Pangandaran is one of the most popular tourist destinations for tourists to have a vacation with their families. Surely you already know that Pangandaran is famous for its beaches. There are lots of famous beaches here that you can visit, starting from Pangandaran Beach, Batu Hiu Beach, Karang Nini Beach, and many more! Well, if you are bored with beaches, here IamIndonesia will discuss tourist attractions in Pangandaran besides beaches.
Green Canyon
Green Canyon or Cukang Taneuh is one of the most popular tourist attractions and must be visited while on vacation in Pangandaran. The name Green Canyon itself is taken from the name of the Grand Canyon in America because it has almost the same beauty. Besides being able to see beautiful scenery, here you can also do exciting activities such as rock climbing, swimming, body rafting, and canoeing. Green Canyon is open from 07.30 am - 4.00 pm.
Citumang Green Valley
Citumang Green Valley is one of the tourist attractions for body rafting in Pangandaran besides Green Canyon. This place is located in Bojong Village, Parigi District, or about 30 minutes from Pangandaran Beach. Here you can be satisfied swimming and body rafting while enjoying the beautiful scenery with very clear and green water. The river currents in Citumang Green Valley are also very calm and harmless. Lots of tourists come here with friends and family. Anyway, this place is perfect for you to explore!
Pepedan Hills
If you are looking for interesting natural photo spots in Pangandaran, you must come to Pepedan Hills. Pepedan Hills is located in Selasari Village, Parigi District, and a distance of approximately 1.3 hours from Pangandaran. This place is also not too far from Green Canyon. The most favorite spot for tourists to take pictures at Pepedan Hills is the hill of love, which is a board shaped like 'I Love You'. If you like challenges, you can also take a swing over a cliff like the one at The Lodge Maribaya Bandung. Besides that, here you can see a beautiful view from the top of the hill. Well, if you come in the afternoon, you can enjoy the beautiful sunset!
Batu Karas Mangrove Forest
To enter the Batu Karas Mangrove Forest, you can enter through the main gate of Batu Karas Beach. So, after being satisfied playing with water, you can visit the mangrove forest which is located very close to Batu Karas Beach. You can also take a boat to get here. In the Batu Karas Mangrove Forest, you can take a walk while learning about mangrove plants. In addition, you can find stalls that sell various kinds of food and drinks, so you can take a short break to eat while enjoying the beauty of the mangrove forest.
Pangandaran Nature Reserve
Pangandaran Nature Reserve is located between the East Coast of Pangandaran and the West Coast of Pangandaran. This place is a national park where flora and fauna live freely and are protected. Here you can find many animals such as monkeys, hedgehogs, deer, pangolins, and others. Apart from the diversity of flora and fauna, several caves have a history, such as Keramat Cave, Karat Cave, and Japanese Cave. This place is perfect for those of you who are on vacation in Pangandaran because besides traveling, you can also get knowledge!
Those are some tourist attractions in Pangandaran besides the beaches that you can visit.
