Bogor Travel Guide

 
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  • 18 Agustus 2008
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Pro

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  Having Fun with Baby wild animal 


Con

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  a bit quiet (pro and con), wet (sometimes) 


In a nutshell

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  botanic garden 

 

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Things to Do  

Tirta Sanita

Tirta Sanita, Bogor

 cekeysh Says:  The place is quite in border area of Bogor and Depok. Located in Parung-Gunung Sindur, only a shabby billboard/banner will guide visitor. And could only be seen if the visitor come from Parung. The area offered three things: cheap picnic for families, hot spring shower and... 

Bogor Botanical Garden

Bogor Botanical Garden, Bogor

 June.b Says:  One of the most fascinating botanical garden in the world with more than 75 hectares of around 15,000 species of plants and trees, orchids, streams, and ponds.Not big, but, HUGE trees! wander around and discover various species of flora and fauna. 

the cathedral

the cathedral, Bogor

 aalayaa Says:  this is one of old building in bogor. the official name is gereja santa perawan maria (the church of virgin mary) but it's better known as the bogor cathedral. it was built during dutch colonial time probably in the end of 19th century or at the beginning of 20th century 

Buying Clothes from Factory Outlet

Buying Clothes from Factory Outlet, Bogor

 p_yenyen Says:  These shops used to be called sisa export and are now often called asli-palsu (or real fakes) by Indonesians. In actuality they are factory outlets, which offer overruns and seconds on export garments at bargain prices. The foreign store and foreign currency price tag often... 

Hotels  

Novus Puncak Resort & Spa

 1 Review and 15 Opinions  As usual, the website is impressive, however reality begs to differ. The place is very quiet, a... 

Restaurants  

Cafe Dedaunan: Enjoy the place

Cafe Dedaunan: Enjoy the place, Bogor

 wibisono Says:  Cafe Dedaunan is located in the middle of Kebun Raya (Botanic Garden) Bogor. Walking arround Kebun Raya itself is a wonderful experience. Finding a nice cafe located in the middle of it makes everything perfect.Walking around the garden in the whole afternoon, having early... 

mie ayam bangka: street chicken noodle

mie ayam bangka: street chicken noodle, Bogor

 aalayaa Says:  this is one of the most famous street hawkers in bogor. always crowded. the main dish is chicken noodle but there are several other chinese food. they're cheap and yummy. just be careful during rain season, since the place is open place.bangka is the name of an island near... 

Nightlife  

CAFE PUB HARLY's: THE ONLY EXPATRIATE PUB/CAFE IN BOGOR, INDONESIA

CAFE  PUB HARLY's: THE ONLY EXPATRIATE PUB/CAFE IN BOGOR, INDONESIA, Bogor

 thijs_indo Says:  CAFE HARLY's IS AN EUROPEAN ORIENTATED CAFE- PUB WITH MANY FREE FACILITY'S LIKE:FREE USE OF BILJARDFREE PARKINGFREE USE OF DARTSFREE USE OF INTERNET COMPUTERSFREE WIFIWE HAVE MANY KINDS OF FOOD:STEAKSPASTA'SPIZZA'S FRENCH FRIES WITH REAL MAYONAISEMEATBALLSBITTERBALLSBROWN... 

Star Deli: Sentul at night

Star Deli: Sentul at night, Bogor

 Alun_Evans Says:  Star Deli, Bukit Sentul, is an off-shoot of Star Deli Kemang. Owned and opperated by Scott Gregory and his very able team. Star Deli in BS is smaller than the Jakarta counterpart, but the staff are just as friendly and attentive. Food is mainly European...huge burgers,... 

Transportation  

angkot

angkot, Bogor

 aalayaa Says:  angkot (angkutan kota) is the green minibus you can find anywhere in bogor. apparently there are too many of them, so they usually cause traffic jam. and one more thing, you can stop them anywhere you want ;) 

Fast and Comfortable

Fast and Comfortable, Bogor

 explore_discover Says:  Taking train from Jakarta to Bogor is best option and the fastest way to get there. From Kota Station (Old and Torn-Plat Form # 9) or Gambir Station Central Jakarta near MONAS - Track # 2 Much cleaner and well maintained facility) Executive Airconditioned Train runs... 

