Rock Climbing Via Ferrata at Gunung Parang Purwakarta Indonesia

Indonesia Traveling Information - Rock Climbing Via Ferrata at Gunung Parang Purwakarta Indonesia. All started from the invitation of one friend to rock climbing via ferrata on Gunung Parang Purwakarta. I was always curious about rock climbing, because it seems fun. I immediately agreed my friend's invitation. Previously I had never rock climbing, but I was once wall climbing at Plaza Festival Jakarta. Wall climbing course I felt a bit heavy, especially rock climbing yaaa (I asked myself). Arise feelings of doubt in me, as a result I was asked to my friend. He said that rock climbing using the technique via ferrata is very safe, especially for beginners. Even a child only 4 years old can, and even more greatly his parents who are already advanced age was able to rock climb via this ferrata. He also advised me to watch a youtube video about rock climbing via ferrata at Gunung Parang Purwakarta, so I have a picture of what kind of climb will climb.

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Well, I was a little shocked to see the height of the mountain Parang. Cliff Parang has 3 climbing lanes. The first peak tower 1, has a height of 983 meters above sea level with a climbing field of more than 700 meters. Tower 2, almost the same height as the tower 1. The shape is tapered at the top and looks like a parang weapon. And Tower 3, more gentle and visible dull from a distance. He said the mountain Parang is including the second highest natural rock cliffs in Asia. Whether true or not, certainly this Parang mountain is very high indeed. After seeing the Youtube video, my guts start to shrink somewhat. But already already pay, OK just live it!

Day H finally arrived. We departed from Jakarta to Purwakarta, got there around 09.30 am. After using the tool for rock climbing and breakfast, we immediately headed to point 0 of Parang Tower 3. After that, we were given a tool briefing and how to climb via ferrata by his instructor.

Climbing time begins around 11:00 am, the weather is also hot, and stupidly I forget not to use sunblock! Never mind, I was already there, I have to climb.

It turns out that the technique via ferrata is difficult hard easy. Surely our body is installed by a series of safety devices. We climb it by climbing the iron stone where every one of us go up the stairs we have to climb also our safety equipment. This is what the technique of climbing via ferrata.

Initially I was fine in climbing, eh the more the top of his tracks made so a bit difficult. There should be sideways to the right, some to the left. There is also a 180 degree, imagine not how heavy? There was a time when I felt it was no longer able to climb the cliff. Tired + fear, that's how I feel. My hands are trembling, it's not able to climb anymore. In fact the cliff man via ferrata is very safe, just need to SURE on the tools of the safety. The friends of one trip gave me encouragement and motivation to be able to revive again. I also keep trying to motivate myself. I can definitely, I can definitely !! I went on climbing.

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We arrive at an altitude of 125 meters above sea level around 12:00 or 12:30 hours. The view we saw from above was the beautiful Jatiluhur Reservoir. Once satisfied the photos and uploaded to social media (Above there the signal is full), we went down in turns. We went down to rest in the little caves that were there. Then reached the point about 100 meters to go down the cliff by using the lowering, where we the participants are lowered by his instructor by using a rope. We have to walk back and forth on the cliff. The position of the foot should be straight, as we walk backwards as usual. When it comes down, the fear comes up again. Finally I managed to get off with a few cuts along the fingers of my right hand.

I feel this is where my true nature and character appear. I myself did not think that I was as timid as that. But finally I was able to overcome the fear that was in me. Well, this is a precious and unforgettable moment in my life. There is a feeling of pride after successfully climbing this Parang mountain.

So, I recommend you to challenge yourself, face the fear, and always believe that you can do it. Live while we're young!

P.S: Thank you for the Canaya Tour and Travel which has coordinated the open trip rock climbing event through this ferrata. For information, the cost of this trip is 450.000 IDR, including Jakarta PP Transportation, Snack Morning Food, Equipment Rental, Instructor & Guide, Lunch, and Documentation.