Cangkuang The Exotic Temple in The Midle of The Lake

Cangkuang, Garut West Java

As the name implies Cangkuang temple is placed in the village Cangkuang, Leles District, Garut. Cangkuang Temple is a Hindu temple, and the uniquely Cangkuang temple located in the middle of the lake. This temple is the first temple found in Sunda area and the temple is the only Hindu temple in Sunda race area.

To go to this attraction where tourists usually using traditional transportation is buggy, at Temple Cangkuang there is a small lakes with lotus plant. Cangkuang temple was built in the time of the first Sundanese kingdom is Galuh Kingdom. Though certainly Cangkuang temple is a temple for Hindus but near the temple there is the tomb of the army Mataram kingdom who fight against invaders in the 17th century, namely Arief Muhammad and he also spread the religion of Islam in the region.

In Kampong Pulo there are traditional village with 6 houses that line and face to face, each of 3 buildings located on the right and left as well as a single mosque building. To cross to the Cangkuang Temple can using traditional transportation made of bamboo, called rafts, and you can enjoy the beauty of the lotus flower.