorporated in the Integrated Research Team Mandiri facilitated Gunung Padang office Presidential Special Staff for Social Assistance and Disaster. Interestingly, all the financing of research conducted by non-government members of the researcher. [6]

Various integrated team of independent research findings Mount Padang is finally tested radiometric carbon (carbon dating, C14). Interestingly carbon on laboratory test results Beta Miami, Florida USA, menera that carbon obtained from drilling at a depth of 5 meters to 12 meters 14500-25000 years old. The results of the full report, as follows:

Building under the surface of the site of Mount Padang is scientifically proven to be older than the Pyramids of Giza. [7] This refers to the carbon-dating test results Laboratory Batan (Indonesia) with C14 LSC method of material -4m paleosoil in depth at the drill site coring 1, age paleosoil material is +130 5500 BP years ago. While testing the sand material at depth -8 s.d. -10 M on the location of coring drill 2 is 11000 + 150 years.

Surprising and consistent results issued by the laboratory Beta Analytic Miami, Florida, last week added where the age of the layers of a depth of about 5 meters to 12 meters bada drill two age around 14500-23000 BC / or older. While some of the sample are consistent with what is done in the Lab BATAN. We know a laboratory in Miami Florida is an international standard that is often a reference to a variety of the world's research is mainly related to carbon dating. [8]

Gunung Padang Sites

Gunung Padang sites is the site of prehistoric megalithic cultural heritage in West Java. Precisely at the border hamlet Gunungpadang and Panggulan, Karyamukti Village, District Campaka, Cianjur regency. The location can be reached 20 kilometers from the district town Warungkondang intersection, the street between the city of Cianjur and Sukabumi. Spacious main complex of approximately 900 m², located at an altitude of 885 m above sea level, and the site area is about 3 hectares, making it the largest punden complex in Southeast Asia.

The first report about the existence of this site is loaded on Rapporten van de Oudheidkundige Dienst (ROD, "Bulletin of the Department of Antiquities") in 1914. The Dutch historian, NJ Krom also touched on in 1949. Having had "forgotten", in 1979 three local residents, Endi, Soma, and Abidin, reporting to Edi, inspectors Cultural District Campaka, about the existence of a pile of large rectangular stones of various sizes that are arranged in a place with staircase that leads to Mount Gede [1]. Furthermore, together with the Head of the Cultural Section of the Department of Education Culture Cianjur, R. Adang Suwanda, he held the checking. The follow up is the study of archaeological, historical, and geological done Arkenas Research Center in 1979 to this site.

The function of the site is estimated Gunungpadang place of worship for the people who live there in about 2000 BC. [2] Rolan Mauludy research results and Hokky Situngkir suggesting possible involvement of some rock music megalith there [3]. Besides Gunungpadang, there are several other sites in Cianjur which is a relic of the period of megalithic.

The site location is hilly steep and difficult to access. The complexity of the elongated, cover the surface of a hill bordered by rows of large square-shaped andesite. The site is surrounded by valleys greatly in [1]. This place has previously been sacred by local residents. [2] Residents think of it as a place Prabu Siliwangi, the king of Sunda, trying to build a palace overnight.

But Since March 2011, the research team created an ancient catastrophic offices Presidential Special Staff for Social Assistance and Disaster, in a survey to look at the activity of active faults Cimandiri passing of Pelabuhan Ratu until Padalarang through Mount Padang. When the team conducted a survey of subsurface Mount Padang is known there is no intrusion of magma. Then a team of researchers conducted a survey of subsurface Mount Padang is more complete with geophysical methodology, namely geoelectric, georadar and geomagnetic in the area of the Site. As a result, more convinced that Mount Padang a hill created or shaped by man (man-made). In November 2011, a team led by Dr. Danny Hilman Natawidjaja, [4] consists of geoscience experts increasingly believe that Mount Padang created by past human who ever lived in the region.

Indonesian government survey and research were presented at various scientific meetings both nationally and internationally, even get appreciation from Prof. Dr. Oppenheimer. Then the ancient catastrophe team initiated the formation of a team of researchers focused on doing advanced studies at Mount Padang [5], in which the members of an expanded research and involves various disciplines and various skills. Call it Dr. Ali Akbar a prehistoric researcher from the University of Indonesia, who led the research field of archeology. Then Pon Purajatnika, M.Sc., led the field of architecture and regional research, Dr. Budianto Ontowirjo led civilian research structure, and Dr. Andang Bachtiar paleosedimentologi an expert, led the research in the layers of sediment at Mount Padang. The whole team was incorporated in the Integrated Research Team Mandiri facilitated Gunung Padang office Presidential Special Staff for Social Assistance and Disaster. Interestingly, all the financing of research conducted by non-government members of the researcher. [6]

Various integrated team of independent research findings Mount Padang is finally tested radiometric carbon (carbon dating, C14). Interestingly carbon on laboratory test results Beta Miami, Florida USA, menera that carbon obtained from drilling at a depth of 5 meters to 12 meters 14500-25000 years old. The results of the full report, as follows:

Building under the surface of the site of Mount Padang is scientifically proven to be older than the Pyramids of Giza. [7] This refers to the carbon-dating test results Laboratory Batan (Indonesia) with C14 LSC method of material -4m paleosoil in depth at the drill site coring 1, age paleosoil material is +130 5500 BP years ago. While testing the sand material at depth -8 s.d. -10 M on the location of coring drill 2 is 11000 + 150 years.

