[Indonesia] Green Canyon (Cukang Taneuh)

Green Canyon tourist spot located in the village Kertayasa, Ciamis, West Java, about 31 km from Pangandaran. The name was introduced by Green Canyon tourists from France. Greenish color of river water may be the reason this place called Green Canyon. While the previous name, Cukang Taneuh means land bridge because of the bridge with a width of 3 meters and 40 meters long reach that connects the village with the Village Batukaras Kertayasa.

The goal is tunnel-like cave which is under the land bridge known as the Cave of the Green Canyon. To reach the cave, you must use a boat down the river Cijulang called ketinting. On the side of the river flow Cijulang you can enjoy climbing hills overgrown with lush green trees and rocks that decorate it. The trip will not be boring because of the beautiful scenery and relaxed enjoying the river flow. Naik ketinting can also create its own uniqueness, especially for children who enjoyed the water.

When nearly there, the line will be narrowed so that the boat had to take turns to enter this pathway. There is also a regulator that gives direction to the driver drove the boat to be orderly. Near the mouth of the cave, ketinting no longer be able to deliver you and your entourage are not possible because the path traversed.

Beautiful scenery awaits you after getting off the boat. You can enjoy a solid side of the cave to see the stalactite and stalagmites are still dripping water. Water continuously issued in the cliff so that the area is referred to as the eternal rain elapsed. You can also swim in the cave by using a float. You will feel the water that feels cool and refreshing. More beautiful scenery while watching the waterfall Palatar contained in the Green Canyon Cave. Swimming in cold water while enjoying the high cliffs and see stalactite and stalagmite definitely an experience in itself is not forgotten.

Green Canyon or Cukang Taneuh is indeed a beautiful tourist attractions in the area of Pangandaran. However, if you intend to visit this place should be visited in the dry season because this season, the river water is green Cijulang Tosca. While in the rainy season, when high rainfall, river water will be colored brown. Also during the rainy season is likely to be tidal or river water flow of river water that is too heavy, so the place was closed to the public for the safety of visitors.