Pangandaran Travel Guide
Situated halfway between Bandung and Yogyakarta, the small town of Pangandaran is surrounded by natural beauty and makes a good place to take a break from traveling.
- Worth It?
- If you are traveling between Yogyakarta and Bandung and want to take a break.
- What to Do
- swimming, sunbathing, trekking through the jungle.
- Best Time to Go
- during the dry season between May and September.
- How Long?
- A day or less is enough time to take a break and explore Pangandaran.
- Trivia
- the black volcanic ash on Pangandaran's beaches is said to be very good for the skin and finds its way into a number of local beauty products,
Although many people just pause here for an hour or two before heading off to the big city of Yogyakarta, those who choose to spend the night here will find plenty to see and do. There are a couple of beaches perfect for swimming and sunbathing, which the jungle is ideal for trekking. Those who decide to spend the night will find plenty of good accommodation and home cooking at the town's restaurants.
A great way to explore the area is by taking the ferry service from Pangandaran along the back waters, stopping in at ports such as Wonosobo and eventually ending up at Yogyakarta or Bandung.
Travel to Pangandaran - Getting There
Pangandaran is located conveniently close to Yogyakarta, where there is an international airport. There are regular buses running from Yogyakarta (6 hours) as well as Bandung (6 hours) and Tasikmalaya (3 hours). There is also a ferry that runs between Yogyakarta and Bandung, calling in at Pangandaran (10 hours).
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