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The Istana Cipanas
dates back to the mid 18th Century and was favoured by Sukarno
The Kebun Raya,
Cibodas is the equal of it's more famous cousin in
Bogor
but much quieter
The waterfall is a
comfortable stroll in the gardens down a steep hill and more accessible
than one in the
Penang Botanical Gardens
The lake just in front
of the Gardens' guest house Wisma Tamu is a sight for sore eyes for city
folk taking a breather
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Useful Puncak Info
Avoid weekends unless your idea of fun is
crawling along at a slower than snails pass in a queue of Kijang
assailed by vendors of shite all the time. During the week use
buses from Bogor to Bandung or vv. If you're coming from Bogor
then you can use the buses or break your journey by getting an
angkot to Cisuara for Taman Safari.
If you're heading to Cibodas, and why wouldn't
you? It's much quieter there, ask the bus driver to let you off
at Kebun Raya turn off then jump in a yellow angkot going
up the pot holed hill. Stay to the end. Freddie's Homestay is a
short walk back down the hill from the entrance to the gardens.
Access to the Gunung Gede National Park was closed when I was
there, they said from January to March it's closed. |
Tea and a small lake
form the vista from Rindu Alam restaurant, a strategically sited venue
with stunning views popular with the weekend visitors. The food is ok.
Masjid Atta'awun, just
down from the restaurant above, is another popular photo opportunity for
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