Bandung Area is synonymous with cold fresh air with gorgeousmountainous view that enchants visitors since the colonial era. Bandung wasbuilt by the colonial government for this very reason; the cool air and thebeauty of its surroundings.
Now imagine exploring the cold mountains of Bandung and youstumble upon a natural hot spring. Wouldn’t it be perfect if you could justsoak yourself in those heavenly warm water full with good minerals? That iswhat you get when you visit Kawah Rengganis Ciwidey.
It’s a crater!
Kawah in local language means crater, and Rengganis isactually one. In fact, many people believes that Rengganis is the twin sisterof the other crater in Ciwidey; the mysterious White Crater. However, Rengganisis a more welcoming crater as it produces not only hot water, but also a streamthat you can actually use for a warm bath.
As with almost all volcanic springs in the world, it wascreated naturally by the volcanic activity in the area. In Kawah Rengganis’scase, it was created by the ancient Sunda volcano that already extinct. You cansee steam comes out of the springs, indicating that this place is indeed aheaven for those who seeks to soak a la Japanese onsens.
Healing properties
Most volcanic springs, hot or cold, usually provide water withgood mineral contents, mostly sulfur. In White Crater Ciwidey, the sulfuriccontent is so high it makes the water unsafe for a bath. It’s also cold. InKawah Rengganis, though, you can barely notice the sulfuric smell and the warmwater will make you relax instantly.
People also believe that the water in Kawah Rengganis has some sort of spiritual healing power. That is why you can see many people come here to take a bath in the hope of finding a cure to their ailments. Whether that is true or not, it cannot be confirmed yet. However, the sulfuric content in the waters here is indeed good for your skin.
It’s not fully developed yet
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It is safe to say that Kawah Rengganis is still in adevelopment state. The facilities in the area have not yet been fully maximizedto cater to all tourists’ needs. There are small dams to contain the hot water,some are equipped with simple showers. This area has a serious potential to bea natural spa or onsen with a small stream that is also beautiful.
How to get there
The other name of this crater is Kawah Cibuni because it islocated at Cibuni Hamlet, Patengan Village, Rancabali, Bandung. It isapproximately two kilometers away from Situ Patenggang, but the road is ratherchallenging. You have to walk for about a kilometer to reach the crater if youcome here with a car.
As with other part of Bandung, Kawah Rengganis is alsosurrounded by lush green vegetation. If you manage to come here during its slowdays and there are not many tourist around, you can enjoy the serene and relaxingscenery here.