Curug Orok: Fresh and Natural Waterfall in Garut

The origin of waterfall is called a Curug Orok because according to local stories in 1968 there was a young woman who put her child from the top of the waterfall, so the waterfall is called Curug Orok. Judging from the shape of this waterfall has a second waterfall, where a large presence symbolizes the mother and the little baby symbolizes.

Curug Orok with a height of 45 M has become attractions and Tourist Attractions (abbreviated ODTW) since 21 April 1996. Curug Orok is a type of natural ODTW located in the village Cikandang Cikajang Garut district of West Java Province. Curug Orok itself is managed by PT. Perkebunan Nusantara and owned by PT Perkebunan Papandayan . Operating time of ODTW Curug Orok started from 9:00 a.m. to 16:30 o'clock.  
Administrative boundaries of this ODTW As follows:  
North: Mount Papandayan  
South: Mount Geder  
West: Village Cikandang  
East: District Pamulihan

The distance from the capital district region Cikajang is 5 km, while the Capital District of Garut is 31 Km. Curug Orok itself is located at an altitude of 250 M above sea level with the general configuration of hilly land because it is situated at the foot of the mountain Papandayan and the level of land sloping and steep slope stability and absorption rate in kawsan this good land and a low abrasion level. This type of soil material that is in the form of a rocky clay and gravel. Newbie waterfall has a clear water, the smell of normal water and cold temperatures. There are the influence of the season at which time the dry season the water discharge less. Flora Curug Orok dominant around the waterfall is pine trees, papaya and other wild plants. While the fauna found in the region of monkeys and snakes. Quality and environment in the region visability quite good although there is little trash pollution and vandalism in the rocks caused by visitors. There is also a signpost and a bit of advertising signs. Power source in the region comes from the PLN to 220 volts. Sources of clean water from the waterfall itself, which debits are not limited and the water quality is crystal clear, fresh taste and smell normal. Waste disposal system in waterfall Newbie is through septic tanks and irrigation systems in good condition. While the communication system in this region is a walkie talkie with a number of 6 pieces in a sufficient condition. 

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