Green Canyon, Pangandaran

 

Green Canyon is a place that will not be missed when visiting the Pangandaran area. This is not excessive because it offers a unique tourist attractions are hard to come from other attractions. Beautiful scenery and the beauty offered in the Green Canyon that before called as Cukang Taneuh.

Green Canyon

Green Canyon tourist attractions are located in Kertayasa village, ciamis, West Java, it’s about 31 km from Pangandaran. The name of Green Canyon was introduced by travelers from France. The greenish color of river water may be the reason why this place is called Green Canyon. While the previous name is Cukang Taneuh that means land bridge, because of the bridge with a width of 3 meters and up to 40 meters long that connects Kertayasa village with Batukaras village.

Cijulang River

The main purpose is the cave tunnel under the land bridge, that known as Green Canyon Cave. To reach the cave, you should down the river by using a boat which called ketinting. This boat can be boarded by only 5 passengers. The price rents for the boats or ketinting is IDR 75.000, - per boat. The time that required for travel from Ciseureuh pier to the cave is about 30 minutes.

On the side of Cijulang river you can enjoy a hill cliff that overgrown with lush green trees and rocks that decorate it. The trip will not be boring because beautiful scenery and relaxed to enjoy the river flow. Use ketinting can also create an unique experience. When almost arrived, the line will be narrowed so you have to change the boat to come in this line. You will be directed by the tourist guide.

Green Canyon Caves

Beautiful scenery awaits you after the long trip. You can enjoy a solid side of the cave to see the stalactites and stalagmites that are still dripping water. Water continuously issued on the cliff so that the area is referred to as the eternal rain. You can also swim in the cave by using a float. You will feel the water is cold and refreshing. The scenery most beautiful while watching Palatar waterfall include in the Green Canyon Cave. Swimming in cold water while enjoying the high cliffs and see the stalactites and stalagmites certainly an unforgettable experience.

Green Canyon or Cukang Taneuh is a beautiful tourist attractions in the area of ​​Pangandaran. If you intend to visit this place, better if you go when dry season, because the color of Cijulang river is Tosca Green. While in the rainy season, the color of water will be brown. In addition to the rainy season the river water is likely to be posted or river water flow is too swift, so the place was closed for public for the safety of visitors.

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