Tourism Destinatons
Agro Margomulyo Park in Kediri Regency, East Java Province
People may recognize Kediri Regency a beautiful region. Thanks to the presence of highlands like Kelud Mountain. Moreover, Kediri offers many stunning parks for tourists to visit during the exploration. One of them is located in Ngancar Sub-District, which is called Agro Margomulyo Park. The exact location is in Sugihwaras Village and it becomes a great place to take photos and conduct a family recreation. The park consists of various types of flowers, coming from different regions. Tourists can also learn how the management got those flowers over time. What they need to do is to ask the keepers regarding the information.
The Nuance
Both the cleanliness and serene nuance astonish visitors. Agro Margomulyo Park is well-maintained and it even gets further improvements over time. The main allure is definitely the collections of beautiful and colorful flowers, which often become a background for selfies and photography. The park also features a walking track, so tourists can walk comfortably during the exploration. Not to mention some unique ornaments beautify the site, especially the hanged colorful umbrellas and lampions. One thing, it takes some money to enter the site. So, don’t forget to pay the entrance fee.
Exploring Agro Margomulyo Park
The first allure that tourists can get from visiting Agro Margomulyo Park is related to history. Tourists can simply ask the keepers about it, actually. It is said the park was inaugurated after the explosion of Kelud Volcano in 2014. The purpose is to provide a beautiful spot and entertain the locals after the disaster. Not to mention the location is on a highland, so the park offers a relaxing atmosphere as well. It also provides a great opportunity to collect lots of photos.
Still, the main purpose for visiting Agro Margomulyo Park is to witness the beautiful flowers. The exotic colors of those flowers soothe visitors’ mind, somehow. Moreover, there are many types of them. As for the most famous species, tourists may find Ganyong, dahlias, sunflowers, cosmos caudatus, zinnias, and much more! Aside from sightseeing, it is recommended to take photos of those flowers indeed. Other interesting objects are also available to become a background for photography. These include lampions and hanged umbrellas. Have no worries. The presence of walking track helps tourists to explore the site in a comfortable manner.
The next allure in Agro Margomulyo Park is the presence of an iconic statue called Lembu Suro. It has the body of a human and the head of a cow! The unique statue becomes a recommended object for photography, too, for sure. What is more? The park offers gazebos and hammocks for relaxation. However, it takes some money to rent the hammock.
Nearby Attractions
- Kelud Mountain
- Kampung Anggrek
- Kura-Kura Hill
- Telaga Rambut Monte
How to Get There
The first destination is definitely Kediri Regency and the trip takes approximately 2 hours if tourists come from Surabaya City (East Java Province). For the information, the distance is 120 km. The first route to take is Surabaya – Mojokerto Highway. Next, tourists should take Mojokerto – Kertosono Highway and reach Kediri right away. After arriving at the downtown, tourists should take Wates – Ngancar Street and head to Agromulyo Park at Sugihwaras Village. This trip may take around 1 hour and 59 minutes, as the distance is 120 km.
Where to Stay
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