Green Canyon is a term to refer to tourist destination
Cukang Taneuh in West Java, Indonesia. It is Indonesian version of Grand Canyon.
The popularity of this spot has been spreading not only for local tourists but also
foreign tourists. They feel so curious to visit Green Canyon Cukang Taneuh. If you
don’t like to take a long queue, it is so much better if you don’t come on
weekend because this place will be so crowed.
But, if you only can come on
weekend or holiday, in the morning is the best choice. Green Canyon Cukang
Taneuh is open from 07.30 to 16.00. If you don’t want to feel regret, please
don’t come on rainy season because this place will be closed for public. The tide
of water is higher and it is not safe to explore the river.
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Location
Green Canyon Cukang Taneuh
lies at Cijulang sub-district, Pangandaran Regency, West Java, Indonesia. If
you start your journey from Jakarta, you can ride a car through Bandung toward
Tasikmalaya. From Tasikmalaya, there are two routes you can choose. First, you
can take east direction toward Tasik City – Ciamis – Banjar City – Pangandaran –
Parigi – Cijulang. It is around 170 km.
The second route, you can
take south direction through Tasik City – Cipatujah – Cikalong – Cimanuk –
Cijulang and it takes around 60 km. Although the second route is shorter but
the traffic is crowed by trucks and this is make the road become dusty. However,
if you start your journey from Central Java, you can take a route from
Purworejo – Kebumen – Wangon – Banjar – Pangandaran – Caimis.
Accommodations
When you come to Green
Canyon Cukang Taneuh, you need to prepare enough money because there is no ATM.
Motor boat is the only one transportation to Green Canyon which is takes around
20 minutes. The rate to hire a motor boat is IDR125.000 or US$15 for 6
passengers. Along the trip, you will meet snakes, lizard and many wild animals.
If you want to have fun here, you are also suggested to bring other clothes
because you may want to swim. Besides that, bring resistant water camera to
record your experiences.
When you spend your time in
Green Canyon Cukang Taneuh, you don’t need to worry about life jacket because the
operators provide you. If you are hungry, there are food stalks you can visit. They
offer you local dishes which are delicious enough to taste. If you like to
spend your time longer to explore this area, you can stay in some hotels or lodges.
The rates are varying and depending to your budget.
There are some lodges you
can stay overnight, such as Panti Batu Karas. It takes around 15 minutes from
Green Canyong Cukang Taneuh. Besides that, there is Bonsai Bungalow. The rate
is IDR300.000 or US$31 per night. The facilities are included AC, bathroom,
and breakfast. If you have enough budgets, you can stay in Java Cove Beach Hotel
which is rated around IDR500.000 – IDR1.250.000 or US$51 – US$129. The
facilities are included TV cable, hot water, AC and breakfast.
Activities
Green Canyon Cukang Taneuh
offers you beautiful scenery. The rocks are covered by algae and you will enjoy
natural beauty along Cijulang River. The river is flanked by two hills and
dense of trees. It is no wonder if the atmosphere along the river becomes shady
and challenging. The current of Cijulang River will penetrate the caves which are
decorated by amazing stalactites and stalagmites that becomes home for bats. Inside
the caves, there are small waterfalls which is make you experiences the
sensation. If you want to swim, you can jump into the water and swim together
with fishes, cool and clear water.
