GREAT MOTHER NATURE GATEWAYS (BANDUNG)WEST JAVA

Great Green Gateways (Bandung)

        At West Java

There are plenty of day trip possibilities and neighbouring attractions suiting those based in Bandung, around both West and Central Java. Popular nearby attractions within easy reach of Bandung include mountain trekking, lush tea plantations, natural hot springs, campsites and coastal resorts.

A charming suburb town in West Java, Lembang has become something of a hotspot for weekend excursions and stands on the foothills of a rather prominent mountain, where it is just 20 minutes from Bandung. Other popular attractions and excursions worth considering include the Tangkuban Prahu volcano, the Rancabali tea estate, the Ciater Hot Springs and also the Maribaya Hot Spring

Maribaya waterfall in Bandung
(west Java)

Maribaya is to be found 5 km / 3 miles to the east of Lembang and therefore within easy reach of Bandung. The number one attraction here is without a shadow of a doubt the Maribaya Hot Springs, which comprise an extremely popular thermal spa and some rather beautifully landscaped flower gardens, as well as a dramatic waterfall and a neighbouring river gorge, complete with hiking track to Dago.
Open hours: daily - 24 hours
Admission: free



Maribaya is well known for its hot springs, the sulfur-laden water, a comfortable place for swimming and enjoying the scenery of a 25-meter waterfall set against a steep mountain cliff. Maribaya warm springs emerge from near the fault trace of the almost east west trending Lembang Fault which is downthrown to the north. The uplifted southern block consists of older andesitic volcanic products from Tangkuban Perahu and other old eruptive centers to the east while on the north the outcrop is mainly of younger Tangkuban Perahu pyroclastics. The main Tangkuban Perahu craters are 9 km to the NW of Maribaya and Bandung city is about 11 km to the SW. Maribaya,

which lies 9 km southeast of Tangkuban Perahu at the foot of an east-west scarp which may be associated with Lembang fault. The springs flow from the banks of a stream where it flows over two waterfalls created by basaltic lava flows. The waters have temperatures ranging between 38° and 47°C, an 8-9 and are slightly turbid and yellowish in color. Where they emerge from the rocks they are often associated with carbonate and argyle deposits.

The 30-minute trip from Bandung to Maribaya passes through some lovely mountain scenery. Renowned for its hot springs, the sulfur-laden water is comfort, able for swimming or soaking. Lie back and relax while enjoying the view of a 25-meter waterfall set against a steep mountain cliff. The mountain air is cool and the sulfur-laden water just comfortably hot enough for swimming as and soaking in. Part of the scenery is a 25 m high waterfall set against a steep mountain cliff. This is tiny waterfall.
 

Maribaya waterfall in Bandung

CIWEDEY AREA

   

CIMANGGU & CIWALINI HOT WATER SPRING POOL 

&

TEA PLANTATION

 

Cimanggu & Ciwalini are tourism object that there are swimming pool with hot water spring. They are located in ciiwidey about 40 km southwest of Bandung. The road are uphill, rounded with beautiful view. Cimanggu and Ciwalini location are closed about 800 m.

 

Both pool are also close with Kawah Putih Tourism object.  Cimanggu had two pool, big one and small one for child. There are also several private soak room, and gazebo, Mushola (prayer room),play ground and lodging. Water temperature are hot enough, so you have to down into the water slowly

 

Regions Ciwalini belimpah with natural hot springs - with hot water seumber of Patuha. One of the places that make use of the Swimming Pool Ciwalini. Located at an altitude of 2400 m asl at the foot of Mount Patuha, this attraction offers the cool air and beautiful natural scenery and exotic.

 

Lush tea bushes that surround Ciwalini makes this tourist area feels complete as a natural tourist draw in South Bandung. Tea plantations in the region has the form khasan black tea plantation, which is managed by PT Perkebunan Nusantara VIII. Walini black tea has a distinctive aroma and flavor and good quality. address: Sub Ciwidey, Bandung regency Coordinates: 7 8 '38 "S, 107 23' 4" E phone: email: Internet: Directions: 35 km south of Bandung Facilities: toilets, ample parking, several hot tubs with different depths,-Saung Saung, stalls, feed, private bath, and several other facilities sperti motorcycles ATVs, flying fox, and waterboom

 

Opening Hours: Open Daily ( from 7:00am WB to 5pm WB)

 

tickets:

 Individual: Rp. 12,000 Two-wheeled vehicle: Rp. 2000

Four-wheeled vehicles: Rp. 3500 Bus / Truck: Rp. 15,000 Wisman: Rp 19.000

 

Admission prices Swimming two: Rp. 5,000 / person Admission prices soak Rooms:
Rp. 5,000 / person -

 

 

Ciwalini Hot spring pool Facility more complete and better than Cimanggu. There are two swimming pool, play ground, ATV bike, flying fox and mini water boom, also Waalini lodge 

Picture of Ciwalini hot spring pool

 TEA PLANTATION

CIATER HOT SPRING & WATER FALL

 

Located close to Bandung and approximately 9 km / 6 miles to the north-east of nearby Tangkuban Perahu crater, the attractions of Ciater reside within the very heart of a spreading clove and tea plantation. The Sari Ater Hot Spring Resort resides at the end of the main road and serves as the top draw card in the Ciater area, being amongst the best of its kind that the region has. There are a series of small sulphurous pools at the resort, which are fed by natural mineral springs, warmed by volcanic activity, and are reputed to offer medicinal qualities.
Open hours: daily
Admission: charge for pools