Purwakarta Travel Guide

  Ceramic Open display at Rest Area of...
by meiyergani
 
  • Ceramic Open display at Rest Area of CIPULARANG hi
      Ceramic Open display at Rest Area of...
    by meiyergani
  • one side of Jatiluhur Dam
      one side of Jatiluhur Dam
    by meiyergani
  • Jatiluhur Dam
      Jatiluhur Dam
    by meiyergani
  • @rie @ Ranca Upas by Damara
      @rie @ Ranca Upas by Damara
    by ukirsari
  • nadz,yura,margo,ilya,damara,@rie,nouke. DAVAY!!
      nadz,yura,margo,ilya,damara,@rie,nouke....
    by ukirsari
 

Explore Purwakarta

Things to Do  

JATILUHUR DAM

JATILUHUR DAM, Purwakarta

 meiyergani Says:  Purwakarta is one of the districts in West Java which has nice nature tourist resorts. The famous one is Jatiluhur resort, a beautiful lake with water power plant which produces electricity and irrigation water. The government has developed the tourist resorts such as golf... 

Ranca Upas and Kawah Putih [White Crater]

Ranca Upas and Kawah Putih [White Crater], Purwakarta

 ukirsari Says:  Ranca Upas, a forest which very well known among universities in Bandung for initiation. Also has a deer nursery and camping sites. 

The famous Sadang bridge

The famous Sadang bridge, Purwakarta

 ukirsari Says:  Means goodbye Purwakarta, I am heading to Jakarta now! Below the bridge you can find the old railway. 

Padi, not paddy :)

Padi, not paddy :), Purwakarta

 ukirsari Says:  Unfortunately, I can not find the harvest. It's already over 3 weeks ago, a farmer tell. So, I 'just' looking these beautiful green padi. But I was really satisfied. And I stated ... will not write down the word "paddy" or 'rice' anymore but PADI. Yes, as simple as these... 

'Post syndrome Cambodia' Phnom Dangkrek

'Post syndrome Cambodia' Phnom Dangkrek, Purwakarta

 ukirsari Says:  To be honest, my memories about Cambodia still here in my mind. VTer NickIng [Nicholas Ingram, UK] addressed me as "Miss Wat" which got post syndrome Cambodia blues for a long time. Well, maybe [yes be!!!] ... since I notice I just scream "Phnom Dangkrek [name of mountain... 

Wanayasa

Wanayasa, Purwakarta

 ukirsari Says:  Wana means hutan [Indonesian for forest]. It's a pinewood forest with small lake inside. Nice, quiet and tranquil :) 

Jatiluhur

Jatiluhur, Purwakarta

 ukirsari Says:  This is artificial dam, dike or weir in west Java. Several events for off-roaders [jeep lovers] were held here and this place also ideal for camping. 

Hotels  

Radisson Bukit Indah Purwakarta

 1 Review and 0 Opinions  Charming Radisson Bukit Indah Hotel is located in the middle of the beautiful (indah) Purwakarta... 

Hotels  

Sukajadi Hotel: Traditional style of West Java

Sukajadi Hotel: Traditional style of West Java, Purwakarta

 ukirsari Says:  Also tranquil, nice and out of hectic traffic jam. Situated in the northern Bandung, the atmosphere still cool and fresh. A traditional style blended with modernity. Plus best old pictures collection. 

Restaurants  

Every corner @ Ranca Upas: Picked strawberry :)

Every corner @ Ranca Upas: Picked strawberry :), Purwakarta

 ukirsari Says:  Beside breakfast @ Hotel Sukajadi, Bandung and lunch @ Sadang, Purwakarta, I bring Q Cocktail [vodka orange made-in Australia with Hebrew written] from Annas --thanks for this, Buddy-- and fresh strawberries. I picked them by myself on the way Ranca Upas to Purwakarta via... 

RM Sadang [moved from fly-over Sadang]: Soto santan [heavy soup]

RM Sadang [moved from fly-over Sadang]: Soto santan [heavy soup], Purwakarta

 ukirsari Says:  Soto santan [heavy soup] which using coconut milk and mutton. The taste also delicious and spicy. Served with steam rice, peanut and shrimp crackers and pickles [cucumber, onion and baby chilli] 

RM Sadang [moved from fly-over Sadang]: Soto bening [light soup]

RM Sadang [moved from fly-over Sadang]: Soto bening [light soup], Purwakarta

 ukirsari Says:  The most delicious local food here in Purwakarta: RM [Rumah Makan = resto] Sadang. Light chicken soup. The chicken is so delicious and so juicy :) Served with steamed rice and shrimp crackers plus chilli hot sauce. 

Transportation  

Jakarta - Bandung, stop @ PWK
ukirsari profile photo

2.5 out of 5 starsHelpfulness

ukirsari 1790 reviews
Train @ Hall station by ukirsari

PWK is shorted from Purwakarta. The train destination Jakarta - Bandung [vice-versa] always stop by at PWK. So take the same route but stop in PWK. It's about 1 hour before you reach Bandung from the train of direction Jakarta - Bandung. Available both Argo Gede and Parahyangan [names of the trains].
The schedules:
Argo Gede (Rp 70,000 first class); 05.30, 09.00, 13.00, 17.00, 20.35
Parahyangan (Rp 65.000 first class): 05.00, 08.30, 09.30, 13.00, 19.00

Updated Sep 14, 2003

Related to:
 Backpacking
 Eco-Tourism

Was this review helpful?

Comments

Map of Purwakarta