Bogor

Bogor is a city in the Bogor Raya region of Western Java, Indonesia. With almost a million inhabitants, modern Bogor is the 6th largest city of Jabodetabek (Greater Jakarta metropolitan area) and the 14th nationwide. In the Middle Ages and the city was the former capital of Sunda Kingdom under name of Pakuan Padjajaran. Its name changed during the Dutch colonial period to Buitenzorg, meaning "without care" in Dutch. The city changed its name to "Bogor" during the Japanese occupation.

Originally a mountain resort city, it is now a densely populated city that is part of the Greater Jakarta metropolitan area. The city is most famous for its presidential palace and the extensive botanical gardens (Bogor Botanical Garden), which is one of the oldest in the world. The city is also famous nationwide for its education, especially in Agricultural Science.

Bogor Halal Travel Guide

Some 60 km south of Jakarta, Bogor is the "bo" of the massive Jabotabek conurbation. The city itself has a population presence close to 1,000,000 people and the regency that surrounds it has a population presence close to 3,000,000 people. The town was the former capital of Indonesia during the brief British occupation and under the name Buitenzorg was also the summer capital of the Dutch in the hot dry season. Located 290 m above sea level, Bogor is noticeably cooler than the torrid lowlands and the place where many of the Indonesian elite have their villas. Once a place of beauty, rapid development has turned central Bogor into the same congested mess as every other Indonesian city, but there are still rivers, canals, red-roofed houses, masjids, churches, trees, flowers and views of nearby Mount Salak to be had.

• Bogor Tourism Board Centre, ln Kapten Muslihat N0. 51 ☎ (+62)251-8363433 Open daily from 8:00 - 19:00

History

What is now Bogor and its surroundings has been inhabited for centuries. According to a 5th-century stone inscription (Prasasti Ciaruteun) and the Bogor region were part of the ancient Hindu kingdom of Tarumanagara and the earliest known kingdom in Java and one of the earliest states in present-day Indonesia.

After Tarumanagara was defeated by the neighbouring Srivijaya and the kingdom was succeeded by the Kingdom of Sunda. The kingdom reigned over much of Western Java and Bogor was chosen as its capital under name of "Pakuan Padjajaran". In old (Sundanese) and the name "Pakuan Padjajaran" means "a place between the parallel rivers".

It was one of the largest city's in medieval Java, with well over 48,000 inhabitants. After Sunda was defeated by the neighboring Sultanate of Banten, most of the area became neglected and remained mostly uninhabited for decades.

In the middle of the 17th century and the Sultanate of Banten was brought under the control of the Dutch East India Company (VOC). The first temporal colonial settlement was a camp of lieutenant Tanoejiwa, a (Sundanese) employed by the VOC. Due to its relatively fertile soil and the Dutch transformed Pakuan into a plantation area. In a relatively short time, several agricultural settlements appeared around Pakuan and in 1701. These settlements were merged into a single administrative neighborhood. In 1744–1745 and the residence of the Governor-General (now Bogor Palace) was built and become the seat of government during the summer.

In 1746, by the order of the Governor-General Gustaaf Willem van Imhoff and the Palace, a nearby Dutch settlement and nine native settlements were merged into an administrative division named Buitenzorg (Dutch for "beyond (or outside) concerns," meaning "without worries" or "carefree". Buitenzorg became the main summer getaway for Dutch colonials because of the beautiful plantations and surrounding mountains and also because it was (and is) noticeably cooler than VOC's capital, Batavia (present-day Jakarta).

Buitenzorg grew rapidly during the following years and this growth was partly stimulated by the temporary occupation of the Dutch East Indies by the British in 1811–1815. The head of the British administration, Thomas Stamford Raffles, re-landscaped the garden near the palace into an English-style garden. This garden later became what is now known as the Bogor Botanical Garden. Raffles also moved the administrative center from Batavia to Buitenzorg and implemented new and more efficient management techniques.

Buitenzorg, along with the rest of the formerly Dutch colonial possessions they had occupied, were returned to Dutch rule under the Anglo-Dutch Treaty of 1824. The Dutch continued to develop the regency and by the end of the 19th century, Buitenzorg became one of the most developed and Westernized city's in Indonesia.

During World War II, Japanese forces occupied Buitenzorg and the rest of Dutch East Indies. The city's name was changed to "Bogor" in an effort to gain support by Indonesian nationalists.

