Luhur Waterfall in Tenjolaya Sub-District, Bogor City
Some people say that Bogor is the city of a thousand waterfalls. Well, it is not without a reason indeed. Tourists can find tons of waterfalls in Bogor and each of them offers a distinct characteristic. For the example, there is Luhur Waterfall in Tapos I Village of Tenjolaya Sub-District. Also, it resides at the foot of Salak Mountain. In terms of name, “Luhur” means sublime or glorious. The locals gave the name to the waterfall due to its size and amazing appearance, actually. It is also because Luhur is considered the tallest among other falls located such mountain.
The Nuance
In terms of appearance, Luhur Waterfall has the height of 62 meters. Aside from such grandiose size, it has other allures like pristine environment that surrounds the site. Not to mention tourists may find a small natural pond located below the waterfall, featuring a moderate water discharge. Plus, it features a serene river with a calm current. That means tourists can choose either to swim in the natural bath or river! However, there is a new policy given by the management. They have built a fence that surrounds the waterfall, so tourists should get special permission to be able to play water there.
Exploring Luhur Waterfall
The first thing to know is that tourists should pay the ticket fee before entering the site and the price is a little bit more expensive than other places. Visitors also need to spend some money to pay the parking fee. Despite these expenses, the rewards are quite satisfying! For example, visitors are able to eradicate stresses by spending some time in nature. Tourists do not need to do anything as what they need is a serene nuance and fresh air. In this case, the best time to visit is definitely in the morning when the air is the freshest.
Even though the management has prohibited visitors to play in the natural pond below the waterfall, they have provided something else for tourists. It is none other than the natural waterpark or water boom! The management has built wooden water rides especially sliders for tourists to use during the visit. This explains why the ticket fee is a little bit pricey as the waterfall features such satisfying facilities, no?
Another good feature of Luhur Waterfall is the presence of local eateries and souvenir vendors operating near to the site. These help tourists to get something to eat or drink during the visit later. Also, visitors can spend money to buy unique souvenirs before going back home! Without a doubt, it definitely becomes a nice place to spend a family recreation either with friends or families.
Nearby Attractions
- Putri Waterfall
- Hiji Waterfall
How to Get There
For those coming from Jakarta in Indonesia, they need to take a local transportation service and head to Bogor City right away. Next, they should reach Tenjolaya Sub-District and visit Tapos I Village right away. It also involves a short trekking to get to the waterfall, but it doesn’t take much time. The whole trip may take around 1 hour and 32 minutes, as the distance is 70.9 km actually.
Where to Stay
- Diantie Villa
- Sasaungan Cunang
- Nangka Hotel
Bogor Botanical Garden Collections
In the Journal of Nature (a scientific journal of high repute), Mounce et al (2017) revealed, widely that Botanical Gardens around the world have collected at least 105,634 species or equivalent to 30% of all known plant diversity worldwide. However, it was also disclosed that there are an estimated 75% of species that have not been conserved in the tropics. Therefore, the Bogor Botanical Gardens which incidentally located in the tropics and are included in the oldest botanical gardens in Southeast Asia, must be able to answer the conservation challenges…
History of Bogor Botanical Gardens
The Bogor Botanical Gardens are the only natural destination in the middle of Bogor city with 87 hectares area. The transportation support capacity is very adequate to access this tourist location. Easy toll access and public transportation access are widely available, which are added values ??for the existence of this tourist location. The existence of the Bogor Botanical Gardens itself cannot be separated from the historical value of the existence of the Dutch in the colonial period, where it is known that the Bogor Botanical Gardens was founded by the…
Ranca Upas, Camping Place in Bandung
Ranca Upas is one of the tourist destinations in Bandung. Here you can camp while looking at the herd of deer and stunning scenery. Ranca Upas is a tourist spot located in Rancabali District, Bandung Regency, West Java. Ranca Upas is also known as campground, which is a favorite place for nature lovers. At Ranca Upas you can camp in the meadow on a hill of about 1700 meters above sea level. The view in the morning really amazes like being abroad. Moreover, the cool air makes the atmosphere more…
3 Most Popular Waterfalls in West Java
Last year, the waterfall or in local language called as ‘curug’, became a very popular tourist destination for tourists. Its presence in remote areas makes tourists more curious and feels challenged to reach it. Local waterfalls are also crowded because at that time Indonesian citizens were hit by boredom due to the Corona virus pandemic which forced them to cancel their vacation plans. West Java is not only famous for its beautiful beaches and mountains. The area, which is divided into 18 districts and nine cities, also has tourism potential…
