BHI, BOGOR & INDONESIA

The location of BHI (6° 35’ 40” S ; 106° 47’ 37” E) is precisely in the opposite of the Bogor Palace, just a few steps away from the Bogor Botanical Garden and Museum, right next to Bogor Municipality and Bogor Major Office. It is easily accessible from Jakarta, approximately 40 minutes drive through a toll road.

Jakarta – Bogor Map

Hotel Salak – Bogor Map

Arrival Information

• Visa Requirement for Overseas guests

Please confirm with the embassy for visa requirement.

• Time

Set your time to GMT +7. (Jakarta has the same time as Hanoi, Vietnam).

• At the Airport

1.      Arrived in Sukarno Hatta International Airport, as usual, you will be checked in immigration gate.

2.      From immigration area, you will entrance to baggage claim area.

3.      In this area, you can find a Taxi Counter: Blue Bird or Silver Bird. Please check your name on the list, and then you can order the taxi (according to the capacity of taxicabs). Get the map/sketch of the meeting place (Salak Hotel) from the counter, and use it as a reference.

GUIDE ALONG THE WAY TO BHI

From Airport to Bogor (about 70 KM’s), you will go through Toll way.

During the trip, you will find 3 (three) toll gates:

• 1st gate Rp. 11.000,-
• 2nd gate (get a toll card)
• 3rd gate Rp. 6.500,-

For your convenience, you could give the entire fee to the taxi driver and let him to arrange the payment. From last toll gate to BHI, on the left side, you will see Bogor Botanical Garden and Bogor Palace.

(Please, print the map of Jakarta-Bogor Map and Bogor Map)

Safety tips for taking a taxi at the airport and Jakarta.

1. Never use brokers of illegal transportation

At the airport, never take transportation from Brokers who approach you offering transportation. This illegal transportation you take at your own risk. Aside from the taxi stands, the only licensed transportation companies have counters inside the arrival terminals. Their representatives wear uniforms with an ID.

2. Use the Blue Bird Group counters At the airport regular taxi queue, you are supposed to take the first taxi in the queue, so it may not be possible to select a taxi of your choice. Taxis often refuse to use the meter, or invent other charges. If you feel apprehensive, take a Silver Bird which has an exclusive taxi stand at the airport. Blue Bird Group operates Silver Bird and Golden Bird limousine services from their counters in all the arrival terminals A, B, C, D, E, and F.

Have a nice trip.

Alternative route to reach BHI by :

Private Car/ Taxi         : 5 minutes from toll gate exit

Train                            : Stop in Bogor main train station and BHI is only 5 minutes by    walk distance

Bus                              : Stop in Baranangsiang bus station and take public transportation number 03 to Hotel Salak the Heritage

BOGOR @ GLANCE

You may have heard of the world-famous Bogor Botanic Garden in Java, Indonesia. This is Indonesia's first and foremost botanic garden and ranks amongst some of the most well known gardens in the world. The 87 hectares of beautifully kept trees, plants, flowers, lawns and ponds lie smack in the centre of Bogor, The gardens border the Presidential summer palace.

Bogor is about 60 km south of Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia and you will need only one hour to get to Jakarta as you can take a scenic toll road. It was an important hill station during Dutch times, from the 17th century. Today Bogor has almost become a suburb of Jakarta, but is a good base for nearby mountain walks. Its altitude is only 290m, but it is appreciably cooler than Jakarta. The hotel location is also close to south beach of west java, Palabuhan Ratu, popular beach for surfer. It is about 2,5 hours away. Some guests have motor bikes where they can get there almost every weekend and the Puncak tea plantation is about 45 minutes ride.

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Bakery

1. Klappertaart Huize – Jl.Pangrango no.8 Bogor telp 0251-8321527
2. Deen Haag Delicatessen – Jl. Ir. H Djuanda No.8 telp 0251-8373 111
3. Venus Bakery (Roti Unyil) – Jl. Pajajaran
4. Bread Talk – Botani Square, Jl. Pajajaran
5. Holland Bakery – Jl. Pajajaran
6. JCo. Donut – Botani Square, Jl. Pajajaran
7. Singapore Bakery – Jl. Surya Kencana
8. Jawara bakery – Jl. Surya Kencana
9. Tan Ek Choan – Jl. Tajur
10. Golden France – Jl. Pajajaran
11. Bogor Permai – Jl. Sudirman
12. Dunkin Donut – Jl. Sudirman
13. Apple Pie – Jl. Pangrango
14. Michelle Bakery – Jl. Padjajaran
15. Paris Bakery – Jl. Padjajaran

