Pangalengan

Pangalengan is a district in the mountains south of Bandung, stretching across valleys and highlands at 1524 meters elevation. Tea plantations cover the rolling landscape and define the character of this farming region.

The district became important during the Dutch colonial period when European settlers established large tea and coffee plantations in these mountains. This plantation-based economy remains central to the region today.

Farming families practice traditional Sundanese methods that shape how fields are cultivated and seasons are marked. These inherited techniques guide the planting and harvesting of tea, vegetables, and local crops in ways visitors can observe in the terraced fields.

Visitors can reach the district by regular bus services from Bandung, with journeys taking about two hours along mountain roads. The winding route climbs through changing elevations, so come prepared for curves and elevation changes.

The district contains thirteen villages, each focusing on different farm products because soil type and elevation vary across the region. This patchwork of specialized farming creates distinct characters in different parts of the district.