Surprising and consistent results issued by the laboratory Beta Analytic Miami, Florida, last week added where the age of the layers of a depth of about 5 meters to 12 meters bada drill two age around 14500-23000 BC / or older. While some of the sample are consistent with what is done in the Lab BATAN. We know a laboratory in Miami Florida is an international standard that is often a reference to a variety of the world's research is mainly related to carbon dating. [8]

History of Cianjur

Cianjur known as the district cianjur is a district in West Java province, Indonesia. The capital is located in the district of Cianjur. The district borders the district of Bogor and Purwakarta in the North, Bandung Regency, West Bandung and Garut regency in the east, the southern Indian Ocean, as well as Sukabumi district in the west.
Cianjur regency consists of 32 districts, 342 villages and 6 Kelurahan.Pusat government in the district of Cianjur.
Most of Cianjur area is mountainous, except in most of the south coast in the form of a narrow lowland.

Agricultural lands and horticultural crops, livestock, fisheries, agriculture and forestry are the source of life for the community. The situation was supported by many large and small rivers that can be used as a power source of irrigation of agricultural crops. The longest river in Cianjur is Cibuni River, which empties into the Indian Ocean.

Of the area of 350 148 hectares of Cianjur Regency, utilization covering 83 034 ha (23.71%) in the form of productive forest and conservation, 58.101 ha (16.59%) in the form of wetland agriculture land, 97 227 ha (27.76%) in the form of dry agricultural land and moor, 57 735 ha (16.49%) of plantation land, 3,500 ha (0.10%) in the form of land and grazing / yard, 1,239 hectares (0.035%) in the form of pond / pool, 25 261 ha (7.20%) in the form residential / yard and 22 483 ha (6:42%) of the use of others.

The origin cianjur

Raden Aria Wangsa Goparana Djajasasana son of Sunan Talaga Talaga descent, with a 100 count (people) assigned to open a new area named Cikundul. R. Djajasasana then managed to withstand the attack of Banten in defending its territory so that he was awarded the title of commander (Wira Tanu). So that he became known by the title of Raden Wira Tanu Aria

Aria Wangsa Goparana then set Nagari Sagara Herang and spread Islam to the surrounding area. Meanwhile Cikundul previously only a sub villages became Mrs. Nagari settlements Djajasasana people. A few years prior to the year 1680 a sub village Raden Djajasasana called Cianjur

Philosophy

Cianjur has a philosophy that is NGAOS, mamaos and maen PO reminding us all of about three (3) aspects of the completeness of life.

1. NGAOS is chanting tradition that characterizes the mood and feel of Cianjur clung to religious     communities. This religious image as a region supposedly already terintis since Cianjur born around 1677 in which the Cianjur area was built by the scholars and students in the past that intensively developed the symbols of Islam. That is why Cianjur also had received the nickname barn students and clerics earning the nickname CITY SANTRI. When at a glance look at the history of the struggle in the Tatar Cianjur long before the war for independence, that the forces of freedom struggle at that time growing and restive also in boarding schools. Many fighters who requested approval of the clerics before heading off to war. They just feel complete and confidently went to battlefronts after obtaining the approval of the clerics.

2. Mamaos is a cultural art depicting refinement and taste being the glue of brotherhood and kinship in the governance of social life. Mamaos art song Cianjuran Sundanese song born out of creativity, taste and intention Regent Cianjur R. Aria Duke Kusumahningrat known as Dalem Pancaniti. He became royal Tatar Cianjur circa 1834-1862. Mamaos art consists of a lute instrument ovary (large lute and lute rincik (small lute) and a flute that accompanies panembanan or interpreters. In general, poetry is more revealing mamaos praise the greatness of God with all His creation.

3. While Maen PO is a martial art that illustrates the skill and toughness. Creator and disseminator maenpo are R. Djadjaperbata or known by the name of R. H. Ibrahim, these flows have the feature game taste sensitivity or sensitivity that is capable of reading all the movements opposed to when the limbs are touching. In maenpo known to science Liliwatan (avoidance) and Peupeuhan (punch).