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East Parahyangan

Western Java, Indonesia

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Overview

East Parahyangan is a mountainous region in the southeast of Western Java, Indonesia.

Getting there and around

Getting there

By train
There is one operational railway in East Parahyangan, that runs from west to east centrally through the region.
By bus
All of the larger towns and cities have intercity bus terminals.

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Getting around

The larger towns and cities are interconnected by a network of buses. Within the city of Tasikmalaya as well as the other larger towns it is easy to get around using a dense network of angkot (public minivans).

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Airports and nearby hotels

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Kertajati International Airport

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Cities

Banjar

city at the border with Central Java, surrounded by several lakes.

Ciamis

historic town that was once the centre of the Galuh Kingdom.

Kuningan

eastern point of entry to the Ciremai volcano.

Majalengka

surrounded by mountains and waterfalls, western entry point to the Ciremai volcano.

Pangandaran

popular beach resort town with a busy fish market.

Tasikmalaya

also simply 'Tasik'; a regional centre, the largest city in the region.

Batu Karas

quiet beach village popular among surfers.

Linggajati

tiny village where the 1946 Linggadjati Agreement was negotiated during the War of Independence.

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Mount Ciremai National Park

national park centred around the highest mountain of Western Java.

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UnderstandAs the name implies, East Parahyangan is the eastern continuation of the mountain region of Parahyangan, which is centred around the city of Bandung.

Get inThe new Kertajati International Airport (KJT) is intended to be the main airport of the region. There is one small airport in the region with scheduled flights.

Get aroundThe larger towns and cities are interconnected by a network of buses. Within the city of Tasikmalaya as well as the other larger towns it is easy to get around using a dense network of angkot (public minivans).

SeeThere are various active volcanoes in the region. The most well-known volcano is Mount Ciremai, that forms the centre of the Mount Ciremai National Park.

DoSurfing is a popular activity at the Indian Ocean beaches. Pangandaran has a long beach break, and various facilities such as surf schools and rental places.

EatThe traditional food from the region, Sundanese food, is ubiquitous, and can be found everywhere from major hotels to roadside food stalls.

DrinkAlong the beaches of Pangandaran and Batu Karas you can find alcoholic beverages.

Stay safeBe aware that there are several active volcanoes in the area. Make sure to be informed about the latest situation on eruptions and volcanic activity from the Indonesian authorities when you want to climb a volcano.

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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "East Parahyangan" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
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