Shopping  

Factory Outlets

Factory Outlets, Bogor

 sloane Says:  So. Along Pajajaran Street, you see this Fashion Outlets, like 10 of em or more, lined up, I haven't really been in all of em, just a few. It's just one of those places the local tourists go to. Usually people from Jakarta, like me, spending time in Bogor and driving... 

Local Customs  

Giving Tips to Caddy

Giving Tips to Caddy, Bogor

 kenari Says:  Caddies in Indonesia are predominantly young women. Caddy fees range from Rp 16,000-40,000. It is customary to tip directly to the caddy Rp 30,000-50,000 above the official fee.But for me its the caddy really help you with the course why not rp100000 

Domestic visitors...

Domestic visitors..., Bogor

 belgianchocolate Says:  We knew when we visited the temples roundYogya that those were price domestic visitorscould not afford. But there were a couple ofhundreds domestic visitors...so.When we visited Taman Safari Indonesiait was the first time we saw a sign like thiswith the prices for domestic... 

Tourist Traps  

Beat The Traffic and avoid playing weekend

Beat The Traffic and avoid playing weekend, Bogor

 kenari Says:  Kids on courses selling used golf balls they retrieve from us duffers. Sometimes they even "find" our balls in the rough for sale back to us. Not good! This is a nuisance; however, some courses do not allow it or they have it organized so that it is not a problem. Some... 

Off The Beaten Path  

MP , YOU THINK IT'S MELROSE PLACE?

MP , YOU THINK IT'S MELROSE PLACE?, Bogor

 vee01 Says:  Its not Melrose Place in Beverly Hills, California. But It's "Macaroni Panggang House". It's the special Resto with special food. U should try Maccaroni Panggang in other word Roasted Macaronni [variant of Pastas]. You never went to Bogor when you didnt try this special... 

Puncak col

Puncak col, Bogor

 belgianchocolate Says:  Seeing the puncak pass was just marvelous.Puncak means top. The puncak pass is onthe scenic route from Bandung to Bogor andonly 90 minutes away by car from Jakarta.(90 minutes if you are lucky I mean).It is colder because of the hieght and in Januariif feld really cold to... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Hole in One At Gunung Geulis Course!!!

Hole in One At Gunung Geulis Course!!!, Bogor

 kenari Says:  we played in the afternoon after our game at bukit mentari .no body wanna played at east course as its tough ...but for us its a challange ,so we tee off at 2pm with 1st hole down the hill ...hahah i double bogey 1st hole...my golf mates hole in one here ...the jackpot is... 

Cool cLIMATE ,bUEAUTIFUL SCENERY BUT TOUGH TO PLAY

Cool cLIMATE ,bUEAUTIFUL SCENERY BUT TOUGH TO PLAY, Bogor

 kenari Says:  we played on saturday morning.well flight full so we tee off on time at 8:30 am,if you are malaysian, please be patient as indonesia golfer really want to enjoy their game..so just enjoy your game .....normally will take more than 5 hours.the course is up on the hill ,very... 

Favorites  

Botanical Garden and President Palace

Botanical Garden and President Palace, Bogor

 meiyergani Says:  The better way to Cipanas is from Jakarta.The distance from Jakarta to Bogor is 60 km and from Bogor to Cipanas is about 40 km. Generally you can drive to Cipanas directly from Jakarta via Highway, avoid Saturday, Sunday or National Holiday by the traffic will be heavily... 

food & outdoor

food & outdoor, Bogor

 art_boo Says:  my favorite is about food,many traditional food around bogor, so spicy & they are not usual food for international travellers, but you can try and put your comment on it there is a botanical garden since hundreds years ago, which is princess astrid from europe doing her... 

The Place

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The People

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 Bogor/Bukit Sentul - Home for me now is Bukit Sentul, just outside Bogor in West Java, Indonesia. I live about 45 minutes from Jakarta. Bukit Sentul is in the hills, at about 500m above sea level. This makes the climate... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  hi.. is there anyone can tell me how can i do a day trip to puncak?.. i might go to bogor from jakarta by train, but when i reach... 

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A: You could take a Bandung bus and ask to be dropped of anywhere on the way, but....... Nov 21st is a Sunday. And on Sundays buses are not allowed on the Puncak road. ... 

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