MOUNT GALUNGGUNG, West Java Tourism (Indonesia)

Location and History

Mount Galunggung - Located in Tasikmalaya, West Java, the Galunggung Mountain tourist attraction is a natural tourist attraction that presents a wide range of natural beauty ranging from panoramic views of mountains, craters, large and green trees, the freshness of the air and the awesome sunset views.
Galunggung Lake(htpps://tourismculture11.blogspot.co.id)


 Based on its history, Mount Galunggung first erupted around 1822 which has killed more than 4 thousand people and then in 1894 this volcano erupted again with casualties between 500 to 1000 inhabitants. Until the latter occurred in 1982 Galunggung mounted lava and ash that reached about 20 kilometers into the air, causing a mist of ash 3 cetimeters thick with a distance of 15 kilometers from the center of the bursts.



Access to Mount Galunggung

Although the tourist object of Mount Galunggung very dangerous and still active until now, but many local and foreign tourists who come to see its beauty. By boarding public or private vehicles from Tasikmalaya city, you can arrive at tourist attractions about 2 to 3 hours drive. This tourist attraction is also close to the hot water tour in Cipanas, so you will not be difficult to find it.
To enjoy the beauty of the crater of Mount Galunggung, you need to climb about 620 steps of course very exhausting. You also can take a break and take pictures to enjoy the beautiful scenery.Arriving at the crater area of Mount Galunggung , not some far you will see some waterfalls that adorn the slopes below it. This is a breathtaking sight, and the fatigue will be gone for a moment.

Various Tourism Activities Galunggung Mountain

Stairs to the top Galunggung(https//:tourismculture11.blogspot.co.id)
Some activities you can do in the Galunggung Mountain attractions such as fishing on the lake or crater, walking the streets enjoy the beauty of nature, see the sunrise and sink from the top of the mountain , and enjoy the culinary community around, but you can not do swimming activities in the crater , because it is very dangerous and contains legendary mystical elements.
If you plan to vacation by enjoying the beauty of nature and the freshness of its udarannya, tourist attraction galunggung mountain can be one of your vacation alternative with family or friends with more fun to do. The cost to travel to this place was fairly cheap and affordable for every locals and foreign tourists.

Source : http://indonesiaexplorer.net

Location: Galunggung, Linggawangi, Leuwisari, Tasikmalaya, West Java, Indonesia

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