Puncak

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Puncak, literally translates to Peak, is a weekend getaway that has beautiful view of tea plantation. Located about 100 KM South of Jakarta, West Java, Indonesia, Puncak swarms with hotels and mountain resorts.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By Car

Two to three hour drive from Jakarta. Take the Jagorawi toll road to Puncak. Usually heavy inbound traffic on long weekends.

[edit][add listing] See

  • Taman Bunga Nusantara (Indonesian Flower Garden), Jl. Cipanas. Public park, with flower gardens from around the world, maze, giant clock and a tower. It has been created over 23 hectares with flora from around the world that will grow well in tropical Puncak. There is also a leisure park called Alam Imajinasi for the whole family, but especially children, to enjoy that exists over 7 hectares adjoining the gardens. For an additional Rp 5 000 you can travel around the gardens on the dotto train. Price: entrance fee Rp. 15 000.  edit

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  • Taman Safari Indonesia, Jl. Raya Puncak No.601, Cisarua, 16750, ☎ +62 251 250 000 (, fax: +62 251 250 000), [1]. Zoo, with car safari trail that allows cars and tourist buses to see and/or feed elephants, zebras, goats, hippos and more, hiking trails, petting zoo. Buy carrots from the many vendors by the side of the road leading up to the zoo before your get there to feed to the animals. Inside the zoo there are more animals to see, shows to view such as the 'Wild-Wild West' the Lion show and the Sea-Lion Show. Ride the elephants and ponies. Rides and restaurants/food outlets. The cheapest souvenir shop you will ever find with good quality souvenirs. It is one of the biggest zoo in Indonesia. It also has accommodation in the form of caravans, traditional house or lodge. available at website..  edit
  • Wisata Agro Gunung Mas Tea Plantation, (On the main road on the way up to Puncak.). See how tea is processed - get to the plantation early to see the factory actually in operation. Sit in the cafe and enjoy a cup of tea before walking or driving around the tracks to view the tea growing with the mountains as a backdrop. Watch out for locals offering pony rides. Rp. 6000; Factory tour Rp. 7 500; Guide for tour Rp. 40 000 for a group up to 15.  edit

[edit][add listing] Buy

  • Kampung Brascoe (Brasco Village Factory Outlet), Jl. Raya Puncak. Clothing store Price: Budget.  edit
  • dse Factory Outlet (dse Factory Outlet), Jl. Taya Cimacan Puncak, ☎ (0263). Clothing store Price: Budget.  edit
  • Plants and flowers enthusiasts, Jl. Cipanas. Along the Jl. Cipanas, lots of nurseries offering flowers and other decorative plants. Bargain price, haggling needed.  edit

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[edit] Splurge

  • Puncak Pass Restaurant, Jl. Raya Puncak (the highest point in Puncak area). The Hotel and Restaurant is located on the highest point of Jl. Raya Puncak. Grab the sweet Poffertjes and hot ginger tea, in dutch colonial style. Price: splurge.  edit

[edit] Mid-Range

  • Rindu Alam (1 and 2), Jl. Raya Puncak. Sundanese Restaurant Price: mid-range.  edit
  • Pondok Daun, Jl. Kebon Raya Cibodas, no 60, Cibodas Cimacan, ☎ (0263) 524005. Price: mid-range.  edit
  • Ikan Bakar Cianjur, Jl. Raya Cianjur-Ciapanas. Km 7, ☎ (0263) 264946. Fish restaurant Price: mid-range.  edit
  • The Raffles, Jl. Raya Puncak (Near Cisarua). Price: mid-range.  edit

[edit] Budget

  • Sate Shinta III, Jl. Raya Puncak. Opens till late. The third branch of Sate Shinta. Serves lamb, chicken and rabbit skewers. Stop by after a long drive from Jakarta  edit
  • Cimory Restaurant, Jl. Raya Puncak (Around). Dairy products  edit

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[edit][add listing] Sleep

  • Hotel Surya Indah, Jl. Gadog II / 45, Cipanas, Cianjur, Jawa Barat, Indonesia, ☎ (62)(0263) 512871, 513151 (, fax: (62)(0263) 512872), [2]. Hotel Surya Indah is an exclusive resort establishment in the city of Cipanas at the foot of Mount Gede about 100 kilometers from Jakarta. The hotel is equipped with villas, acres of lush tropical gardens, fishing pool, swimming pool, children playgrounds, tennis court, fitness center, sauna and massage service, coffee shop, restaurant and meeting rooms for up to 200 people.  edit
  • Bukit Indah, Jl.Raya Ciloto No. 116 Puncak-Cianjur-Jawa Barat 43255 Indonesia (on), ☎ (62)(0263) 512903 (, fax: (62)(0263) 513262), [3]. The hotel is equipped with swimming pool, children playground, tennis court, restaurant. The menu in the restaurant is simple but good. standard room Rp. 325 000 per night.  edit
  • Puncak Pass Resort, Jl. Raya Puncak (the highest point in Puncak area), ☎ (62)(0263) 512503 (, fax: (62)(0263) 512180), [4]. Puncak Pass Resort has been established since 1928. Spread over 5 hectares, you can stay in a variety of accommodation - hotel rooms or bungalows. There is a swimming pool, jogging track and children's playground, and you can play volleyball or football. From Rp. 500 000 incl. breakfast.  edit
  • Novus Resort and Spa, Jl. Sindanglaya Raya No.180 Cipanas, [5]. Located on mountain area overlooking mount Gede and Mount Pangrango. Covers four hectares on the top of the hill in the midst of supreme panoramic hinterland.  edit

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