National Park Alas Purwo
National Park Alas Purwo (or commonly abbreviated Alas Purwo ) located on the eastern tip of Java island, precisely in Banyuwangi regency , East Java . For communities, the name of the base Purwo has a meaning as the first forest, or the oldest forests in Java. Therefore,
no wonder if people around think Alas Purwo as a sacred forest. Thus, in addition
in demand as a natural tourist destination, the area Alas Purwo also believed to have sites that
mystical thought to be a magnet for pilgrims to perform the rituals in the woods.
National park which was inaugurated by Minister of Forestry Decree No. 283/Kpts-II/92 This is a representative ecosystem types of lowland rainforest in Java. The altitude in the range of 0-322 meters above sea level (asl) with a flat topography, wavy light, with the highest peak on Mount Linga Sweet (322 meters above sea level).
Based on their ecosystems, forest types in the National Park Alas Purwo can be divided into a bamboo forest, beach forest, mangroves / mangrove, forest plantations, natural forests, and pastures (Feeding Ground). If observed at a glance, of the land area of about 43,420 hectares, the park is dominated by bamboo forest, which occupies an area of about 40% of all existing areas.
In general, the state land in this park are mostly sandy clay, while the other fraction of clay. Rainfall per year on average ranges between 1000-1500 mm with temperatures between 27 ° -30 ° C, and humidity between 40-85%. Typically, the dry season occurs in April through October, while the rainy season
the opposite occurs, namely in October
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B. Feature
Alas Purwo National Park is ideal for travelers who enjoy exploring the woods, observing plants and wildlife, or coastal tourism enthusiasts, connoisseurs of water surfing (surfing), or those who like pilgrimage tour. Purwo National Park Foundation does have a virgin jungle, some beautiful beaches and bays, as well as websites that are often the site of mystical meditation or penance local communities and migrants.
Visiting National Parks Purwo Alas , tourists can observe the wealth of flora and fauna. This national park has at least 13 548 species of bamboo and other plants that consists of grass, herbs, shrubs, lianas, and trees. Typical and endemic plants are found in this park that is brown and bamboo kecik manggong.
Other plants are ketapang, nyamplung, billowing, and keben.
Unspoiled natural conditions make the National Park Alas Purwo into habitat
suitable for a variety of wildlife, such as ebony leaf monkey, bull, ajag deer, leopards
, Cat, mangroves, and the peacock
and partridge. Not only the land animals, wildlife and scarce water
protected like a cracked turtle, leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea),
hawksbill, and green turtles also be resident in
This national park south beach ( Beach Ngagelan ).
C. Location
Alas Purwo National Park is located in the district and subdistrict Tegaldlimo Purwoharjo, Banyuwangi regency , East Java
D. Access
The city of Banyuwangi is located about 290 km east of the City Surabaya (the capital city of the Province of East Java ) and can be reached by bus or train. While the island of Bali , Banyuwangi is located approximately 10 km west of which are only separated by the Strait of Bali. To cross over to Banyuwangi , tourists can take advantage of ferry services from Port to Port Ketapang Gilimanuk.
From the city of Banyuwangi , the National Park Alas Purwo , can be achieved using a rental car (car charter Colt) to the Market Anyar with the distance about 65 km. From Market Anyar tourists can rent a truck or motorcycle taxi heading towards the main door in Rawa Bendo. For the motorcycle taxi service, tourists must pay $ 20,000 toward prominence Swamp Bendo (January 2009). Travelers who want to enter the area of National Park Alas Purwo normally required to register and pay for tickets in the post this Bendo Swamp. From Swamp Bendo, travelers can begin their exploration of forests, visiting pilgrimage sites, or directly to the beach attractions, such as the Segara Anakan, Trianggulasi Beach , Beach Ngagelan, and surfing locations in the Coast Plengkung .
E. Ticket Price
To enter the National Park Alas Purwo visitors must pay entrance at Rawa Bendo Pos. Payment of entrance fee is distinguished by occupation / profession visitors. Scale ticket prices are still in the confirmation.
F. Accommodation and Other Facilities
Area National Park Alas Purwo guides have been equipped facilities, which the rangers (forest guards) or assistant rangers who may be asked for assistance to guide the exploration. For guide services, tourists have to spend between Rp 75,000 to Rp 150,000 per day. At the office park supervision there are also several patrol cars and the Jeep for a dirt bike that can be rented for exploration purposes. If a private vehicle, tourists are also guaranteed not to get lost along the forest because it has been equipped with the boards of directions to various attractions in the park. Signage is also equipped with distance information that must be taken (how many miles), and the means to the location (for example, can be reached by car, motorbike, or walking).
One of the signs in the National Park Alas Purwo
In addition to having some campsites, on some beaches such as in Côte Trianggulasi and regions Plengkung or G-Land has also been available lodging. Even in the G-Land currently has several cottages built for surfers with a natural feel and blend with nature. Eg building materials consist of wood, bamboo, and rigging of the fibers. Not only that, the natural atmosphere is also evident from kerosene lamps were used, as well as sleeping space that resembles a bullock cart past. With these advantages, the lodging is intended for the surfers of the world is valued around 30 U.S. dollars per night. If you want a more modest lodgings, there are few guesthouses in Rawa Bendo Heading for Rp 100,000 per night. In addition, in the vicinity of Post Swamp Bendo there are also several food stalls (January 2009).