 Restaurant

1. Kanari Cafe, Hotel Salak The Heritage, Jl. Ir. H. Djuanda No.8 Bogor
2. Rafflesia Lounge, Hotel Salak The Heritage, Jl. Ir. H. Djuanda No.8 Bogor
3. Ayam Goreng Fatmawati Restaurant, Hotel Salak The Heritage, Jl. Ir. H. Djuanda No.8 Bogor
4. Macaroni Panggang – Jl. Salak
5. Lasagna Gulung – Jl. Salak
6. Hanamasa – Jl. Pajajaran
7. Taman Palem – Jl. Pajajaran
8. Gurih 7 – Jl. Pajajaran
9. The Colonial – Jl. Salak
10. Star Bucks – Botany Square, Jl. Pajajaran
11. Hoka-Hoka Bento – Jl. Pajajaran
12. Mangiare Cafe – Jl. Pakuan
13. Mc. Donald – Jl. Pajajaran
14. KFC – Jl. Pajajaran
15. Pizza Hut – Jl. Pajajaran
16. Sari Wangi – Jl. Pajajaran

Traditional Food

1. Asinan Bogor – Jl. Surya Kencana
2. Laksa – Gg. Aut
3. Ngoh Hiang – Jl. Surya Kencana
4. Toge Goreng – Pasar Bogor
5. Es Pala & Mangga – Jl. Surya Kencana
6. Soto Bogor – Jl. Surya Kencana

Shopping Center

1. Pangrango Plaza – Jl. Pajajaran
2. Bogor Trade Mall – Jl. Juanda
3. Jambu Dua Plaza – Jl. Warung Jambu
4. Pusat Grosir Bogor (PGB) – Jl. Merdeka
5. Ada Swalayan – Jl. Pajajaran
6. Hero Supermarket – Jl. Pajajaran
7. Botani Square – Jl. Pajajaran
8. Ekalokasari Plaza – Jl. Pajajaran
9. Bogor Indah Plaza – Jl. Baru Soleh Iskandar
10. Yogya Plaza Bogor – Jl. Suryakencana

Factory Outlet

1. SKI Tas Katulampa – Jl. Bantar Kemang
2. Edward Forrer – Jl Pajajaran
3. Donatello – Jl. Pajajaran
4. Fame & Famous– Jl. Pajajaran
5. B´Boss – Jl. Pajajaran
6. Parkir – Jl. Pajajaran
7. Brasco – Jl. Pajajaran
8. Marche – Jl. Pajajaran
9. Bag & Shoes factory outlet – Jl. Tajur

HISTORICAL VALUE SITES 

Batu Tulis Inscription

The inscription was written using the "Kawi" letter (the old language of Java) by Surawisesa, the son of Pajajaran´s king. The kingdom was using it for raising Pajajaran´s King ceremonial under Prabu Siliwangi authority. The inscription is located on Batutulis street No.54, Bogor.

Bogor Palace

Known as Istana Bogor, this group of buildings is located on the northern side of Botanical Garden. The main building, Buitenzorg ("without a formality"), dated back in 1856 and was the official residence of the General Governor of the Dutch East Indies. After Indonesia´s Independence, it became a Presidential Palace most frequently visited by the first President Soekarno.

Botanical Garden

The Kebun Raya, 87 hectares of lawns, gardens, ponds, tree groves and avenues, is located in the center of Bogor beside Bogor Palace . It was founded by Prof. Dr. C.G.C Reinwardt, a German botanist working in Indonesia in the early 1800s. The garden is the oldest scientific institution in Bogor . Specimens of native plants have been collected not only from all over the Malay Archipelago but also from many other tropical regions.

Footprint Stone Site

Footprint Stone Site is the inheritance of Mahawarman King. In the peak of the hill there is an Ampar Stone with the size of 2 x 2 m.

ECOTOURISM SITES

Curug Cilember

Curug Cilember (Cilember waterfall) is located in Jogjogan Village, Cisarua, and 20km from Bogor. It has natural & beautiful scenery.

Curug 1000

Curug 1000 (1000 waterfall) is the beautiful waterfall to visit. It´s located in Salak Endah mountain area. The Waterfall height is less than 100 m.

Deer Conservation

This Deer Conservation is located in Buangjaya Village . It´s in the crossing of Cileungsi – Jonggol . There are many species of deer, like Axis deer, Java Deer (Timorensis ) and Bawean Deer ( Azis Kuhli ).

