Green Canyon or better known as Cukang Taneuh by local people, is located in the village of Kertayasa, District Cijulang, Ciamis District. Approximately 31 km from the city of Pangandaran. The origin of the name of Green Canyon itself is of a French tourist who came in 1993. This is due to clear water from the river and greenery abound green moss on the side of the cliff which makes it popular with the name of Green Canyon.
For local residents, Cukang Taneuh has meaning land bridge. This is because over the valleys and ravines of Green Canyon there is a bridge of land used by local farmers to get their gardens.
Access to Green Canyon
if you are outside West Java then you can use air transport, or land to the city of Bandung. From Bandung, you take the bus line toward Pangandaran. After arriving at Terminal Pangandaran, you can use the services of the mini bus to the terminal Cijulang, and then proceed to use taxis or hire cars.
To achieve Green Canyon itself from the dock Ciseureuh, you have to travel for 30 to 45 minutes by using modern wooden boat which is also often referred to as "Ketinting". Rates per person for 75,000 Rupiah ketinting is about 6 dollars with a capacity of up to five people and operates from 7:30 until 16:00 pm.
Ketinting this will take you down the river. Along the way you will be treated by the sight of green trees towering along the river bank. If lucky, you can see some wildlife around the river. You can also enjoy the waterfalls that descend from the side of a cliff.
Activities that can be done in Green Canyon
with the beauty offered by the Green Canyon, you will be amazed. So do not forget to set up the camera during a trip down the river. Aim beautiful objects to be missed. Do not forget to prepare wrapper waterproof camera because here later on you will be a lot of interaction with water.
During a long way in ketinting, later you will meet a variety of flow stream that allows for you to swim. You can swim in the river water is super clear while watching the fish swim.
You can stroll through the cave with stalactites and stalagmites dripping. During a trip on a boat, you can also enjoy the roar of water that fell on the cliffs.
If you like a challenge that spurred adrenaline, you can try to jump into the river from a rock altitude of 5 meters or try rock climbing attraction. While for those who like quietness, boating while fishing will be a delightful choice.
One of the favorite activities of the tourists is Body Rafting. The prices offered ranged from 150,000 rupiah to 250,000 rupiah. Package body rafting rafting is not only just but you can also enjoy swimming in water clarity Green Canyon, jump off a cliff with a height of up to 9 meters, and also trekking.
Food
if you do not bring food enough, the only location where food vendors are around the parking lot at the entrance. There are restaurants that provide a range of Sundanese food and seafood. There are also several food carts that sell meatballs, chicken porridge, and others.
Tips traveled in Green Canyon
a. Do not forget to bring a change of clothes, because here you will be a lot of interaction with water.
b. Do not forget to bring a special waterproof bag to protect your electronic items such as mobile phones and cameras.
c. Use anti-slip footwear, because you will often walk over slippery rocks. Try to wear sandals to be more comfortable mountain.
d. Bring some food and drinks them because there is only food vendor at the main entrance.
e. Most importantly do not litter! Bring plastic bags to dispose of waste so that the beauty of the Green Canyon tourist spot is maintained. Unfortunately not if Green Canyon is famous clarity of the water is polluted our own hands?
Dared to plunge into the crystal clear water in the Green Canyon
Operating hours of these attractions take place from 07:00 until 17:00 pm. Special on Friday, Green Canyon recently opened at 13.00, after Friday prayers.
The price of admission to the Green Canyon ranging from 150000-250000 amount or 12 up to 20 dollars depending on the tour package you take.
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