Purwakarta – Jatiluhur Reservoir and Sundanese Culture
Purwakarta se trouve dans la partie nord de West Java province, entre Jakarta and Bandung. Its capital is Purwakarta city. The region is connu pour the Jatiluhur reservoir – Southeast Asia’s largest artificial lake – and its Sundanese patrimoine culturel.
Attractions et activités
Jatiluhur reservoir suitable for water sports (wakeboarding, jet ski, kayaking), pêche and boating. Sri Baduga park is a Sundanese cultural park and leisure area. Local ceramics industry (Plered) with traditionnel Sundanese pottery. Sataré cuisine de rue experience.
Culture et cuisine
Sundanese culture is defining. Cuisine is Sundanese: sataré (satay Purwakarta style), sate maranggi, nasi timbel.
Sécurité publique
Purwakarta is a safe region. Medical care: hospital in Purwakarta city; Bandung (approx. 1.5 hours) has advanced facilities.
Informations pratiques
From Jakarta, approximately 1.5 hours by car (Cipularang highway). From Bandung, approximately 1.5 hours. The best time to visit is April to October. Accommodation: hotels and resorts on Jatiluhur lake shore.