Kawah Putih: Breathless in Bandung, Indonesia

It was so beautiful, I couldn’t breathe. as well as I imply it literally.

Our car breezed with the forested slope of the crater rim, as well as I was reminded of exactly how gorgeous things are earned. I keep in mind exactly how I reached the last crater lake I set foot on: hours of trek, tens of scratches around my limbs, a bit bit of blood, as well as a million swearwords thrown into the air. however this is not like the last time. The road was paved, the trip short, as well as I conveniently seated like a boss. Ikke at jeg klager.

Still, charm is much better appreciated when you relocation mountains to see it. A trophy looks shinier when you make it past hurdles before hitting the surface line. We reached the entrance to the site in a matter of minutes. This is it, easy. No climbing, no sweat, no human suffering. (Human suffering talaga?!!?) There won’t be any type of hurdle this time, I thought.

Just when I was just about to strut my method to the shore, I discovered the hurdles in the type of a nasty stench. Yes, the stench. It had been a long time because I had come deal with to deal with with a volcano, as well as I had forgotten their repugnant reek that reminded me of a buddy a thousand rotten eggs. The trip organizers distributed facial masks, as well as I was very first to get one as I climbed down the stairs leading to the crater lake.

On the method to Kawah Putih. That’s Aleah of solitary Wanderer.
Comfy as well as excited!

One of the two craters of Mt. Patuha, Kawah Putih is located just 50 kilometers south of Bandung, near a bit town called Ciwidey. Its name actually implies White Crater, a admire to the color of its lake, which curiously radiates a turquoise hue. From afar, it appears like a huge puddle of milk — thanks to its turbidity — which makes a go to to the site rather a surreal experience.

“The lake is stated to have been very first documented in 1837 by Dr Franz Wilhelm Junghuhn, a German botanist,” Indonesia’s official tourism site narrates. “At the time, there were different regional stories about the history of the area. Birds were stated to prevent flying near the region as well as some were even discovered dead after flying above the lake…. These stories prompted Dr Junghuhn to investigate, as well as so found Kawah Putih. He wrapped up that the birds flying over the Crater Lake died because of its high concentration of sulfur.”

Turquoise crater lake of Kawah Putih
Kawah Putih
Time to eliminate the mask for an emo second.
Svovel. That suffocating thing that makes every stay at Kawah Putih short-lived. It was early morning as well as there were lots of tourists flocking at different vantage points by the lakeshore, however practically all of them had a mask on. The stench was powerful, however we seemed to not mind. The site was just as well irresistible, we had to catch every angle of it. Selfie here, group picture there. hello look, that appears like a great viewpoint! The better to the water, the better.

The wide, barren area by the shore is where many tourists stay. It has lots of area for thrilled souls to relocation around in, however a paved pathway leads to a less congested nook. I complied with the path as well as discovered myself having a better look at a little sandbar that emerges from the heavy steam that rises from the milky surface. A few snaps as well as I headed back to where the rest of the gang was.

Rachel, Dawn as well as Steph, blog writers from different parts of Asia.
Det er meg. Hallo.
Other than sightseeing, there’s not much to do at Kawah Putih. You can’t fish, you can’t swim, as well as you can’t even dip a toe in it. however its visual appeal is sufficient for me, to be honest. They state that during the Dutch era, a sulfur power plant — Zwavel Ontginning Kawah Putih — was developed at the site. It no longer stands, however remnants of it existence are still visible.

In numerous ways, Kawah Putih is like your common ex-lover. It’s remote however still available if you select to make an effort. It is such a delight to look at, however you just can’t stay with him any type of longer. It looks dormant — as well as it is — however you just can’t be as well sure. He still has that practically irresistible appeal, however you can’t dive in lest you be burnt again. If you taste its water, it most likely is additional bitter. as well as of course, there’s just some air around him that stinks.

But hey, it’s pretty. Still darn sexy. as well as numerous times, it still leaves you breathless.

Kawah Putih, Ciwidey, West Java
Entrance Fee: IDR 30,000 (USD2) for foreigners, IDR 15,000 for locals

Where to stay. Patuha resort Kawah Putih provides spacious cabin-type spaces just a couple of kilometers from the White Crater.

Check rates as well as availability here
How to get there: By public transport, from Leuwi Panjang Bus Terminal, take the Ciwidey bus (IDR 6000) as well as then anAngkot (minibuss) til inngangen til Kawah Putih (IDR 7500). Du kan også velge å bare leie en motorsykkel (IDR 50 000 per dag).

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