(TWDB.info) The mountain is still fairly active this is an area of ??natural attractions of Bandung, which is adjacent to the area of Lembang Bandung and also an excellent tourism West Java, because of the natural attractions typical mountain which has many unique and of course the beauty of the panorama and the cool air is able to attract a lot number visit of tourists to visit this beautiful place on weekends especially when the long holiday season arrives.
In 2014 ago, Mount Tangkuban Perahu Bandung, had several times closed the access route of entry by the local government of western Java because it is expected that due to the intensity bursts erupting. Crater and sulfurous fumes rising feared to be a sign that the mountain would erupt and must have been very dangerous for the tourists who will visit here and would threaten the safety of them. Therefore, had several times closed from tourism activities, although some time later reopened due to volcanic activity in flavor and is considered to have returned to normal and no dangerous.
What was the main attraction Bandung Barat Places for the tourists? Which certainly Tangkuban Perahu Bandung is one of the best Indonesian mountain this region have, because in addition to its historical value legendary Mount Tangkuban Parahu history, tourist sites is also a protected area of ??forest, which still awake sustainability, beauty and freshness of the air.
Apart from that, another reason that makes the tourist attractions of the Mt. Tangkuban Parahu is always full and overrun by tourists at the weekend especially in the holiday season is because the mountain Tangkuban boat is forest area which has extreme air, very cold, it is clear the sale value cool place became the reason that makes tourists from outside the city such as Jakarta or other areas of Indonesia who came to this place, happy and feel at home for yourself to enjoy the beautiful mountains and the temperature in the sights.
Keep in mind that the average temperature level in the forests of Mount Tangkuban Perahu at noon is around 17 degrees Celsius, while the temperature in the evening is much more extreme, because it can reach 2 degrees Celcius. Therefore any visitors who want to come here, bring a thick jacket preparation can be a solution or the best materials and proper consideration, if you do not want to freeze.
Tangkuban Parahu has three main craters sprawling, so if you try down the street groove on each side could take approximately 2 hours or more. Therefore, if you are planning to come here to enjoy the beauty of this area is recommended to wear shoes and have to deal with time, due to the tourist area that operates from 07.00 to 17.00 could be shrouded in mist at any time.
Three main crater of Mount Tangkuban Parahu was already old and tens of thousands years. Recorder that the crater, which first appeared after the eruption is Paguyangan Badak Crater (rhinoceros bathing place) which was about 90 thousand to 40 thousand years ago, then in the phase of movement soil or geological sequentially raises new crater that is Upas Crater and the last known by us now is a Ratu Crater aged 10 thousand years until now.
One more thing, if you are in Mount Tangkuban Perahu, prepare to bring a mask or handkerchief to cover your nose. It is because that you definitely will going to touch or feel the smell of sulfur which can be very pungent. And last but not least, it is equally important if you are along the edge of the crater that could take two hours, then prepare an umbrella to keep you from the sun, because we know it even though we feel the cool air and cold, but we could burn skin unconsciously because of it.
Route to Mt. Tangkuban Parahu from Venue:
[See Location in Google Maps Here]
Weekday Price:
- Ticket: Rp 20.000,- / person
- Bike parking: Rp 12.000
- Car parking: Rp 25.000
- Bus parking: Rp 110.000
Weekend Price:
- Ticket: Rp 30.000,- / person
- Bike parking: Rp 17.000, –
- Car parking: Rp 35.000,-
- Bus parking: Rp 150.000,-
Other Info:
- Mt. Tangkuban Parahu Aerial video Watch Here
- Photographs of Mt. Tangkuban Parahu see here.
Source: http://tempatwisatadibandung.info/gunung-tangkuban-perahu-bandung-yang-melegenda/