About Ranca Upas
Ranca Upas is a nature tourism and camping ground located in Rancabali, Bandung Regency, West Java, about 50 km south of Bandung city. Situated at around 1,700 meters above sea level in a pine forest, it is known for its deer conservation area, camping grounds, and natural hot springs. Managed by Perhutani, it combines forest recreation, wildlife interaction, and mountain scenery within the Ciwidey tourism area.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a cool mountain pine forest setting with open grasslands and camping areas. The main area includes a fenced deer conservation enclosure where visitors can feed and interact with deer, outbound and adventure play areas, natural hot spring pools, and extensive camping grounds with cabins and tent sites. Facilities are spread across a large forested valley with walking paths, photo spots, and food stalls.
Key highlights
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Deer conservation area with interactive feeding experience
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Large pine forest camping ground at 1,700 meters elevation
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Natural hot spring pools
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Outbound and adventure activities area
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Cool mountain scenery and forest landscape
History of Ranca Upas
Ranca Upas was developed as a protected forest tourism area managed by Perum Perhutani and has long served as a deer breeding and conservation site and a main camping ground for the Ciwidey region.
Route
| By air | Fly to Husein Sastranegara International Airport in Bandung, then continue by road to Ciwidey |
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| By train | Take train to Bandung Station, then continue by car or bus to Ciwidey and Ranca Upas |
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