Comfortable Route to Puncak Bogor for Backpackers to Family Trips

Puncak Bogor is an amazing tourist area and a favorite destination for the people of Jakarta. Located in the highlands, Puncak Bogor has a refreshing and serene atmosphere due to its altitude of 1500 meters above sea level.

Puncak is the area that connects Bogor and Bandung. It consists of several districts, such as Bogor, Cianjur, and Sukabumi.

In the Puncak region, there are many tourist destinations, such as Safari Park, flower gardens, and rural areas that can attract many tourists every year. Along the road to Puncak, there are many accommodations and dining places to rest.

Many tourists visit Puncak Bogor Tourism in their own ways, such as backpacking, touring, or family vacations to entertain children who are on school holidays.

So, how to get to Puncak? Well, friends can check out several route options to Puncak. The route can be chosen based on what vehicle you are using, whether backpacking, touring with community friends, or using a private car with family or friends.

Route for Backpackers: from Train to City Transport

Traveling by backpacking has become very popular lately. In addition to saving travel costs, backpackers can also reduce pollution by utilizing public transportation. For those who want to try backpacking to Puncak, take the train to Bogor Station. From Bogor Station, you can continue your journey using city transport heading to Cisarua, Ciawi, or Cipanas. Just choose one to get to the Puncak area.

If the train is full, you can also use public buses from Jakarta. The bus to choose is the APTB or Integrated Border Transport Busway, selecting the Jakarta—Bogor route. The fare is Rp14,000 with departure times starting from 05:00 to 17:00 WIB.

There are 5 APTB bus routes. APTB number 11 to Tanah Abang travels through the Jagorawi Toll Road, Uki, Corridor 9, then Corridor 1. APTB 12 to Tanjung Priok goes through the Jagorawi Toll Road, UKI, then to Corridor 10. APTB 15 to Grogol travels through the Jagorawi Toll Road, UKI, and Corridor 9. APTB 17 to Senen goes through the Jagorawi Toll Road, UKI, Corridor 7, Corridor 5, to Corridor 2. And APTB 01 to Baranangsiang Terminal, Bogor.

After arriving at Bogor Terminal, continue your journey using city transport number 01 heading to Baranangsiang—Ciawi to get off at Ciawi Market. Not only that, you still need to switch vehicles, which is the city transport from Ciawi-Cisarua to reach Puncak.

Journey by Private Vehicle for Two Hours

Puncak is a fun tourist area to visit in groups, with family, friends, or colleagues. If you are traveling to Puncak with family or friends using a private vehicle, you can make the journey from Jakarta to Puncak in just two hours. The journey will go through the Jagorawi Toll Road.

Oh yes, it's also fun to visit Puncak using a motorcycle. Because, the Puncak area is often a destination for biker enthusiasts for touring. However, make sure to check the condition of the motorcycle from the engine to the oil.

So, have you decided who to visit Puncak with? When with family or friends in a private vehicle, make sure everyone is ready, both the condition of the car and physically, as driving for two hours can also be tiring.

When you want to try backpacking to Puncak, make sure your physical condition is fit. Prepare small change for transport as well. Don't be careless during the journey. Don't forget to have breakfast!

Author: Nisa Maulan Shofa