Ciwidey

Ciwidey is a village and neighborhood about 30 kilometers south of the city of Bandung, in the Parahyangan mountain region of Western Java, Indonesia.

Ciwidey Halal Travel Guide

Ciwidey is known for the Kawah Putih crater lake, although officially the crater lake is in the neighbouring neighborhood of Pasirjambu. Both neighborhoods are part of Bandung regency. In addition, Ciwidey and the surrounding regions are also known for their tea plantations as well as strawberry farms.

How to travel to Ciwidey

Rent a Car or Limousine in Ciwidey

The primary street from the city of Bandung to Ciwidey starts at the Soroja (Soreang Pasirkoja) toll road exit in Soreang. From Soreang and the distance to Ciwidey is only about 15 km. The Kawah Putih crater lake is further south, about 15 kilometers from Ciwidey. Via the toll road and the drive from Bandung to Kawah Putih takes about one and a half hours.

By public transport

There are regular buses and shuttle vanes from Leuwi Panjang bus terminal in South Bandung to Ciwidey bus terminal GPS -7.09884,107.469980 in the centre of the village (via Soreang).

How to get around in Ciwidey

To get from Ciwidey bus hub to the Kawah Putih crater lake, take the yellow angkot (public minivan), which runs to Situ Patengang lake via the entrance of Kawah Putih (along the primary street). It is also feasible to charter an angkot which can bring you not only to the entrance, but also to the crater lake itself.

What to see in Ciwidey

• Kawah Putih - White Crater | "Discovered" by Alfred Junghuhn in the 1800s and the crater lake was formed because of an eruption of the ancient age. It still features the a typical volcano lake with blue waters, grey cliffs, and white ground that you can step on to get close to the water, and it has had little to no activity for the past four centuries. Formerly a sulphur mine, its smell can be strong at some point — a 30 minutes to one hour visit should suffice. Surprisingly, vegetation can still be found within its immediate vicinity. Park a vehicle on site for Rp350,000 or cheaper downhill and then take a minivan, but you must still go through the flights of stairs with stalls at either side to reach the crater. Nuissance, a group with a young couple and a DSLR will be followed by some people, suppose take pre-wedding photos and have to pay more than Rp 200,000.

• Situ Patenggang - Patenggang Lake | Lake in the mountains at an altitude of 1,600 metres. Popular among local residents for fishing, pedalo, and picnics. The lake is surrounded by tea plantations.

Halal Restaurants

• De Foret Restaurant/café with a nice garden, with various types of Indonesian food and fresh fruit juices. Along the primary street near the entrance of the Kawah Putih.

Muslim Friendly hotels in Ciwidey

• Albis Hotel Ciwidey Double rooms from Rp698,000 per day

More Muslim friendly Destinations from Ciwidey

• The Tangkuban Perahu volcano is on the other (northern) side of the city of Bandung near Lembang. Bathing in the volcanic hot spring water of the volcano is feasible in Ciater.

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