Overview
Garut is a Sundanese town surrounded by volcanoes including Mount Galunggung, Mount Guntur, and Mount Cikurai. Once called 'the Switzerland of Java' during colonial times, it offers hot springs at Cipanas, hiking on active volcanoes, and the famous dodol sticky-sweet snack.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Food
Dodol Garut sticky sweets are the signature purchase. Sundanese street food is widely available.
Money
ATMs available in town. Prices quoted in Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).
Safety
Volcano hiking requires checking current alert levels. Mount Papandayan and Guntur are active volcanoes.
Transport
Angkot minivans are the main city transport. Ojek motorcycle taxis needed for remote volcano attractions.