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one of Java's best kept secrets
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Many tourists, many hard sells, swindling, long travel way
In a nutshell
after 10 hours ride ... here's the edge of west java!
Finding the out of the way places
pir8ped Says: I like a bit of jungle. Pangandaran was great, because the peninsula at the south end of town is a national park, and not many people go there at all. So it's easy to get to an unspoilt bit of jungle.Getting in, you will be approached by various guides, but for the most...
ukirsari Says: batu hiu [shark rock] and batu karas are rocky coastal zones of pangandaran. in batu hiu can be seen formation shark's nose look-alike overlooking indian ocean whilst in batu karas you can do surfing activity.batu karas is less touristy compared to west and east coasts of...
ukirsari Says: cujang taneuh or more popular addressed as 'green canyon' is pangandaran's number one's attraction. it's a boating activity by green emerald river to a jungle look-alike and stop after 10 minutes sailing to hike into a gorgeous cave which is connected to the estuary.it's an...
from resto to hawker stalls: seafood heaven!
ukirsari Says: located at the southern part of java island, direct to indian ocean, pangandaran unarguably enriched with abundant fresh seafood.amongst the most popular here are: lobster, prawn, cuttle fish/calamari, crab and kind of fish. my choice goes to prawn which looks so...
TROPICAL PARADISE: Fresh Fruit
RoyJava Says: It's almost worth making a trip to Pangandaran just to sample the tropical fruit. Ofcourse some are not that unusual in the West, like pisang/banana, the nanas/pineapple and the mangga/mango. Durian, my favourite, is the most infamous tropical fruit, included because of the...
How to get to Pangandaran and Batu karas
indri Says: Hi,If you come from Jakarta, then you better go straight to Kampung rambutan bus terminal. There's direct shuttle bus from the airport (DAMRI) pay for IDR 20K. then from Kampung rambutan bus terminal, take bus to Pangandaran. But latest bus is at 8PM. the cost will be around...
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junaedi Says: from jakarta airport take a "Blue Bird" taxi (cap) to Bekasi bus terminal or kampung rambutanit`s cost around 200 000 Rp but it`s the most comfortable way.if you leave from bekasi ,take the Bis Budiman for around 50 000 Rpall buses leave frequently.from kampung rambutan is...
RoyJava Says: Pangandaran lies more or less halfway between Bandung and Yogyakarta or Dieng. Banjar is the turn-off point on the Bandung-Yogya rail and road route. Coming from Central Java, an alternative is by train and bus all the way to head for Cilacap and make the very nice backwater...
ukirsari Says: it's a night rider [not knight rider a.ka. kitt for david hasselhoff :) ] journey that i choose due to the limited time. so, take a sleep on the way to pangandaran and night sleep in the other bus after reach the destination.so my itinerary as follows:19.00 leaving jakarta...
DURIAN: Durian, Green Stinky Fruit
RoyJava Says: The durian fruit comes from the durian tree, found in the jungle rainforest (Malaysia, Thailand & Indonesia). I love the brown to green fruit, always taking care of the strong sharp thorns. Especially when split (mostly 5 parts) and watching the creamy, yellow pulp. I know a...
any hawker stalls at jalan jaga lautan: crispy salty fish
ukirsari Says: along jalan jaga lautan at the east coast of pangandaran you can see many hawker stalls which sell kind of salty fish. their specialities are ikan jambal roti [red snapper type look-alike] and rebon or ebi [small shrimps] which are dried using salt methods. i think this is...
RoyJava Says: Even the whole world is getting concerned about smoking a cigarette, Indonesian people love ngobrol (having a chat) and, when once familiar with tourists, smoke a kretek (Indonesia's indigenous clove cigarette, and part of their culture and traditions).So,... even not...
RoyJava Says: Indonesians, both men and women, are generally not comfortable being alone ... even on a simple errand they are happier having a friend along. So they donot like travelling all alone.So travelling always is a very "ramé-ramé" event (busy, fussy, lively, bustling and even...
