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Djuanda Forest Park is a natural tourist attraction near the center of Bandung. With the concept of conservation areas are located approximately 7 km north of Bandung. Djuanda Forest Park has an area of 600 hectares covered by trees with a variety of types and sizes, this makes atmosphere in the area was very cool.

Famous object from Djuanda Forest Park is the two caves, the Netherlands Cave and Japanese Cave. Japanese Cave is about 600 meters from the entrance, the cave was made in 1942 by the Indonesian people in forced labor system (Romusha). At the time of the cave which has four doors and are connected to each other in, its functioned as a place of protection and defense of Japan. Inside there were four rooms formerly used as a rest area commander of the Japanese army. You can explore this cave with a safe, quiet and dark atmosphere will you feel so inside this cave. If you do not bring the flashlight, you can rent a flashlight on the people who leased it in front of the mouth of the cave.

Unlike the Japanese Cave, the Netherlands Cave more larger size because it was once a communication station and arsenal. The cave was built in 1941 was originally used as a hydropower tunnel curved. Having a lot of room inside with two entrances are connected to each other through the hills. You can enter the cave safely, the atmosphere inside is the cold and dark. Rental flashlight in front of the mouth of the cave.

In addition to Japanese Caves and Netherlands Cave, Djuanda Forest Park has waterfall (Curug Lalay and Curug Ciomas). Can be done on foot or using a motorcycle taxi service in front of the Netherlands Cave. Djuanda Forest Park also has a museum that contains relics of awards and medals owned by Ir. H. Djuanda (the first Prime Minister of the Republic of Indonesia, which immortalized his name to the name of the region) and the profile of flora and fauna in the area Djuanda Forest Park. In front of this museum you can see a statue of him.

Djuanda Forest Park can be taken from the center of Bandung to the north to Dago. From Terminal Dago proceed approximately 3 km to the entrance. There are two entrances that were located close together. The entrance at Ciburial PLN has parking space designated bus type vehicles and the main entrance after 300 yards.

TICKETS

Individual: 8.000 Rupiah
Bicycle: 2.500 Rupiah
Motor Cycle: 5.000 Rupiah
Car: 10.000 Rupiah
Bus: 20.000 Rupiah

Source : Balarea

Djuanda Forest Park, Bandung City - West Java

Forest conditions are still maintained and the existence of a clear river makes Mount Puntang as an ideal place for camping. Many options to set up a tent, could be in the open field or into the forest canopy. But if you decide not to camp, Mount Puntang provides some traditional cottage that you can rent.

You can go to the location of Mount Puntang from Bandung south toward Banjaran. The tollroad Moh. Toha or Buah Batu can be used. After passing the Banjaran town square and market, there is a junction, choose which to Pangalengan (turn left). Approximately 4 km from this junction, you will meet again in the junction at Cimaung village. If its straight will be headed Pangalengan, so select that to the left. The road will continue climb, continue your journey until the end of the street, there is the main entrance to Mount Puntang.

You have to take back the trip if you want to camp locations. The road conditions is rocky and up. Parking your vehicle around the stalls are on site, and asked permission to the proprietor. If you use a motor bike you should parking on the edge of stall or shop owners usually advise a safe parking location. Do not forget to tell the purpose of your coming and how many nights you are going camping to the proprietor. You can complete the supplies or your camping gear at these stalls.

There are several places where (block) to camp, including around the pool size. In this place there is the former reservoir pool, his condition was no longer watery. The pool is located in the form of an open field, you can enjoy the very beautiful view of the slopes of Mount Malabar. To get water, you can go down to the river or stream at the end of the pool size.

If you want to stay in traditional cottage situated close to the entrance of Mount Puntang. From this traditional cottage you can walk around the area of Mount Puntang. The cool air and pine trees that grew dominate this region provide a fresh atmosphere. You can see the remnants of collapsed buildings in the era of former Dutch and Dutch Cave during the trip around the region.

TICKETS

Individual: 5.000 Rupiah
Motor Cycle: 2.000 Rupiah
Car: 5.000 Rupiah
Bus/Truck: 10.000 Rupiah
Traditional Cottage: 200.000 Rupiah / night

Source : Balarea

The Beauty of Mount Puntang, Bandung Regency - West Java

A. Brief Information

Malino is a tourism place with a very astonishing natural panorama. At the place, 1.500 meters height above the sea surface, there is forest tourism of Malino that is known as pine forest consisting of fertile, hefty, and leafy pine trees carpet. Besides, at this place It is also found the markisah estate of producing special beverage from Malino city, that is Markisah juice. With the beautiful mount, the leafy pine trees, the markisah tree, the cool and fresh air as well, all of which make this place visited by numbers of tourists, both domestic and international, especially on holidays.

