Situ Bagendit

Situ Bagendit is a large natural freshwater lake located in Bagendit Village, Banyuresmi District, Garut Regency, West Java, Indonesia. Covering approximately 120 hectares, it is one of Garut's most well-known natural attractions. The lake is notable for its calm waters, surrounding rice fields and hills, and its association with the local legend of Nyai Bagendit. It serves as a recreational area for boating, fishing and sightseeing.

Visitors can expect a wide, calm lake surrounded by rice fields, villages and low hills. The site features a lakeside promenade, gazebos and viewing areas, with small boats and rafts available for rides on the water. The shoreline has food stalls, seating areas and photo spots. The environment is open and tranquil, suitable for leisurely walks, photography and observing local fishing activity.

Situ Bagendit is linked to the local folklore of Nyai Bagendit, a wealthy but miserly woman who, according to legend, refused to help the poor and whose wealth was buried and later flooded to form the lake. The story is widely told as the origin of the lake and remains part of Garut's oral tradition.

The lake is a well-known community recreational and cultural site for Garut residents, associated with Sundanese folklore and local identity. It functions as a public leisure space for family gatherings, traditional fishing and local culinary culture around the lakeside.