Discover East Java

National Park. Nature Reserve. Botanical Garden. Attractive Place. Ancient Heritage. Discover East Java Because your coming is our happiness... Papuma Beach, Jember photo: Daniel Schmitt

Cover Story D aniel Schmitt, a German photographer, travelled abroad since age 4. His excitement in photography originally came from his family members. He has always been fascinated by the interaction of light, ConCept & Design Aan Anugrah colours and lenses. speCial thanks to Bondan Evi Mahasti When he started travelling alone, the most destinations were Europe and Andrea Bütler Southeast Asia. However, according to him, so far the most fascinated Cornelia Heimgartner country is definetily Indonesia. During his travel to Indonesia, Java is Daniel Schmitt also his major trip destination. He speaks fluently Indonesian and partly Dr. Alexis Palmero Rodriguez Javanese. Most of theM are on JourneyS 1984 Morocco, Portugal, France, Spain 1985 Turkey, Yugoslawia, Greece 1986 USA 1987 Indonesia (Jawa,Bali), Malaysia, Singapore Discover East Java 1991 Thailand Because your coming is our happiness... 1997 Denmark, Norway, Sweden 1998 Turkey 2002 Indonesia (Bali) 2003 Indonesia (Bali),Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Lao,Cambodia 2004 Indonesia (Sumatra,Jawa,Bali), Thailand, Lao, Myanmar, Malaysia 2005 Indonesia (Bali,Sulawesi,Kalimantan,Jawa) 2006 Indonesia (Bali,Lombok,Flores,Sumba,Rinca,Kanawa,G.Gede), Thailand 2007 Spain, Portugal, Italy, India 2008 Israel, Palestina, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Morocco, Sri Lanka, Indonesia (Sulawesi/Maluku (Halmahera, Ternate, Tidore, Ambon, Saparua, Seram), Jawa, Belitung/Bangka) In between: Czech, Slovenia, Kroatia, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Great Britain, Andorra Scheduled future trips: February 2009 - September 2009 (From Germany to China and back by land) Check Daniel’s works at: Daniel got chance to visit this popular beach during his stay in Ambulu, Jember.

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Contents. Map. iv Contents. vi About East Java. 1 About Us. 4 Our Partners. 6 Travel with Us. 9 Why East Java. 10 Places of Interest. 11 National Parks. 13 Nature Reserves. 23 Attractive Places. 33 Our Trips. 44 Useful Links. 46 photo: Anang Ritarno Bremi Forest v

photo: Ajib About East Java. Capital : Surabaya Area : 47,922 km2 (18,503 sq mi) Population : 34,766,000 (2000) Density : 725.5 /km2 (1,879 /sq mi) Ethnic groups : Javanese (79%), Madurese (18%), Osing (1%), Chinese (1%)[1] Religion : Islam (96.3%), Christianity (2.6%), Hinduism (0.6%), Buddhism (0.4%), Kejawen also practised Languages : Javanese, Madurese, Indonesian Time zone : WIB (UTC+7) Web site : www.jatim.go.id E ast Java (Indonesian: Jawa Timur) is a province of Language Indonesia. It is located on the eastern part of the island of Java and also includes neighboring Madura In addition to the national language, Indonesian, they also speak Javanese. Javanese spoken in the and Bawean islands. The administrative center of the western part of East Java is indistinguishable from the province is in Surabaya, the second largest city in one spoken in nearby Central Java, with its hierarchy Indonesia and a major industrial center and port. of high, medium, and low speeches. But in the eastern cities of Surabaya, Malang, and surrounding Populaton areas, the people speak a more egalitarian version According to the 2000 census, East Java has 34 of Javanese, with much less regard for hierarchy million inhabitants, second only to West Java among and a richer vocabulary for vulgarity. While Madurese Indonesian provinces. The inhabitants consist of is spoken by around 15 millions of Madurese, mostly Javanese. Native minorities include migrants concentrated in Madura Island, Kangean Islands, from nearby Madura, and distinct Javanese ethnicities Masalembu Islands, Eastern part of East Java, and such as the Tengger people in Bromo, the Samin and East Java main cities. the Osing people in Banyuwangi. East Java also hosts a significant population of other ethnic groups, such Relgon as Chinese, Indians, and Arabs. The main religion used to be Hinduism and Buddhism. By the arrival of Islam, Hinduism was gradually pushed out in the 14th and 15th century. ABOUT EAST JAVA

The last nobles and remainders of the fallen empire of Meda Majapahit fled from this point to Bali. This comes from East Java supports several regional media outlets. earlier history, when Islam spread from northern cities Local newspapers with provincial news reach their in Java where many traders from Gujarat, India came, readers earlier than their competitors from Jakarta. In bringing Islam. the spirit of “providing more news from around readers”, most newspapers even issue municipal sections which Admnstratve areas are different among their distribution areas. East Java is administratively divided into 29 regencies • Jawa Pos Group, one of major newspaper group in (or kabupaten) and 9 cities (or kotamadya). Indonesia, is based in Surabaya. • Surya, is one newspaper in East Java, is based Regencies: in Surabaya. Surya is now under Kompas one of • Bangkalan • Nganjuk major newspaper group Indonesia. • Banyuwangi • Ngawi In addition, there are two popular Javanese • Blitar • Pacitan magazines published in Surabaya: • Bojonegoro • Pamekasan • Penyebar Semangat (Spreader of Spirit) is a • Bondowoso • Pasuruan historical and popular Javanese magazine. • Gresik • Ponorogo • Jaya Baya, a Javanese magazine which used the • Jember • Probolinggo name of one of the famous Prabu Jaya Baya. • Jombang • Sampang • Kediri • Sidoarjo Natonal Parks • Lamongan • Situbondo • Lumajang • Sumenep Meru Betiri National Park - Between Jember and • Madiun • Trenggalek Banyuwangi districts, this park covers 580 km2 (224 • Magetan • Tuban sq mi). Hard to get to, it contains fantastic coastal • Malang • Tulungagung rainforest and scenery and is home to abundant • Mojokerto wildlife. Cities: Alas Purwo National Park - This 434 km2 (168 sq mi) park is formed by the Blambangan Peninsula (south • Batu • Mojokerto eastern Java). Comprised of mangrove, savanna, • Blitar • Pasuruan lowland monsoon forests and excellent beaches, • Kediri • Probolinggo the park’s name means First Forest in Javanese. • Madiun • Surabaya Javanese legend says that the earth first emerged • Malang from the ocean here. Hstory Baluran National Park - This 250 km2 (97 sq mi) East Java’s history dates back to the famous ancient national park is located in north east Java, once kingdoms of Kediri and Singhasari, which is now a known as Indonesia’s little piece of Africa, the parks city near Malang. The Majapahit empire, centered formerly extensive savanna has been largely replaced at Trowulan, Mojokerto East Java, is celebrated by by Acacia. Indonesians as the golden age of the archipelago. The Eastern Java region was the part of the Mataram Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park is located at kingdom during its peak. the region of Probolinggo, Lumajang, Pasuruan, and Malang. 70 km (43 mi) from Surabaya. Mount Bromo Educaton is one of the great hiking and trekking destinations East Java hosts some of the famous universities in for overseas tourists. The breathtaking view of Bromo Indonesia, both owned by government and private. also attracts hundreds of photo enthusiasts to see the Three major cities for universities, because they have views there. government’s universities, are Surabaya, Malang, and Jember. Among them, Airlangga University and Institut source: wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember are the most famous, and both are located in Surabaya. Another important form of education that is available in most cities in East Java is the pesantren. This kind of education is built and organized by Islamic clerics, and associated with local or national Muslim organizations. Jombang is a famous city for its pesantren. ABOUT EAST JAVA

Bromo Caldera photo: Anang Ritarno

About Us. Bondan Experienced Driver Jl. Belitung - Jember Ph. +62 813 368 65079 A father’s of one cute daughter who has experienced as a private and car charter driver for many years. He has been traveling extensively along Java and Bali and knows well the routes to get to some tourism destinations. Holding a B1 driver licence. Past and present activities: Nature lover, driver. ABOUT US