B. Distinctive Feature

The visitors can see the marvellous natural enchantment, with fertile, green, and leafy pine forest. Besides, the scarce Dutch inheritance, Edelweis and Sesbania trees with orange flower, and Masamba flower, can also be found here. The colour of the plants can change every month, from green, yellow, to white. On the top of Malino Mountains, there is vegetable garden , making the location more enchanted
If the visitors wanted to feel different atmosphere, around the tourism place of Malino forest, there are other tourism places such as Takapala Waterfall in Bulutana, and Lembanna Waterfall which is about 8 kilometres from Malino City, Lembah Biru Pool, tea estate of Nittoh from Japan in Pattapan, horticulture plants in Karenpia, and the various flora and fauna.

C. Location

The Malino is in the South of Makasar City, precisely in the sub-district of Tingimoncong, district of Gowa, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia.

D. Access

The tourism place of Malino Forest is about 70 kilometres from Sungguminasa City (Gowa) or 90 kilometres from Makasar City. From Sungguminasa, the trip could be taken for 2-3 hours by private or public transportation.

E. Ticket Price

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F. Accommodation and other Facilities

For the visitors who wanted to enjoy the beauty of Malino nature much longer, don`t be worry, as this place is provided with hotels and villas to spend night. At the waterfall tourism location, there is a hotel with cost only IDR 50,000.00/night/room. There is lot of hose rents for tourists who want to reach Takapala Waterfall, about 4 kilometres from the South of Malino.

Source : Wisata Melayu

Forest Tourism of Malino, Gowa District - South Sulawesi

A. Brief Information

Bangkirai Hill is one of captivating tourist destinations situated in East Kalimantan Province. The hill provides the perfect ambience of tropical rain forest with its mild climate and laid back charm. There, the tourists will have great experience of walking around the forest which is still in its natural state. Covering an area of 1.500 hectare, the hill constitutes a forest conservation which aims at developing tropical rain forest in the region. In addition, some of protected wild species live within. It is an educational tourist destination for the nature lovers and for those avid biological scientists.

The hill got its name “Bangkirai” as it houses thousands of Bangkirai trees, some of which are more than 150 years with their height around 40-50 meters and diameters about 2,3 meters. The site is officially opened for public on March 14th, 1998.


B. Distinctive Features

One of Bangkirai Hill`s distinctive features is its challenge for the tourists to tread a canopy bridge perching over at 30 meters above the ground. It is 64 meters long, connecting five big Bangkirai trees. It also serves an alternative therapy for those who have heights phobia. On the bridge, interspersed with moderate wind, you can enjoy the picturesque verdant forest and valley steeped in color. If you walk on it, the bridge will move rhythmically from side to side. But, once you try it, you will be eager to repeat the bridge trip. This canopy bridge is the first built in Indonesia, the second in Asia, and the eight in the world.

C. Location

Bangkirai Hill is located in Samboja sub-district, Kutai Kartanegara district, East Kalimantan province, Indonesia.

D. Access

Bangkirai Hill is at a distance of about 150 km from Tenggarong City or Samarinda, while of about 58 km from Balikpapan City and 20 km from the capital of Samboja sub-district. To reach the location, by land, the tourist can use any accessible transportation such as motorcycle or car.

E. Ticket Ticket

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F. Accommodation and Other Facilities

This tourist object is completed with adequate facilities: a meeting hall that will seat 100 people in comfort, a restaurant offering exquisitely different menus, cottages equipped with AC, and jugle cabin (the natural hotel with no electric facilities/natural room). The tourist who want to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Bangkirai can reach Inhutani Balikpapan, Ltd at (0542) 736066-734644.

Source : Wisata Melayu

Bangkirai Hill, Kutai Kartanegara District - East Kalimantan

A. Brief Information

Camplong Forest Area is a forest conservation that is inhabited by various floras and faunas. The area is situated on the slope of Mount Fatuleu in East Nusa Tenggara Province. In the location, you will find a pond and a natural water spring enhancing the fresh atmosphere around this site. Multifarious floras, such as red woods, pines, palms, and eucalyptus, and faunas such as apes, squirrels, cuscus, and birds, are deliberately kept from extinction there. In addition, weekend is the right time to visit the location along with your family or friends.


B. Distinctive Features

Camplong Forest Area is a resident for numerous endemic faunas such as timor deer, olive-shouldered parrots, and black-backed fruit-doves. Besides, this forest area is also preservation for kinds of crocodiles and snakes. Endemic floras like cendana wood (Sanatalun Album) are also available there as well.
To some extent, you likewise will see an artificial cave that was made when Indonesia was under the rule of Japanese colonial government. According to the available data dealing with the history of the cave, Japanese troops used to hide inside the cave when they got retaliatory attack by Indonesian soldiers.

C. Location

Camplong Forest Area can be reached at Soe City, Fatuleu Village, Kupang District, East Nusa Tenggara Province. It is about 46 kilometres from Kupang.

D. Access

You can take public transport leading to Soe City by approximately IDR 7.000 for its cost. However, it will be IDR 100.000 for taking taxi to reach the location.

E. Entrance Ticket

The entrance ticket is IDR 3.000.

F. Accommodation and other Facilities

For accommodation services, you can easily find some lodgements around the location with reasonable prices.


Source : Wisata Melayu

Camplong Forest Area, Kupang City - East Nusa Tenggara