National park · Indonesia
Mount Gede Pangrango National ParkTaman Nasional Gunung Gede Pangrango
Go for a summit: start the Cibodas gate at 06:00–07:00, climb to Gede's crater rim in 5–7 h, and sleep at Kandang Badak if you want Pangrango too; skip it on weekends and Indonesian holidays, when the trail runs in queues.Go for a summit: start the Cibodas gate at 6:00 AM–7:00 AM, climb to Gede's crater rim in 5–7 h, and sleep at Kandang Badak if you want Pangrango too; skip it on weekends and Indonesian holidays, when the trail runs in queues.
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Area
150 km² (58 sq mi)58 sq mi (150 km²)
approximate
Established
1980
Best months
May–Sep
UNESCO
Biosphere
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At a glance
- Country
- Indonesia
- Area
- 150 km² (58 sq mi)58 sq mi (150 km²)
- About 150 km² across the Gede and Pangrango massif; boundary figures vary by source (check).
- Established
- 1980
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Permits
- For some areas
- Base
- Bogor
Mount Gede Pangrango National Park is the closest big mountain to Jakarta: two volcanoes, Gede at 2,958 m and Pangrango at 3,019 m, joined by a saddle, about 60 km south of the capital between Bogor, Cianjur and Sukabumi. It is the most-visited national park in Indonesia because Greater Jakarta can reach the Cibodas gate in a morning. Three official gates exist — Cibodas and Gunung Putri on the north side, Selabintana near Sukabumi on the south — and every other route is unmarked, without rescue cover. The park holds Javan wildlife that survives almost nowhere else at this scale: silvery gibbon, Javan surili, Javan lutung, Javan leopard and Java mouse-deer, in cloud forest above the Cibodas botanical garden. Climbing is a real overnight mountain trip, not a stroll: cold, windy summits, muddy roots, and weekend quotas that fill.
Decide
Why go, which months, and what lives here when
At a glance
Status
- UNESCO Biosphere Reserve · 1977Cibodas Biosphere Reserve, one of Indonesia's first.
Size and age
150 km² (58 sq mi)58 sq mi (150 km²) · national park since 1980
About 150 km² across the Gede and Pangrango massif; boundary figures vary by source (check).
This page covers the park itself. Nearest base: Bogor.
Why go
- Two volcanoes in one park: Gede at 2,958 m and Pangrango at 3,019 m, joined by a saddle.
- The most reachable big mountain from Jakarta — a 2–3 h drive to the Cibodas gate when traffic behaves.
- Cloud forest, hot springs, waterfalls and the Cibodas botanical garden at the foot of the climb.
- Real wildlife: silvery gibbon, Javan surili, Javan lutung, Javan leopard and Java mouse-deer live here.
When to go
- JanAvoid
- FebAvoid
- MarCaution
- AprGo
- MayBest
- JunBest
- JulBest
- AugBest
- SepBest
- OctGo
- NovCaution
- DecAvoid
- JanPeak rain; trails mud and leeches
- FebWet; gates may close in storms
- MarRain easing; slippery roots
- AprClearer mornings; still wet underfoot
- MayDry-ish, cool nights, good views
- JunDry season starts; cold summit
- JulClearest skies; busiest weekends
- AugDry and cold; book slots early
- SepDry; strong sunrise views
- OctRain returns late in the month
- NovAfternoon storms; mud
- DecWettest; many closures
Wildlife and nature calendar
| What | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silvery gibbon calls at dawnApr–Sep · Heard more often than seen; listen from the lower trail. | no | no | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Javan surili and Javan lutungAll year · Keep distance and never feed them. | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Javan leopardAll year · Rare and mostly nocturnal; sightings are exceptional. | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Leeches on wet trailsNov–Mar · Long socks and repellent help in the rainy months. | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
Arrive & move
Getting in, how the park is divided, and where things are
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How to get there
From Jakarta
Car or bus to Cibodas via the Puncak pass, then walk or ride to the gate.
2–4 h
From Bogor
Bus or minibus toward Cianjur, get off at Cibodas, then short ride to the gate.
1.5–2.5 h
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From Sukabumi
Road to the Selabintana gate on the south side, then walk in.
1–1.5 h
Open the page →
From Cianjur
Bus or minibus north to Cibodas, then local transport to the gate.
1–1.5 h
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Zones and sectors
| Zone | What is there | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Cibodas (north gate) | Main entrance, visitor centre, botanical garden, start of the classic summit trail. | Open daily with a ticket; register before climbing. |
| Gunung Putri (north gate) | Quieter trailhead near Cibodas, with stalls along the route. | Open with a ticket; fewer facilities. |
| Selabintana (south gate) | Sukabumi-side entrance, longer approach to the summits. | Open with a ticket; check current status. |
| Situgunung | Small lake and recreation area, no long hike needed. | Open with a ticket. |
| Summit and saddle zone | Gede's crater rim, Pangrango's summit and the Kandang Badak shelter between them. | Permit and registration required; camping allowed at set spots. |
Sketch map
- 1Cibodas gate and visitor centre · Gate≈-6.741, 107.005Map ↗
- 2Gunung Putri gate · Gate≈-6.758, 107.008Map ↗
- 3Selabintana gate · Gate≈-6.849, 106.961Map ↗
- 4Mount Gede summit · Summit≈-6.787, 106.981Map ↗
- 5Mount Pangrango summit · Summit≈-6.771, 106.963Map ↗
- 6Kandang Badak shelter · Sleep≈-6.779, 106.972Approximate position on the saddle between the peaks.Map ↗
- 7Situgunung lake · Viewpoint≈-6.832, 106.923Map ↗
Take the points offline
7 points as a GPX waypoint file, plus a plain-text list of coordinates. Save it while you have signal: maps apps show the points without a connection.
