Waduk Jangari (Cianjur) Travel Guide
A dock on the edge of the Cirata reservoir, a 62 km² man-made lake on the Citarum river spanning three West Java regencies. This is not an internationally scaled destination — it is a local waterside outing for people from Cianjur, Bandung and Jakarta who want a boat ride, freshly grilled fish at a floating restaurant, and a close look at thousands of floating fish cages.
Why Go to Waduk Jangari (Cianjur)
Jangari is the name of a dock in Bobojong village, Mande district, Cianjur, on the edge of the Cirata reservoir — a lake dammed from the Citarum river that extends into the Purwakarta and West Bandung regencies. The reservoir hosts the Cirata hydropower plant (1,000 MW, Indonesia's largest installed capacity) and, since late 2023, the Cirata floating solar plant (192 MW) — South East Asia's largest floating solar installation, though neither is a site you can visit directly.
What is on offer here is simple: hire a boat to tour the lake past thousands of floating fish cages where carp and tilapia are farmed, then eat nasi liwet and freshly grilled fish — taken straight from the cages — at one of the floating restaurants around the dock. It is a relaxed day trip, not a destination that needs an overnight stay.
An honest note: this is a small, local attraction, not a Lake Toba or a Labuan Bajo — the facilities are basic (a prayer room, parking, warungs), and it suits pairing with a Cianjur or Puncak trip rather than being a destination worth travelling far for on its own.
- A boat ride around the Cirata reservoir past thousands of fish cages
- Nasi liwet and freshly grilled fish at a floating restaurant
- Fishing from the shore or from a boat
- The lively dock atmosphere — cage fishermen loading and unloading their catch
Current Conditions in Waduk Jangari (Cianjur)
Districts & Where to Base Yourself
- Jangari dock, Bobojong villageThe single tourism area — the dock, floating restaurants and parking all cluster here.
What to See in Waduk Jangari (Cianjur)
- Dermaga Jangari Wisata Perahu Waduk Cirata Wooden boats are hired to explore Cirata's broad waters, passing small hills and stretches of floating fish cages out on the lake. Open 08:00–17:00, area entry Rp5,000–10,000; boat-hire prices are negotiated on site.
- Sekitar dermaga Rumah Makan Terapung A row of warungs and restaurants on floating rafts serving nasi liwet and grilled fish (tilapia, carp, sometimes grouper) taken directly from the nearby cages.
- Sepanjang perairan waduk Keramba Jaring Apung Thousands of floating net cages where residents farm freshwater fish — a defining sight of the Cirata reservoir, visible from the dock or from a boat.
- Dermaga & perairan sekitar Memancing The lake is known locally as a productive fishing spot; bring your own rod or ask about hire near the dock.
Local Food
- Grilled fish (tilapia, carp, grouper) straight from the cages — salted first, then brushed with a yellow spice paste
- Nasi liwet — coconut-milk savoury rice, the standard pairing with grilled fish here
- Fresh sambal and raw vegetables, Sundanese warung-style
Getting There
~18 km / 30–45 min from central Cianjur. From Jakarta ~100 km via the Puncak–Cianjur route; from Bandung ~70 km via Cianjur city. There is no direct public transport — practical with your own vehicle or a ride-hail from Cianjur.
Getting Around
The dock area is entirely walkable; boats are hired on the spot from local owners/operators.
Practical Tips
- This is a small attraction — pair it with a trip to Cianjur town or Puncak, not a destination worth travelling far for alone.
- Bring cash; transactions at the floating restaurants and for boat hire are generally cash-based.
- Come in the morning or on a weekday for calmer water and fewer local visitors.
- The fish here is farmed freshwater, not sea-caught — ask for whatever was pulled from the cages that day.
- Dinas Kebudayaan dan Pariwisata Kabupaten Cianjur — Hayuka: Jangari
- Wikipedia (Indonesian): Waduk Cirata