Curug Dago — Attraction in Bandung City

Curug dago was a famous waterfall that most people do picnic in their leisure time back then. That was also be the place of meeting point of an event. When i was little, maybe in 90's, i frequently go here for a walk, kindergarten field trip, walking event, and spent leisure time with my parents and siblings.

Now, this place might not that known but i will still recommend it for you. People may be surprised that within big city there is waterfall. Curug Dago is still in Taman Hutan Raya Ir. H. Juanda or known as Tahura Dago. They don't provide any tickets nor charge us to enter the area. But in the waterfall area there are 2 elderlies held a book and asked us to fill the guest book, as i saw the goigle review, the elderlies ask for money to clean up the waterfall area (that are done by them). I gave them 5000 for 1 adult so i gave them 10.000 for me and husband. I asked them, is it enough? They replied, alhamdulillah enough. If you want to give more, they will surely be glad and grateful.

The noteworthy of this place is playground area. To my way of thinking, since i had children, playground is important asset and people will be interested to come to the place where there is a playground within. But sadly, at curug dago, many parts of the playground is damaged and broken. Of course it's not safe for children to play there.

For parents, there is a stall that sell cheap food, such as indomie, coffee, nutrisari, fry ups, bread, snacks, etc.

You better go there by motorcycle or by foot. If you go yhere by car, you can park your car at the alley mouth in the citra green land area. Wear good shoes for the stairs is slippery and it will be very useful when you go down. If you want to carry on your journey, you can visit punclut culinary area, the plase is nearby. Ask locals for direction or simply open google map and search 'punclut' you will find roadside stall and many restaurant that serve brown rice, fried/burnt chicken, sambal lalap...

This place is actually good and rich in historical stories. It has potential to be a public area. But it lacks of management, in contrast to its surroundings that full of apartments, hotels, and cafes. It deserves more attention.

Last time I came the entrance is barely noticeable and the waterfall is filled with trash and other waste. If only the visitor know where to litter and the government manage this site more serious. I think it'll get more spotlight that one day people would realize the fact that Bandung is not just about cafes, malls, FOs, and distros, but also great...

My first visit was when I was 7yo. Been my favorite getaway spot ever since. Today I'm back after more than 30 years. The path towards been improved. The sound of the waters still ease up the soul. The breezes calms disturbed souls. But the water polluted way too bad along with poor view of garbages from upper hills mixed with the current. Thank God I'm not a foreigner that must be charged 55K for entrance. Domestic ones must pay 15K. Luckily, I've been here so many times, that I know so many entry-shortcuts, that I passed the retribution gate, only when I was...