About
Kawah Putih, also known as White Crater Lake, sits inside a volcanic crater in the Rancabali area of Bandung Regency, West Java, Indonesia. At about 2,430 meters above sea level, it is a high-altitude setting, and the cooler air up here is part of what makes a visit feel distinct from the city below.
What you will see
The lake is known for its turquoise water, a colour that is striking against the rim of the crater. Its shade is not fixed. It shifts with the weather and with the concentration of sulfur in the water, so two visits can look quite different. Clear days and cloudy ones each give the lake its own character, which makes it worth considering how the day is likely to unfold before you set out.
Planning a visit
- Location: Kawah Putih, Alam Endah, Rancabali, Bandung Regency, West Java 40973, Indonesia.
- Contact: +62 22 85924549, useful for checking details before you travel.
- Weather: because the colour depends on conditions, bring layers, as the altitude can feel cool.
The area around it
Kawah Putih is best treated as a stop in a wider day out from Bandung, a city known for its own mix of food, shopping and surrounding highland scenery. The lake suits visitors who want a natural setting rather than a built attraction, and who are happy to take in a landscape shaped by volcanic activity. Allow time for the walk and for simply looking at the water, since the changing colour rewards a slower pace.
