When it comes to popularity, Ranu Gumbolo has become a prime tourist site in Tulungagung Regency. This vacation area offers complete natural attractions including trekking routes, lakes, sightseeing areas, photography spots, and much more! The location is in Mulyosari – Wonorejo Village and it belongs to Pagerwojo Sub-District. The location is not quite far from the downtown and it has a nice accessibility. Not to mention tourists can do many fun things in that area, including sightseeing, forest exploration, photography, fishing, climbing tree houses, and much more. As for trekkers, they can also find some good areas for hiking!

The Nuance
Featuring tons of natural attractions, Ranu Gumbolo indeed offers a perfect nuance. The ambiance is peaceful due to the vastness. As for the landscape, tourists may see local farms, pine forests, lake, grassy land, and much more! Many lush bushes and trees also grow in that area. The area also comes with the famous Semeru Mountain trekking route, which is located in the border of Lumajang and Malang City. At the mountain slope, tourists may find a beautiful lake as well! Another best thing is related to the air, which feels so refreshing and clean.

Exploring Ranu Gumbolo
The real question is what tourists can do in Ranu Gumbolo. A natural exploration becomes the prime reason for visiting the site. The presence of pine forest provides a nice area for an exploration. It can be done regardless of the time, even at noon! Tourists won’t suffer from the heat of the sun due to the lush and shady pine trees. Still, everyone should wear comfortable footwear and carry some supplies like bottled water. The site is quite vast, after all. That means this exploration would take some stamina and time.

Ranu Gumbolo is located on 182 meters above the sea level. This explains why the air feels so refreshing! In some cases, tourists take advantage of it for relaxation and getting rid of stresses. The location is also near to Wonorejo Reservoir. That means tourists can drop by and enjoy another nuance in that beautiful place. During the exploration, visitors may see the fertile forest as well. Thanks to the previous reforestation project. The forest even becomes a good choice to conduct a pre-wedding photo session.

The next recommended thing to do is to visit the viewing post. The purpose is indeed to get better views or scenery. For those who carry some money, they can rent a hammock and gazebo in that area. This helps them to enjoy relaxation better, for sure. Another great thing to do is fishing! One thing, tourists should carry their fishing rod and other equipment for fishing. No services provide these in that area, after all.

Nearby Attractions

• Tulungagung Square
• Taruna Tani Tunas Mulya
• Wonorejo Lake

How to Get There
Before heading to Ranu Gumbolo, it is recommended to reach Tulungagung Regency first. The purpose is to rest for a while and find an accommodation for getting rid of tiredness. From Surabaya City, in this case, it is recommended to take Mojokerto – Kertosono Highway and head to Tulungagung right away. For the information, the distance is 158 km, so this trip would take around 2 hours and 58 minutes. After arriving at the downtown, tourists may continue the trip by taking Nasional III Street and head to Ranu Gumbolo right away. The distance is 25.5 km, so this trip would take around 45 minutes.

Where to Stay

• Swaloh Hill Resort