Whitewater Rafting At Cikandang - Garut Filed under ( adventure, Explore, garut, Rafting ) by Aena

One of the explore activity in the Garut was rafting at the Cikandang. located in the Village Sukamulya Pakenjeng. This tourism object is situated 400 m above sea level with the general configuration of the land is mountainous and  hilly. The length of the river which is often used as a tourist attraction is 28 km with a width of 5-8 m. Environmental quality and cleanliness of the river Cikandang well as the region is classified as white water rafting is still very natural. Level of the river rather steep slope with soil stability and good absorption. The average temperature ranges between 30-40’ C with an average sun shines hot and there is the influence of belonging to the season during the rainy season the water in the river Cikandang very heavy so it is better to conduct white water rafting, while during the dry season to subside so the white water rafting activities difficult. Categorized wind strength is not too large.

Cikandang river waters in brownish-green water with the smell and temperature normal. Average high flows in the River Cikandang 1-2 m, so it is a challenge that challenging white water rafting activities. Riverbed material such as mud, stone and gravel to the riverbed slope levels varied, from flat to steep. and the type of ground cover in the form of clay and rocks. The dominant flora of the river is the coconut tree. albasiah wood, bamboo and other woods, while along the riverbank there is fauna like monkeys and several species of birds. Abrasion levels pertained small but ever landslide occurred in the village which was passed by the river Neglasan Cikandang. Visabilitas level in this region are still free due to a natural, and low noise level.

There are obstacles in the form of difficulty or lack of communication tools in this area, not because the phone lines and the limited availability of communication tools that are available is a handy talkie. Activities that can be done in this area, among other "white water rafting and river scenery.

This object is 36 km from the center of district administration, and transportation equipment that can be used to achieve this object other than a personal vehicle is a micro bus with majors Garut Pameungpeuk rate of Rp 6000. Pakenjeng has over 25 km of provincial roads, district roads along the 17 km and 126 km of village roads.