:: Pangandaran Beach - West JavaTravel Guides ::
Pangandaran is a
small
town and a subdistrict in southern Ciamis regency, West
Java, Indonesia. It is located on the southern coast of
Java. Pangandaran is a popular tourist destination,
having a beach which is considered to be one of the
finest in Java and which offers excellent surfing.
A kite-flying festival is held on the beach in July and
August. It is reported that the locals used to fly kites
in the evenings to catch bats, and may still do so.
There is a local belief that wearing any green garment
in this area will anger Loro Kidul, the Javanese
guardian spirit or goddess of the southern sea, and will
bring misfortune.
The Penanjung Pangandaran nature reserve is nearby on a
peninsula connected to the mainland by a narrow neck of
land. About eighty percent of the nature reserve is
secondary rainforest. The flora of the nature reserve
includes the Rafflesia.
A tsunami hit the area on 17 July 2006. An undersea
earthquake measured at 7.7 on the Richter scale
triggered a three metre high tidal wave. Extensive
damage was caused and hundreds of people were reported
to be dead or missing
Pangandaran is a Tourist
Location in West Java, Indonesia. Pangandaran is Family
friendly and has also for individual Tourists much to
offer. In the Bay Area Pananjung are two beautiful
Beaches for swimming, surfing or just relaxing. Here you
have much Activities and Adventures like Trekking,
Snorkeling, Fishing and many more..
The National Park
On the southside From Pangandaran is a National Park
mostly as Jungle. You can Walk there with a Guide to the
beautiful Waterfalls and enjoy the flora and fauna. Or
by a 1 day Trip around the Park
Batu Karas
Batu Karas is a little Village 1 hour away from
Pangandaran. It's famous for Surfing there.
Batu Hiu
Batu Hiu is a Place between Pangandaran and Batu
Karas. Batu Hiu means Shark's Rock wich is a coastal
rock having the shape of a shark. It's nice for relaxing
there or swimming at the Beach.
Green Canyon
The best Way to go to the Green Canyon is with a
Guide or by Rent a Motorbyke. At a Boat Station are many
Boats who drive to the Green Canyon. After 45 Minutes
Boat drive over a nice River you are there. There is
also the chance to swimming in the Green Canyon.
Getting Here
Pangandaran is
locatet at the Southcoast from West Java, Indonesia in
the District Ciamis. See the Descriptions above and the
Map for further Information.
From Jakarta
A fast Way from Jakarta is by bus. The buses drive
nearly every hour from Kampung Rambutan bus station
toward Pangandaran. Most buses drive directly to
Pangandaran. With some buses you have to change the bus
in Ciamis or Banjar. The trip lasts around 7 hours and
cost around Rp.50'000 without AC and around Rp.80'000
with AC. The fee depends on the bus company.
It's also possible to rent a Car with a Driver in
Jakarta. This will cost around Rp.1'500'000.
From Bandung
With the bus you reach Pangandaran on the bus
station Cicaheum. Some buses drive directly to
Pangandaran. With some buses you have to change the bus
in Ciamis or Banjar. It's recommendable to take a bus
who drive direct to Pangandaran. The buses from Banjar
are small and mostly overcrowded.
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