Puncak
Discover Puncak
Puncak (literally Peak or Summit) or the Puncak Pass is a mountain pass in the Bogor Raya region of Western Java, Indonesia. The designation 'Puncak' is also used for the wider mountain region around the pass, which is a popular tourism destination. The region around the Puncak Pass has been developed for its tea plantations during the Dutch colonial time. After the construction of the Great Post Road in the early 19th century, the area became more easily accessible from the cities of Buitenzorg (present-day Bogor) and Batavia (Jakarta) and the upper class, that was looking for the cooler mountain air, started to build Swiss-type chalets in the area.
Taste of Puncak...
Moreover, some of the hotels listed in Sleep below have restaurants. Cafés that sell alcoholic drinks are not common, but usually you can buy a Bintang beer at least in the larger hotels and resorts. Puncak is a popular area for Jakarta residents to hang out. Finding very cheap (backpacker-style) accommodation with room prices of less than Rp100,000 is difficult. It's a popular option among locals, however, to rent a villa in Puncak. If you have a group of friends, this could end up not so expensive per person. The high-end hotels often have a standard full rate for the rooms (as listed below), but offer significant discount when rooms are booked online in advance. The following are private, individual villas which only take a single group of customers at a time.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsPuncak is a two- to three-hour drive from Jakarta via the Jagorawi toll road. There is usually heavy inbound traffic on weekends, and especially long holiday weekends. When heavy traffic jams occur, police often make the main road into Puncak a one-way street for one to two hours, and then reverse the direction. This is safe, because a police car guides the one-way flow, but it can result in very significant delays. Don't take guidance on alternative routes from young men along the road, as the alternative routes are usually not faster, and people in villages along such routes may require the driver to give them money, or scratch the car. From the eastern side, from Bandung via Cianjur, the drive to Puncak takes usually about 3-3½ hours. Most people go to Puncak with a private vehicle, but it is also possible to travel by public transport. There are frequent 'L300' minibuses that travel between Baranangsiang terminal in Bogor and Cianjur....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Getting around in the Puncak area is easiest if you have your own vehicle. However, keep in mind that Indonesian driving habits are daunting and chaotic, and traffic rules are often ignored. Frequently, the entire main road over the Puncak pass is congested. In times that it is not congested, overtaking habits of many drivers are very dangerous (overtaking in blind corners, for example). Especially if it is your first time in Indonesia, it is advisable to rent a car with a driver, rather than to drive by yourself. The additional cost of hiring a driver is usually about Rp100,000 to 150,000 per day. When heavy traffic jams occur (mainly during weekends and holidays), police often make the main road into Puncak (on the western side) a one-way street for one to two hours, and then reverse the direction. Public transport is mainly available along the main road (from Bogor via the Puncak pass to Cianjur).
Where to Stay
Puncak is a popular area for Jakarta residents to hang out. Finding very cheap (backpacker-style) accommodation with room prices of less than Rp100,000 is difficult. It's a popular option among locals, however, to rent a villa in Puncak. If you have a group of friends, this could end up not so expensive per person. The high-end hotels often have a standard full rate for the rooms (as listed below), but offer significant discount when rooms are booked online in advance. The following are private, individual villas which only take a single group of customers at a time.
Money & Budget
Along Jalan Raya Cipanas, the main road on the eastern side of the mountain pass, there are lots of nurseries offering flowers and other decorative plants. They are generally cheap, but you will need to negotiate with the vendor for a good price. In addition, there are several factory outlet stores selling branded clothes for discounted prices. Moreover, some of the hotels listed in Sleep below have restaurants. Cafés that sell alcoholic drinks are not common, but usually you can buy a Bintang beer at least in the larger hotels and resorts. Puncak is a popular area for Jakarta residents to hang out. Finding very cheap (backpacker-style) accommodation with room prices of less than Rp100,000 is difficult. It's a popular option among locals, however, to rent a villa in Puncak.
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Glimpses of Puncak
An Aerial View Around Puncak Vicinity, Bogor Regency, West Java
An Aerial View Around Puncak Vicinity, Bogor Regency, West Java
An Aerial View Around Puncak Vicinity, Bogor Regency, West Java
An Aerial View Around Puncak Vicinity, Bogor Regency, West Java
a train going through a valley
An Aerial View Around Puncak Vicinity, Bogor Regency, West Java
A pool with a fountain and a bamboo screen on the wall
a group of people standing outside of a building
a lush green hillside covered in lots of trees
red flowers in a field with mountains in the background
An Aerial View Around Puncak Vicinity, Bogor Regency, West Java
An Aerial View Around Puncak Vicinity, Bogor Regency, West Java
An Aerial View Around Puncak Vicinity, Bogor Regency, West Java