CEREMAI - Giant In West Java

 

If in the other opportunities we had chance which can be used for vacation and we had feel tightness enough in our neighborhood that just filled with the modern buildings and shopping malls, it isn't problem to set our foot into the wild. Not many options we can take it if we just want to get it in the capital or major cities, but if we want to get out for a while and went to the mountainous areas, then we will discover the natural beauty that we can not see again in the city and towns.

Mount Ciremai which has an altitude 3078 meters above sea level (masl) is an active volcano Strato-type, located in three districts, which is Cirebon, Kuningan and Majalengka. This mountain also the highest mountain in West Java that included in the Taman Nasional Gunung Ceremai (TNGC) covering 15,000 hectares.

Compared with two others route, Linggarjati lane is steeper and harder, with a slope of up to 70 degrees. At this point Cibunar is the only place to get water, all water supplies should be prepared in this place, because after this there is no longer fountains or springs. From Cibunar, we began to climb through the fields and pine forests, to arrive at Leuweung Datar (1285 masl), Condang Amis (1350 masl), Blok Kuburan Kuda (1580 masl), Pengalap (1790 masl) and Tanjakan Binbin (1,920 masl). Then Tanjakan Seruni (2080 masl), and Bapa Tere (2,200 masl), for the next arrive at the Batu Linga (2.400mdpl), where there is a big rock enough in the middle lane.

 

From the Batu Linga we will pass Sangga Buana Bawah (2545 masl) and Sangga Buana Atas (2665 masl), then we will arrive at Pangasinan (2860 masl). Around the Pangasinan we will be found Java Edelweis (Snow Flower) whose existence is increasingly rare. In the top of Ceremai, we can see the beautifull scenery of Ceremai crater.

 

Climbing from the Linggarjati lane takes 8-11 hours and 5-6 hours to get down, so we must set up a tent on the way. For that reason bedding (sleeping bag, tent, etc.), and cooking equipment becomes a must .

This mountain is a good place to go for you who interest in adventure, especially by Linggarjati lane. Walking together with friends, drinking a cup of hot coffee with cigarette in the morning, the jungle, the cold, the sunrise, and the top of course, will be your infinite pleasure.