One of the many natural tourist destinations in the area of Puncak, West Java, is Cibodas Botanical Garden. When departing from Jakarta, the Botanical Gardens is located before the market Cibodas Cipanas. Cibodas Botanical Garden can be reached via two paths, from Simpang Three Paregrejen five kilometers, and from Simpang Cibodas, with approximately the same distance.
Park which was founded in 1852 by Johannes Elias Teijsmann that pamper guests with a variety of options. If want more than just sightseeing, visitors can park around the site filled with shade trees. One of the favorite object is the Araucaria Avenue, the path of the rocks that covered the ranks of Araucaria plants.
However, if you want to travel while adding science, can also stop by the Parks Cibodas Lumut. Cibodas moss garden, very suitable place to study or research. On the Pond Park, an estimated 216 species of moss and liver moss, gathered from all over Indonesia.
In addition to Moss Park, Botanical Cibodas also keep a collection of orchids, rhododendrons, cacti, roses, herbs, and others. Cibodas Botanical Garden, was originally established to accommodate the collection of upland wet tropical plants, such as a variety of conifers and ferns.
One exciting stress release activities conducted at the Botanic Garden Cibodas is exploring the sights of nature. One of the natural attractions that are relatively easy to reach, namely Waterfall Ciismun, written Ci Ismun on site signage. The presence of this waterfall can be regarded as an added bonus for visitors who took time to visit the Cibodas. However, to enjoy the beauty of the 25 meter high waterfall, visitors must be willing to walk across the track (the track) rocky.
It has been said, no pain to have fun then. Similarly, visitors must be willing Ciismun Waterfall walk for about 30 minutes. Sacrifice in the path uphill sometimes it will pay off when he saw the beauty of Niagara Ciismun.
Paths offered by the management fee that is very friendly. Small stones are used as a foothold. So, visitors simply need to follow the path that was set up to the location of the waterfall.
Tracing the trajectory Ciismun also not boring. Views of left and right along the road is very beautiful. Steep hillside full of trees and a perfect friend. Roar of the river water that is often heard along the track, is a natural accompaniment to reduce boredom, reminiscent of a rustic atmosphere.
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Sauntering along the trajectory is not exhaustive. Lane was very friendly, not too strenuous. Trajectory is also safe for all ages, from children to parents. Among the visitors on Sunday morning in late March, for example, seen a young couple with their toddler children.
At a distance of about 500 meters from the starting point, visitors can breathe for a moment at the resort. Straightening the legs, visitors can enjoy the warmth of coffee or tea and eat boiled noodles. From the resort, Niagara Ciismun already seen.
Cibeureum
From a distance of about 100 meters, the waterfall like a grain of gems that fall. Waterfall Ciismun flanked Agropolitan and Bukit Bukit Cibodas. When viewed from a distance, the waterfall as a meeting place of two great hills. To be able to feel the chill of the waterfall, visitors must pass through a shallow river full of rocks.
At a distance of five feet where the waterfall falls, the cold was biting the bone. For visitors who come from big cities, cold waterfall Ciismun can directly make a shiver. In fact, the cold did not dampen the intentions of visitors to taste a splash of water. Some visitors seemed to take a comfortable position at the bottom of the waterfall. Do not be shy, five young topless bathing in a waterfall. Other visitors, just enjoy the splash of a waterfall by choosing to sit on the rocks.
In the available toilet to wash up after enjoying the freshness of a waterfall. Building is simple and limited. The water is crystal clear and cool, refreshing whole body is guaranteed.
On that path, we can see little boys who offer transport of goods or services running on the track to accompany visitors.
Porter-porter number of teenage girl who was very persistent offer. They will continue to persuade visitors to give a small fortune as a reward. Do not need much, just Rp 1,000 can make them happy.
Let's call him Ujang, a little porter who never gave up offering services among the visitors. As he tells the story of a mediocre life, Ujang trying to take care of visitors to earn wages.
"The money for purchasing textbooks. Ujang could take or bring goods to the exit, "he explained to a visitor who walked leisurely back to the exit Ciismun Falls.
Besides Ciismun, waterfalls other attractions can be visited was Niagara Cibeureum. More challenging journey.
Cibeureum Waterfall is located in Gede-Pangrango National Park, which borders the Botanical Gardens Cibodas. The trip to Niagara Cibeureum, can be reached within two hours drive from the park entrance.
In contrast to Ciismun, Cibeureum uphill path to the path. Need to force that really fit to achieve it. However, energy is drained during the trip, will not be in vain, because the waterfall Cibeureum no less fascinating than Ciismun. Water curtain is wider, since the fall of the cliff walls where the water is wider than Ciismun.
Cibeureum waterfalls become a favorite stopover location for the explorers of the climb to Mount Gede.
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