Do you need an alternative vacation but still close to Jakarta ?. Would like play with water but not at the beach ? Otherwise, need a refreshing for your body ?. Doing a hectic routine day-to-day makes your body feel tired. If this happens, you can relax the body by way of enjoying the outdoors while soaking in hot tubs. Perhaps, bathing with thermal water at Gunung Pancar could be your choice especially on weekends.
In Indonesia, There are many places with same unique like Gunung Pancar has. Like hot spring Cipanas in Garut, hot spring Banjar in Bali , etc. But in Gunung Pancar, the costs incurred more rasionable, cheap and It did not take much time from Jakarta. interested ?.
Gunung Pancar located in Babakan Madang, Sentul, Bogor, West Java. The location is not far from the Sentul International Circuit. Getting here, you could using your car from Sentul toll booths, or else with motor cycle.
Gunung Pancar does not like other hot spring. In here, it does not smell of sulfur but pure mineral water. No smell of sulfur but purely derived from geothermal. Local people said that in Gunung Pancar has a active magma and there is a stream of water flowing above it. As local story, this hot spring could cure skin diseases and rheumatism share. It will make your body more fit and healthy that previously.
Before arriving there, it must be through a village called Sumurbatu. In this village, along the way will be found many times the stones are ready to be used as the foundation of the house or building. Looks like stone processing job has come the main livelihood of the local population, given this area a lot of large rocks strewn, especially the river area.
After entering the territory of the village Sumurbatu Gunung Pancar, You will pass through the street with pine trees. It becomes more fun. Fresh air, breezy and pleasant smell of the pine forest will accompany you to the hot spring above there. Actually, there is an admission to the region set at IDR 5,000 for all vehicles. Be patient since the hot spring is located not far from the place of payment and to enter the site was again charged IDR 10,000/person and IDR 5,000/vehicles. After arriving to the hot spring gate Gunung Pancar, you must pay the entrance fee. It was affordable enough.
In this site, there are many chambers. Chambers with outdoor version. All water used for bathing directly channeled through PVC pipes to the chambers that have been provided. Chambers for Man and woman are distinguished. But you could rent for private room which there are have prepared a simple bed and a bathroom with deep soaking tubs are always fed continuous hot water. For one person, visitors only need to pay IDR 15,000/half hour/person. However, there is a therapy also and when it comes to hot water therapy, you have to pay Rp 30,000. Otherwise, to soak it for free can be done in a small pond measuring 2x2 meters in an open area and that means will be mixed up with other visitors.
In this site, there are many chambers. Chambers with outdoor version. All water used for bathing directly channeled through PVC pipes to the chambers that have been provided. Chambers for Man and woman are distinguished. But you could rent for private room which there are have prepared a simple bed and a bathroom with deep soaking tubs are always fed continuous hot water. For one person, visitors only need to pay IDR 15,000/half hour/person. However, there is a therapy also and when it comes to hot water therapy, you have to pay Rp 30,000. Otherwise, to soak it for free can be done in a small pond measuring 2x2 meters in an open area and that means will be mixed up with other visitors.
Interested to try to feel the temperature of the water available, try soaking your feet first in the pool. Your feet begin first to touch the surface then your body. For your information, the heat was quite oppressive and reflex pull legs back to face grimaced with heat. As procedural, minimun 20 minutes you could soak your body and 30 mintes for the maximum. It will give you the benefit.
Unfortunately, I came here at night so could not take a photo. Usually, during the holiday hot spring Gunung Pancar will be filled and crowded with visitors. this cause you will not get more comfortable than that the wall of chambers has been damaged. Hopefully, it could be fixed immediatelly.
Unfortunately, I came here at night so could not take a photo. Usually, during the holiday hot spring Gunung Pancar will be filled and crowded with visitors. this cause you will not get more comfortable than that the wall of chambers has been damaged. Hopefully, it could be fixed immediatelly.
Vacationing enjoy the outdoors is a favorite activity for almost everyone. A beautiful natural can also be used as a reliever medication saturated, such as by soaking in hot tubs in the area of Gunung Pancar, Bogor. This hot spring opens 24 hours in a day, so you could come here anytime.
Well, if you do not already have an idea for a vacation at the end of this week, there's no harm to come to the hot springs at the foot of Gunung Pancar, Bogor. Wanna try ?.
Have a safe travelling and safe journey
With Leisure,
MKS
Gunung Pancar, 25 Agt 2012
That looks beautiful. And so relaxing. Thanks for sharing!
BalasHapus