Bogor Botanical Gardens
Kebun Raya Bogor
A tropical botanical garden founded in 1817, covering 87 hectares with over ten thousand plant species, where you can see the Bogor Presidential Palace across the lake.
The Bogor Botanical Gardens are among Asia's oldest botanical gardens. Highlights include an orchid greenhouse, a cactus garden, shaded avenues of giant dipterocarp and banyan trees, and a Mexican garden. Occasionally the world's largest flower, Rafflesia, and the Titan arum bloom. Across the lake stand the white Bogor Presidential Palace and hundreds of sika deer. Admission is higher for foreigners than for locals (check the official website), and electric carts can be rented inside. The gardens are about 50 km from Jakarta. Take the KRL commuter train from Jakarta to Bogor Station, about 1.5 hours, then walk 10 minutes to the gate.
Opening hours
About 08:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Jalan Suryakencana & Vihara Dhanagun
- PETA Museum
- Batutulis Inscription
- Curug Nangka
- JungleLand Adventure Theme Park
- Gunung Pancar Nature Park
- Mount Salak & Kawah Ratu
- Curug Leuwi Hejo