Rafting At Cikandang part 1

One of the explore activity in the Garut was rafting at the Cikandang. located in the Village Sukamulya Pakenjeng. This tourism object is situated 400 m above sea level with the general configuration of the land is mountainous, and hilly. The length of the river which is often used as a tourist attraction is rafting 28 km with a width of 5-8 m. Environmental quality and cleanliness of the river Cikandang well as the region is classified as white water rafting is still very natural. Level of the river rather steep slope with soil stability and good absorption. The average temperature ranges between 30-40’ C with an average sun shines hot and there is the influence of belonging to the season during the rainy season the water in the river Cikandang very heavy so it is better to conduct white water rafting, while during the dry season to subside so the white water rafting activities difficult. Categorized wind strength is not too large.

Cikandang river waters in brownish-green water with the smell and temperature normal. Average high flows in the River Cikandang 1-2 m, so it is a challenge that challenging white water rafting activities. Riverbed material such as mud, stone and gravel to the riverbed slope levels varied, from flat to steep. and the type of ground cover in the form of clay and rocks. The dominant flora of the river is the coconut tree. albasiah wood, bamboo and other woods, while along the riverbank there is fauna like monkeys and several species of birds. Abrasion levels pertained small but ever landslide occurred in the village which was passed by the river Neglasan Cikandang. Visabilitas level in this region are still free due to a natural, and low noise level.