The Cibodas gardens are right next to the main entrance to Gede Pengrango National Park, the highlight of which is the climb to the 2958m park of the volcanically active Gunung Gede. From the top of Gede on a clear day you can see Jakarta, Cirebon and even Pelabuhan on the south coast-well, Raffles reported that he could.

Register for the climb and obtain your permit from the PHKA office just outside the gardens entrance. The office has an information centre and pamphlets on the park, which is noted for its alpine forest and bird life, including the rare Javan eagle

From Cibodas, The trail passes Telaga Biru eureum Falls (on hour away) lies just of the main trail. Most picnickers only go this far or some continue on to the hot springs, 2.5 hour from the gate. The trail continues to climb another 1,5 hours to Kandang Badak, where a has been built on the saddle between the packets of Gunung Gede and Gunung Pangrango (3019m). Take the trail to the right for a hard three-hour climb to Pangrango. Most hikers turn left for the easier, but still steep, 1.5hours climb to Gede, which has more spectacular views. The Gede Crater lies below the summit, and you can continue on to the Suryakencana Meadow.   

The 10km hike right t6o the top of Gunung Gede takes at least 10 hours there and beck, so you should start as early as possible and take warm clothes (nigh temperatures can drop to 5° C), food, water and a torch (flashlight). Most hikers leave by 2am to reach the summit in the early morning before the mists roll in. register at the park office the day before. The main trails are easy to follow. The hike should only be undertaken in the dry season from May to October.