Kawah Putih – Indonesia’s volcanic lake, top tourist spot

CAIRO –20 January 2018: Where the smell of sulfur is everywhere, Kawah Putih Lake – Indonesian for White Crater – is definitely a place to visit while in Indonesia.

Located in Ciwidey, 50km south of the city of Bandung, the volcanic lake of Kawah Putih is situated 2,340 meters above the sea and so close to the tea plants. It is believed to have been formed after the Patuha volcano had cooled off many decades ago.

The Indonesian government has long taken measures to develop the volcanic lake that welcomes 300,000 tourists per year.

As a highly acidic lake, Kawah Putih changes colors – from milky turquoise to whitish green or brown – based on the air temperature, the degree of sulfuric acidity and the temperature of the solution.

Once known as a mystical area, Kawah Putih is surrounded by trees, white sand and sometimes lingering fogs. It definitely offers a memorable and one-of-a-kind experience.

Additional reporting by Hany Muhammed



A sign located near the Water Crater lake - Courtsy of Hany Muhammed




Kawah Putih Ciwidey Bandung, Indeonsia - Courtesy of Hany Muhammed