Places to visit in Sukabumi, West Java


Sukabumi is a town in West Java, which lay on the higher elevation land. The place is rich of cultural diversity, event and places that are worth to visit. Following are a few interesting places to visit.

Goa Buni Ayu
A cave formed about 600 years ago. Here, we can see beautiful stalactite and stalagmite and small river inside. Sometimes, we have to bow when follow narrow the path inside the cave. The management provides cave guide and equipment such as helmet and flashlight.


Cangkuang
It is a forest of mahogany trees in the area of Salak Mountain. Here, we enjoy the fresh air of a forest hill, beautiful view of mountain and the beauty of Dua Undak waterfall. The place provides many hotel and restaurant where the visitor may lunch or sleep. The ticket to the location is IDR 4000 (less than US$ 1).

Situ Gunung
From its name Situ = Lake and Gunung = Mountain, we’ll know it is a lake on a mountain. Getting here is not so difficult, just take small bus for only IDR 5000 from Sukabumi city. The ticket is not expensive, only IDR 6000. In this lake, we can do kayaking, fishing or just boating. Near to this lake there is a camping ground called Buper Bagedor (Bumi Perkemahan Bagedor) and Curug Sawer (Sawer Waterfall). To get to the waterfall there is an additional ticket for only IDR 2000.

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