Tangkuban Perahu Mountain

One of the natural attractions that are identical to the city of Bandung is Mount Tangkuban Perahu. The origin of this mountain is narrated in the famous folk legend is the story Sangkuriang. This mountain has three well-known crater. Looking at the crater of the mountain and enjoy the atmosphere around it is able to attract many visitors, especially on holidays.

Mount Tangkuban Perahu or also often called Tangkuban Parahu is one of the largest mountain on the plains of Parahyangan. Natural Park of Mount Tangkuban Perahu was in the northern town of Lembang, north of the city of Bandung. Cool air, the spread of tea gardens, valleys and tall pine trees to accompany your journey to the gate area Tangkuban Perahu . To enter the area Tangkuban Perahu , you had to pay Rp 13,000, - per person plus a ticket to the vehicle.

There are two road craters that exist in these mountains. The first path or the long road to road conditions are more difficult to pass and will normally be closed after rain or when deemed dangerous to pass. The guard booth will give clues to past the new road which lies further to the top if the road is closed. Before the ticket payment at the first street, there are cottages for rent for a place to stay.

Past the new road, paved road provides access to your vehicle. On the winding road that flowers are trumpet and other trees that will soothe your trip. In mountain areas there are three craters Tangkuban Perahu of interest to visit. Domas Crater is a crater, and crater Ratu Crater Upas. The largest crater between the third and most visited is the crater of the Queen. With a few hours walk away, you can even around the vast crater of the Queen while enjoying the beautiful panorama of Mount Tangkuban Perahu

Ratu Crater

If you come by bus, car parking available bus before reaching the crater of the Queen. The journey continues with ELF car that will take you to Crater Queen. But, if you use a private vehicle, you can continue to use it up to the crater Queen. Vehicle parking is available across the crater, so without going through difficult terrain and spend a lot of energy, you can see this crater. This might also be one reason, most visitors in this crater.

Queen of the crater directly visible from the top with a wooden fence barrier to prevent the visitors fell. Seeing inside the crater, the crater walls and the smoke that was still out of the crater it creates a thrilling sight. Queen of the land around the crater mostly white with some yellow brimstone. Rocks and the atmosphere is dry and arid felt in this crater. You can try to climb to higher ground if you want to see the Queen Crater region as a whole.

In this place a lot of simple shops that sell various souvenirs such as scarves, hats skullcaps, bags and fur hats, various ornaments of wood and various other accessories. There are also sellers of food and warm drinks such as noodles, and other bandrek. You can also ride a horse to round some of these craters. This activity is usually preferred kids.


Upas crater

Upas Crater Crater is located next to the Queen. But, to be able to see this crater must go through dangerous terrain, you must pass through the sandy roads to reach the crater. Thus, it is rare visitors who come to see this crater. Different forms Upas crater Ratu Crater. Upas crater is more shallow and flat.

Legend Tangkuban Perahu

Tangkuban
Perahu core legend was a young man named Sangkuriang wanted to marry a woman named Dayang Sumbi beautiful. They fell in love. But, after finding a scar on his head Sangkuriang, Dayang Sumbi Sangkuriang know it is his son. Sangkuriang first to go because he felt annoyed with her ​​mother's anger. Dayang Sumbi angry because Sangkuriang kill their beloved dog when it fails to hunt deer for his mother.

Knowing Sangkuriang was his son, Dayang Sumbi Sangkuriang not want to marry. Thus, to reject the proposal Sangkuriang, Dayang Sumbi besarta asked for a lake boat in 1 night. Sangkuriang who ask for help from the magic genie to fulfill the desire Sumbi Dayang.

Seeing Sangkuriang almost completed its work, Dayang Sumbi intend to blow it. Thanks to his prayer, the chickens crowing. Jin-jin who helped Sangkuriang running scared because he thought it was morning. As a result of work makes the boat and the lake is not finished. Sangkuriang are livid that failed to complete the job kicking a homemade boat. This boat then fell on his face and there was Mount Tangkuban Perahu. When viewed from the city of Bandung, this mountain resembles an inverted boat.

The beauty of the crater of Mount Tangkuban
Perahu and a few spots around it is also one place for the bride and groom to do outdoor photos prewedding. The beauty of the craters of Mount Tangkuban Perahu can be one of the destinations if you're visiting the city of Bandung. You can take the kids to melihan this natural beauty.

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