Sam English Speaking Guide Pujer village, Bondowoso Ph. +62 852 585 83730 sam993@gmail.com A graduate of tourism academy who has got involved in travel business since 1997. His motivation to take a part in this job is to improve his English and commucicate with other people. Since he is a native of Bondowoso, he would love to spread out potential tourism spots in the area such us coffee and rice plantation, historical sites, and volcanoes. He has been traveling to the most visited travel destinations along Java, Bali, Lombok and Komodo island. By meeting with people mostly from Europe, his profile has been enlisted to the famous travel guide community, Lonely Planet. Aan Anugrah English Speaking Guide Jl. Kahuripan - Jember Ph. +62 813 589 61985 anugrah_da@yahoo.com Interested in doing travel business since 2007. Doing this activity encourages him to learn more about nature, volcano, culture, and custom since his customers come from different walk of life. Get involved with Taman Hidup outdoor and trekking service as a tourist guide. Current interest: Nature preservation, hiking. ABOUT US

photo: Taman Hidup Taman Hidup. Taman Hdup Supports Ecotoursm n East Java, Indonesa (Original version in German: http://kfeweb.wordpress.com/2008/10/24/okotourismus-in-ost-java-indonesien) Shining green paddies and dense rain forests, great volcanoes and roaring surf at the remote beaches, natural species variety and exceptionally, local culture - all these and even much more are offered in East Java, Indonesia. The project of Taman Hidup promotes ecotourism and makes an important contribution on it to the everlasting of exceptional landscape and the support of local people. Negatve Headlnes With the support of the Commission for Development The headlines of our newspapers are larded over (http://www.kfe.uzh.ch) and Swiss Travel & Outdoor Indonesia with dubious contents. Earthquakes, business, Transa (http://www.transa.ch). Cornelia tsunami, volcano eruption, attacks in Bali, piracy and Heimgartner together with people from the region corruption draw a negative picture of this country and of East Java sets up the project of Taman Hidup inflict the tourism severely in Indonesia over the past successfully. Their common goal is promoting the years. The unbelievable beauty landscapes rescue ecotourism in their area. Through Taman Hidup, jobs those circumstances and important industry sectors were created by knowing nature tourism and making moreover affect to the local people. a traditional craft. The project leader and porters make communication in the area concerning with Unknown East Java nature, herbs medicine, wildlife and first aid training in East Java offers everything to the tourists from the emergency situation and educate local people about legendary Indonesia dreams, from a traditional culture nature and culture as well. over charming people up to its beauty wonder nature. Due to lack of information, however, only very few tourists have visited the region of East Java until now. They just pass between the capital Jakarta and Bali. In addition, tourism can turn into an important great hope for the future of the people on the spot. Today, the population life is poor, the unemployment rate is high. The roughly working smallholders often earn only a few thousand rupias per day in order to dispute family living and education of the children which is far from enough. ___________________________________ A workshop leader, Andrea (left), together with the training participants on Mt. Argopuro OUR PARTNERS

Herbal Hkes and Extended Trekkng Taman Hidup offers their specialty in Argopuro area through the jungle trekking and herbal-hikes on T aman Hidup - East Java, outdoor and trekking service (TH) is an organization established by nature lovers and conservationist who devote their the mountain chains. That is Java volcanic origin. Overgrown trees, dense rain forest and mountain passion through nature preservation. The project of more than 3000 m. above sea level. The local people TH was began by the initiative from their awareness posses their fascinating knowledge about various to the importance of forest and the people living kinds of vegetation and their benefit, which they use around the Argopuro region. They would love to for miscellaneous purposes in the daily life. On herbal- share their knowledge and experience in the nature hikes, the plantation world is about to be discovered by local people. Trekking leads to mighty waterfall and based on their backgrounds. the mystical lake “Taman Hidup” in two to three days, or to the massive Argopuro and great Semeru-Bromo The establishment of TH has been made possible volcanoes. On a day hiking trip, we can explore the through the generous support of KfE, the university smoking Ijen volcano and the sulphur mining. We also of Zurich, Switzerland (http://www.kfe.unizh.ch) offer trip to a remote national park where coast giant turtles put their eggs and monkey colonies hanging and the leading Swiss outdoor equipment supplier freely in the gigantic treetops. Walking through TRANSA (http://www.transa.ch). paddies is a good choice to interact with the real everyday life of the native and to carry away by the laughter of dark child eyes which can reside in the heart. Arport Arrval: Surabaya or Denpasar Best Tme to Travel: May-October. During the rainy season in November - April traveling is also very enjoyable but can slow down the trip to certain areas. Donatons: For donations, we are very grateful anytime! Luzerner Kantonalbank, PC 6041-2 Clearing No. 778 account No. 01-00-654616-08 savings account “Taman Hidup”, Cornelia Heimgartner, Freiburgstrasse 9, 2502 Biel. Taman Hidup - East Java, Outdoor & Trekking Service Jl.Simpang Karimata 241 Jember, Jawa Timur Ph. +62 331 326430 info@eastjavatrekking.com The initiators of Taman Hidup project. http://www.eastjavatrekking.com left to right: Ari, Adek, Cornelia, Frans, Stevanus OUR PARTNERS

Argo Raung. A rgo Raung was established in May, 2007 with a motivation to bring travellers to see and feel the atmosphere of village while they enjoy a special traditional menu provided. There are various kinds of fresh water fish with sambal and vegetables, herbs drink, young coconut ice, etc. Argo Raung provides a facility for culinary trip, which the travellers can see the lush paddy field surrounded the place while they enjoy the cuisine. Located at Kalianyar village, Tamanan Bondowoso, the place is still nature and we can see the view of Argopuro/ Hyang Plateau and the summit of Mount Raung in the distance. Paddy field still dominates a landscape of Kalianyar village, a mixture with local daily life going to work to the field. To see further on surrounding village, we are ready to organize trips as you like, such as: rice field trip either by walking or riding bicycle, finding a few abandon Dutch building, observing numerous site of ancient heritage, or any other interesting trip you like. We can also provide you with a simple shelter to relax and spend the night in the village. We also concern on nature preservation, as this is Argo Raung - Culinary, Fun, and Leisure one of our program to make people take care of the Kalianyar Vilage, Tamanan Bondowoso greening by giving them a seed of tree to be planted Ph. +62 815 595 94510 on their surronding piece of land. argoraung@yahoo.com OUR PARTNERS

Travel with Us. I n the middle of your busy hours and routine works, travelling is another need you cannot neglect. Spending your time to relax and making a tailor-made We are Handlng: • Transportation: 4WD, APV, Van, Motorbike • Adventure tours: Hiking, Trekking, Off-road, trip is a way how to reduce stress at work, away Cycling. from the rushed city and refresh your mind from the • Shopping, Culinary and Sighseeing trips. unchanged circumstances. • Camping gear rental. W e specialize in organizing tours in the region of Make Your Own Itnerary! D East Java, with local custom we know. We are iscover East Java offers car charter and English supported by reliable networks to organize any tour speaking guide to lead you to discover the programs you make. We offer you alternatives at region of East Java. We provide competitively priced competitive prices and satisfying services. For further transportation for all of your special trips. By the price information, please contact us. We would happily starts from US$ 60 for car charter, includes a driver assist you. and a tour guide for a whole day, you simply manage the budget for the rest and make up your own tour program!. Adventure tours with a support of our partners are possible to meet the joyful trip you make. Aan Anugrah Ph. +62 813 589 61985 anugrah_da@yahoo.com Sam Ph. +62 852 585 83730 sam993@gmail.com Bondan Ph. +62 813 368 65079 TRAVEL WITH US

photo: Irsam Soetarto Why East Java. 3 Reasons Why Choosing East Java . EASY ACCESS • It is easily reached from Surabaya Juanda International Airport. • Has extensive rail ways to almost major cities. • The island is across the word’s famous tourist destination, Bali. . VARIETY IN ECOTOURISM • East Java has not only one but four national parks to visit. • Visit to plantations, farms, learn about coffee production, and learn about rice cultivation is an exciting way to get in touch with the real every day life of the locals. East Java is the best area for such activities. Very recommended. • Visit to the various interesting places from zero to the highest altitude, beaches or mountains, cities or forests. . IT IS ALL AFFORDABLE • Go ahead and book! photo: Tjutjut 0 WHY EAST JAVA

photo: Lucas VdB Places of Interest. NATIONAL PARkS • Alas Purwo National Park • Baluran National Park • Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park • Meru Betiri National Park NATURE RESERVES & BOTANIC GARDEN • Arjuno Lalijiwo Nature Reserve • Hyang Plateau Nature Reserve • Ijen Plateau Nature Reserve • Raung Nature Reserve • Pulau Sempu Nature Reserve • Purwodadi Botanical garden ATTRACTIVE PLACES • Surabaya • Malang • Jember • Bondowoso • Banyuwangi • Lumajang • Magetan • Mojokerto • Kediri • Madura Island PLACES OF INTEREST

