Gunung Bongkok, Sport climbing

Flora and Fauna: Summer/Campfire

During the summer season, it is highly recommended to refrain from starting a campfire in Bangkok. This caution is primarily due to the high risk of vegetation in the summit area catching fire easily. The presence of leaves scattered all over the place further exacerbates this risk. Additionally, the prevailing weather conditions during this time, characterized by extreme dryness and strong winds, only serve to increase the potential danger associated with starting a campfire. Therefore, it is advisable to exercise caution and avoid starting any campfires in Bangkok during the summer months.

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Map

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1 Gelap-Wayang-Pari 2 South Side / Selatan 3 Secret Canyon / Lembah Rahasia 4 Summit Main Wall / Tebing Utama Atas 5 Puncak Datar Wall Slab Base & Boulder Inno 6 Daniel 7 Batu Topi / South Head 8 Monkey Wall / Lutung Rock 9 Firestarter 10 We Found Boulders

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Summary

Boulders, Short Routes and Multipitch climbing on good andesite.There are slabs, cracks, overhanging walls and strange faces

Description

Mt Parang's shorter, steeper cousin. First sport route was the first pitch of Vertical Nightmare, put up in 1987 by Udin, Inno, Michele, and Tam-Tam. Subsequent development and the opening of a "bodega" for climbing visitors. Someone who knows that history should add it.

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Access issues

From Jakarta: -Car (a 3 hour drive) Take the toll road to Bandung through Purwakarta. Exit at Ciganea. At the end of the exit, turn right and follow the road southward. After 30 minutes you'll see Cupu Rock. Turn right at the junction after Cupu and continue to Plered. From Plered (market) follow the road for 4-5 km. Here is a junction (at Citalang) with a sign reading Gunung Bongkok / Gunung Parang. Turn right and follow the road passing villages and a quarry untill you reach Cikandang. In front you'll see Parang and Bongkok on the left. Take the road to the left through Cikandang. After the waterpond turn left to reach basecamp.

Approach

20-30 min

Sukamulya, Tegalwaru, Purwakarta Regency, West Java 41165

Where to stay

At Wisata Alam Gunung Bongkok there is a campsite. Also with bamboo pavilions (Saungs)

History

History timeline chart

In 1987 Trupala (Jakarta) was the first party to ever climb gunung Bongkok. A few attempts were taken in expedition style reaching only 40 meters. In 1988 the first part of the Trupala line was made as a sport route by Udin, Inno and Michel, named Vertical Nightmare. Until the early 90's there has been routesetting activities at several sectors. Afterwards Bongkok seemed to be forgotten. From 2015 Bongkok gets its revival with new routes and rebolting projects.