Argo Gede Train Railroad, Indonesia

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4 out of 12 - Argo Gede Train Railroad, Indonesia

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Extremely popular with the tourists is the Indonesian train Argo Gede that travels back and forth between Bandung and Jakarta. The route cuts through the incredibly beautiful places, passengers can enjoy vast tea plantations and mountain scenery during their trip, as well as observe tiny villages and rice fields. However, such a calming and relaxing scenery changes unexpectedly when the train enters the high iron Cikurutug bridge.

Its confident journey through this sector is not supported at all, the bridge is unfenced. Not all passangers dare to look through the window at this railway track section. Although modern designers argue about the complete safety of the bridge, crashes occurring indicate the opposite. The last major accident on the Cikurutug bridge occurred in 2002, when a part of the train derailed. But, miraculously, everyone survived.

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» Husein Sastranegara Airport BDO - in 2 km

» Halim Perdanakusuma Airport HLP - in 106 km

» Soekarno Hatta Airport CGK - in 135 km

» Achmad Yani International Airport SRG - in 306 km

» Adisucipto Airport JOG - in 327 km

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Best hotels near Argo Gede Train Railroad

Zzz Express Backpackers Hostel

Located in 0 km from Argo Gede Train Railroad
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Rooms: 32

Gedung Sate, Braga Street and Bandung Indah Plaza Mall are all a 15-minute drive from Zzz Express Backpackers Hostel. Hussein Sastranegara Airport is … More: photo, rates and booking

Zodiak@AsiaAfrika

Located in 1 km from Argo Gede Train Railroad
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Rooms: 59

A 10-minute walk from Zodiak@AsiaAfrika also leads to Kings Shopping Mall, while Husein Sastranegara Airport is a 30-minute drive away. Trans Studio … More: photo, rates and booking

Sanghata Inn 2

Located in 2 km from Argo Gede Train Railroad
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Rooms: 8

Fan-cooled rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV and desk. Some rooms come with en suite bathrooms. Sanghata Inn 2 is 20 minutes' drive … More: photo, rates and booking

Vio Surapati Bandung

Located in 3 km from Argo Gede Train Railroad
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Rooms: 42

A 10-minute walk away from Vio Surapati Bandung is the shopping areas of Dago Street and Riau Street. Trans Studio Bandung Theme Park is a 30-minute … More: photo, rates and booking

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Top destination around Argo Gede Train Railroad - Bandung

Those who have already planned the trip to Bandung in March, should not miss the chance to enjoy one of the brightest local holidays - Bandung Lautan Api, which takes place at the end of the first spring month. During the festival, you will witness the authentic festive program that includes the Torch parade and fun carnivals. The first procession starts from the Tegallega province and leads towards the Bandung City Hall. The festival gathers numerous participants: local people and tourists, students and schoolchildren. Kids from local schools play an important role in this festivity, as far as each school sends its representative who will take part in song competition and perform on the local stage to mesmerize the spectators. The main aim of this festival is to honor Bandung Lautan Api moment in 1946.

The city of Bandung is a well-known producer of a qualitative textile, that's why the Bandung Clothing Expo takes place here every year. If you desire to purchase one of the samples, make sure to visit it in the Monument Perjuangan Bandung and Jalan Dipati Ukur Bandung. If you planned your trip to Bandung in September, do not forget to put the visit to the Braga Festival into your calendar. This annual event is dedicated to the art exhibitions, talent performances, and gastronomic activities.
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