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The Jungle

The Jungle, Bogor

 cokes Says:  It`s a great place family place to come and swim and enjoy all the water activities here like lots of different waterslides. Wave pools and lazy river rides with the tubes. Great place for the kids as they have a lovely pool area for them as well. They also have a area where... 

Botanical Gardens

Botanical Gardens, Bogor

 cokes Says:  This Botanical Gardens is in the centre of Bogor and it`s a massive and very beautiful place. This place is adjascent to the Presential Palace. Great place to walk around and an even better place to take photo`s as the setting is really beautiful. You got beautiful views of... 

Beautiful Palace

Beautiful Palace, Bogor

 cokes Says:  Bogor Palace or Istana Bogor as they say in Indonesia. This is a really beautiful palace ,When driving along the fence of the palace lots of deers can be seen feeding on the grass. When you access the Botanical Gardens in Bogor you get another beautiful view of the palace.... 

JUST WANDER

JUST WANDER, Bogor

 Aang Says:  The nicest thing is to walk in the countryside and chat to the friendly locals. MARKETS? wonderful markets in abundance. Start around the railway station area, but also explore the streets near the entrance to the Botanic Gardens. You can buy clothes, shoes, music cassettes,... 

Inside Wildlife in"Taman Safari Indonesia"

Inside Wildlife in"Taman Safari Indonesia", Bogor

 ullfri49 Says:  Looking in a "Safari park" is maybe not new..And if frieds not insisted on that I hadn´t follow it.They simple on the way to Bandung said: "Lets make a stop there".And so (while I wait for a Dierenpark or Zoo) we do. First to stop at street for bay some "wortel".Than we go..... 

ISTANA BOGOR

ISTANA BOGOR, Bogor

 ancient_traveler Says:  Istana Bogor is one of 6 Presidential Palaces in Indonesia. The palace is noted for its distinctive architectural, historical, features, as well as the adjoining botanical gardens.Presidential Palace (Istana Bogor), in the northwest corners of the Botanical Gardens.... 

Bogor Botanical Garden (Kebun Raya Bogor )

Bogor Botanical Garden (Kebun Raya Bogor ), Bogor

 dyah.ES Says:  It's a nice get away in a green areas. You can bring your picnic mat if you like. People do that there (which make me regretting why I didn't bring my own). Many old trees with big roots. If you lucky you can see the Raflesia flower blooming. So said only once in 2 years... 

White Spotted Deer

White Spotted Deer, Bogor

 meiyergani Says:  In front of Bogor President Palace one can see many flocks of white spotted deer roaming from one corner to another, those animals look cute and some time one can touch the deer and even feeding them with a carrot and other vegetable food 

Hotels  

Novotel Bogor

 2 Reviews and 160 Opinions  This hotel is absolutely great for us, relaxing and we were enjoying much. Nice atmosphere with a... 

Restaurants  

Resto Gurih 7: Resto with Water Fall

Resto Gurih 7: Resto with Water Fall, Bogor

 dyah.ES Says:  At first we would like to go to "Gumati" the famous resto in Bogor which offer mountain view, but my sister suggest to try this Resto. It's located in a very large area with fish pool, bamboo room, and local menu. We stay from 4 pm till 6pm, so we saw how it looks before and... 

Dedaunan: Dedaunan

Dedaunan: Dedaunan, Bogor

 radtanu Says:  The restaurant is in the heart of botanical garden - Bogor or famous known as Kebun Raya Bogor Starter like fried banana, poffertjes and kampoeng tea... (sorry no pics - next time i upload when i go back there again) 

Transportation  

TRANSPORT

TRANSPORT, Bogor

 Aang Says:  HOW TO GET THERE? - From Jakarta, take a taxi/hired car from a reputable company (buses and trains are not too safe, being frequented by thieves) for the one and a quarter hour drive along the motorway to Bogor. (Take advice on which taxi firm you use. Some taxi drivers rob... 

GETTING AROUND BOGOR

GETTING AROUND BOGOR, Bogor

 ancient_traveler Says:  By angkotThe easiest way to get around Bogor is by angkot, little green minibuses, hordes of which infest Bogor's central streets. The downsides to using angkot are that the drivers are reckless and theft is all too common (guard your belongings). Also,some angkot like 02 or... 

