Tangkuban Perahu
Gunung Tangkuban Parahu
An active volcano north of Bandung where cars can drive right to the edge of the huge Kawah Ratu crater, with sulphur fumes rising. You can hike to the bubbling Domas crater.
Tangkuban Perahu stands at about 2,084 metres and is shaped like an overturned boat, a name drawn from a Sundanese legend. Cars can drive right up to the edge of the main crater, Kawah Ratu, overlooking the huge grey-white crater and the rising sulphur fumes. A trail of about 1.2 km leads down to the Domas crater, where you can watch mud and hot springs bubble, and even boil eggs in the hot spring. It lies about 30 km from the city, roughly a 1-hour drive, and is often combined with the attractions of the Lembang area. When volcanic activity increases, the site may close temporarily, so check announcements before you go. The sulphur smell is strong, so people with asthma should take care. Foreign visitors usually pay higher ticket prices than locals. Check on site.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Orchid Forest Cikole
- Ciater Hot Springs (Sari Ater)
- Dusun Bambu
- Floating Market Lembang
- Bosscha Observatory
- Farmhouse Lembang
- The Great Asia Africa
- Maribaya