WW: Orchid Forest Cikole

Who loves orchid here?
Allow me to join you then, as I am a big fan of Orchid.
This wonderful flower has long been stealing my attention (and my heart) for its unique appearance, mysterious aura, and purple shades.
Well, obviously not all orchids are purple but most of them are!


Welcome to Orchid Forest, Cikole.
We just found out that there is a place called Orchid Forest Cikole when we decided to browse around Lembang.
Check out my previous post on De Ranch Lembang when we had fun riding horses and horse-drawn carriage in such a beautiful environment, with Mount Gede-Pangrango at the backdrop.
After spending around 2.5 hours at De Ranch, we decided to go further up to see Cikole.
My husband loved this place because he used to go downhill with his team here.
This is one of his videos there.




So when we drove up from Cikole gate, we asked the officers in charge what attractions are available up there. He told us about Orchid Forest which is just recently opened and that it's a beautiful picnic spot with so many Instagramable spots.
Without further due, we paid the tickets and off we went up. 

Here's some snapshots from our trip to Orchid Forest, Cikole, West Java.


It is truly a beautiful and peaceful place.
It took us around 1 hour 30 minutes drive from Bandung to Cikole. 
Through Jalan Raya Tangkuban Perahu or the the main road to Lembang, the trip might be a bit tricky due to traffic.
But beautiful surroundings, fantastic view, cool fresh air, and wonderful orchid forest is waiting so it worths the trip.

The ticket is only Rp 30.000,- per person (adult and kids I guess) and Rp 30.000,- for car parking. I believe it its cheaper for motorcycle. Since the forest is located slightly up in the hill, we still have to drive for about 20 minutes up from the gate.







I really love this moss ball! super cute!

Orchid Forest Cikole is located at Cikole, Lembang, Bandung, West Java.
This place is open at 9 AM to 6 PM.

As we came here during the weekend, it was quite packed. Many groups were coming to this place as well at that time. So you could hear dangdut music here and there LOL.
But one thing for sure, everyone was having FUN!




Do you like orchid, too?
Do you plant them at home?
Which one is your favorite?
Will you come to this place as well?

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Taman Safari Indonesia - Photo Album

Hello, again.

Ready to see and hear more about Taman Safari Indonesia


Cheers from the wildebeest
As promised, I'm back with more stories about our weekend gateway to Taman Safari Indonesia a couple weeks ago. I guess I have probably shared a few photos in my Instagram account, @insav and @hiddentreasure081 

One thing for sure, even the landscape on our way to Taman Safari Indonesia is breathtaking indeed.


The breathtaking view on the way to TSI

We went to TSI from Jakarta as it is located in Cisarua, Bogor.
We usually take the route to Puncak, a famous tourist site up in the hill of Mount Gede - Pangrango. Since it was the weekend, this popular route was packed and Waze app took us to the alternative route. Alternative route indeed, because we really had to go through narrow roads and hilly streets packed with motor cycles and local public transports like angkot. It was quite an experience but we managed to arrive at the location safe and sound LOL.


All green..
Taman Safari Indonesia is really a unique place to visit.
This huge complex of free-range zoo as well as the conservation center is indeed a great place to be. We learn so much about these wild animals and their preservations while enjoying their natural environment.


My kids really enjoyed the visit and we had tons of fun taking picture of the animals and even petting some of them. Besides the zoo, there are several choices of amusement parks including water park, penguin house, kampung Papua, bird park, reptile tunnel, primate center, and other fun rides.



And this time, before I share more, let me warm you up with some photos first, okay :).



Well, the first groups of animals we saw as we started the journey was the elephants.

Sumatran Elephants to be exact. But the cute one is the HIPPO.
Oh my..the hippo here, I guess the name is Kelly, is super cute.
She really knows how to pose and wait for food from the visitors.
We can definitely feed the animals on designated areas here and along the way, we can buy the carrots for Rp 8.000,- to Rp 10.000,- per bunch. 




You can also see other mammals around here and we enjoy watching the camels, 


isn't he cute!

look who's hiding :)..Big bear we have here.

Cheers from the camels..





Besides, you can also enjoy various attractions and amusement parks here.


The water park

Space shuttle

So, what do you think?
Keen to try and visit this place?

Will be back with all the details and cheers!

Wonderful Wednesday with My Purple World, Oh My Heartsie Girls and Friends

Always happy to be back too our weekly link party!

And again, we are blessed with wonderful week of precious, quality family time.

Weather has been crazy, so many heavy rainy days preceded by super hot days.
Climate change is no joke here.

I have been traveling for works around Jakarta and Bandung. I feel bad because I literally meet my kids at night only. Good thing we managed to gather in Bandung for a quick weekend getaway.

Check out my short story at WW: De Ranch Lembang, Indonesia. 
We certainly had fun riding horse-drawn cart or delman, horse riding, as well as touring the farm and enjoying the wonderful landscape.
If you happen to look for short weekend getaway from Jakarta, Lembang will be the best choice for you. 


Having fun at De Ranch Lembang


Well, all in all we have wonderful weekend and now, let me invite you to our weekly party!



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