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Saturday, May 6, 2017

Holiday Tips to Mount Tangkuban Perahu




Mount Tangkuban Perahu is one of the mountains located in West Java Province. When from the direction of Bandung traveled 20 km. The height of this mountain reaches 2084 meters. Around the mountain there is a vast expanse of tea gardens and many lush pine trees.

The center of the eruption is what happens from east to west. The eruption that occurred in this mountain usually issued a type of sulfur rock and larvae. For minerals that come out during eruptions, ie sulfur.

When the mountain is inactive then the sulfur vapor will come out of this mountain. Perum perhutani who manages the mountain area of this boat tangkuban. Normal temperature in this mountain during the day is 17 degrees celsius while when at night is 2 degrees celsius.


Indeed Mount Tangkuban Perahu serve as a tourist spot for families both outside the city and from the city of Bandung itself. Judging from the name of the mountain itself may sound strange. This mountain is called Tangkuban Perahu because this mountain has the exact shape with a boat that is in the upside position.

If seen from history, in about 1910 there has been an eruption on this mountain with the power of 2 Richter scale. Letsan brings many changes one of which is the emergence of a crater that issued a lot of smoke coming from sulfur.


The Origin of Mount Tangkuban Perahu

Lots of origins about the existence of this mountain. One of them is as follows.

Based on the story of the people who live in the area, this mountain is formed as a legend from Sangkuriang. Sangkuriang is a handsome boy. The mother of this Sangkuriang Dayang Sumbi who has the beauty of no tara.

Early on, Dayang Sumbi married a dog named Tumang. The dog is a human being turned into a dog. They married not because it was planned, but because of the words of Dayang Sumbi.

At that time Dayang Sumbi was knitting a sweater, but somehow the needles that he used always just out of his grasp. The needle repeatedly fell to the ground. Eventually Dayang Sumbi tired to take the needle. Then he said "whoever took the needle for me then I will marry him." But not in the presumption that take is not the figure of a handsome man but only a dog.

Dayang Sumbi was surprised to realize if it was a dog. However, because it was already said then he married the dog. After they were married, a child named Sangkuriang was handsome. But Sangkuriang never knew that the dog in his house was his own father.

One time Sangkuriang with the dog went to hunt. But unfortunate is coming, no one animal is found. The annoyed Sangkuriang decided to kill the dog and bring his heart to be cooked by his mother.

After returning home to his mother's home cooked his prey animal. When to eat Dayang Sumbi asked, your dog where? Sangkuriang told all of them to Dayang Sumbi. Dayang Sumbi angry and drove him away.

Sangkuriang and Dayang Sumbi split up but one day met. Apparently Sangkuriang fell in love with his own mother. He's desperate to apply for his mother. Dayang Sumbi however has the idea to cancel Sangkuriang intention by giving condition to make a boat in one day. But apparently, sangkuriang failed and kicked the boat upside down and become Mount Tangkuban Perahu.

The uniqueness of Mount Tangkuban Perahu

This mountain is the same with other existing mountains. However, this mountain has the privilege, ie the peak is flat and extends exactly to the position of the boat when reversed. Not only that, the privilege is also located on the location of this mountain that provides a broad view of hamaparan tea garden.

The location of this mountain is strategic so we can see the scenery that is around. Moreover, accompanied by a beautiful atmosphere with a cool air. This is what makes this mountain as the right tourist choice.

Around this mountain there is also a crater. The crater consists of 10 kinds, including Pangguyangan Rhino, Jurig Crater, Domas Crater, Ecoma Crater, Lanang Crater, New Crater, Kawah Ratu, Jarian Crater, Siluman Crater, and Upas Crater. In the craters will smell of sulfur from the surrounding rocks.

For tourists, the most popular crater is Domas Crater, Kawah Ratu, and Upas Crater. The crater that has a large bowl-like shape is the Queen Crater. The beauty of the crater you can enjoy clearly when the weather is sunny. Location Upas Crater and Queen Crater was next to each other.

At Mount Tangkuban Perahu this crater is the largest Crater Queen. The Upas and Kawah Ratu craters differ in their shape. If the crater of the Queen is in like a bowl, the Upas Crater is flat or shallow. So it is not surprising that around the Upas Crater there are many wild trees.

There is another crater that has a concave shape, namely Domas Crater. This crater is the source of hot water. The visitors who come to Tangkuban Perahu certainly will not miss the Domas Crater just like that. Hot water is believed to be very useful for various skin diseases. This is because there is a sulfur content in hot water.

For those of you who want to come here do not be afraid of fatigue due to the long journey. Because the distance required to take the crater one with the other crater pretty close. However, if you want a simple way, you can hire horses to help you walk around the craters.

Location Mount Tangkuban Perahu

If you are interested to travel to Tangkuban Perahu just come stay. Location of Mount Tangkuban Perahu is in Bandung, precisely in District Palembang, Cikole Village, West Java Province, Indonesia.

This mountain is one of the volcanoes that are still in active state. So no wonder the Directorate of Volcanology Indonesia to conduct continuous monitoring.

This mountain is active because there are craters that do its activities. This is marked by the release of hot springs from the crater and sulfur gas emerging.

But lately emerged the issue is not good about the state of this mountain. There is even a warning that is published in the Tangkuban Perahu area that the mountain is in standby state I. This is because the mountain is a lot of lava incandes up to reach a height of 3 meters. So to prevent the occurrence of danger to the visitors, while the time the object is closed.

Based on records from the Center of Volcanology, tremors that occur are local tectonic and volcanic earthquakes. This happens at midnight until morning. Amplitude in this tremor earthquake is between 4 millimeters up to 6 millimeters. This earthquake occurred about 4 September 2012 between the hours of 12 pm until 4 am.

This earthquake is expected to cause the spread of poisonous gas around the mountain area in accordance with the direction of the wind that is happening. Although the possibility of wind will move to the north. Residents are asked to be careful. When things get worse, people have to flee to safer places.

Now this mountain is back to normal. Then this resort is reopened for the visitors. So, no need to worry because the security of traveling in this place will always be under control. And welcome to the boat tangkuban mountain. tangkuban perahu address tangkuban perahu admission fee tangkuban perahu bandung review tangkuban perahu entrance fee tangkuban perahu hot spring resort tangkuban perahu how to get there tangkuban perahu mountain bandung tangkuban perahu opening hours tangkuban perahu volcano crater tour

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