Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Green Canyon (Cukang Taneuh), hidden paradise



Cukang Taneuh or better known as the Green Canyon Indonesia is located in the village of Kertayasa, District of Cijulang, Pangandaran regency, West Java, Indonesia, the distance from Parigi (capital district Pangandaran) is around 17,5 km and if from Pangandaran is about 31 km or about 258 km from Jakarta

This amazing attraction is actually a flow of Cijulang river passing through the cave, full of beauty and charm stalaktif stalagmite. In addition the area is also flanked by two hills, also with the many rocks and a grove of trees. Everything was formed like a natural painting so unique and so challenging to discover.

To reach this location, tourists must depart from the dock Ciseureuh. Then traveled by boat outboard or paddle is widely available there. The distance between the dock with the location of Green Canyon about 3 km, which can be reached within 30-45 minutes. Along the way we will pass a river with green colored water Tosca. Maybe this is where the name of Green Canyon derived.

Once seen rafting with a narrow groove that is difficult to pass by boat means you've arrived at the mouth of Green Canyon, where water is very clear bluish. Here was the beginning of adventure exploring the beauty of this attraction begins. From here tourists can go on to the top by swimming or crawling on the edge of the stone. Supplied tires and buoys for choosing to swim. Although the need to take this way, guaranteed to be completely safe trip. Even for children 6 years and over is safe enough to flow down the river by using tires and guided by the owner of the boat hired.  
The journey will continue to be in the hollows steep walls on either side of the river flow. The walls to present its own beauty, the most uniquely shaped to resemble a cave whose roof had collapsed. Also in the top couple of times visitors will pass through stalactites that are still flowing ground water droplets. After a few hundred meters to swim, you will see some small waterfalls on the left and right are so captivating. If you continue to swim, visitors will come to the end of the road, where there are caves inhabited by many bats.

 
The river flow is quite long, so that visitors can swim your heart's content while the flow of the waterfall. Besides the beautiful scenery on the water surface, the Green Canyon would be a paradise of its own for those who like to dive. Live bring some diving equipment, stunning views of the notches in the water ready to explore and enjoy, complete with a variety of fish that swim to and fro in the bottom of the bottom. For those who like to challenge the adrenaline, it can jump from a big rock with a height of 5 m to the bottom of the base.

For those of you who really want to enjoy the beauty of attraction Green Canyon must be familiar with the seasons. Because the best time to enjoy the beauty of this attraction is a few moments after entering the dry season. Because if the rainy season, it is feared torrential rivers and water color will be brown.

Before you decide to go to the Green Canyon, you should first prepare enough cash. The reason is, there is no bank or ATM. For ATM, lodging and full accommodation facilities in the city you can get in Parigi or may be in Pangandaran.