BOGOR BY CAR

BOGOR BY CAR, Bogor

 ancient_traveler Says:  The easiest way to get to Bogor is to hire a car and a driver; this is relatively cheap; the journey time is about one hour. There is more than one road to Bogor, and the minor roads are often the most interesting. By toll highway, Bogor is about 40 minutes from Jakarta.... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

HEALTH & SAFETY

HEALTH & SAFETY, Bogor

 Aang Says:  HEALTH? Indonesia is one of the worst countries for typhoid, dysentery, TB, encephalitis, and similar diseases. And the Bogor area is remarkably short of good medical facilities. Don't eat the salad in some of these badly managed fast food American franchise restaurants (the... 

What to Pack  

Quite chilly at night

Quite chilly at night, Bogor

 nina_oilily Says:   Hey, it could be quite chilly at night, especially if you're thinking of running around in the wild, sitting in outdoor cafes, warm tea/coffee just won't do it ! Bring an extra jacket just in case. It could be breezy sometimes. Although it's a nice change from the Always... 

Off The Beaten Path  

John ELIAS TEYSMANN Park

John ELIAS TEYSMANN Park, Bogor

 meiyergani Says:  John ELLIAS TEYSMANN is a first Curator of Bogor Botanical Garden, He have been there for 50 years to do a big job in collecting all tropical trees from all parts of Indonesia, even from abroad to enriched Bogor Botanical garden with its spectacular trees collection. IN... 

Tracking up to Waterfall No.7 of Cilember

Tracking up to Waterfall No.7 of Cilember, Bogor

 meiyergani Says:  Hiking is an exciting exercises, its a chance to see the beauty of nature, find a place for breath taking, increase your blood adrenaline level. WANA WISATA CURUG CILEMBER IN pUNCAK bOGOR, was a good place for beginner, hike as high as you can, tracking up to Water fall No.1... 

Sports & Outdoors  

hiking Mt. Gede-Pangrango

hiking Mt. Gede-Pangrango, Bogor

 lauravista Says:  travelling is favourite. hiking is best. hmmpack your rucksack and ready to hike !HOW TO GET THEREThe park is within easy reach by road from Jakarta and Bandung, and the main entrance at Cibodas is situated about 120 km, or about 2.5 hours by car from Jakarta and 85 km or... 

Hiking at Curug Cilember Puncak Bogor

Hiking at Curug Cilember Puncak Bogor, Bogor

 meiyergani Says:  Curug Cilember is one of Nature Conservation site situated at Puncak Bogor.There are seven Curug or Water Fall, beginning from Curug No.7 , the lowest water fall to hike, up to Curug No.1, the highest water fall. It was also the place for camping and jungle tracking for... 

Favorites  

Rainy City

Rainy City, Bogor

 radtanu Says:  It is a rainy city. In rainy season, you better be ready with umbrella and rain coat. Since Indonesia is tropical country so the weather is fine but of course wet when it is in rainy season.Food are same but the famous and favoriteone is called Asinan Bogor. It is vegetables... 

The Place

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 B O G O R - Bogor President Palace was the Landmark of Bogor City, located inside Bogor Botanical Garden, was built by the Dutch in the era of colonization. Bogor was located 60 km South of Jakarta, a convenient... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Does anyone know of any cloakroom facilities at Bogor Botanical Gardens or at Bogor railway station? At the end of September this... 

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A: Yes, it is a little problem to find cloakroom as you mean at this posting, but you could try to Botanic Square, a shopping mall located side by side with Botanical... 

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B O G O R

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 Bogor President Palace was the Landmark of Bogor City, located inside Bogor Botanical Garden, was built by the Dutch in the era of colonization. Bogor was located 60 km South of Jakarta, a convenient... 

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Welcome to Bogor, The Rain City

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 Bogor is my hometown, or at least the town has been my home since I was 12 years old. The town is 60 km south of Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital city, and is surrounded by mountain and hills. Bogor is... 

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BUITENZORG

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  The name 'Bogor' is given by local lingo to replaced Buitenzorg (boi'tnzorkh). In Dutch, it means 'free from care'. Situated on the foot of two volcanoes, at West Java --nearby Jakarta, Bogor is a...... 

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Bogor south of Jakarta

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 Coming to Bogor from Jakarta south it is not so far away - with "Jalan Tol Jagorawi" very quick with highway, if not traffic jam. In history Bogor was "Buitenzoorg" south of Batavia- but today it... 

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Istana Bogor

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Bogor. I'd love to share with you the 3 tips I've written, the 18 photos uploaded, and 3 travelogues I've created. 

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