Saturday, June 23, 2012


Cimahi Waterfall


Waterfall or waterfall also Cimahi, has a height of about 87 m, is one of the highest waterfall in the area of ​​Bandung and its surroundings. Cimahi name comes from the name of the river that flows in the River Cimahi it is tipped in Situ (lake) and flows into the City Lembang Cimahi. This waterfall is located at an altitude of 1050 m above sea level with temperatures in the region ranges from 18-22 degrees Celsius.
If viewed from above, this waterfall has two levels and includes unique. As the name implies cimahi alias enough water (Sundanese), debit waterfall is always the same, either during the rainy season or dry season. "However, compared to decades ago, debitnya much reduced.
Not far from the waterfall can be found also Cimahi Bugbrug waterfall and waterfall Panganten located not too far from this waterfall Cimahi.

Location

Located on Jalan Colonel Masturi, Desa Kertawangi, Kecamatan Cisarua, Kabupaten West Bandung, Province West Java.

Maps and GPS oordinat: 6 ° 47 '56.58 "S 107 ° 34' 39.34" E

Accessibility


Located approximately 10 kilometers from the city towards Lembang Cimahi or 20 km (about 1 hour) from the city of Bandung.
There are several alternatives roads that can be selected for achieve of this waterfall. Most used is the path through Cihanjuang and Parongpong Cimahi, and Lembang path.
If using a personal vehicle or travel from Bandung city center, just down the path toward Cisarua Ciheudeung. And if from the city center can Cimahi through Sergeant Bajuri Adventist University of Indonesia in the direction toward the Terminal Parongpong. This waterfall site itself is quite easy to reach either by using private or public vehicle to the road conditions are generally good (asphalt). Cimahi waterfall entrance is located right next to public transportation terminal Cisarua, Colonel Masturi roadside so that it is not hard to find.
Meanwhile, for those who use public transport to use public transport services with a major in Plumbing-Plumbing Sukasari of the terminal. After until in Terminal Sukasari (in front of the Vila Istana Flowers), can forwarded with a walking foot approximately 15-20 minutes or can utilize of public transportation services Cisarua-Lembang with a fare who relatively inexpensive. If the city Cimahi easiest way is from the Terminal Market Top-Cisarua Cimahi Cimahi majors with rates ranging from Rp 5000.
Meanwhile, if the city of Bandung, can use the transportation department of Lembang St.Hall-Cities Station, then proceed with the public transport department Lembang-Cisarua, and down right in front of the gate Wana Cimahi Tourism waterfall. Or also dperjalanan can be reached toward terminal Plumbing, continued with the shuttles Plumbing-Parongpong. Continued use of terminal-Padalarang Parongpong transportation department. Incurred costs of around Rp 10 thousand.
Furthermore Arriving at the gate of ecotourism is the journey continues by walking along the path and staircase winding down. These walkways terraces (totaling about 506 pieces of the stairs) made of stone and cement with a slope of about 45 degrees, so it's quite exhausting and make gasping breath. The time needed to get to this waterfall from the gate about 30 minutes. Throughout this journey will be found some long-tailed monkeys hanging in the tree.
Tickets and Parking
Price ticket entrance is the amounting to Rp. 3000, - per person a day and the hour is open every day from 8:00 to 18:00 pm.
Facilities and Accommodation
The facilities have been provided by the manager of these shelters are located on the edge of the path from the gate to the waterfall, parking lots, gates, security fence, map locations, trails, picnic sites, benches, bins, information center and gatehouse, as well as mosque and a small room. In addition there are several shops owned by people who sell food and drinks are usually open on busy days such as weekends and holidays.

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