Today, Bogor has a significant role in the cultural, scientific and economic development of the nation and Western Java in particular – in part due to its colonial legacies such as infrastructure. Bogor also become a center of education, especially in Agricultural Science.

The local residents

Bogor, like many parts of Western Java, is inhabited by ethnic (Sundanese) people.They are overwhelmingly Muslims, but some pocket of ancient (Javanese) Hinduism still survives. More traditional (Sundanese) still adhere to Sunda Wiwitan, an ancient belief system. Their native language and the (Sundanese) language, is practically spoken by everyone here, along with Bahasa Indonesia. However due to the bilingual nature of the local residents, learning (Sundanese) is not crucial to communicate. Other ethinicity's include considerable numbers of Betawi, (Javanese), Chinese and other, often mixed ethnicity's.

People in Bogor are extremely friendly and will go out of their way to help you. Be polite and smile and it will get you far. English is not prevalent, but basic English is spoken by many in restaurants and in the local warung food-stalls.

If you are a Westerner be prepared for Indonesians asking you for a photo. Do not be shy. They just enjoy visitors to Bogor and posing for a photo with a smile can make someone's day.

Climate & Weather

Bogor's epithet is Kota Hujan, meaning "City of Rain". Statistically, it's the rainiest city on Java and local residents jokingly advise getting any sightseeing done in the morning because it's guaranteed to rain in the afternoon. Then again, tramping through the Gardens can actually be more pleasant in a cool drizzle. Lovers of Bogor will tell you that most of the time it is dry; normally and the rain falls only in heavy bursts late in the day.

Travel to Bogor

Fly to Bogor

The nearest major international airport is Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. (IATA Flight Code: CGK) There are direct Damri buses from there to Bogor Rp 75,000 every 30 min (1-2 hours, depending on traffic). If you charter a helicopter from Soekarno Hatta airport, you can request in advance for permission to land at Atang Senjaya airport, Bogor. This airport is a military base, but it may be used for civilian flights in the future.

Travel by train to Bogor

• Bogor train station GPS -6.5942,106.79081 is the southern terminus of both the yellow and red lines of Jakarta's commuter train network (KA Commuter Jabodetabek). Both lines run from Jakarta via Depok to Bogor, with the red line trains originating at Kota station in West Jakarta and they yellow line trains originating at Jatinegara station in East Jakarta. Trains of both lines call at several stations in South Jakarta as well, while red line trains call at Gondangdia station in Central Jakarta, near the famous backpacker's street Jalan Jaksa.

There are direct Damri buses from Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Bogor for Rp 75,000.

Buses also go to Bogor from Jakarta, Bandung, Sukabumi, Yogyakarta and even further city's like Malang.

Buses from Jakarta depart from Lebak Bulus, Kampung Rambutan and Kali Deres bus terminals and take about 1-2 hours depending upon the traffic. There are two types of buses available Executive (air-conditioned) and Economy.

Buses from Bogor to Bandung take about 3 hr. Executive buses use the Cipularang highway route while the Economy buses are still using the old route via Puncak pass, during weekends they may take a loop through Sukabumi, adding an extra 1 hr).

How to travel to Bogor by car

The easiest way to get to Bogor is to hire a vehicle and a driver; thit is relatively cheap. There is more than one road to Bogor and the minor roads are often the most interesting. By toll highway, Bogor is about 40 min from Jakarta. During traffic jam (rush hours), it may take significantly longer and during weekends and holidays and the trip from Jakarta to Bogor may take even up to 3 hours.

Best way to travel in Bogor by a Taxi

You can take metered taxi to Bogor from Jakarta. The cost will be approx. Rp.250,000-500,000, plus toll road fees of about Rp.30,000. The trip may take up to 3 hours depending on the traffic. Be cautious during the rainy season (Nov - Mar) because the route to Bogor is subject to flash flooding. It's better to use bigger companies like the Blue Bird Group because with the biggest fleet between Jakarta and Bogor they are the most reliable.

How to get around in Bogor

There are many pleasant traffic-free walks in Bogor, alongside rivers and canals.

The traffic in Bogor is chaotic. There is a daily traffic jam in Bogor from early in the morning to late in the afternoon. On weekend and holiday, people from Jakarta often go to Bogor with their cars.

Travel by minivan in Bogor

The easiest way to get around Bogor is by angkot, little green shuttle vanes, hordes of which infest Bogor's central streets. Any trip from anywhere to anywhere costs Rp 6,000, paid when you get off.