Coordinates from park and map data; the Kandang Badak shelter position is approximate.
See & do
Caves, trails and wildlife, with how hard each is and whether it needs booking
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Practical
Fees, permits, rules, where to sleep and what can go wrong
Show 8 sectionsHideEntry fees and permits, Park rules, Where to stay, Safety, Accessibility, Visiting lightly, Questions people ask, Related
Entry fees and permits
| Item | Range | Per | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park entry, weekday (Indonesian visitors) | IDR 25,000–35,000 (≈ US$2–3) | person | 2026 estimate; weekend and holiday rates are higher (check). |
| Park entry, weekday (foreign visitors) | IDR 200,000–350,000 (≈ US$13–25) | person | 2026 estimate; rates and categories change — check at the gate. |
| Camping permit per night | IDR 20,000–50,000 (≈ US$2–4) | person | 2026 estimate; paid with the entry permit. |
| Mandatory guide or porter (optional for day hikes, required for some routes) | IDR 300,000–700,000 (≈ US$19–45) | day | 2026 estimate; arranged at the gate or through operators. |
| Ojek or car to the Cibodas gate from Puncak | IDR 50,000–200,000 (≈ US$4–13) | vehicle | 2026 estimate; depends on distance and bargaining. |
Ranges, not quotes: fees change without notice. Check with the park or your operator · checked Sep 2026.
Park entry ticket permit or guide
Online booking (weekends and holidays) permit or guide
Camping permit permit or guide
Guide no permit
What would our group pay?
People
Nights or days
- Rp25,000–35,000≈ US$2–3
- Rp200,000–350,000≈ US$13–25
- Rp20,000–50,000≈ US$2–4
- Rp300,000–700,000≈ US$19–45
- Rp50,000–200,000≈ US$4–13
Tick the fees that apply to your trip to see a total.
A guide, not a quote: the ranges are estimates (checked 2026-09) and each fee may have rules on who pays it. Confirm on Mount Gede Pangrango National Park (official park information) before you go.
Park rules
- Registration
- Register at the gate and sign out when you return; tell staff your route and expected time.
- Rubbish
- Carry everything out; the park is strict about litter on the summit routes.
- Fires
- Camp stoves only; no open fires in the forest.
- Wildlife
- No feeding or approaching animals; keep food sealed and hung at camp.
- Drones
- Not allowed without written permission from the park office (check).check
- Illegal routes
- Unmarked trails have no signs or rescue cover; use the official gates only.
Where to stay
Near the park
Cibodas and Puncak area
Guesthouses and hotels along the pass, 10–30 min from the gate.
In the park
Kandang Badak shelter
Basic shelter between the summits; water source nearby, bring a mat and warm bag.
In the park
Designated campsites
Set camping areas along the main routes; register at the gate first.
Near the park
Sukabumi
Hotels for the Selabintana side, 1–1.5 h from the gate.
Safety
Cold and wind at the summit medium
Slippery roots and mud medium
Altitude and fatigue on the traverse high
Getting lost on illegal routes high
Afternoon storms medium
How much daylight do you have?
Time out
Finding the local time zone…
Times are local to the spot (zone loading). The half-hour margin is our rule of thumb, not an official figure; light fades earlier in forest or under cloud. Carry a headlamp on any route that could run late.
Accessibility
- The Cibodas botanical garden and Situgunung lake area have paths suitable for limited mobility.
- The summit trails are steep, rooty and not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers.
Visiting lightly
- Take all rubbish down, including food wrappers and tissues.
- Use established campsites and shelters rather than clearing new ground.
- Hire local guides and porters from Cibodas or Sukabumi so the park's villages benefit.
- Keep group sizes small on weekends to reduce trail damage.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to enter Mount Gede Pangrango National Park?
As a 2026 estimate, weekday entry is around Rp25,000–35,000 for Indonesian visitors and Rp200,000–350,000 for foreign visitors, with higher rates on weekends and holidays. Camping adds roughly Rp20,000–50,000 per night. Rates change, so confirm at the gate or on the park's official booking page.
What are the best hikes in Mount Gede Pangrango National Park?
The classic is the Cibodas trail to Mount Gede's crater rim, 10–14 hours return or an overnight camp. Strong walkers continue over the saddle to Mount Pangrango (3,019 m) as a two-day traverse with a night at Kandang Badak. For a short walk, the Cibeureum waterfall from Cibodas takes 2–3 hours return.
When is the best time to visit Mount Gede Pangrango National Park?
May to September is the dry season, with the clearest skies and best summit views. July and August are the driest but also the busiest on weekends. December to February is wettest, with mud, leeches and possible closures.
Do I need a guide to climb Mount Gede?
Not for the standard Cibodas route, but a guide or porter is recommended for first-timers and for the Pangrango traverse. Some routes and group sizes may require one — check at the gate.
How do I get to the park from Jakarta?
Drive or take a bus to Cibodas via the Puncak pass, 2–4 hours depending on traffic, then a short ride to the gate. From Bogor, buses toward Cianjur stop at Cibodas in about 1.5–2.5 hours.
Can I camp inside the park?
Yes, at designated camping areas along the main routes and at the Kandang Badak shelter between the summits. Register and pay the camping permit at the gate before you climb.
Deep dive
Every source; fees and rules change, so check before you go