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Town in West Java, Indonesia
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Garut is a town in the Parahyangan mountain region of Western Java, Indonesia. It's located within Garut Regency.
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Cangkuang temple
A small 8th-century Hindu temple. One of the few Hindu temples discovered in West Java.
Active volcano that is a popular tourist destination. Tourists can walk across the crater and view bubbling mud pools, steam vents, and sulfur deposits. The bubbling yellow crater is a popular sight. It erupted in 2002, and serious volcanic activity took place in 2011. In 2015, the alert level was lowered to the lowest level.
Active volcano with a height of 2,249 m, that is the source of the Cipanas hot springs. The volcano used to erupt very frequently, with 20 eruptions recorded in the first half of the 19th century. The last eruption was in 1847. The volcano can be climbed from the side of Cipanas.
Traditional Sundanese restaurant.
Modern budget chain hotel.
Romantic hill resort set by a lake; all travel within the resort is done by canoe!
One of the most famous sellers of dodol Garut. You can buy many types of dodol. It is also possible to visit the factory, but then it is advisable to send an email beforehand.
Dodol shop in the city centre.
By bus
On the northern side of the city, Garut's Guntur bus terminal serves a wide range of local, regional, and intercity buses. There are frequent buses from several bus terminals in Jakarta.
By train
The Garut railway station serves one economy class train per day to and from Jakarta through Bandung and a local train to Purwakarta.
Most places in the city of Garut and surrounding areas can be reached by angkot (public minivan). Another option is a traditional andong (horse carriage).
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