Want to sleep Saturday nights? Leave...
lmilich Says: Whether local or not, young testosterone-poisoned louts cruise the streets on their muffler-removed motorcycles the entire night. If you want to get any sleep, better bring a good pair of earplugs. Better yet, consider spending the night out of town.The police are obviously...
ukirsari Says: tsunami hit pangandaran about 2 years ago and some people within areas still in recovery. i salute them for the positive minds and moving forward. and also pay respect towards lost souls in the tragedy.local government already put some signboard as early warning...
Luggage and bags: Especially Bandung people love to visit Pangandaran during weekends and holidays. A lot of accommodations, restaurants, souvenir shops, recreational facilities, so find yourself a good accommodation, and bring just your city backpag to travel around (belly-belt or small rucksack to keep your travel informations).
Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Lightweight cotton clothing, pay attention not to wear green in your clothes. Good footwear is important (for the Green Canyon), hat, sunglasses.
Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Sun-protection cream (!!!), and tissues, (wet towels). Indonesia is endemic with hepatitis, dengue & malaria fevers, with some parts having Japanese encephalitis, so get your shots & have some medical insurance cover, to get you home in the event that you get ill. Cholera outbreaks are not uncommon in the "dry season" & as this is transmitted by water, ensure you use only bottled water!
Photo Equipment: Bring extra battries, and digital memory as its hard to find these items locally. Fuji is the best you can get there (supply is rather new, others could have been damaged by sun-heat).
Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Have a supply of sun-protection cream, first and foremost. And trekking around and wanna stay on the beach (not that good idea!), bring a sleeping bag, mosquito-proof tent and electric torch.
Miscellaneous: Pangandaran is more the Kuta-style resort, still try to be nice to local people. Take your books, sarung, and a musical instrument (when playing). People love to hear your playing ... also in Pangandaran!
Updated Jul 9, 2005
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RoyJava Says: Because there is a lot of misinformation circulating about this plant, some about this very unique flower of the Sedep Malam which is my favourite flower too!The wite flowers only blossom when sunrise has began. A sweet smell from its flower will be engulfed a passer-by....
RoyJava Says: Although Pangandaran got a well-known beach-resort the "Backwater Trip" from Kalipucan to Cilacap could be outrageous, too. When there is some time, head for the Nusa Kambangan island, a prisoner island similar to what Alcatraz used to be.The island is under control by the...
ukirsari Says: it's only 0400 am when i landed at pangandaran. freezing cold in east coast where people gather to see the sunrise.but wait a minute, something that people might be pay less attention. behind their backs ... have a look! it's lunar eclipse about 15 minutes. and i say,...
RoyJava Says: We went for the rather small boat ride from Kalipucang to Cilacap. WOW, this is one of the highlights of a trip, leaving Pangandaran in a superb way. Try to get the ferry as early as possible (07.30, 08.30, 10.30 o'clock), and say goodbye to Pangandaran by bemo, by colt or...
'It's so beach' said someone to me in the forum asking about Pangandaran. And it is! BUT , despite the fact that it is very touristic , it escaped the big hotels , mass foreign tourism. It stays...
a getaway in the independence day!
it's a getaway. it's an escape from the busiest city, 24 hours life never sleep: jakarta when i set foot to west java. to pangandaran beach to be exact. the idea just spontaneous. start one day...
Pangandaran Beach is about 8 hour- drive from Jakarta or 6 hours from Bandung. This is one of my favorite long weekend getaways. Me and my friends usually take earliest train to Bandung and then we...
Pangandaran, because of the TSUNAMI in July 2006 known by many more foreigners. The TSUNAMI that killed some hundreds of people ... we pray for the lost souls. Pangandaran is one of Java's finest...
Cikembulan: Isolated beach near Pangandaran
Pangandaran is a low-key resort on the south coast of Java, and Cikembulan is 5km west of the resort. There is a well-known backpacker's guesthouse here called the Delta Gecko Village, which is right...
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