The park can be reached from Bogor, Sukabumi and Lebak. The main access routes are :

1. Sukabumi - Parungkuda 20 km/20 minutes by public transport. Parungkuda- Cipeuteuy 30 km/1 hour by public transport.
2. Bogor-Leuwiliang 20 km/30 minutes by public transport. Leuwiliang-Nanggung 15 km/20 minutes by public transport. Nanggung-Cisangku 15 km/ 1 hour by motorcycle.
3. Rangkasbitung-Bayah 150 km/2 hours by public transport. Bayah-Ciparay 36 km/2 hours by public transport including motorcycle.

The charm of the park lies in its relative remoteness, enhanced by the surrounding quiet, rural communities. The road from Cipeuteuy to the Nirmala Tea Estate is a bumpy but reliable all-weather, stone-clad road. It passes through attractive, good quality forest. Strong suspension is amust and four wheel drive comes in very useful. While many of the peripheral tracks are readily accessible, trails deep into the park are not well developed or defined. Hiking to the peaks requires careful planning and advice from park staff should be sought.

PARK RULES

1. You must register at the National Park Headquarters, Cibodas (Gede Pangrango National Park) should you wish to climb the mountains :

Monday-Thursday     07.30-14.30
Friday                       07.30-11.00
Saturday                   07.30-13.30

2. You must submit :
• a photocopy of your valid I.D. card or a parental permit (passport for foreign visitors);
• a travel statement from your local police (Indonesians);
• a health certificate from a physician (Indonesians).
3. A park guard may inspect your belongings and permit before you enter the park.
4. No domestic animals, including pets, are allowed in the park.
5. Do not bring weapons, such as knives, or hunting equipment into the park.
6. Radios and noisy appliances are not allowed in the park and special permission is required for the use of "walkie-talkies".
7. Do not light camp fires or cook using natural vegetation.
8. Do not interfere with, remove, vandalise or otherwise damage park property. This includes writing on stones or trees.
9. Do not pick flowers or pull up plants.
10. hike only along main trails. Short cuts not only damage the forest but also are very dangerous.
11. Do not drop litter. Carry all your rubbish out of the park.
12. Do not pollute or foul rivers and when bathing do not use soap or other pollutants.
13. Report to the park guard when leaving the park.
14. Alcoholic drinks are not allowed in the park.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT (mountain climbers and long distance walkers)

Unless climbers are properly equipped they can run into serious trouble.

1. Minimum hiking gear: warm clothes, sleeping bag if staying on the mountain overnight, water-proof clothing, flashlight, compass, whistle and medical kit
2. carry enough food and drink (non-alcoholic).

Do not climb alone: there should be at least three people in your party and you should be guided by someone with a knowledge of the trail.

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