Garut Travel Guide

  Record of restauration work
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  • Record of restauration work
      Record of restauration work
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  • Kampung Pulo layout
      Kampung Pulo layout
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  • Kampung Pulo yard with mosque at the end
      Kampung Pulo yard with mosque at the end
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  • One of six houses of Kampung Pulo
      One of six houses of Kampung Pulo
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  • The lotus pond near Kampung Pulo
      The lotus pond near Kampung Pulo
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Things to Do  

Papandayan volcano

Papandayan volcano, Garut

 theo1006 Says:  Papandayan is one of the most interesting volcanoes of West-Java and it is easily reached. Yet there are few visitors.After the last eruption in 2002, the landscape changed considerably, remnants of scarred trees dominate the landscape. According to our guide the parking lot... 

Kampung Naga

Kampung Naga, Garut

 theo1006 Says:  Kampung Naga is a well-preserved traditional village on the border Ciwulan river. There are about 100 wooden houses inhabited by 360 people. The houses are rebuilt every 30 years or so, but there is no place for more. So the natural increase of inhabitants have to make their... 

Kamojang Geysers

Kamojang Geysers, Garut

 theo1006 Says:  You can visit Kamojang Geysers as a day trip from Bandung, and on your way back via Garut e.g. visit Candi Cangkuang. Or you can stay the night over in or near Garut, and the next day visit Papandayan volcano. An even longer trip takes you to the south coast at Pameungpeuk,... 

Kampung Pulo

Kampung Pulo, Garut

 theo1006 Says:  Kampung Pulo is a hamlet consisting of just six houses and a small mosque, with historic significance. Originally the inhabitants were Hindu, but they were converted to Islam by a certain Embah Dalam Arif Mohammed in the first half of the 17th century. His grave lies on a... 

Candi Cangkuang

Candi Cangkuang, Garut

 theo1006 Says:  Compared with Hindu temples in Central-Java, Candi Cangkuang is only a simple construction. Yet it is special in that it is one of only three known Hindu temples in West-Java, all discovered recently. The other two are Candi Rancaekek near Bandung and Candi Jiwa near... 

Hotels  

Kampung Sampireun Resort & Spa

 1 Review and 20 Opinions  We found this beautiful resort a bit pricy, but if you have the money why not pass a relaxing day or... 

Hotels  

Pondok Sari Papandayan: Lovely open-air bathroom

Pondok Sari Papandayan: Lovely open-air bathroom, Garut

 theo1006 Says:  We found this attractive rural hotel quite close to Cisurupan village, from where you approach Papandayan volcano. Number of rooms is limited, so it is advisable to make reservations, especially for weekends. There are several independent lodges with one or more rooms each,... 

Restaurants  

Rumah Makan Saricobek: Lunch at Candi Cangkuang

Rumah Makan Saricobek: Lunch at Candi Cangkuang, Garut

 theo1006 Says:  Near the parking of Candi Cangkuang (see tip) is an attractive and cheap lesehan restaurant, serving Sundanese food as well as the common mi and nasi goreng.Nice for a bite when you happen to be here at lunch-time. 

Rumah Makan Adirasa: Quiet courtyard, good food

Rumah Makan Adirasa: Quiet courtyard, good food, Garut

 theo1006 Says:  When we pass through Garut, this is our favourite restaurant. We take a table in the courtyard behind the restaurant building, and enjoy the green plants and the fish in the pond. The service is very friendly and attentive. The food is good an cheap, a lot of small items on... 

Prima Rasa: Indonesian and International Cuisine

Prima Rasa: Indonesian and International Cuisine, Garut

 vee01 Says:  Located in Kota Garut. This Resto is very nice resto cafe.Live Band available every night, started at 8 pm - 11 pm. Nice food and place also. Nasi Timbel - Sundanesse specialties foodOxtail Soup - Tasty clear soup with vegetables..Beef Terriyaki - Japannesse Cuisine 

Shopping  

Everywhere on the Ciwalen Street: Leather.. Leather.. Leather!!!
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uuth 11 reviews

Nice shop, but sometimes too much Indian stuff..
however, you still find some local craft with reasonable price.
Lots of accessories as well.

What to buy: Leather things.

What to pay: Make sure you bargain, because it's bargain-able.

Written Aug 15, 2011

Address: Jalan Ciwalen

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Off The Beaten Path  

South Garut - Pameumpeuk Sub-District
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Santolo Beach

The South beach , Pantai Santolo and the wide area of Sout garut is very fabolous place. The "virgin" beach is never discover before.

Written Aug 20, 2005

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