About Mount Tangkuban Perahu
Mount Tangkuban Perahu is an active stratovolcano located in Lembang, West Bandung Regency, West Java, about 20 km north of Bandung. Notable for its distinctive overturned-boat shape, it features several accessible craters including Kawah Ratu, Kawah Upas and Kawah Domas with steaming sulfur vents and hot springs. A popular day-trip destination, it combines volcanic landscapes, Sundanese folklore, and cool mountain scenery within easy reach of Bandung.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a cool mountain setting with large volcanic craters emitting sulfur steam, rugged crater rims with viewing platforms, and sulfurous hot springs. The main area is Kawah Ratu, accessible by paved road and short walks, with Kawah Upas and Kawah Domas reachable via trails. The site offers panoramic highland views, sulfur-stained crater walls, local vendors selling souvenirs and food, and opportunities for photography and short hikes around the crater complex.
Key highlights
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Kawah Ratu - the largest and main crater with active sulfur vents and panoramic rim views
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Kawah Domas - crater with hot springs where visitors can soak feet in natural warm water
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Kawah Upas - secondary crater near Kawah Ratu with distinct volcanic landscape
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Distinctive overturned-boat shape of the mountain visible from Bandung basin