The park operates an orchid house specifically dedicated to researching and cultivating native Indonesian orchids.
The suspension bridge is constructed from local wood and rope, spanning the forest ravine at canopy height.
Orchid Forest Cikole is situated at an elevation of approximately 1,500 to 1,700 meters above sea level.
The forest area functions as an essential water catchment zone for the surrounding Bandung Basin.
Orchid Forest Cikole is a high-altitude botanical garden located within a protected pine forest in the Lembang highlands. The site hosts over 20,000 orchid species, focusing on the preservation and exhibition of rare Indonesian orchids, including the rare Phalaenopsis javanica. The park's signature feature is a 125-meter-long suspension wooden bridge that illuminates at night, allowing visitors to walk through the pine canopy. The layout incorporates boardwalks that navigate the natural topography, minimizing impact on the native flora. Facilities include a multi-function garden space, a wooden amphitheater, and dedicated conservation areas for orchid propagation. The cool, misty mountain air provides a natural microclimate that sustains the epiphytic collection.
The Wood Bridge (Sky Bridge) when the lights turn on at dusk.
Wear athletic or sturdy shoes as the park features uneven, natural terrain and hilly inclines.
Bring a light jacket, as temperatures drop significantly once the mist sets in during the late afternoon.
Visit on a weekday to avoid significant crowds that gather for the night-lighting event.
Attempting to visit during heavy rain, as the mist renders the forest trails slippery and obscures visibility of the canopy.
Stay on marked boardwalks to protect the root systems of the forest floor; do not touch or pick the orchids.
