KEBUN RAYA BOGOR, INDONESIA

For those of you who want to visit Indonesia, more precisely to Jakarta and surrounding areas for relaxation, Kebun Raya Bogor can be the right choice for you. Bogor Botanical Garden or as known as Kebun Raya Bogor is an 87-hectare forest area that is overgrown with more than 900 types of plants was established in 1918, but the Kebun Raya Bogor has existed from the days of the Siliwangi Kingdom in the 13th century until the 14th century.

 

The History of Kebun Raya Bogor

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At first, this park will only be used as an experimental garden for plantation crops that will be introduced in the Dutch East Indies. But in its development, the establishment of the Bogor Botanical Gardens can be said to have started the development of science in Indonesia and as a forum for scientists, especially in the field of botany in Indonesia in an organized manner at that time (1880-1905). From here, several other scientific institutions were born, such as the Bibliotheca Bogoriensis (1842), Herbarium Bogoriense (1844), and Cibodas Botanical Gardens (1860), Treub Laboratory (1884), and Museum and Zoology Laboratory (1894).

 

Address & Opening Hours

o  Address

Located on Jalan Ir. H. Juanda No.13, Paledang, Kota Bogor, West Java 16122

o  Opening Hours

- Monday - Friday 08.00 - 16.00 WIB

- Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays 07.00 - 16.00 WIB

Ticket Price

o Monday – Friday

Domestic & Foreign Tourists: Rp. 16,500

Bike: Rp. 15,000

o Saturday, Sunday, National Holiday

Domestic & Foreign Tourists: Rp. 26,500

Bike: Rp. 20,000

 

How to Get There

By bus

If you want to use public transportation, you can take a bus and get off at the Baranangsiang terminal then take angkot number 03 majoring in Baranangsiang–Bubulak, or you can take angkot number 13 or 06 and get off at the Bogor Botanical Gardens. The distance from the terminal is only 2 kilometers or 10 minutes if there is no traffic jam around Tugu Kujang.

 

By train

As for tourists who want to use public transportation other than the bus, you can take the KRL train. After getting off and leaving Bogor station, you can use three ways to get to Kebun Raya Bogor from Bogor station. First, walk to Bogor Palace. Furthermore, after arriving at the red light Jl. Djuanda turns right and walks about 300 meters to the entrance of the botanical garden. Second, take an angkot number 03 majoring in Bubulak–Baranangsiang and get off at the Bogor Botanical Gardens. Third, take angkot number 02 to Gate 2 of the Bogor Botanical Gardens which is usually open on holidays.

 

By private vehicle

If using a private vehicle, exit the Jagorawi toll road, and turn right. The location of the entrance to the botanical garden is approximately 2 km. After arriving at the Bogor Botanical Gardens with a private two-wheeled vehicle, you can park your vehicle at the main door. As for four-wheeled vehicles, please park at another gate that provides a large parking space. This way is the easiest way you can do to get to Kebun Raya Bogor but you should pay the vehicle parking ticket, such as :

o Car: Rp. 50,000

o Motorcycle: Rp. 5,000

 

Things You Can Do There

 

1. Picnic

You can relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery there from a slightly higher position. In addition, you can also relax while sipping tea or coffee with a snack. You can’t bring food from outside so you need to buy the food inside the Bogor Botanical Garden. Well, if you happen to be here in the afternoon, you can relax while enjoying the scenery around you. 

 

2. Visit Griya Anggrek

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Next, you can visit Griya Anggrek. There are at least more than five thousand species of orchids that grow in the tropical forests of this country. Bogor Botanical Gardens store approximately 500 species of native Indonesian orchids as well as a place of conservation so that these plants do not become extinct due to the loss of their natural habitat.

 

3. Cycle 

You can cycle around the Bogor Botanical Gardens. You don't have to bother bringing your bicycle from home to the Bogor Botanical Gardens. Here there is a bicycle rental place that you can use to get around. Cycling accompanied by natural scenery will make your body much more refreshed afterward. If you bring your bike from outside, you will be charged more.

 

4. Capture the moments

For those of you who like photography or just want to take relaxed photos with a nice background, the Bogor Botanical Gardens can be the right place. You can take pictures yourself, take pictures of natural scenery, selfie or wefie, all of which you can get here with a cool background. In addition, many people use this place as a place for pre-wedding photos. This is the perfect place to capture your moments with your partner, family, and friends.

 

5. Admire Istana Bogor 

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Then, you can admire Bogor Palace or as known as Istana Bogor and near Istana Bogor, there is Danau Gunting which is filled with leaves with lotus flowers and a fountain in the middle. Located in the Bogor Botanical Gardens area right on Jalan Kenari 1. Many moss plants fill the lake, causing the pond to turn green. From the pool, you can see the splendor of the Istana Bogor. The lake is connected by a bridge that takes you to the Bogor Palace. Suitable as a place to relax for a moment from the bustle of the city of Bogor.

 

6. Jogging

Maybe some people think that jogging is not an activity that is often done by tourists here, but I can say that the Bogor Botanical Gardens is perfect for those of you who want to exercise. You no longer need to worry about pollution because in this place there are no passing vehicles. I recommend you do this in the morning because the air is more fresh, cool and less polluted. 

 

7. Visit the Zoological Museum 

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Here you can also find several preserved skeletons and types of animals at the Zoological Museum. Located behind the Treub Laboratory building and Wisma Nusa Indah. The museum was founded in 1894 by J.C Koningsberger, a German botanist. It’s one of the things you can’t miss when you are at Bogor Botanical Garden.

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Bogor Botanical Garden is the best place to enjoy the view is in here, you can learn about many flora and fauna and spend your time with people you loved. There are many things you can do here. I hope this article helps you to know more about Kebun Raya Bogor. If you are still confused about places you want to visit after going to Kebun Raya Bogor, you can see my suggestions here. Happy Holiday!