One of the natural attractions that the city is synonymous
with Mount Maras. The origin of the mountain is related in the famous folk
legend is the story Sangkuriang. This mountain has three famous craters. Looked
at the crater of the mountain and enjoy the atmosphere around it is able to
attract many visitors, especially on holidays.
Mount Maras
Mount Maras or also often called Tangkuban Parahu is one of
the largest mountain plateau Parahyangan. Natural Park of Mount Maras is in the
northern town of Lembang, north of the city of Bandung. The air is cool, the
expanse of tea plantations, valleys and high pine trees accompany your journey
towards the gate Maras region. Maras to enter the area, you have to pay the
ticket Rp 13,000, - per person plus the equivalent of $ 2 tickets for the
vehicle.
There are two way to craters that exist on this mountain.
The first road or the old road to the road conditions are more difficult to
pass and will usually be closed after rains or when deemed harmful to pass.
Guard booth will give instructions to pass the new road which lies further
upwards if the road is closed. Before the payment ticket on the first street,
there are cottages that are rented for a place to stay.
Passing through new roads, paved roads facilitate travel of
your vehicle. On the side of the winding road there are flowers trumpet and
other trees that will soothe your trip. The mountain area of Maras there are three craters are of interest to visit. The crater is
Kawah Domas, Kawah Ratu and Upas. The crater is the largest among the three and
most visited is Kawah Ratu. With a few hours of walking, you can even go around
the crater of the Queen is so broad while enjoying the beautiful
panorama of Mount Maras.
Kawah Ratu
If you come by bus, provided special bus parking lot before
reaching the crater Queen. The journey continued with ELF car that will take
you to the crater of the Queen. But, if you use a private vehicle, you can
continue to use it to Kawah Ratu. Available parking lot across from this
crater, so without going through the difficult terrain and spend a lot of
energy, you can see this crater. This may also be one reason, most visitors in
this crater.
Kawah Ratu directly visible from the top of the wooden fence
barrier to prevent the visitors falling. Look inside the crater, the walls of
the crater and smoke is still coming out of the crater it creates a thrilling
sight. The ground around the crater of the Queen mostly white with some yellow
brimstone. Rocks and dry and arid atmosphere felt in this crater. You can try
to climb to higher ground if you want to see the Queen Crater region as a
whole.
In this place many shops selling various souvenirs simple
such as scarves, hats skullcaps, bags and fur hats, various displays of wood
and various other accessories. There are also vending food and warm drinks such
as boiled noodles, and other bandrek. You can also ride a horse to go around
most of these craters. These activities are usually favored children.
Upas
Upas located next to the crater of the Queen. But, to be
able to see this crater must go through dangerous terrain, you must pass
through a sandy path to reach this crater. Thus, it is rare visitors who come
to see this crater. Upas different forms Crater Queen. Upas more shallow and
flat.
Kawah Domas
Kawah Domas is situated lower than the Kawah Ratu. If you
are dating via a new road, you will find a gateway to Kawah Domas before
heading Kawah Ratu. If at Kawah Ratu you will only see the crater from a
distance, the Kawah Domas, you can get closer to the crater. In fact, you can
try to boil an egg to put it into the crater. If you want to see Kawah Domas
passed at 16:00 pm, you are required to use the services of a tour guide.
Manarasa
Trees that are seen around the crater is a tree called by
local people with the name Manarasa. The leaves of this plant will be reddish
if the leaves are old. Which has red leaves can be eaten with a taste similar
to guava leaves with a slightly sour taste. This leaves can treat diarrhea and
believed to make ageless. The leaves may be trusted by the people around always
eaten by Dayang Sumbi ageless in the legend of the Mount Maras.
The Legend Of
Tangkuban Boat
Inti legend Maras was a young man named Sangkuriang want to
marry a woman named Dayang Sumbi beautiful. They fell in love. But, having
found a scar on the head Sangkuriang, Dayang Sumbi know turns Sangkuriang is
his son. Sangkuriang go first because her mother was upset with anger. Dayang
Sumbi angry because Sangkuriang killing their pet dog while hunting deer for
her failed.
Knowing Sangkuriang is his son, Dayang Sumbi not want to
marry Sangkuriang. So, to reject an application Sangkuriang, Dayang Sumbi asked
for a boat besarta lake in 1 night. Sangkuriang ask for help from the magic
genie to fulfill the wishes Dayang Sumbi.
See Sangkuriang almost completed its work, Dayang Sumbi
intend to blow it. Thanks to prayer, chickens crowing. Genies who help
Sangkuriang running scared because they thought it was morning. As a result,
the work of making a boat and the lake was not finished. Sangkuriang were
furious because failing to finish the job kicking a homemade boat. The boat
then fell on his face and there was Mount Maras. If seen from the city of Bandung,
this mountain resembles an overturned boat.
The beauty of the crater of Mount Maras and a few spots in
the vicinity as well be one of the places for the bride to do outdoor photos
prewedding. The beauty of the craters of Mount Maras can be one of the destinations
if you're visiting the city of Bandung. You can bring the kids to melihan this
natural beauty.
The source of the legend in Indonesia
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