Monday, October 17, 2011

Mount Tangkuban Perahu

Mount Tangkuban Perahu which was about 20 miles north of Bandung in West Java village Indonesia.Lokasinya Cikole, District Lembang, Bandung regency, West Java Province. Tangkuban Perahu name itself comes from the Sundanese language Tangkuban meaning upside down. So that the meaning of Tangkuban Perahu means a boat overturned. The name was indeed reflect the morphology of 
the mountain that looks indeed like an upturned boat. It is also related to the story or legend that developed in the community about the origin of Tangkuban Perahu. Local people believe that Mount Sangkuriang comes from the legend, the son of a beautiful woman named Dayang Sumbi. When Sangkuriang small, he was expelled by his mother for killing a dog that is believed to be incarnation of his father. After many years apart, they finally met again.
However, Sangkuriang fall in love and wants to marry Dayang Sumbi. Dayang Sumbi Sangkuriang is knowing that her son, refused and proposed conditions to be made within the boat overnight. Sangkuriang also fulfill that promise, but it turns out before completion of the boat, Sangkuriang passes a specified threshold. At that Sangkuriang angry, and kicked the boat up to form mountains are believed to be Mount Tangkuban Perahu until today.
In addition to the unique legends, this mountain does have a uniqueness that is flat and elongated peak which is similar to an upturned boat. This form is rarely found on volcanoes in general. In addition, the mountain is also good because there is carpet on the slopes of the vast tea gardens. From the top of this mountain, visitors can also enjoy the beautiful natural scenery and the cool air and see the atmosphere of Bandung.
In addition, Mount Tangkuban Perahu also offers the beauty of ten adjacent crater Ratu Crater ie, Upas Crater, New Crater, Crater Lanang, Ecoma Crater, Crater Jurig, Siluman Crater, Domas Crater, Crater Jarian, and Pangguyangan Rhino. These craters removing sulfur fumes from

between the rocks at the bottom of the crater. In addition, in some craters are a source of hot water as Domas Crater. Some tourists also take advantage of these hot springs because it is believed to cure various types of skin diseases.
Bandung is to have a million charm that reflects the culture of Indonesia. ranging from culture, tradition until the panorama of nature. Although the current city of Bandung is touchable modernization and globalization. However, tradition and culture is still held today. Mount Tangkuban Perahu is no longer just as the Bandung community pride, but the hospitality of Indonesian nationality and culture are reflected in the grandeur and charm of Mount Tangkuban Perahu. Before any regrets you should visit this great mountain. Guarantee you'll satisfied you get.

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