Travelogue 7: Bandung 2015 (Revisit)

What is the most awaited moment for me when it comes to travelling around Indonesia??

FOOD FOOD FOOD FOOD FOOD

So I want to make this entry looks simple. Here's the itinerary:

16 April 2015
1. Arrived in Husein Sastranegara Airport
2. Checked in at Villa Damar
3. Shopping at Rumah Mode (Walking distance from Villa Damar)
4. Spa at night

17 April 2015
1. Visited Kawah Putih, Ciwedey
2. Shopping at Kilang Kain Koppo
3. Shopping at Pasar Kosambi (famous for tidbits)

18 April 2015
1. Visited Floating Market, Lembang
2. Visited Miniature Train Park of Lembang
3. Shopping along Jalan Riau

19 April 2015
1 .Last minute shopping at Rumah Mode
2. Check out from Villa Damar
3. Back to KL.

20 April 2015
1. Monday blues...work work work

Villa Damar is a superb accommodation for those who travel with big family. Other than the location is just adjacent to Rumah Mode and Restoran Sangkuriang, it offers very cozy ambiance for travelers. One master bedroom with attached bathroom and 4 queen beds at the attic. There is a small kitchen as well just in case you need to pre-heat food etc. They also serves welcoming snack which is super duper delicious fried tapioca with garlic.

Our first activity was shopping at Rumah Mode. Super convenient as it's just 5 minutes walk from the villa. Therefore we did not hire any supir for first day.

At Rumah Mode..we were so lucky as both kids fall asleep

Huge damage at Rumah Mode though it's only our first shopping stop. When it comes to men's office shirt or casual shirt, it's always worth buying in Bandung. Other than the quality is the same as the original brand, the price is super cheap.

At Restoran Sangkuriang..walking distance from Villa Damar and Rumah Mode. Forgot to snap picture of the food. Too hungry and we ate like a vulture..hahahhaha

Next day was a trip to Kawah Putih. It was a 3 hours journey from Bandung City Center. Basically Kawah Putih is almost similar to Tangkuban Perahu. But due to the distance, most tourists prefer to go to Tangkuban Perahu. Entrance Fee is Rp 15,000/pax and Rp 150,000.00 for your vehicle's parking.

The smell of the sulfur is bearable. Maybe it's still early in the morning. Kawah Putih, located in Ciwedey  is one of the crater lakes of Mount Patuha. Situated 2430 metres above the sea level, we can experience chilled temperature between 8 to 12 degrees C lower than temperature at Bandung City.

Other than paddy, growing strawberry is part of the small industry in this area. We can also see villagers here is still using horse/pony as their mode of transport.

Superb delicious ever lunch at Restoran Saung Gawir. 30 Minutes from Kawah Putih

View from the Restoran Saung Gawir.

Next destination is Kilang Kain Koppo. For Bandung revisit 2015, we did not put Pasar Baru as part of the itinerary as we were accompanied by 3 kids. Based on the Dr Google review about Kilang Kain Koppo, the price is half than Pasar Baru, They are the source for material at Pasar Baru plus it is more convenient to shop here as it is a bungalow like shop.

Selling telekung, kain ela, kain sulam, suitable for reseller

And we shop till drop!

The third day in Bandung, we spent time in Lembang. The new attraction is the Floating Market and Taman Miniatur Kereta Api (Train Miniature Park). My Kimi is super obsessed with train. So this must be the remarkable trip for him.

There is a Rabbit Park as well

Super excited kid

The entrance of Floating Market

Pisang Goreng Cheese is originated from Indonesia.
We got the fried tapioca with chilli as well. Fantastic!

Rabbit Park and Train Miniature Park is part of the floating market as well. So you can spend at least half a day here. Floating market serves super delicious local cousin where you can buy the food from the boat stall. Please beware of pick pocket. Our superb and tremendous brunch had cost my mom her newly bought iphone 6.

10 minutes from this tourist attraction, we stopped by at Kg Daun. As this restaurant has also become very famous, the price is quite expensive and the food is over rated. We prefer Restoran Saung Gawir!

You are paying for the ambiance of eating in the jungle, by the river stream with the sounds of instruments from bamboo, as well as natural sounds from the jungle

Burpp..

Next, shopping at Jalan Riau.No picture taken as all of us are busy handling the kids while wasting money at the factory outlets.

The Heritage and The Secret offer branded clothes. Other than that, it's just a local brand with a very good quality of material and design. Please do remember to buy EDP perfume in front of The Summit Outlet. It's EDP people! Not more than RM50, you can get 100ml of branded perfume.

Last night in Bandung, SPA time. SPA services is very famous in Indonesia. It's totally worth it even you are taking the SPA services from the hotel. Paying little bit extra for your convenience.

Spending the 4th day in Bandung in Rumah Mode, it's a last minute shopping before we depart to the airport. It's a smartest decision ever to stay at Villa Damar as we only have to pay supir and van rent for only 2 days. We depart from Villa Damar by using their airport transfer services.