Meru Betiri National Park

photo: Josman Ginting Alas Purwo. Alas Purwo National Park is representative of a typical lowland tropical rain forest ecosystem in Java with a total area of 43,420 hectares. This park is a habitat for several species of wildlife such as the ebony leaf monkey (Trachypithecus auratus auratus), banteng (Bos javanicus javanicus), Asian wild dog (Cuon alpinus javanicus), green peafowl (Pavo muticus), red junglefowl (Gallus gallus), deer (Cervus timorensis russa), panther (Panthera pardus), and leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis javanensis). Some species of turtle such as the Pacific ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea), leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea), hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata), and common green (Chelonia mydas) are often seen landing on the southern beach of this Park from January to November. In the period of October to December, some 16 The communities living around the Park are very species of migrant bird from Australia such as the typical of the “Blambangan” culture. They believe that sacred kingfisher (Halcyon chloris/Todirhampus what is now the Park was the last stopover of the sanctus), blue-tailed bee-eater (Merops philippinus), Majapahit people who were escaping the onslaught common sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos), and wood of the Mataram kingdom. Near to the Rowobendo sandpiper (Tringa glareola) can be seen in Bedul entrance gate, a historical site remains in the form Segoro Anak. of Pura Agung, a Hindu temple called The Glorious Giri Salaka temple , where a Hindu ceremony, Plengkung, in the southern part of the Park, is almost “Pagerwesi”, is held every 210 days. legendary among the world’s top surfers. They call it “G-Land”. The name is derived from its location in This Park has a diversity of ecotourism and cultural Teluk Grajagan (Grajagan Bay), which resembles the tourism attractions (sea, sand, sun, forest, wild letter “G”. Moreover, it is located a short distance from animals and traditional cultures) which are located in a stretch of tropical rain forest which always looks close proximity to one another. green (hence green land or “G-land”). Plengkung is one of the top four locations for surfing in the world and can be ranked among surf sites in Hawaii, Australia, and South Africa. Walking along the white sand beach from Trianggulasi to Plengkung, visitors will come across an area of buckshot-like sand. NATIONAL PARK

photo: Aan Interestng locatons/attractons: Pancur: Located about 3 km south of Trianggulasi beach. Pancur has name after a river flows during the Tranggulas: located 13 km from the Pasaranyar year forming pancuran, water tap. Camping ground entrance gate, a white sand beach with a coastal is provided here which can accommodate about a forest, suitable for marine recreation and camping. hundred visitors. Pancur is the entrance to Plengkung Ngagelan Beach: located 7 km from Trianggulasi. and we can rent 4x4 vehicle here to reach Plengkung. Visitors can watch several species of turtle landing on At about 2 km north side of Pancur, there two sacral the beach to lay their eggs, and other turtle breeding places , Istana caves and Sendang Srengenge, Not activities. far from pancur, there is black coral or die coral beach that is well known as Parang Ireng with its ore-sand. Ngagelan: located about 8 km at the west side of Trianggulasi. Ngagelan has semi natural hatchery for Plengkung: Located at the south of Pancur (about sea turtles. This is the location of laying down eggs 8.3 km). Along the way to Plengkung, we can see a from four species of sea turtles among six species in beautiful panorama of beach with special tree named Indonesia (There are 7 species of sea turtle overall in “Sawo Kecik (Manikara kauki). Plengkung is the best earth). Olive ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) place to surf and its wave is the second best after is frequent to land and lay the eggs on Ngagelan Hawai. It becomes a location of many international beach. surfing championship. Bedul Segoro Anak: Located 3 km after Ngagelan Caves: there are 40 cave sites, both natural and beach. It has mangrove forest which is important artificial, including a Japanese cave where a pair of area for breeding and nesting for several species of old 6-metre long cannons can be seen, Istana Cave, waterfowl (lesser adjutant, Oriental darter, common Padepokan Cave, and other caves for both cultural kingfisher, Australian pelican, Marsh sandpiper, etc). interest and caving. Several species of migratory birds can be seen along this area coming from Australia. Another nterestng places: Kayuaking: 7 km to the notheast from office of Alas Sadengan: located 12 km (30 mins) from the Purwo national park at Pasaranyar. Beach with calm Pasaranyar entrance gate. It is an artificial 80 wave. A site of corals hectrares wide feeding ground. There is a viewing- tower to watch the animal while grazing. There Perpat: 8 km to the south from Kayuaking. This area are wild bull (Bos javanicua), Javan deer (cervus is good for snorkeling and diving. timorensisi), Barking deer (Muiacus muntjak), Wild pig (Sus scrofa), and many kinds of birds. The best time Banyubiru Bay (Slenggrong): The white sand beach, to see are between 6-9 am and 3-6 pm. a place to see the sunrise. NATIONAL PARK

photo: Josman Ginting How to Get There: Plengkung (aka. G-Land) There are two alternatives to get to Alas Purwo National Park. G -Land is a magical place and one of the surfing world’s most incredible surfing destinations. For many surfers, it’s been a very special surfing site 1. By road of primitive beauty and perfect waves. Secluded Banyuwangi - Kalipait 59 km 120 mins situated at Plengkung on the southern tip most Kalipait - Pasar Anyar 3 km 5 mins peninsula of Java is the legendary Grajagan. Like the Pasar Anyar - Rowobendo 10 km 60 mins primitive magical sound of its name, the mentions of Grajagan is an Indonesia incantation that causes 2. By boat surfers everywhere gaze longingly at the horizon. Jember - Benculuk 80 km 120 mins Banyuwangi - Benculuk 30 km 45 mins Discovered in the 70’s by a couple of intrepid surfers Benculuk - Grajagan 18 km 30 mins on a flight between Jakarta and Bali. The long lines Grajagan - Plengkung (by boat) 30 mins. are unmistakable perfect and the discovery that followed is now regarded as arguably the world’s best left-hander ever. Known for its consistent off- shore trade winds during the sessions. G-Land with off-shore winds from March to October and consistent swell from a powerful Indian Ocean wrapping into Grajagan Bay makes this spot one of the world’s best left-handers. The waves at G- Land are suitable for all level of surfers. Big gapping barrels, long perfect walls reeling down this endless point allowing the surfer to reach and score some of the deepest and longest barrels of their life. At high tide the waves are easy to ride and break in deep water, lower tide the waves really start to barrel. source: http://www.g-land.com Alas Purwo National Park Jl. Brawijaya 20 Banyuwangi, Jawa Timur 68416 Ph./ Fax. +62 333 428675 alaspurwo@telkom.net www.alaspurwonationalpark.com NATIONAL PARK