The downsides to using angkot are that the drivers are reckless and theft is all too common (guard your belongings). Also, some angkot like 02 or 03 only depart from their pangkalan (terminals) when full — 10 min on a good day on a busy route, 90 minutes on a bad day on an unpopular one.

By horse cart

Horse carts known as delman can be found in central Bogor and not too bad an option if you want to cruise around and take a look at the city. The poor beasts aren't very comfortable in the traffic scrum though.

Best way to travel in Bogor by a Taxi

Blue Bird Taxis operate in Bogor but prepared as they generally can turn up late or sometimes not at all, make sure you call 10 min after ordering to check it is coming. Allow an extra half an hour for your airport taxi. Ride-hailing-app services such as Go-Car (from Gojek) and Grab are also available.

What to see in Bogor

• Bogor Botanical Gardens - Kebun Raya Bogor | The Bogor Botanical Gardens (Kebun Raya) is Bogor's pride and joy. The extensive Botanical Gardens were founded in 1811 as a private garden of the Governor-General's summer residence by Sir Stamford Raffles, who also went on to found Singapore. However, it was Casper Reinwardt who adopted the gardens and directed their scientific use, with Johannes Elias Teysmann continuing in his footsteps. Today and the gardens stretch out over 87 hectares, including some carefully manicured gardens as well as areas that look and feel like wild jungle. Fountains, lakes, two rivers and hilly trails make for interesting walking that can easily take 2 days if you really want to see it all. If you visit in January you may be able to spot a blooming giant arum (Amorphophallus titanum) and the world's tallest inflorescence (flower cluster) which can reach an astounding 2.5 m and smells like rotting Meat. The walk around the garden can be long. Taking the tour bus for a quick trip around the garden will give you some better information about planning your walk on foot. Beware of falling trees in case of storms or wind.

• Presidential Palace - Istana Bogor | in the northwest corners of the Botanical Gardens. Originally the summer residence of the Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, now one of the Indonesian president's summer escapes and noted for the 250 tame deer grazing in its grounds. The palace grounds can be visited from within the Gardens, but tours in the palace require 5 days advance notification — however and the Bogor TIC (see #Connect|Connect) may be able to squeeze you in at short notice if there's a tour going on.
• Orchid House at Bogor Botanical Gardens - Rumah Anggrek | Located in the northeast corner of the Botanical Gardens. Large greenhouse housing orchids of all shapes and sizes, with two separate halls so there's always something blooming. Entry is included in the Botanical Garden entry fee.

Monuments

• Prasasti Batutulis A carved stone to commemorate King Sri Baduga Maharaja from Kingdom of Pakuan Pajajaran. Created in 1533 by King Surawisesa, son of King Siliwangi Sri Baduga Maharaja (according to Kern/Pleyte and Danasasmita).

• Prasasti Cirauteun At Cirauteun, Ciampea, Bogor. A large carved stone to commemorate King Pakuan from the Kingdom of Taruma (5th century).
• Taman Safari Indonesia A beautiful safari park/zoo in Puncak.

Top Travel Tips

Tourist mini bus

A half side open tourist shuttle van with capacity of 25 persons is called UNCAL or Unforgettable City Tour at Lovable City run a circle of Botanical Garden in one way direction for free. Start and finish at Botani Plaza.

Swimming

• The Jungle Water Adventure An amusement park featuring water slides and other recreational attractions.

Retreat

• One Earth Retreat Center - Anand Ashram's | Meditation, yoga, self development programs, stress management. Sessions are about 90 min long.

Walking

There are many traffic-free walks by the side of rivers and canals. One is reminded, if one squints, of Venice in earlier days. One is likely to encounter colourful little houses and gardens, children flying kites, people bathing, vendors of Snacks and spectacular views of Mount Salak. On the edge of Bogor one can walk beside Rice fields and fruit orchards.

Fishing

• Fishing Valley Bogor - The biggest fishing venue in Bogor. Freshwater fishing in a valley with Mount Salak view. Carp, catfish (lele, patin), Nila, etc).

