Administratively, Lembang is a district in West Bandung regency. The town of Lembang is located about 1,500 m above sea level, on the southern slope of the active Tangkuban Perahu volcano. Because of its altitude, the weather in Lembang is noticeably cooler than in the nearby city of Bandung. Bandung's city centre is about 15 km south of Lembang.
Lembang is about 15 km north of the city centre of Bandung. The main road from Bandung to Lembang is Jl. Setiabudi, of which the name changes to Jl. Raya Lembang as soon as crossing the city border. Also from most other places, such as from Jakarta, the easiest way to get to Lembang is via Bandung. There is also a trunk road to Lembang from the north, from Subang via Ciater. Travel time from Bandung to Lembang is around 2 hours of driving; more on weekends and national holidays.
The easiest way to get to Lembang by public transport is by taking an angkot (public minivan) from Bandung on the route Stasiun Hall-Lembang. This route runs from Bandungs central railway station via Ledeng bus terminal (Northwest Bandung) to Lembang. From Ledeng bus terminal, you can also take an elf (a slightly larger type of public minivan) to Subang, via Lembang and Ciater.
Using your own car or renting a car is probably the easiest and the most convenient way to travel to Lembang from Bandung. If you don't have a valid driving license, then you can also rent a car with a chauffeur, which is very common for western travelers.
Rental cars are available from numerous outlets, including major international brands.
Online taxis such as Grab are available in Lembang, but only in limited streets, along Jalan Setiabudhi, Jalan Raya Lembang and Jalan Pasir Ipis up to Panorama Lembang Market. The trip can be made in one day due to most of the tourists sites are located in this area (see 'Do' section). There are no online taxis in Maribaya and Tangkuban Perahu area. Most online taxis will certainly be pleased to drop you in Lembang, typically between Rp40,000 - Rp 80,000, with minimum tariff Rp15,000.
Bosscha is closed on national holidays, Sunday and Monday.
Day visit at 09:00, 12:00 (except Friday at 13:00) and 15:00.
Public night (17:00-19:30), between April–October, with some presentations and demos. Ask there for a specific date as this public night is open at the 7th & 8th of the lunar month.
Special visits can be arranged, subject to availability.
-6.826019107.6383512Kebun Begonia,Jl. Maribaya No. 120 A, Langensari.Resembles Keukenhof, the tulip park in Lisse, the Netherlands, with many colourful flowers.
Tangkuban Perahu crater.-6.77107.61Tangkuban Perahu(updated Mar 2020)
-6.83297107.6056092Farm House Susu Lembang,Jl. Raya Lembang No. 108, Gudangkahuripan,☏ +62 22 82782400.Daily from 09:00-20:00.Theme park with European-style buildings.
-6.785147107.6515263Terminal Wisata Grafika Cikole,Jl. Raya Tangkuban Parahu No.Km.8, Cikole.08:00-16:00.Do outbund activities such as riding flying fox, rope bridge walking, and playing paintball.Rp20,000.
-6.829414107.6874674The Lodge Maribaya,Jl. Maribaya No. 149/252 RT. 03 / RW. 15 Babakan, Gentong, Cibodas,☏ +62 22 20454830.09:00-17:00.Ride on hot air baloon, zip bike, hang glider, sky swing, and sky tree.Rp20,000 - Rp35,000 per person.
-6.81666107.589111Kampung Daun,Villa Triniti complex, Jalan Sersan Bajuri KM. 4,7,☏ +62 22 278 7915.Daily 11:00-23:00.Sundanese food. You eat at a hut in the middle of valley near a small waterfall and river. At night it's really amazing to walk along candlelit pathways. Eating out really means eating out here. The atmosphere here is enchanting and magical. Lots of trees, bushes and secluded "pondok" small huts for relaxing and food, cool as it is set in a valley with the sound of running water from the waterfall beside you. Food prices are higher than in Bandung because you need to cover the cost of the use of the huts.About Rp50,000-100,000 for a main course.(updated Nov 2016)
-6.81816107.581592The Peak Resort Dining,Komplek Girandah Desa Karyawangi, Ciwaruga, Parongpong,☏ +62 22 270 5429.Su-F 09:00-00:00, Sa 09:00-02:00.(updated Nov 2016)
-6.8325107.60483Warung Sate Kelinci Pa Sapri,Jalan Raya Lembang KM 12,8,☏ +62 22 7090 8109.Open 24 hours.Known for the sate kelinci or rabbit satay (skewers), the restaurant also has a few other dishes including chicken satay and goat satay, as well as fried noodles and rice.Meal including drink about Rp30,000.(updated Oct 2016)
Lembang is known in Indonesia for its milk production, and many shops, roadside stalls, and cafés in and around the town sell susu segar Lembang (fresh milk from Lembang).
-6.81724107.625351Serba Susu Lembang,Jl. Seskoau No.7,☏ +62 22 278 7333.Daily 8:00-20:00.One of the famous milk cafés in Lembang, selling also yoghurt, ice cream, pastries, etc.(updated Nov 2022)
Volcanic hot spring resorts near Lembang can be found in Ciater, on the other side of the Tangkuban Perahu volcano.
Another volcanic attraction in the region of Bandung is the Kawah Putih (White Crater) near the town of Ciwidey.
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