photo: Nikolaj Jensen Baluran. Baluran National Park has some of the few dry land Bekol, Semang: watching animals such as the ecosystem types in Java, consisting of savanna. It barking deer, banteng, red junglefowl and green also has mangrove forest, monsoon forest, coastal peafowl. forest, swamp forest, and evergreen forest with a total Bama, Balanan, Blk: marine tours, fishing, area of 25,000 hectares. About 40% of the Park area swimming, diving/snorkelling, and watching great is dominated by savanna type vegetation. herds of deer. During July and August, stags can be seen fighting each other. At low tide, troops of ebony There are 444 species of plant growing in this Park, leaf monkeys can be seen fishing for crabs using their including curious and indigenous species like widoro tails at high tide. bukol (Ziziphus rotundifolia), mimba (Azadirachta Mantng, Ar kacp: a year-round water source, indica), and pilang (Acacia leucophloea). These three birdwatching in the early morning and afternoon. species are able to adapt to very arid conditions, Popongan, Sejile, Sirontoh and Kalitopo: rowing on remaining green while the plants around them wither. the calm sea while watching shoals of ornamental Other plants in the Park include tamarind (Tamarindus fish, watching migrant birds. indica), gadung (Dioscorea hispida), kemiri (Aleurites Cand Bang, Labuan Merak and kramat: sites of moluccana), gebang (Corypha utan), api-api historical/cultural interest. (Avicennia sp.), kendal (Cordia obliqua), manting (Syzygium polyanthum), and kepuh (Sterculia foetida). Interestng locatons/attractons: Batangan: historical site in the form of a Japanese cave. A good place to observe animals, particularly the peacock dance in the mating season between October and November. Baluran National Park Jl. K.H.Agus Salim No. 132 Mojopanggung Banyuwangi 68425 Ph. +62 333 424119, Fax. +62 333 412680 NATIONAL PARK

photo: Kiat Bromo Tengger Semeru. Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park has sub-montane, montane and sub-alpine ecosystem types, with big trees that are hundreds of years old. Plants that grow in the Park are jamuju (Podocarpus imbricatus), cemara gunung (Casuarina sp.), edelweiss (Anaphalis javanica), various species of orchid, and rare species of grass (Styphelia pungieus). In addition, there are about 137 species of bird, 22 species of mammal, and four species of reptile in this Park. Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park is the only who come to the Park in great numbers, particularly conservation area in Indonesia that has a sand ‘sea’. around the time of the “Upacara Kasodo”. The This unique feature covers a total area of 5,250 Upacara Kasodo (Kasodo Ceremony) is held every hectares at an altitude of about 2,100 m asl. Beneath year (December/January) at the full moon. Through the sand sea, seven eruption centers have been this ceremony, the Tenggerese invoke the blessings found along two intersecting lines, one from east of the deities to ensure an abundant harvest, to be to west and the other from northeast to southwest. spared from calamity and to be cured of various From this northeast-southwest line emerged Mount diseases. To earn such blessings, they climb down Bromo, an active volcano which intermittently emits the sides of the crater to catch the offerings thrown smoke and ash, and is an ever-present threat to the into the crater by other members of the community lives of some 3,500 people living below. The crater above. The scramble for possession of the ‘sacrifices’ of Mount Bromo has a diameter of about 800 meters is at once a gripping, but terrifying sight: it is not from north to south and 600 meters from east to uncommon for some of the participants to tumble west. Most of the area within a radius of 4 km from down to the crater’s floor. the crater centre is considered hazardous. Interestng locatons/attractons: The Tenggerese people that live around the Park Cemorolawang: one of entrance gates through which are indigenous to the area and adhere to ancient visitors pass to see the expanse of the sand sea and Hindu beliefs. According to legend, the ancestors of Bromo’s crater from a distance; camping is possible the tribe were members of the Majapahit kingdom here. who went into exile. Strangely, despite being aware Tengger Sand Sea and Mount Bromo: horse riding; of the potential dangers of Mount Bromo, the local climbing up concrete steps to the rim of Mount people seem unafraid. The same goes for the visitors Bromo’s crater, and witnessing the sunrise. NATIONAL PARK

photo: Johan Firmansyah Pananjakan: viewing a magnificent panorama of Mount Bromo, Mount Batok, and Mount Semeru. Ranu Pani, Ranu Regulo, Ranu Kumbolo and Mount Semeru: These cool, misty lakes (“ 2,200 m asl.) are a frequent stopover on the way to Mount Semeru’s peak (3,676 m asl.). Ranu Darungan Lake: camping and observing animals and plants; incredible views. How to reach the Park: • Pasuruan-Warung Dowo-Tosari-Wonokitri-Mount Bromo by car (71 km), • Malang-Tumpang-Gubuk Klakah-Jemplang- Mount Bromo by car (53 km) • Jemplang-Ranu Pani-Ranu Kumbolo • Malang-Purwodadi-Nongkojajar-Tosari-Wonokitri- Penanjakan by car (83 km). • Malang to Ranu Pani by car for about 70 minutes and proceed on foot to Puncak Semeru about 13 hours. Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park Jl. Raden Intan No. 6, Kotak Pos 54 Malang Ph. +62 341 491828; Fax. +62 341 490885 Jl. Panda No. 8 Malang Ph. +62 341 551040 tn-bromo@malang.wasantara.net.id NATIONAL PARK

photo: Taman Hidup Meru Betiri. Meru Betiri National Park is well known as a low land forest in the Southern area of East Java. It possesses numerous varieties of natural resources. Among of which is the richness of flora resource with various kinds of herbs, perseverated and endemic fauna habit. They are also the objects of attraction for natural tourism that are widely spread surrounding reefs and sea. The important resources such as the preservation of hydrology function, the flora fauna potentials, and the ecotourism attraction bring great advantages for the society in Meru Betiri National Park. Locaton Vegetaton Meru Betiri National Park area is located on Eastern Based on van Steenis system, Meru Betiri National of Java. It belongs to two regencies, there are Jember Park has 5 out of 11 kinds of vegetation type. Existing and Banyuwangi. in Java Island they consist of beach, swamp, brakish, tropical rain forest and rheophyte vegetation. The borders of Meru Betiri National Park area are: • The North: PT. Trebasala and Perhutani RPH Beach Vegetation Curahtakir The vegetation which can be found at Sukamade Bay • The East: Sarongan village, Pesanggaran and Meru Bay. Sometimes trees are full of epiphyte Subdistrict Banyuwangi Regency and PTPN XII such as Placerium bifurcatum and orchid. Sumber Jambe area This vegetation consists of two formations, • The South: Indonesia Ocean Prescaprae and Baringtonia. Prescaprae formation, • The West: Curah Nongko village, Andongrejo, such as low land plants that dominated by herbs Sanenrejo, Tempurejo, Subdistrict Jember creep plant, and most of the plants are Ipomoe Regency, PTPN XII Kali Sanen, PTPN XII Kota prescaprae and Spinifex squarosus. Boringtonia Blaster and Perhutani RPH Sabrang. formation such as Baringtonia asiatica, Calophylum inophylium, Hibiscus tiliaceus, Terminilia catappa, Meru Betiri National Park has 58,000 ha large area, Pandanus tectorius. which consist 57.155 ha of land and 845 ha of sea. The area of 20.415 ha is located in Banyuwangi and 37,585 ha in Jember respectively. NATIONAL PARK

photo: Taman Hidup Swamp vegetation. Flora The vegetation can be found in the Eastern side of Meru Betiri National Park ha identified: Rajegwesi Bay, which is the mouth of Lembu river • 518 types of plants and Karang Tambak. The vegetation in Meru Bay and • 239 herbs, e.g. Piper cubeba, Piper retrofactum, Sukamade beach is classified as forest vegetation parkia roxburghii, Terminalia balerica, Pangium growing along the tides lines. Plant are dominated edule, Rauwolfia serpentine, etc. by Rhizophora sp, Avicenia sp, and Bruguera sp. All • 15 preserved plants such as Toona sureni, kinds of plant in this vegetation have specific roots Rauwolfia serpentine, Aleuritas moluccana, in the mouth of Sukamade river you can see Nypa Rafflesia zollingeriana, Dalbergia latifolia, fruticans formation. Pterospermum javanicum, etc Generally, most plants growing in Meru Betiri National Mangrove Vegetation are Pterosprmum javanicum, Lagerstroemia speciosa, The vegetation found at the end of the swamp forest Bischoffia javanica, Adenanthera microsperma, in Sukamade. Mostly the plant grows in this place are Artocarpus elasticus, Toona sureni, Durio zibethinus. as Manikara kauki, Gluta renghas, Alstonia scholaris and Sterculia foetida. Fauna Meru Betiri National Park has: Rheophit Vegetation • 217 identified fauna The vegetation can be found in the land flooded by • 25 mammals of which 18 kinds are protected. river water. You can find saccharum spontaneum in Such as: Chelonia mydas, Eretmochelys, Sukamade river, species growing in this land. Lepidochelys olivaceae, Dermochelys coriaceae, Naja spultarix and Phyton reticulates. Low Land Tropcal Ran Forest 184 Aves of which 68 kinds are protected. Most of area in the Meru Betiri National Park are (Based on PP RI no 7, 1999 about Flora and Fauna low land tropical rain forest. There are many kinds Concervation dated on January 27 1999) of epiphyte such as orchid, Platicerium bifurcatum, and liana. Most plants found growing in this place Located in Jember, Bande Alit beach has a are Pterospermum sp, Tetrameles nudiflora, Ficus potentially beautiful nature panorama. Things to do variegate, Diospyros caulifora, Aglaia variegate, are participating on ecotourism, observing some Drancontomelon mangiferum, Bischoffia javanica, attractions such as seeing a man-made cave built in Dysoxylum amoroides, Gossampinus heptaphylla, Japanesse colonial, Rapelling in Sodung Mountain, Litsea sp as well as Plectocomia elongate. Grazing Ground in Pring Tali savanna, and taking a closer look at a centre of deer breeding. 0 NATIONAL PARK

