Basic ecotouristic information on Gunung Gede Pangrango National Park (Java, Indonesia) which can be visited - localization, access, characteristic, fauna and flora, possible activities.
Localization
West Java, about 60 km south of Jakarta.
Access
Easy, two hours from Jakarta by car.
Characteristic
152 km2; The park area is centred on two volcanoes - Mt. Gede (2958 m) and Mt. Pangrango (3019 m). Volcanoes are connected by a high saddle known as Kandang Badak (2,400 m). The mountain slopes are very steep and are cut into rapidly flowing stream, which carve deep valleys and long ridges. Biru Lake - its blue colour comes from a covering of blue algae. Typical ecosystems: cloud forest, subalpine biotopes, volcanic biotopes, freshwater ecosystems, wetlands, savanna.
Fauna + Flora
Species List - See the Attachment
Possible activities
Four trekking paths to summits
Mountaineering, family style recreation in the lake area
Note
In 1977 UNESCO declared it part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves
This park is surrounded by ancient superstitions and beliefs.
Thermal springs, 50 m high waterfall.
Spectacular panorama from a summit.
Best time to visit VI-IX