Mount Tangkuban Perahu

Mount Tangkuban Perahu is one of the mountains in the province of West Java, Indonesia. About 20 km to the north of Bandung City, with thousands of pine trees and a stretch of tea gardens in the area, Mount Tangkuban Perahu a height as high as 2,084 meters. Form of the mountain is Stratovulcano with eruption centers that moved from east to west.

Rock types produced by the eruption most is lava and sulfur, minerals that are released are sulfur sulfur, a mineral that is released when the mountain is not active sulfur vapor. The Mount Tangkuban perahu operated by Perum Forestry. The average daily temperature is 17 ° C at 2 ° C during the day and at night.
If you pay a visit to this mountain, you will get a view of the crater consists of three craters. There are two road craters that are in the mountain. long road to the road conditions are more difficult to go through and usually will be closed after rain that harms the surface.

New roads to ease travel past you. pride of the mountain area there are three craters of interest to visit, the Domas crater, Upas crater and Ratu Crater. most large crater is a Ratu Crater. Origins of Mount Tangkuban Perahu Sangkuriang associated with the legend, narrated fell in love with his mother, Dayang Sumbi. To thwart his intention to marry her, Dayang Sumbi pose conditions that make boat overnight Sangkuriang. When his efforts failed, Sangkuriang angry and kicked the boat, so that landed upside down. Boat is then formed Mount Tangkuban Perahu.

Ratu Crater
Ratu Crater directly visible from the top of the wooden fence barriers to prevent falling ratings. look inside the crater, and the crater wall of smoke was still out of the crater created thrilling views.

Upas Crater
Upas Crater is located on the Ratu Crater. but to be able to see the crater should be through dangerous terrain, you should skip the sandy road. crater shape Upas in contrast to the Ratu Crater. Upas Crater is more shallow and flat.

Domas Crater
Domas Crater located below of the Ratu Crater. if you come through a new path, you will find the gateway to the Domas Crater prior to the Ratu Crater. You can try boiling eggs to keep in the crater. if you want to see the Domas Crater hours beyond 16.00 pm you should use the services of tourist guides.

If you want to go to Mount Tangkuban Perahu , you can contact Bunafit Tours on http://www.bunafitadventure.com

 Source: www.id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunung_Tangkuban_Parahu, www.anneahira.com/tangkuban-perahu.htm