The Enchantment of Kawah Putih: The Natural Wonder of Ciwidey, West Java

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Kawah Putih is one of the amazing natural tourist destinations located in Bandung district, West Java. Located in the Rancabali district, about 50 kilometers south of Bandung, Kawah Putih is a crater lake with stunning greenish-white water. The uniqueness of the lake's color is due to the high sulfur content in the lake water.

The presence of Kawah Putih as a popular natural tourist attraction in South Bandung cannot be separated from the history of the formation of this crater lake. Kawah Putih was formed from a volcanic eruption that occurred thousands of years ago. The eruption created a crater with a diameter of about 1 kilometer and a depth of about 50 meters. 

Today, Kawah Putih has become one of the famous tourist destinations in West Java that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Visitors can enjoy beautiful views of the crater lake, green pine forest, and fresh mountain air.

In addition to its natural beauty, Kawah Putih also has mystical values and legends attached to this place. According to local beliefs, the Kawah Putih area is considered a sacred and sacred place. A local legend tells of the origin of this crater lake which involves a tragic love story. Kawah Putih is also a place of scientific research and study due to the unique sulfur content in the lake water. Scientists study the ecosystem of this crater lake as well as its potential influence on the surrounding environment.

With its stunning natural beauty, rich historical value, and mystical significance, Kawah Putih remains one of the most attractive natural tourist destinations in West Java and is a natural heritage that needs to be preserved for future generations.

Ticket Price

The ticket price of Ciwidey Bandung White Crater valid in February 2025 is IDR 63,000 per person for domestic tourists and IDR 122,000 per person for foreign tourists (rate includes Ticket & Round Trip Transportation).

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For the sake of improving Prima and integrated services from Perhutani, then based on the Decree of GM KBM ECOTOURISM NO.75 / KPTS / GM / KBM ECOTOURISM / 2025 about Kawah Putih Accommodation, the price of admission tickets for people, vehicles and the latest rides Kawah Putih in the month that applies in December 2025 can be seen below:

PEOPLE

Archipelago Travelers: IDR 63,000

Foreign Tourist: IDR 122,000

Wisnus Pass : IDR 80.00

Sunrise Wisnus Ticket: IDR 84.00

Tourist Sunrise Ticket: IDR 143.00

VEHICLE TICKET BELOW

Motorcycle Parking (R2): IDR 10,000

Car Parking (R4): IDR 18,000

Bus Parking (R6): IDR 48,000

Helmet Custody Service: IDR 3,000

LHKP (special 4 wheels directly to the center of the crater):

Cross KAwah Putih Forest Charge: IDR 179,000

Wisnus Entrance Ticket: IDR 31,000

Tourist Entrance Ticket: IDR 90,000

Tourist Pass: IDR 48,000

Sunrise Wisnus Ticket: IDR 46,000

Tourist Sunrise Ticket: IDR 105,000

WAVES

Horse Riding: IDR 55,000

Archery: IDR 22,000

Mini Playground: IDR 17,000

Sunan Mother: IDR 15,000

Floating Bridge: IDR 17,000

Sky Walk Canopy: IDR 17,000

Professional Photographer Service: IDR 11,000

Charge Photo Session / Preewedding: IDR 550,000

Shooting Charge: IDR 3,300,000