Tourist Destination in West Java : Garut Regency.

Guest House at Cipanas, Garut.

When driving from Bandung to Yogyakarta through southern route, you will drive through Garut regency. Garut regency is among favorite destinations in West Java Province covering an area of 3,074.07 km² (1,186.91 mi²). Geographically, it lies between 6°57′34″ – 7°44′57″ South latitude and 107°24′34″ – 108°7′34″ East longitude. The district shares borders with Sumedang regency in the north, Tasikmalaya regency in the east, the Indian Ocean in the south, and Cianjur and Bandung regency in the west.

Topographically, Garut  is surrounded by five mountains so that most of the Garut region is a mountainous area, except for the area around the beach located in southern Garut. With such a geographical surrounding, No wonder that Garut has many tourist destinations and much visited by visitors from areas in the vicinity including Pantai Santolo, Situ Bagendit, Pantai Rancabuaya,Curug Orog,Mount Papandayan, Pantai Cijeruk Indah, Hot sping water Cipanas, Pantai Karang Paranje, Pantai Pucak Guha, and Temple Cangkuang.

1. Pantai Santolo , or Santolo Beach,Located in the district of Cikelet, Santolo Beach is one of the most popular attraction in Garut. Santolo beach which is located 88 KM south of Garut city where tourism is a mainstay of Garut much frequented by residents of Bandung. The appeal and advantages of this beach is a wonderful panorama, the silence was offered, and travel support facilities are quite complete. 

2. Situ Bagendit

Situ Bagendit is a lake located in Banyuresmi. Bagendit is the most famous tourist lake in Garut because the quality of the environment is in good condition and cleanliness are maintained. Tourism activities that you can enjoy here are enjoying the beautiful scenery with the cool air, play boats and water bikes, riding Bagendit typical raft, fishing, playing in the garden and swimming in the pool. This tourist attraction in Garut is perfect for families who want to have a picnic by the lake. 

3. Pantai RancabuayaRancabuaya beach is one of themost famous tourism destination  in Garut. The hallmark of Rancabuaya beach is fairly large because the waves are directly adjacent to the Indian Ocean, and the coral reef that much and too big. Both of these cause some fish caught in between the rocks, is quite unique and interesting to look at. The uniqueness of the Rancabuaya beach is the existence of a waterfall directly overlooking the sea, similar to a beach in Pacitan.

 4.Curug Orok
Curug Orok is a tourist spot in Garut namely a waterfall. Cikandang located in the village, Curug Orok Waterfall is a tourist place in Garut most famous. The name of Curug Orok comes from a story in the Garut community who say that long ago there was a mother who put her child on the top of the waterfall. Curug Orok has a height of about 45 meters and visited by many tourists from the city of Garut, Bogor, Bandung and Jakarta. The admission price of Curug Orog is 10,000 rupiah per person. 

5. Mount PapandayaMount Papandayan is fairly well known to the residents of West Java, especially Bandung and Garut. Located in District Cisurupan, the volcano is only 70 KM from the city of Bandung Bandung so many people who go on a trip to the volcano. The main attraction is the crater of the volcano and hot springs are believed to cure various diseases. In addition, many nature lovers who come to climb the volcano to see the panoramic beauty of the sunrise from the mountain. If you want to climb the volcano, do not forget to bring a sweater because the air at the top of this mountain, including a cold.

 6. Pantai Indah CijerukBeautiful beach of Cijeruk is located in the village of Sagara including beautiful beaches and interesting place to visit. The advantages of Cijeruk Indah Beach is the beach is not crowded, clean, natural, and has a very clear water. On the way to the beach Cijeruk Indah, you'll be treated to beautiful scenery in the form of rubber plantations neat, complete with farm animals such as cattle grazing in the rubber plantation. 

7. Hot Spring Water CipanasHot Spring Water Cipanas is the name of the area in Garut is famous for its natural thermal baths. Hot Water Cipanas located about 6 KM from the city of Garut and 50 KM from the city of Bandung. In the course of achieving Hot Water Cipanas, you will pass through the mountains with the green rice fields and beautiful. Hot Water Cipanas visited by many tourists either staying or who just wants to rest for a while each day for Hot Water Cipanas contains various types of minerals that are beneficial to health, in addition to the facilities in this area is also very complete for tourist activities.

 8. Pantai Karang ParanjeParanje Karang Beach is a beach located in District Cibalong, Garut. Paranje Coral Coast has a unique form their cluster of coral along its shores. On the beach of approximately 9 hectares, you can enjoy a beautiful sunset view. Because untouched various types of development, Paranje Coral Beach has a low noise level, a broad view, there is no pollution, a beautiful environment, and the atmosphere of peace and quiet

.9. Pantai Puncak Guha Pantai Puncak Guha is located in South Garut, Puncak Guha Beach is a tourist spot in Garut free of traders disturbing scene. Puncak Guha coast offers beautiful panoramic coastal views from the cliff. Under the cliff that you can see hundreds of bats. If you want to visit the beach Puncak Guha, bring something to eat and drink enough since there is rarely a trader in Puncak Guha Beach.

 10. Temple CangkuangCangkuang Temple is located in District Leles is a tourist spot in Garut frequented by tourists from Garut, Jakarta, Bandung, Bogor, to Cirebon. Cangkuang Temple is a Hindu temple relics of the Kingdom of Sunda Galuh. To be able to reach the temple Cangkuang, you have to climb a raft to cross the lake at a cost of 2,000 rupees.