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Tulungrejo Pine Forest in Blitar City, East Java Province
Blitar City has several interesting natural attractions to enjoy relaxation and family recreation. For example, there is Tulungrejo Pine Forest! As the name suggests, it is located in Tulungrejo Village and belongs to Gandusari Sub-District. Along the way to the location, tourists may see beautiful landscapes of nature. The best nuance indeed occurs once they arrive at the pine forest, though. For the information, Tulungrejo Village is located in the slope of Kelud Mountain and it resides in the east part of it. No wonder, it takes some time to reach the forest. The good thing is the atmosphere is the best up there.
The Nuance
The panoramas are indeed superb and the nuance is soothing. Tulungrejo Pine Forest is located on 800 meters above the sea level and it resides near to the local settlement. Tourists can even see Kawi Mountain clearly from that area. The next feature is the presence of Lekso River that disgorges to the midst of Kelud Mountain’s forest. In that area, tourists may find fertile lands and lush vegetation. Still, the best flora is the formation of pine trees that appears tall and shady. In some parts of the forest, in fact, a small pier and gazebo reside. Tourists can use it for relaxation later.
Exploring Tulungrejo Pine Forest
The question is what tourists may do in Tulungrejo Pine Forest. The most common motive is to enjoy the peaceful nuance. Visitors want to get rid of stresses and feel a distinct atmosphere there. Trekking and natural adventure also become a popular activity there. The starting point is indeed Tulungrejo Village and it takes several hours to reach the forest by foot. Have no worries. The route is easy and it features amazing scenery.
Once arriving at the slope of Kelud Mountain, lots of pine trees welcome tourists right away. They can simply enjoy the nuance or conduct photography during the exploration. Aside from pine trees, other attractive objects are available especially Lekso River. The water is refreshing and the current is strong enough during the rainy season. Thus, don’t forget to take photos of the river when exploring the pine forest later.
What is next? Tulungrejo Pine Forest somehow becomes a nice location to conduct camping. There is even an official camping ground in that area, featuring several facilities. It is managed by LMDH and Perum Perhutani, after all. Later, before going home, tourists also need to drop by in a nearby tea plantation!
Nearby Attractions
- Jati Park
- Kucur Watu Waterfall
- Lembusuro Peak
How to Get There
From Surabaya City, tourists’ prime checkpoint is Blitar City. They can take Surabaya – Mojokerto Highway in order to get there fast, actually. For the information, the distance is 155 km, so this trip may take approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes. Once arriving at Blitar, tourists should take Gandusari – Kedunglurah Street and head to Tulungrejo Village right away. This trip may take about 24 minutes, as the distance is 16.8. Next, tourists should conduct a short trekking in order to reach the pine forest. The location is on the slope of Kelud Mountain, after all.
Where to Stay
- Ilhami Nglegok Hotel
- Maya Hotel
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