photo: Taman Hidup Sukamade beach located in Banyuwangi, has Other Interestng places potential tourist objects for ecotourism activities, such Rajegwesi Beach: Rajegwesi is the gate of the as the observation of laying eggs turtles, releasing western side of Meru Betiri National Park, it belongs hatching into the sea, flora and fauna observation and to Banyuwangi. The first tourism object offered is also jungle tracking. Rajegwesi beach. The beach has beautiful waves Natural tourist activities in Meru Betiri National Park than those of the south beach. This place is also used will give great advantages for the surrounding society for fisherman ship harbor and fish auctioneer. We and government. can do much activities here at this beach as fishing, swimming, canoeing, sun bathing and sightseeing How to Get There. traditional fisherman, going fishing and sell it to fish There are4 alternative ways to reach Meru Betiri auctioneer. National Park either from Jember or Banyuwangi: 1. Jember - Glantangan - Curahnongko - Bandealit Teluk Damai & Teluk Hijau (gate to the western part of Meru Betiri) is 45 The enjoyable natural panorama after Rajegwesi km trip which takes about 2–3 hours either by beach is teluk damai and Teluk Hijau. The color of the motorcycle or car. bay is unlike common water, it is green as its name 2. Jember - Glenmore - Sarongan - Sukamade - given. There are many activities can be done such (gate to the eastern part of Meru Betiri) is 103 km as swimming, fishing, sunbathing, and enjoying the trip which takes about 4 hours. beauty of soft white sand. Near this place, we can go 3. Jember. – Genteng – Jajag – Pesanggaran – and look inside the Japanese cave. Parking area is Sarongan – Sukamade is 146 km trip which takes available. about 4 hours. 4. Banyuwangi – Jajag – Pesanggaran - Sarongan – Sukamade is 127 km trip which takes about 5 hours. Meru Betiri National Park Jl. Sriwijaya 53, Kotak Pos 269, Jember, Jawa Timur 68101 Ph./ Fax. +62 331 335535/ 321530 meru@telkom.net www.merubetiri.com NATIONAL PARK

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Arjuno Lalijiwo. The Arjuno-Lalijiwo Nature Reserve comprises an area of about 5,000 ha. The site is mountainous and holds one of the last untouched mountain forests of east Java. Several of the many mountains, among others Gunung Arjuno (3,359), Gunung Welirang (3,156) and Gunung Anjasmoro (2,277). Gunung Welirang is used by local people for collecting sulphur from the volcanic fumaroles. On the lower slopes of Gunung Arjuno, 30 km north east of Malang you will find Purwodadi Botanical Garden. South of Gunung Arjuno and Gunung Welirang, near Junggo, is the 2,500 ha Grand Forest Park Cangar. Access Accommodaton There are two ways to reach the area around Arjuno- The area is visited by many local tourists. Lalijiwo Nature Reserve. Accommodation can be found in all price categories • The south is accessible from the mountain village in the following villages: Batu, 20 km north west of Malang. You can reach * Batu Batu by bus from Dinoyo busstation in Malang. * Tretes From Batu there are buses to Junggo and * Selecta Selecta, two villages higher up in the mountains. • The north is accessible from the mountain villages Trekkng Tretes and Prigen. Tretes and Prigen are about The Arjuno-Lalijiwo Nature Reserve is a hikers 6 km of the main road Malang-Surabaya. Take paradise. You can make several walks and ascents. a bus from one of these cities and get out in Some examples: Pandaan. From Pandaan catch a minibus to * Junggo - Gunung Arjuna 8 hours Tretes and Prigen. In both villages you’ll find * Junggo - Gunung Welirang 8 hours guides who will show you the reserve. * Junggo - Gunung Anjasmoro 5 hours * Tretes - Gunung Welirang 8 hours Sub Balai Konservasi Sumber Daya Alam Jawa Timur I. Jl. Kutisari Selatan XIII/6 Surabaya, Jawa Timur NATURE RESERVE

photo: Taman hidup Hyang Plateau. Summit of Mount Argopuro has the highest of 3088 m above sea level. The longest hiking track in Java. There are two routes to go to Mount Argopuro. From Baderan – Besuki and from Bremi village in Probolinggo. It is easy to reach Bremi as there are buses depart from Probolinggo twice a day at 06.00 am and 12.00 am., which will go to the village.There is a small and quiet cheap inn here. It seems that the inn was built during the Dutch colonial period. The inn is surrounded by beautiful and natural scenery, that make a rustic athmosphere. Before climbing the mountain, we should reort to the local police or the local PHPA in Bremi. In the next morning, walking for about 3 hours On the way down from the peak, we can take passing the agathis plantation and tropical forest, we’ll either Alun-alun Besar, continue to Baderan village. arrive at Taman Hidup lake. We can use the water for Otherwise, by turning the peak, we can return to a drink and cooking. We can also set a tent and stay Bremi. Alun-alun Besar is grasy wide plain, used to overnight around the lake or close to the river in the propose as military airport by Japan colonial in the higher place. Taman Hidup is faboulus and unique. past. Mount Argopuro is seldom climbed, except It surrounded by dense of tropical forest, and fishes during the long school holiday or in dry seasons. diversity live in the lake, which are very easy to fish Mount Argopuro is unique. It has many historic or even catch by freehand. The morning after, we placesfrom the ancient kingdom up to the Dutch and can start climbing to the peak of Mount Argopuro, by Japanese colonial periods It also has a beautiful view turning half of the lake. It will take about 6 hours to as well. We will find various wildlife, such us deers, reach the peak. The peak has a trace of sulfur crater. monkeys, wild pigs, birds, peacock, junglefowl, etc, as the forest ground of Mount Argopuro still natural. Balai Konservasi Sumber Daya Alam, Jawa Timur II. Jl. Jawa No. 36 Jember, Jawa Timur 68101 Ph. +62 331 335079; Fax. +62 331 333584 NATURE RESERVE

photo: Evi Mahasti Ijen Plateau. The Ijen-Merapi-Maelang Nature Reserve lies in north-east Java, a little south of Baluran National Park. The site consists of volcanic terrain and tropical rainforest. Three mountains dominate the area: the Gunung Merapi (2,800 m), the Gunung Raung (3,332 m) and the Ijen Crater (2,286). They are situated in an old crater of about 20 km in circumference. The Ijen Crater and the Gunung Raung are still active volcanoes. In the crater of Ijen volcano, a turquoise lake has come into existence with an area of 5 ha. It’s the biggest crater lake of Java. Access Trekkng The reserve is accessible via two entrances: * Pos Paltuding - Kawah Ijen 2 hours • The eastern entrance from Banyuwangi. From * Pos Paltuding - Merapi 4 hours Surabaya take a bus heading for Bali and get out * Sumberwringin - Gunung Raung 12 hours in Banyuwangi. From Banyuwangi, minibuses go to Jambu. From Jambu the last bit goes by Flora truck or ojek to Pos Paltuding. The 3 km climb to * Albizzia montana the crater from Pos Paltuding will take about two * Javan Edelweiss - Anaphalis javanica hours. * Cemara - Casuarina junghuhniana • The western entrance from Bondowoso. From * Cymbopogon vardus Malang or Surabaya take a bus to Bondowoso, * Ficus spp. where you get on a minibus to Sempol. From * Homalanthus giganteus Sempol you can take an ojek (motorbike) to Pos * Pasang - Lithocarpus sp. Paltuding. * Pittosporum moluccanum * Jamuju - Podocarpus imbricatus Accommodaton * Pternis wallichiana * Pos Paltuding, Guesthouse * Saccharum spontaneum * Kalisat, Arabica Homestay * Schleichera oleosa * Jampit, Jampit Homestay * Themida spp. * Belawan, Catimore Homestay * Vaccinium varingiaefilia * Sumberwaringin, Sumberwringin Shelter NATURE RESERVE