Durian Warso farm

Seven years ago the farm owner started to plant seven species of Durians: Monthong, Petruk, Tembaga, Sunan, Lai, Aspar and Simas. You can enjoy a variety of Durian in this farm located in Cihideung Village, Cipelang.

Mekarsari TourGarden

Mekarsari Tour Garden is located on Cileungsi – Jonggol street. The garden has thousands of fruit plants, especially from tropical areas. You can sight-seeing the garden by riding the "Kereta Gandeng " (small train), pick fruits, ride bicycle, do farming, gardening, camping, etc.

Pasir MuktiTourGarden

Pasir Mukti Tour Garden offers many packages of agro tour. You can pick the fruits, fish, or see and learn how to plant orchids.  

Safari Garden

Beyond Cisarua, there is Taman Safari, a safari park with zebras, elephants, lions, bears, etc. You finish your safari in a parking lot from which you can walk to a baby zoo, a huge play-ground and other attraction sites. There are also animal shows and a swimming pool.

Situ Gede

Situ Gede is located in Situ Gede Village, West Bogor. Situ Gede area is a rural place to visit. The Lake Water spread out wide with the background of a luxuriant forests, making this place very potential as a tour object.  

Talaga Warna

Lake Warna is the tour object located in Cisarua. The color of the lake changes as nature changes. Myth tells that anyone who washes his/her face with this water will look young forever.

Tea Plantation and Factory

The Gunung Mas estate in Tugu covers the steep slopes on the right hand side of the road going up to the Puncak from Bogor. You can drink Gunung Mas tea and buy export quality mountain tea. You can also go for walk in the tea plantation and children can ride horses.

EDUCATION CENTER

BOGOR HOTEL INSTITUTE

Bogor Hotel Institute (BHI) has developed academic modules to exert its student’s skill with emphasis in communication skill, business etiquette, and profession knowledge in tourism and hotel management.

Museum

Museum PETA

Monument and museum of PETA were built on November 14th, 1993. Umar Wirahadikusumah, the Vice President of Indonesia, had a honor to put the first stone on this place. The museum was officially opened by H.M. Soeharto, the President of Indonesia, on December 18th, 1995.

Zoological Museum

The Zoological Museum on Juanda street No. 3 was founded in 1894 for the purpose of Indonesian fauna studies. This Institution, with a collection of about 300.000 specimens, has a representative display opened to public. There are dioramas showing animals from different environments as well as displays of insects, and the skeleton of a huge blue whale.

Other Tourism Sites

Traditional Village Tour

• Kampung Wisata Cinangneng

A tourism destination that has traditional touch of Indonesia. We can see traditional activities that people do such as plowing rice field, planting the field, bathing the buffalo, etc. It is located in Ciampea area.

• Kampung Budaya Sindangbarang

Ciomas Shoe Maker

You can find these shoe makers in Ciomas, about 3 km from Bogor . They do not only make shoes, but also slippers and bags. Many stores in Jakarta order shoes from this area.

Gong Factory

Traditional music instrument from West Java. Location about 2 km from Bogor.

Silk Maker

Wayang Golek Handy craft

Batik Bogor

INDONESIA

Administratively, Indonesia consists of 33 provinces, five of which have special status : The provinces of Aceh, Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Papua, and West Papua have greater legislative privileges and a higher degree of autonomy from the central government than the other provinces Indonesia consists of 17,508 islands, about 6,000 of which are inhabited. These are scattered over both sides of the equator. The five largest islands are Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan (the Indonesian part of Borneo), New Guinea (shared with Papua New Guinea), and Sulawesi.

At 1,919,440 square kilometers (741,050 sq mi), Indonesia is the worlds 16th-largest country in terms of land area. Its average population density is 134 people per square

kilometer (347 per sq mi), 79th in the world, although Java, the worlds most populous island, has a population density of 940 people per square kilometer (2,435 per sq mi). At 4,884 metres (16,024 ft), Puncak Jaya in Papua is Indonesias highest peak, and Lake Toba in Sumatra its largest lake, with an area of 1,145 square kilometers (442 sq mi). The countrys largest rivers are in Kalimantan, and include the Mahakam and Barito; such rivers are communication and transport links between the islands river settlements

Indonesias size, tropical climate, and archipelagic geography, support the worlds second highest level of biodiversity (after Brazil)

Indonesia is a republic country

Indonesia has been a member of the United Nations since 1950, Indonesia maintains close relationships with its neighbors in Asia, and is a founding member of ASEAN and the East Asia Summit

Indonesia has around 300 ethnic groups.