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Cibolang Hot Spring

Pangalengan, West Java, Indonesia, Indonesia
Cibolang Hot Spring
Location
Pangalengan, West Java, Indonesia, Indonesia
Water type
sulfurous
Temperature
42 °C
pH
6.5

Water profile

Thermicity
Sedative
42 °C
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Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.

Mineralisation
Bio-active
LowHigh

Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.

Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

SoufreSulfuresSulfates

Cibolang Hot Spring is a natural thermal resort in the Garut Regency of West Java, Indonesia, situated in a volcanic landscape shaped by the massive Papandayan and Guntur volcanoes of the Sunda Arc — one of the world's most volcanically active geological features — where bicarbonate thermal waters emerge at comfortable soaking temperatures in a green hill setting. Garut, often called the Switzerland of Java for its cool mountain climate and scenic beauty, is renowned throughout Indonesia as a thermal spa destination, with dozens of natural hot spring resorts catering to visitors from Bandung and Jakarta. Cibolang's warm volcanic waters and the lush pastoral scenery of the Garut highlands offer a quintessential Javanese hot spring experience deeply embedded in the island's rich volcanic and cultural geography.

Insider tip — Cibolang Hot Spring lies in the volcanic highlands of West Java at about 1,400 m elevation, surrounded by tea plantations and pine forests managed by the Perhutani state forestry company. The sulfurous waters emerge from the flank of the Patuha volcano, feeding rustic outdoor pools with mountain views. The area is famous for nearby Kawah Putih acid crater lake, and combining both visits makes for a full volcanic day trip. Morning mist over the tea gardens creates an atmospheric backdrop for an early soak.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water runs quite hot here, around 42 °C — a sedative water that brings immediate muscle release.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Saison sèche.