photo: Aan Mammals * Asiatic wild dog - Cuon alpinus * Leopard - Panthera pardus K awah Ijen is also the site of labor-intensife sulfur mining. There’s no machinery, only continous series of locals’ works. Since 1968, forced sulfur * Common palm civet - Paradoxurus hermaphroditus collectors have been working by day and night, in * Rusa deer - Cervus timorensis untenable condition. Gathering “Yellow gold” and * Barking deer - Muntiacus muntjak carrying heavy loads often 50 kg or more, make * Javan short-tailed porcupine - Hystrix javanica the company are capable to deliver at least 3 tons a day. Paid more than usual daily wage, sulfur Brds collectors are working for the only exclusive control * Grey-breasted Partridge - Arborophila orientalis of PT. Candi Ngrimbi to get 1000Rp per kilo (2009). * Red Junglefowl - Gallus gallus But isn’t it equal for what workers get with the * Green Junglefowl - Gallus varius burden greater than hard phisical labor?. All these * Green Peafowl - Pavo muticus for what... * Collared Kingfisher - Todirhamphus chloris * Pink-headed Fruit-Dove - Ptilinopus porphyreus * Cattle Egret - Bubulcus ibis Download at You Tube: * Javan Pond-Heron - Ardeola speciosa Ijen Mining Revealed by National Geographic Video 1 , Video 2 , Transcript Ijen caldera is the largest in Java with a diameter of 16 km. The size of the crater is about 960m x 600m. Several extinct active cones are found inside the caldera such as G. Cilik (1872 m), G. Pendil (2375 m), G. Anyar (1276 m), G. Genteng (1712 m), G. Gelaman (1726 m), G. Kukusan (1994 m), G. Papak (2099 m), G. Widodaren (2100 m), G. Blau (1774 m), G. Gendingwaluh (1519 m), G. Lingker (1630 m), G. Kunci (1788 m). Balai Konservasi Sumber Daya Alam, Jawa Timur II. Jl. Jawa No. 36 Jember, Jawa Timur 68101 Ph. +62 331 335079; Fax. +62 331 333584 NATURE RESERVE

Raung. Raung is one of Java’s most active volcanoes. It is about 4-6 hours to go there. From the last post to named for the sound that tigers growl. it is located the summit still need 1-2 hour climbing. From here in Bondowoso and has a 2 kilometres (1.2mil) wide we can make a camp and continue in the following caldera surrounded by a grayish rim. The difference morning at 5 am to see the sunrise on the summit. in color of the rim and the flanks of the volcanoes is caused by the rim’s lack of vegetation compared with Overall time needed the healthy and extensive vegetation on the flanks. Sumberwringin - summit of Raung 12 hours Raung, standing at the peak of 3,332 metres (10,932 Pondok Motor - summit of Raung 7-9 hours. ft) above sea level. This is pure volcano climbing at its very best. Track Route Bondowoso – Sumberwringin - Pondok Motor Although the valleys between the major volcanoes – Pondok Sumur – Pondok Dhemit – Pondok Mayit boast fertile, ash-enriched soil for agriculture, available – Pondok Mantri – Raung Peak. land area is very limited in this region. Raung contains centers constructed along a NE to SW line, with Gunung Suket and Gunung Gadung stratovolcanoes being located to the northeast and west, respectively. Trekkng: Bondowoso - Sumberwringin, 1hour. We can report our arrival to Sumberwringin shelter and proceed by taking a small pick up car to starting point of Raung Climb Route, Pondok Motor, half hour. From Pondok Motor start hiking to Pondok Sumur, 2 hours. After that there are two posts before summit and it requires Balai Konservasi Sumber Daya Alam, Jawa Timur II. Jl. Jawa No. 36 Jember, Jawa Timur 68101 Ph. +62 331 335079; Fax. +62 331 333584 NATURE RESERVE

photo: eastjava.com Pulau Sempu. Pulau Sempu Nature Reserve is a 900 ha island south of East Java. On the island you’ll find white beaches and dense tropical rainforest. Some locals may tell you about the last Javan Tigers which exist in the reserve. Sempu, an irregularly-shaped island 4 km across at its widest point, lies approximately 50 km south of the Malang. The channel, roughly 0.5 km wide, runs from southwest to northeast between Sempu and the mainland. How to Get There Pulau Sempu Nature Reserve is reachable by a boat from Sendangbiru. To get to Sendangbiru, take a minibus from Gadang station in Malang to Sumbermanjing Wetan. From Sumbermanjing, motor-cyclists will bring you to Sendangbiru. Permit is available from the PHPA office on the beach in Sendangbiru. Accommodaton There are few beach cottages in Sendangbiru, a small fishing village. Balai Konservasi Sumber Daya Alam, Jawa Timur I. Jl. Bandara Juanda, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 61253 Ph. +62 31 8667239; Fax. +62 31 8671985 NATURE RESERVE

W ildlife conservation group ProFauna Indonesia has discovered around 60 rare bird species in a nature preserve on Sempu Island, Malang regency, “This is a very worthwhile discovery and increasingly shows that Sempu Island is a natural preserve that is suitable for the survival of wildlife with high East Java. The group’s executive director Asep conservation value, especially for the country’s rare Rahmat Purnama said the birds were discovered bird species.” when ProFauna organized a three-day birdwatching competition this month on the island, some 60 km With the discovery of the rare bird species, ProFauna south of Malang city. expects the Natural Resources Conservation Center (BKSDA) to strictly monitor and protect the preserved ProFauna observed as many as 144 bird species forest from wildlife poaching. breeding on Sempu Island during the biennial event, participated in by 23 groups from Java and Bali. Sempu Island, spanning 877 ha, was dedicated as a natural preserve based on the East Java gubernatorial According to Asep, ProFauna had previously recorded decree in 1928 due to its unique nature and wealth around 80 bird species living in the 877-hectare in bio-diversity. The area is only for research and natural preserve. Among the bird species observed education purposes. during the event were the Javan eagle, wreathed “The ecosystem on Sempu Island is very complete, hornbill, rhinoceros hornbill and oriental pied-hornbill. such as its mangrove swamp, coastal forest, low Even though most of the species are categorized as plains rain forest and lake,” said Asep. non-migratory birds, participants also found migratory birds, such as the Chinese goshawk, which can source: Wahyoe Boediwardhana, http://www.planetmole.org/indonesian-news/sempu-island-east- survive in the northern hemisphere and migrates to java.html the southern hemisphere during the winter. The growing number of bird species breeding on Sempu Island is likely due to the presence of tree varieties on which the birds build their nests and fewer threats from natural predators and human beings. “The forest where the birds once lived might have been damaged or replaced by other tree species. They then migrated to a new and denser forest,” said Asep. 29 NATURE RESERVE

