How to reach Baduy

1. Administrative

• Village         : Kanekes
• Subdistrict : Leuwidamar
• Distric         : Banten Rangkasbitung
• Provinc         : West Java
• Country         : Indonesia

2. Geographical location

• 60 27 "27" - 60 30 "N
• 1080 3 "9" - 1060 4 "55" BT

3. Average temperature 20 ° C.
4. Topography

• Hilly area
• Hills which are located at height around 250 meters above sea level
• Part of Kendeng Mountains lies at an altitude of 300-600 meters above sea level
• The average slope of the land reaches 45%

5. Soil Type

• Volcanic soil (northern area)
• Sediment soil (middle area)
• Mixture soil (southern area)

6. Boundaries

• Northern         : Cibengkung village and Maragati village 
• Western         : district Bojongmanik and district Malingping
• Southern         : district Malingping and district Bayah
• North-eastern : district Bayah and district Muncang

7. Information

• Village’s area :       5101.85 acres
• Altitude         : 250 m above sea level

8. Access to Baduy and Cost information:

• Train fare from tanah Abang train station to Rangkasbitung is around 25-30 thousand rupiah
• Public transportation fare from Rangkasbitung train station to Ciboleger village rates Rp15.000,-
• We can use service from local resident to be our guide, guide Baduy 200 thousand/ day, lodging 50-100 thousands/ night, porter 20-30 thousand/ bag, fpr meals we can buy meals equipment in the shop or catering with rates 10-20 thousand.
• Sign the guest book at Jaro.
• Pay admission 5 thousand minimum in Jaro.

9. Alternative access to the Baduy:

• From Lebak Bulus terminal we can go to Pondok Ranji train station by public transportation no. S08 with Rp8000,- rates
• From  Pondok Ranji train station it rates 5-10 thousands rupiah.
• To Ciboleger village by public transportation/ elf rates Rp15.000,-

Author : Lulu Sulastri