Golf

• Riverside Golf Club Cimanggis. Greg Norman designed golf course. They just changed the management recently and are improving all the facilities. They just added pathways for the golf carts and made the course a cart only course.
• Klub Golf Bogor Raya Bogor, adjacent to Perumahan Danau Bogor Raya. 18-hole golf course designed by Graham Marsh Golf Design. It is located at an altitude of 500 metres above sea level and the setting is natural, with mature trees, natural rivers and lakes. The golf course measures 6195 metres, par 71 with four sets of tee boxes (black, blue, white and red).
• Rainbow Hills Golf Club - Bukit Pelangi | Located 10 kilometers from Bogor city. J. Michael Poellot Golf Design Group designed the course.
• Rancamaya Golf and Country Club Designed by Ted Robinson.
• Jagorawi Golf & Country Club - JGCC | The only golf club in the nation that offers 45 holes of championship golf. The Old Course is the jewel in the crown of Indonesian golf and can stand any form of competition with reputed golf courses anywhere in the world.

Shopping in Bogor

Markets

Most exciting are the traditional markets, filled with affordable clothing, toys, fruit, vegetables and the like. You should come every Sunday morning in Sempur for "in the morning" shopping while you have exercise. Tons of things and food for breakfast.

Shopping malls

• Botani Plaza Food court, convention centre, meeting point. A prestigious shopping mall in Bogor. Easy to access via public transportation. Located next to Terminal (Bus Station) Baranangsiang. 24 hours ATM. It is also recommended for city check-in, with an airport bus to take you directly to Jakarta's CGK International Airport. Located also next to Botanical Garden and Bogor Agriculture Institute.
• Bogor Trade Mall, Jl. H. Juanda. Food court.
• Eka Lokasari Plaza, Jl. Siliwangi 123. Food court.
• Pangrango Plaza, Jl. Raya Pajajaran. Food court.
• Bogor Plaza, Jl. Surya Kencana. Food court.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Bogor

Bogor's local specialities include pickles (asinan) and grilled bean sprouts (tauge goreng).

• De Daunan, east side of Botanical Gardens. Formerly Cafe Botanicus, serves up a mix of Dutch and Indonesian favorites, with lazy ceiling fans and a breezy veranda on a small hill looking over the garden. The rijsstaffel set is popular if a bit pricy at Rp 65,000.
• Sotomie Ciseeng. Jl. Suryakencana No. 302. A type of Noodles with beef tendons and deep fried chives.

• Kedai Telapak Gd. Alumni IPB Pelataran Parkir Pool Damri Jl. Raya Pajajaran No.54 Bogor,(Located next to Botani Plaza on west side of Pool DAMRI Parking Lot in Baranangsiang). Green Cozzy Cafe and free wifi.

• Gang Selot, at Jl. Ir Juanda, next to SMU Negeri 1 Bogor. Thit is a good place for a food lover. Various food outlets with very affordable price.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Bogor

Bogor - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Bogor, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Bogor. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Bogor and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Bogor. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Bogor. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations in Bogor: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Bogor.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Bogor: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Bogor, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Bogor.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Bogor, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Bogor, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Bogor and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Bogor, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Bogor, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Bogor without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Bogor is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Bogor.

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Ramadan Celebrations in Bogor

Ramadan 2025 in Bogor

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Aston Bogor Hotel & Resort
• Grand Jaya Raya Hotel Puncak Bogor

Stay Safe

Bogor is called the 'rain city' due to the fact that Bogor gets more rain than all other city's in Java. Strong winds can occur once or twice a year with speeds of more than 100 km/hour for one or two minutes, but never exceeding 200 km/hour. Beware of collapsing trees.

More Muslim friendly Destinations from Bogor

• Puncak — highlands and tea plantations along the road to Bandung.
• Citarik River - there are two white water rafting companies on this river about 2 hours out of Bogor on the Cikidang Road (turn right off Jalan Sukabumi after the petrol station). These companies are on the way to the beach in Western Java, at Pelabuan Ratu. Great river all year round, but peak season is strangely the dry season (May–August), it gets more fun in the wet season, but more unpredictable. Great boats and good fun to be had, plus some bungalows by the river for sleeping.
• Taman Safari (20 km east of Bogor towards Bandung) has an impressive drive-through zoo with lions, tigers, hippos, rhinos, zebras, giraffes, as well as plenty of other animals is well-kept large enclosures. There are also some amusement park attractions for children, a water park, a baby zoo, as well as conventional zoo exhibitions including penguins, snakes, kangaroos and Komodo dragons. A very well maintained zoo and a much better than other zoos found in the region. Admission is around Rp 200,000 per person. When visiting with children reserve a full day, but 3 hrs is sufficient.
• Sukabumi
• Pelabuhan Ratu

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