National Parks. photo: eastjava.com Purwodadi. Purwodadi Botanic Garden is located at Purwodadi, in the countryside of Pasuruan, East Java and is situated on the main road which connects three cities in East Java; Malang, Surabaya and Pasuruan. It is about 24 km from Malang, 30 km from Pasuruan and 70 km from the capital Surabaya. It covers an area of 85 ha which is at an altitude of about 300 m above sea level. Purwodadi Botanic Garden was established in 1939 by Dr D.F. van Slooten, as one of three branches of the Indonesian Botanic Gardens. Access Recreational facilities provided include lawns, seats Purwodadi lies 20 km north of Malang and is relatively and shelters which all encourage visitors to sit, relax easy accessible from this town. Take a minibus to the and enjoy the serene surroundings. Visitors can also direction of Lawang from Arjosari station and get out jog on the roads while enjoying the fresh air and in Purwodadi. admiring the diversity of flora in the garden. Accommodation • Malang, many possibilities A small guest house is available especially for • Lawang, Niagara Hotel, Sumber Waras Jaya researchers and colleagues. Bookings can be made through the office during work hours at least two days Collectons and Facltes in advance. Purwodadi Botanic Garden is used as a place for conservation and research on semi arid lowland Introducng the Garden plant species. In December 1995, the garden had The main gate of Purwodadi Botanic Garden was built a collection of 3,323 species, from 940 genera in using the architecture of a Penataran Temple and is 149 families. This collection consists of Orchids 525 specific to East Java. After entering the gate, we are species, Zingiberaceae 40 species, Dioscoreaceae on the main road of the garden. The road divides the tuber crops 6 species, Fabaceae 160 species, garden into two regions, namely Region I (on the right) Moraceae 133 species, ferns 80 species, bananas and Region II (on the left). Species such as Jacaranda 3 species and 150 cultivars, and medicinal herbs obtusifolia H.B.K., Cassia fistula Linn., Ficus lyrata 300 species. The facilities in the garden include a Warb., Bombax ceiba Linn. and Carmona retusa library, seed collections, nurseries and glass houses. (Vahl.) Mas have been planted as wayside trees and Besides being a place for conservation and research, fence plants. From the main road Mt Baung can be the garden is also a place for public recreation. seen in the distance. 0 BOTANIC GARDEN

Openng Tmes Purwodadi Botanic Garden is open to the public from 7:00 am until 4:00 pm, Monday - Sunday. The office is open Monday-Thursday from 6:00 am until 3:00 pm and Friday 6:00 am until 10:00 am. Visitors who want to get information about the garden, the collections, seed or plant sales, and botanical research are welcome to visit the office during work hours. There is a small admission charge. Parking is available for motorbikes, cars and buses. Cars are permitted to enter the garden with a special admission fee with the exception of Sunday and public holidays. News Purwodadi Botanical Gardens Preserve Endangered Plant Species. Retno K. Djojo, Contributor, Purwodadi. http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2008/04/24/purwodadi- botanical-gardens-preserve-endangered-plant-species.html Purwodadi Botanical Gardens has big ambitions. Duncan Graham, Contributor, Purwodadi http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2006/09/29/purwodadi- botanical-gardens-has-big-ambitions.html Purwodadi Botanic Garden PO Box 5, Lawang 65201, East Java, Indonesia BOTANIC GARDEN

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photo: Bambang W Surabaya. Surabaya, provincial capital of East Java and Visit also Kaliandra - training center and responsible Indonesia’s second largest city, served for over half tourism destination resort, located 2 hours (70km) a millenium as trading port for the inland empires of south of Surabaya, in the village of Prigen - Pasuruan Java. Situated at the mouth of the Brantas River, the and Taman Safari, a large, well-maintained safari park city was officially founded in 1293 when raden Wijaya boasting three main zones – America, Africa and Asia established Majapahit, Indonesia’s most glorious – with native animals to each zone. empire. Surabaya, known as the “City of Heroes” because of its role in nation’s independence struggle, has grown into an elegant city of large, colonialized buildings bordering broad, tree shaded avenues. It serves as the commercial centre of a thriving industrial and agricultural hinterland. Surabaya is also home to one of Southeast Asia’s oldest and largest zoos. For travelers in East Java , Surabaya serves as a convenient base for exploring the many charm regions, including Mount Bromo, the cool mountain retreats of Tretes and Malang and the natural wonders of several nature reserves. Surabaya Zoo The zoo is the oldest and the largest one in Southeast Asia. Dinas Pariwisata Propinsi Jawa Timur Jl. Wisata Mananggal, Surabaya, Jawa Timur Ph. +62 31 8531815, +62 31 8531812, Fax. +62 31 8531822 info@eastjava.com www.eastjava.com ATTRACTIVE PLACE

photo: Brake Malang. Malang is one of clean and cool cities in East Java Also visit Malang City Tour that offers its interesting has, without any doubt, been famous since long time places such as; City Hall, Monument Juang’45, bird ago. Historical remmants scattered around Malang and flowers market, senaputra park, kayu tangan Showing that it had played important roles in many complex, City Square, Senaputra Park, Jawa Timur eras. Park, and surrounding Malang like Batu, Lawang old city, Purwodadi Botanical Garden, Taman Safari Park, Malang is known with its beautiful beaches. There Kaliandra, etc. are many tourists who always visit Malang’s beaches in holiday. The beaches are Ngliyep beach, Balekambang beach, and Sendang Biru beach. Then the foreign tourists are commonly interesting to Malang’s temples that save the historical value of the past Kingdom in Malang regency, they are; Singosari temple, Jago temple, Kidal temple, etc. In addition, Malang still has a lot of tourism objects that will attract you to visit it. Coban Rondo waterfall, Wonosari tea plantation, Wendit pool, mount Kawi, Kesambon white water rafting, Coban Pelangi waterfall, Karangkates recreation park, Paragliding at Batu,and other interesting places that present their nature scenery. Toko Oen Restaurant A colonial landmark restaurant established since 1930 Dinas Pariwisata Informasi & Komunikasi Jl. Borobudur 6 Malang, Jawa Timur Ph. +62 341 491441 http://parinkom.malangkota.go.id ATTRACTIVE PLACE

photo: Aan Jember. Jember is one of the regencies located in the eastern part of the province of East Java which has great tourism potential. Geographically it borders the Indonesian ocean in the south. It has beautiful views along the beach. There is Nusa Barong island, the only island in Jember District. In the northern and eastern part of Jember there are mountain ranges where spectacular waterfalls can be found. Central and southern part of the district is fertile valley, surrounded by mountain which is lies along the north and east borders. Jember is also famous for its plantations. Plantations in this area produce coffee, cacao, rubber and tobacco which is exported to Bremen West Germany the place where tobacco exchange is organized upon the result of cooperation between German and Indonesia. Golf course with international facilities is located at Glantangan, 25 km from this town, Visit Watu Ulo Jember Fashon Carnval (JFC) beach at puger. Jember also has an airport for flight JFC is an annual festival held every August. This is a route from and to Surabaya. Therefore many foreign showcase of alternative fashion designs and the first in Indonesia. Estimated 150,000 people turned out for the tourists are interested in the agro tourism available in event in 2008. Jember. Dinas Pariwisata Jember Jl. Jawa No. 74 Jember, Jawa Timur 68121 Ph. +62 331 335244 http://www.jembertourism.com ATTRACTIVE PLACE

photo: Ajib Bondowoso. Bondowoso is located on the curve position and Bondowoso has been known as the rich variety of surrounded by hills and mountains. It has beautiful tourism objects, including; mount Raung, Blawan scenery, refreshing and fascinating panorama. The waterfall, coffee plantation, Polo Agung waterfall, visitors can reach Bondowoso through the gate in the Tancak Kembar waterfall, Tasnan swimming pool, North Eastern side (via Besuki) and they will view a Megalith complex, Gerbong Maut monument, beautiful panorama that radiates a natural beauty and traditional foods, etc. But the famous and the special creates happiness and peace. tourism object is Ijen Crater that is often visited by many tourists, both domestic and foreign tourists. The dominant residents in Bondowoso are Javanese and Madurese. The nearest largest city is Surabaya, approximately three hours drive away. Common in most provincial towns is a park in the city center, called “lun-Alun”. Bondowoso is no exception. In the backdrop of the park is a magnificent view of a mountain. Bondowoso is well known as the city of Tapai (Kota Tape). More people come just to taste the unique flavor of this fermented cassava. This regency is the origin producer of this sweet snack made from slightly fermented cassava. Megalth Complex Bondowoso is the place of megalith complex spread in numerous sites. During Mojopahit kingdom, this area had reach an advanced Dinas Pariwisata Bondowoso civilization. Jl. A. Yani 33 Bondowoso Ph. +62 332 421475 www.bondowoso.go.id ATTRACTIVE PLACE

