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| Sourvenir stands |
Hello…this time I am gonna write about places to visit
around Garut area. Since it was my first time there, so I consulted with Google
a lot. We visited some places that were quite near with our hotel. There were
still lots of places that we had to skip this time, like the beach (about 90km
from our hotel) and many more…but we just keep those for our next visit
*crossing fingers
Well then, I would list the places in alphabetical order as
follow
Actually we incidentally found this place. Located
strategically on top of hill, the view from this resort was breath-taking,
overlooking the vast hill and mountains at far (I would recommend you to visit
this place during sunset). The facilities here were complete as well (though I
didn’t ask about the amenities in the room) but swimming pool and kids
playground were available. The starting rate for a nite is around IDR 850k –
IDR 2000k (for weekend) and IDR 600k – IDR 1.500k (during weekday) and the
light snack and beverages in the resto was reasonable as well.
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| The view inside Danau Dariza resort |
One of the famous spot for tourist, this resort was uniquely
designed. Either it was natural or man-made, the cottage buildings were facing
each other across the small lake. The cottage building itself were designed
according to Indonesia’s traditional signature building like the Rumah Minang
from Sumatra Barat, Balinese style cottage, and many more. Though they provide
landed access, but the most interesting about this place was the canoeing
around the lake and/or public facilities around the resort.
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| Rafting on Danau Situ Bagendit |
Danau Situ Bagendit
About 30 minutes drive from our hotel, the area of this lake
was vast (and heard it was owned by a single person wow). This lake had its
story but hearing it from me wouldn’t do the justice than hearing directly from
the local. As public tourism spot, the place was well-managed (all aspect
considered) but still, there were lots of room for improvement. The major
attraction here were the ‘rafting’. The ‘raft-man’ will row the raft to the middle
of the lake for a break (yes…you could have your afternoon tea break in the
middle of the lake). There were food stalls around the lake…all are on the raft.
It was quite unique experience and you should try it out next time.
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| Serene view @ Kampung Sampireun |
As top must-visit-place around Garut, Kampung Sampireun
obtained its reputation on the ongoing effort in serving the best for its
guests. This 5mins drive from our hotel was heaven on earth…calm lake with idle
boats around, connecting one beautifully designed cottage to another. There
were stage in the middle of the lake, which was having a recital of traditional
dance when we visited the place. The going rate is IDR 2.415k for 1 bedroom and
terrace cottage, up to IDR 5.500k for 3bedrooms suites, including breakfast and
buffee dinner, as well as morning and afternoon snack. You will be totally
pampered during your stay here…absolutely stunning (though visit during rainy
days would be troublesome…I guess).
As the newest accommodation around Garut, Mulih Ka Desa also
has established its reputation as a back-to-nature resort. The facilities were
limited but they have outdoor space to do team-work activities. Beside, the
resto was quite ok in term of taste and price. The published rate starts from
IDR 900k until IDR 1.000k for weekend with 50% off for weekday.
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| boiling hot spring >.< |
Located near Danau Dariza, this resort features the hot
spring pool (boiling spring I would say – it reddened my legs into a nice pink
color – just like a well boiled prawn LOL when I only dipped my legs for few secs).
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| Restaurant that we visited but too bad...i forgot the name LOL |
Enjoy Garut :-)
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