NaturePhoto Wikimedia CommonsWhite Crater
Indonesia
As the name suggests, the Crater Lake and its surroundings are dominated by a pale white color which radiates a rather hypnotizing ambience. The vast dormant volcanic crater is filled with surreal turquoise-colored water. The tree-clad cliffs surrounding the crater reach around 2,500 meters above sea level and make for a stunning backdrop, especially when the clouds start to roll in. The altitude here brings with it chilly temperatures, which in a way, will add to the magical splendor of Kawah Putih.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the soaring elevations of West Java. We have left the sweltering heat of the coastal plains and the bustling urban density of Bandung far behind. …
Listen in the app2The Angkot Terminal and Shuttle Gate
Our journey physically begins here at the main gateway, a bustling logistical hub located on the main road. Getting here often involves a long, cramped ride in an 'angkot'—the ubiquitous, brightly colored local public minivans…
Listen in the app3The Descent into the Caldera
Alighting from the shuttle at the upper parking area, we begin our descent down the final paved stairways into the caldera itself. The visual impact is immediate and startling. …
Listen in the app4The Shore of the Milky Lake
We now stand on the sandy, pale shores of the crater lake itself. The water before you is the defining feature of Kawah Putih. …
Listen in the app5The Geothermal Vents
Directing our attention to the peripheries of the lake, particularly near the base of the steep crater walls, you will observe the active geothermal vents. This is where the subterranean heat of Mount Patuha violently interacts…
Listen in the app6The Canopy Skywalk
Retreating slightly from the caustic shoreline, we encounter an impressive piece of recent tourism infrastructure: a wooden canopy skywalk. For an additional fee of twenty-five thousand Rupiah, visitors can ascend onto this…
Listen in the app7The Upper Viewpoint and Surrounds
Finally, we ascend the steep, carved steps leading away from the crater floor to an upper viewpoint located on the rim of the caldera. The physical exertion required at this altitude will quickly remind you of the thin,…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we make our way back to the shuttle buses, leaving the chill and the pervasive scent of sulfur behind, let us intellectually process the Kawah Putih experience. You have just stood inside the active vent of a stratovolcano. …
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What is White Crater?
White Crater is a place in Indonesia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -7.1666, 107.4039 |
| Last updated |