photo: Josman Ginting Banyuwangi. Banyuwangi is the eastern-most regency of East The typical handicrafts and traditional foods are Java. The beauty of nature is spread across available across Banyuwangi. The products and Banyuwangi from the west to the east. Mountains, places that should be visited are Batik Tulis at forests and beaches mark the landscape of the Temenggungan and Tempo, Bamboo handicraft at regency. These locations form the center of the Kecamatan Rogojampi and Kalipuro, etc. Banyuwangi tourism development area which is called the also has typical food products; such as bagiak, selai Diamond Triangle, connect one tourism object to pisang (banana jam) etc. The diverse natural scenery, another. the rich art, culture, customs and traditions, constitute worthy treasures that must be introduced to all Banyuwangi also has various art, culture, customs people. and traditions. One of the typical arts of Banyuwangi is Gandrung, a welcoming dance for distinguished guests. The dance is the defining dance of Banyuwangi. Besides Gandrung, Seblang, Kuntulan, Damarwulan, Angklung, Ketoprak, Barong, Kendang Kempul, Jaranan are arts that can be seen in Banyuwangi. Other customs that can be observed in Banyuwangi include the sea offering, metik (a celebration performed before rice and coffee harvesting), Rebo Wekasan, Kebo-keboan, Ruwatan, Tumplek punjen, Gredoan, Endog-endogan, etc. These events are performed every year and are included in the Calendar of Events of Banyuwangi. Dinas Pariwisata Banyuwangi Sea Offerng Banyuwangi, Jawa Timur Sea offering, Larung Saji, is what a tradition of Banyuwangi Ph. : +62 333 424172 fishermen do to offer to the Goddess of the sea. www.banyuwangikab.go.id ATTRACTIVE PLACE

photo: Eko Sumartopo Lumajang. Lumajang is one of regencies that located on the south coast of East Java province. Lumajang is also called “Banana Town”. The regency of Lumajang is about 190 km from Surabaya, the capital of East Java. Lumajang is one of East Java’s tourism that save a lot of famous tourism objects, such as; The Triangle Lake, which contains of three lakes (Ranu Klakah, Ranu Bedali, Ranu Pakis). Those lakes are very popular in Lumajang and always visited by many tourists. The Beaches; Watu Godeg Beach, Watu Gedeg Beach, Tlepuk Beach, Dampar Beach, and the others. They are the beautiful beaches in Lumajang and also visited by many tourists. Cone shaped Mount Lamongan is also worth challenging for nature lovers to hike. Mount Semeru also belongs to the area of Lumajang. Madara Gr temple, Semeru Located on the slope of mount Semeru, at Senduro village about 20 Km western of centre of Lumajang. The temple is the largest The other famous tourism object in Lumajang is Tetes one in Indonesia. Cave. This cave contains of colorful stalagmite and stalagtite panorama. This cave is the most beautiful cave in Lumajang district and interesting to visited. Pemerintah Kabupaten Lumajang Jl. Alun-alun Utara 7 Lumajang, Jawa Timur lumajang1@lumajang.go.id www.lumajang.go.id ATTRACTIVE PLACE

photo: Henry Soedidarma Magetan. Magetan is one of regencies in East Java Island that bordered with Central Java province. Magetan regency region that located in Mount Lawu foot is rich of nature tourism such as lake, waterfall, etc. Magetan has a lot of nature tourism objects that spreads almost over its 13 districts. One of the most interesting tourism objects is Sarangan Lake. There are also other historical tourism objects such as; temple, grave and inscription. Magetan also has industries of feather art, bamboo, and traditional music. It also develop the agriculture and horticulture especially vegetables and oranges. The famous orange of Magetan is pamelo and Srinyo orange. Those orange plantation is located in Suko- moro and Bendo district, Magetan. Beside its tourism object and orange plantation, A shadow of mount Lawu Magetan also famous with its traditional art such as; Mount Lawu, 3265 m, located on the border of East Java and Gondang Baru dance, Iring-iring dance, and Godril Central Java. There are more people coming on Suro month of javanese calendar. dance. Visit Magetan tourism in East Java - Indonesia and enjoy its wonderful natural tourism with various handmade souvenirs. Pemerintah Kabupaten Magetan http://www.magetan.go.id ATTRACTIVE PLACE

Mojokerto. Mojokerto has been known as the site of the great kingdom of Mojopahit. This regency also recovers lot of temples of Mojopahit Kingdom. Mojokerto used to be the government center of the whole nation area. So there are many temples found in this site, especially in Trowulan district. Beside Trowulan tourism area, Mojokerto also has many interesting places to be visited. Try to visit Dlundung waterfall in Trawas district. It offers beautiful scenery of natural waterfall with its fresh and cool air. The other beautiful waterfall in Mojokerto tourism is Coban Canggu waterfall located in Padusan village, Pacet district. Padusan, is a fresh place because there are many kinds of teak trees and has an international standard swimming pool. Mojokerto is small area with fertile land. It has big river named Brantas River. Farmers dominate the societies. __________________ Trowulan Complex The region where the empire of Majapahit kingdom ruled Pemerintah Kabupaten Mojokerto www.pemkab-mojokerto.go.id 0 ATTRACTIVE PLACE

photo: Josman Ginting Kediri. Kediri is one of East Java regency that has been The government of Kediri always tries to develop known by many people and tourists, because of Kediri tourism with the effort to make it known by a lot its interesting tourism objects. Kediri is interesting of people. Welcome to Kediri. regency that is able to invite both domestics and foreign tourists to visit its beautiful tourism objects. This area is surrounded by mountains and has a lot of nature scenery. This regency also preserve a historical values and been said that used to be the old kingdom in Java Island. The nature lovers are frequent visiting this regency, because Kediri has the famous mount, Mount Kelud. This is a volcano, but its charming scenery attracts tourists to visit this mount. It has the channel to the crater and lush plantation. The other Kediri’s nature sceneries are Irrenggolo and Dolo Waterfall. It has pine forest surrounded. There are also the historical tourism objects such as; Surowono Temple, Tegowangi Temple, and the famous Sri Aji Joyoboyo Graveyard. Those are the original building of Kediri heritage. The other The way down to kelud Crater interesting places in Kediri are Ubalan Park and There are many visitor come to Kelud after the eruption in 2007 Bendungan Gerak (moving dam). formed a new shaped cone on its former volcanic lake. Pemerintah Kabupaten Kediri http://www.kotakediri.go.id ATTRACTIVE PLACE

photo: Peter Wang Madura Island. Madura island is a part of East Java province that Sampang, has various kinds of tourism object such consist of four regencies. Madura has a lot to offer. It as; Mandangin island tourism spot, Camplong beach, has excellent quality of agriculture crop and beautiful Madengan tomb, recreation of Klampis reservouir, tourism objects and more. The Suramadu Bridge that Toroan waterfall, the ruin Raden Segoro, ruins of connects Surabaya and Madura Island has expected Pababaran. to complete soon, which will be the longest bridge in Indonesia. Madura has population of close to 3 million Pamekasan is popular with a handmade Batik and inhabitants, whom most are farmers and fisherman. has its own design among Madura’s batik. Take a visit The most famous attraction of the island is the annual to Proppo village to see batik making. bull racing (kerapan sapi), which takes place during the dry season in August – September. Sumenep has some interesting sites to visit. Besides historical sites like Kraton and Tiny Museum, Bangkalan is located on the west side of Madura Traditional Art and Cultural Attractions and Mask Island. It is famous for its batik production which Dance, it also has beautiful beaches such as; unique style. Near to Bangkalan there is Aermata Lombang beach and Slopeng beach. Grave, tomb of Ratu Ibu, which dates back to the mid of 17 century. The tomb set on a hill about 4 km inland the town of Arosbaya. ___________ Bull Racng An annual traditional event for madurese Pemerintah Kabupaten Pamekasan http://www.pamekasan.go.id Pemerintah Kabupaten Bangkalan http://www.bangkalankab.go.id Pemerintah Kabupaten Sampang http://www.sampang.go.id Pemerintah Kabupaten Sumenep http://www.sumenep.go.id ATTRACTIVE PLACE

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