Bandung is the heaven of natural beauty tourism object in Indonesia. Don’t be fooled by the hustle bustle in the middle of the city. If you explore Bandung further, you will find many beautiful craters surrounded by fresh air and cool breeze. If you come to Bandung, make sure you visit these 4 beautiful craters.
Kawah Ratu
Kawah Ratu is one of the ten craters in Tangkuban Parahu Mountain, located around 30 km to the north from the center of Bandung. This is also the biggest and the most popular tourism spot out of all the craters. You will instantly smell strong sulfur aroma in this area. This is because Tangkuban Parahu is still an active volcano. This is a good place to enjoy the beautiful view of the huge crater. The fresh air is remarkable and will sooth your mind from city life’s rush.
Kawah Domas
Kawah Domas is another Tangkuban Parahu’s crater. Even though it’s not as popular as Kawah Ratu due to the further distance, Kawah Domas is actually a good place to visit if you enjoy long walk and hiking. It takes about 30 – 45 minutes walking from the information center which selling the entrance tickets. You’ll walk in the forest and breath the fresh air. At the location, there are small hot water ponds where you can relax and soak your feet. Choose a pond with warm water to soak your feet. The warm water has calming effect and the sulfur has a good effect for your skin. Avoid hot water pond. Since the water is very hot, you can even boil eggs there very fast!
Kawah Putih
This Patuha Mountain’s crater is located in the southern part of Bandung. Patuha means old mister (Mr). He is old because there are no activities of the mountain since last hundreds of years. The view in this place is amazing. Surrounded by green forest and clear lake water, this crater will definitely entertain your eyes. The steam from the hot water makes this area looks white from afar, that is where the name Kawah Putih came from. In this place, you can sit closely to the lake and breathe the fresh air.
Kawah Rengganis
Kawah Rengganis is located not too far from Kawah Putih. It’s only around 30 minutes by car and another 30 minutes walking. On the way, you will see some very beautiful scenery of tea plantations and green forests. Before you arrive at the location, you will pass some people living very near to the location. Yes, there is a village just before the craters. In the craters location, you can enjoy some warm waters, hot steam, and also mud spa. Take a mud bath or mud masker to make your skin healthier. The mud has strong sulfur so it is very good for your skin. Becareful, there are some very hot waters which you can see them from the bubbling water. This place is still not as famous as other craters, so it will be perfect for those looking for quiet and calm anti-mainstream places.
Your journey in Bandung is incomplete without visiting those beautiful craters. Don’t forget to wear sweater since the air in those places are very fresh and cold. Bring an umbrella in the rain season. Grab your camera and shoot the everlasting beauty of those 4 heavenly natural craters in Bandung.