Salak mountain adventure




MOUNTAIN Salak is one of the mountain in West Java is the purpose of the climbers to conquer. Salak mountain scenery and has a natural charm that is still beautiful.


Gunung Salak is a volcano which has several peaks, of which I Salak Peak (2221 m above sea level / asl) and Salak II (2180 m asl). There's another one called Puncak Sumbul peak with an altitude of 1926 m above sea level. Administratively, Mount Salak included in Regency Sukabumi and Bogor, West Java. Since 2003 to the expansion of the Mist Mountain National Park by the name of the Mist Mountain National Park-Salak (TNGHS).


Mount Salak since ancient times has been frequently visited by the pilgrims, because there is a statue on top of worship. In addition there is also the tomb of Gunung Salak grandparent who often visited by pilgrims. While at the foot of Mount Salak there are many sacred places, one of which the shrine called the Temple of King Siliwangi.


The climb should be done in the dry season, because during the rainy season as the path becomes muddy and slippery quagmire. Besides the wind is often blowhng hard.


Actually, this mountain can be climbed from several pathways, including pathways that are commonly used is the path of Wanawisata Cangkuang, district. Cidahu, Kab. Sukabumi. From this Cangkuang two pathways, namely the old path to the summit of Mount Salak I and the new path toward Crater Queen. The route is full of mystique to the path of pilgrimage is Wanawisata Pilung waterfall, village of Giri Jaya, District Cidahu, Village Kutajaya / Cimelati.


Wana around the entrance of this week there are places that are convenient for camping, there are also many food stalls. To go into the crater of the Queen should take about 3-5 hours away, while to get to the top of Mount Salak I take about 8 hours.


Ecotourism


In TNGHS there are several potential natural attractions, historical and cultural activities of local communities that could be developed into tourism packages, especially eco-tourism activities.


Among them:


Falls (waterfall)


Among other Cimantaja waterfall, waterfall Cipamulan, Cikudapaeh waterfall, waterfall Citangkolo, Ciberang waterfall, waterfall Cileungsing, Ciarnisah waterfall and waterfall-waterfall at the location of the Mist Mountain National Park-Salak.


The peak of Mount


Among other Northern Mist Mountain (1929 m asl), Mount Bottle (1720 m asl), Mount Sanggabuana (1919 m asl), South Kendeng Mount (1680 m asl), the South Mist Mountain (1758 m asl), Mount Salak Peak I ( 2211 m asl), and Mount Salak II Peak (2190 m asl).


Ratu Crater


This natural phenomenon is interesting in TNGHS Queen Crater on the slopes of the summit of Mount Salak I and in the middle of the forest is still relatively good.


Campgrounds


One activity that can be developed in TNGHS are camping in the campground that is readily available sources of water and a bathroom. The location is contained in Citalahab, Cikelat, Wates, Cangkuang, Sukamantri, and Mount Bunder.


Candi Cibedug


Cibedug temple is located about 10 km west of the village Citorek which can be reached by walking about 3 hours. The site of this small temple is one of the kingdom in West Java, a few hundred years ago.


Hot Springs


In TNGHS there are several hot springs that are naturally like in Cisukarame and on Mount groats, and that has been opened as a place of recreation, such as on Mount Salak Endah, Cisolok, and Cipanas.


Rafting


The journey from Sukabumi or Cibadak to Palabuhanratu and continue to Bayah apart along the southeast or south would cross paths TNGHS also white water rafting (Citarik River and River Citatih) as well as the beautiful south coast of the Coral Coast Hawu, Coral Taraje, and Sawarna.


How, quite exciting is not it? For those of you who like adventure travel, no one tried to climb Mount Salak. In addition to satisfying the heart, you too can experience the natural beauty that is priceless.






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