Selasa, 10 Januari 2012

Beautiful Travel, Vacation and Holiday Trip of Indonesia: Green Canyon "Cukang Taneuh", Pangandaran, Ciamis, Indonesia



Indonesia also has a Green Canyon. Actually, this place had a real name Cukang Taneuh. The name Green Canyon itself was popularized by a French citizen in 1993.

While Cukang Taneuh is a local name means a land bridge, because over the valleys and ravines there is a bridge of land which used by local farmers to get to their gardens. 

Green Canyon from Indonesia is located in Village Kertayasa, District Cijulang, Ciamis Residence, West Java, Indonesia. 

From the Ciamis city itself is about 130 km away or from Pangandaran Beach is about 31 km. 

Near this place there are Batu Hiu Beach, Batu Karas Beach attraction and Nusawiru airport. 

This amazing Green Canyon attraction is actually a flow of the Cijulang river that passing through the cave with a beauty and charm stalactite and stalagmite on its both side of the river. 
In addition, this region is also flanked by two hills with many rocks and grove of trees. 


Overall it was formed as a natural unique painting and challenging to be explored by the visitors. 


To reach this location, travelers must depart from the Ciseureuh dock, and then continue the journey by boat outboard or oars which are widely available there. 



Up to 100 boats are available to serve all travelers during peak season. 

Rental cost vessels is 75 thousand rupiah (USD 9) for 5 persons passenger. The distance between the docks to the Green Canyon site is about 3km, which can be taken within 30-45 minutes.

Along the river, all travelers see the green water. That is probably the Green Canyon name is originated from.

Once you have seen the rapids and a narrow groove which is difficult to pass by the boat means you've arrived at the mouth of Green Canyon. 

The water is very clear and bluish in color. 

This is the starting point adventure to explore the beauty of this attraction. From here tourists can continue the journey to the top by swimming or crawling on the edge of the stone. 

Tires and floats are provided for those who choose to swim. The trip is guaranteed completely secure. 


Even for children 6 years old and over is safe enough to flow down the river by using tires and float guided by the owner of a rented boat.

The adventure trip continues to the steep basin walls on either side of the river. The river walls present its own beauty.
Several times visitors will enjoy the trip by pass through the stalactites with water droplets flows through from the roof. It is so exotic experience. 

The flow the Cijulang river is long enough, so that visitors can swim to follow of the waterfall flow. 

In addition to beautiful scenery above the water, the Green Canyon will be a separate heaven for those who like to dive. 

By bringing some diving equipment, stunning views of the notches in the water are ready to be explored and enjoyed, complete with a diversity of fish that swim in the river bed.

For those who like adrenaline challenge, can jump from a large rock with a height of 5m into the riverbed. 

So, please do not wait too long. 

Visit this amazing attraction in Ciamis, West Java, Indonesia.

Nearest Point of Presence
Pangandaran Beach
Batu Karas Beach
Batu Hiu Beach
Nusawiru Airport, Pangandaran
Ciamis Residence

Minggu, 08 Januari 2012

Beautiful Travel, Vacation and Holiday Trip of Indonesia : Batu Karas Beach, Pangandaran, Ciamis, West Java



Batu Karas Beach is a marine tourism object near Pangandaran Beach with a calmer atmosphere and most of tourists visited this beach to surf and swim.  


Batu Karas beach located in the Village Batukaras, District Cijulang, Ciamis regency, West Java, which can be reached by vehicle approximately 45 minutes from Pangandaran.

For the surfers who live in Java islands are not necessarily to fly to Bali or Nias to increase his surfing ability, just go to Batu Karas. 
Batu Karas beach, has a gently sloping beach and also a small bay, so it is not too draining energy of surfers when paddling toward the starting point of the arrival waves.
For tourists who want to learn surfing, there are also available a variety of surfboard rental, complete with the instructor which is coordinated by local youth organizations.  
Surfboard rental provide all models of surfboards, ranging from professional surfboard to surfboard for a beginner.
Instead of surfing, buggy, jetsky, banana boat and other water sports, this place is also suitable for those who love adventure. Batukaras beach offers opportunities for camping and cruising nature. 

For those who dare enough, can hire local residents to explore Karang Nunggal beach - a secluded or remote beach with towering cliffs on the edge of the beach.



The atmosphere is calm and natural, can also be one alternative for couples who want to honeymoon.


In Batu Karas beach there are varieties of lodgings with a very flexible price. The price is per room ( USD 25 – USD 100) or per head count (USD 5) that fit to the backpacker tourist.

Seafood dish was found on this beach, such as squid, fish, crabs and others dish with very affordable price.


There are some amazing tourist sites are inline when you visit Batukaras, namely Green Canyon (Cukang Taneuh), Batu Hiu Beach and Pangandaran Beach. So when you visit Batukaras you will be presented a varied tourism object


So enjoy and come to Batu Karas Beach.

Nearest Point of Present
Pangandaran Beach,
Nusawiru Airport,
300 km away from Bandung
400 km away from Jakarta