Pangandaran, Beautiful Beach in The World

It’s easy to think that Java doesn’t have that idyllic beach paradise. Being the most populated island and home to 60 percent of Indonesia’s 240 million people, it’s far from the idea of a peaceful stretch of sand. However, there are corners of the island where things haven’t changed much over the years. The beaches of Pangandaran and Batu Karas fall into this category and are said to be like Bali’s Kuta Beach 20 years ago; not overly commercialised.
Pangandaran and Batu Karas are two adjacent beaches just south of West Java, which have catered to much of the beachy needs of the locals and just a handful of foreign travellers that make the effort to get here… It’s not the white powder sand of picture postcards,  but it still brings the clean fresh smell of the ocean and we reckon this off the beaten track gem will charm you into staying longer than you planned! So what is there more to know?
Most travellers will head straight to the beach area. There are many hostels, hotels and guesthouses available for all sorts of budgets, from 4-5 star hotels to cheap hostels and even home-stays, all just a walk away from the beach. The prices of some hostel are negotiable, especially during weekdays when the majority of Indonesian tourists are in work – so make sure you try your luck!
Batukaras Beach is less commercialised than Pangandaran. Much of the restaurants, hotels, and surfboard rentals are available on the west corner of the beach. All of these establishments support visitors that occupy the small secluded beach on the end of the road. The eastern side of the beach provides a quieter and more peaceful ambience. 

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Amazing tour in Indonesia, Pangandaran

Amazing tour in Indonesia, Pangandaran. Pangandaran is a tourist location in West Java, Indonesia. Pangandaran is family friendly and offers also much for individual tourists. In the bay area Pananjung are two beautiful beaches for swimming, surfing or just relaxing. Pangandaran offers many activities and adventures like trekking, snorkeling, fishing, live concerts in the bars and more.

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Pangandaran, the most beautiful beach in Indonesia

Pangandaran beach is the most beautiful beach in Indonesia. Small mainland peninsula with a national park with beaches and stunning scenery to rival the beaches of Bali on the south coast of Java. Pangandaran is one of Java's best-kept secrets as far as international tourists are concerned, but has been extremely popular with locals for along, long time. A small fishing town, it possesses one of Java's finest beaches and Pangandaran Nature Reserve teems with wild buffalo, barking deer and monkeys. The people are very friendly, this combined with the idealize surroundings make this a great place to spend a few days relaxing island-style. Pangandaran is halfway between Bandung and Yogya, about 5 hours by bus from Bandung and 8 hours from Jakarta.

This is the second beach resort area on the Indian Ocean after Pelabuhan Ratu. The site is 223 from Bandung and 400km from Jakarta. The trip by car or bus is recommendable because the road conditions are good. However, if we prefer to take the train, get into Bandung-Yogyakarta Express train and get off at the Banjar railroad station about 4 hours later. From here it will be another 50 km by bus to Pangandaran. The beach is called Penanjung, where most of the cottages and hotels are located, however, of modest ratings. Nothing luxurious should be expected. Pangandaran is especially of interest to nature lovers, as there is a wildlife reserve in the vicinity where wild birds and other indigenous animals live about freely to be enjoyed by visitors. In Pangandaran visitors will like fine white beaches, blue ocean and fine seafood. Twelve kilometers before arriving at Pangandaran visitors will see a huge rock on the beach, which is called Karang Nini.

Another place of special interest for nature lovers is a forest Conservation Park, close to the camping ground, which has basic facilities suitable for the younger set. Somewhat further out, west of Pangandaran, driving 23 km on the way to Parigi, lays Batu Hiu, meaning Shark's Rock, a coastal rock that has the shark shape.

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