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Malang Regency Tourism

May 30th, 2006

Coban Rondo Waterfall, Pujon
A beautiful water fall on the slope of Mount Panderman resort that is about 32 km to the west from Malang, it is very interesting to see and visit.
The height of waterfall is about 60 meter. Visitor can find and enjoy beautiful panorama ore peaceful impression around the waterfall.
Facilities: camping ground, jogging track, fishing or playing with elephants from The Elephants’ School Waykambas Lampung - Sumatra.
The waterfall is located at Pandesari village, Pujon Sub District (about 32 km away to the West from Malang).
 

Wonosari Plantation
Agro Tourism Wonosari, Tea Plantation, Lawang
This plantation pleasure gives a special and peaceful impression, beautiful panorama of tea plantation. The plantation is situated at the area on the slope of mount Arjuno, it belongs to Wonosari - Toyomarto village, Singosari Sub District. In this tourist object, visitors can watch and enjoy the special impression, processing of tea from the leaves taken to the tea ready to drink. The location is reachable, about 30 km away to the North from Malang. Facilities: swimming pool, cottages, jogging tracks area, camping grounds, and I many other.
 
Singosari Temple, Singosari
Singosari temple, also known as kendedes temple, was founded in honor to King Kertanegara, the last king of Singosari dynasty who died in 1292 AD. It was erected in 1300 AD at the same time when the ritual Sradha took place. In the vicinity of the temple there are two gigantic statue called Dwarapala, believed to be the entrance guards to the palace
 
Wendit Natural Swimming Pool, Pakis
As an interesting natural swimming pool, the friendly monkeys that would entertain special attraction to the visitors with their joking action can be find here, it present a special recreational spots in order to regain the new spirit.
According to the local folk tale, the pool offer mystical power. To those who have taken a bath in the pool would remain young for the rest of their life. On the days Idul fitri, the Islamic days (seven days Lebaran) some traditional performances are staged here. The pool is located at Mangliawan village, a village belonging to Pakis Sub District, about 10 km a way to the East from Malang.
Facilities: pool using natural water spring water that never dies in all season (dry or wet season), souvenir shops, and some recreational spots in Wendit’s area. The accessibility is very reachable, public transportation or private.
 

A Pilgrimage Tourist Site, Wonosari
As a pilgrimage tourist village, Wonosari - Gunung Kawi (Mt Kawi) has many beautiful, special and impressive mountainous panorama, which noted as one of the most fascinating villages in the South-Western part of Malang Regency Most people know that this village has a special site where the tomb of grandfather Iman Soedjono, one of the seventy nobleman who took arms againts the Dutch occupation led by Prince Diponegoro in 1825 - 1830. Next to the grave of grandfather Iman Soedjono lied the tomb of grandfather Djoego or Kiai Zakaria II, a local figure who first pioneered a new technology in farming at that time. Usually the visitors that come to visit this place believe that the pilgrimage will bring fortune to their works, the future life, such as: trading, making a health farming, etc. The suggested time to visit the sacred sepulchers is customarily on Thursday evening or “Jum’at Legi” (Javanese Calendar). The tombs themselves have long been equipped with adequate facilities for both pilgrimages and vacationers. The accessibility is reachable, public transportation or not, 30 km a way to the Southwest from Malang.

Jajaghu (Jago) Temple, Tumpang
 Jajaghu or Jagu temple was constructed in 1275 - 1300 AD. It believed as the burial place of King Wisnuwardhana ashes, the fourth king of Singosari kingdom, it is extremely interesting that the temple has ornament similarities to those of Penataran temple in Blitar Regency. It lies at the village of Jago, Tumpang Sub District, the Eastern part of Malang (+ 22 km).
 
Kidal Temple, Tumpang
This temple is located in Rejo Kidal village, Tumpang Sub District, 24 km away to the East from Malang. The Real height of the temple is 17 meters, but now it’s just 12,4 meters. The temple base has a square shape. The door is one the West side. Above the door of the temple. there are ” Kepala Kala ” (Head of Giants) and lions. The temple was decorated using ornaments, which depict Mahabharata story not in sequence.
 
Bromo - Tengger - Semeru National Park
This National Park is one of the most beautiful places of interest in East Java.
The beauties of mountain covered, give a special and characteristic green plants, arousing great interest. Tenggerese traditional farming a/so makes this famous place being more interesting and attractive. In addition, coo/ and breezy wind a/ways blows freshly giving ever visitor special deep impression a unforgettable memories.
The accessibility has no problem and very reachable (via Malang, Pasuruan, Probolinggo or Lumajang).
Surely, different access give different characteristics scenery landscape. The elevation reaches about 2.392 meter sea level above and the temperature varies from 3 up to 20 degrees centigrade.
Facilities: Star Hotels, home-stays, restaurants, and many others that visitors needed, can be found
The people who live in this area are supposed to be descended from Majapahit Kingdom about six hundred years ago. The belonged to Tenggerese Hinduism with old traditional. That tradition still survives up to now. Every year, they always carry out the traditional and religious ceremonies, and the most popular ones is Yadnya Kasada, an offering ceremony held at the edge of the crater on the top of mount Bromo.

The Story of Offering Ceremony Kasada
Hundreds years ago, during the reign of the last king of Majapahit, Brawijaya, the situation was so uncertain due to the expanding new religion, Islam. At the time, the queen gave birth a baby girl and named her Roro Anteng, later the princess married Joko Seger, a Brahma Caste.

Since the influences of the new religion was so strong that it created chaos. The king and his followers were forced to back off to the east, some of them reached Bali and some of them reached a volcano.

The new married couple, Roro Anteng and Joko Seger were also found among the fugitives who went to the volcano. Later they ruled the volcano area and named it Tengger. The word Tengger was derived from Roro Anteng and Joko Seger. Then he surnamed himself the riffle of Purba Wasesa Mangkurat Ing Tengger which means the righteous ruler of Tengger.

Years after year as the region flourished in prosperity, the King and . - Queen felt un happy for they had no children to succeed their throne. On their desperation, they decided to climb the top of the volcano to pray and beseech before God, the Almighty. Deeply impressed by the faith of their meditation affected the murmuring sound of the crater lifted up miraculously followed by a golden lightning that made the surrounding locked so scintillating. Their prayer were heard the God would give them children but they should sacrifice their last child as return. It was a promising future that could not be denied.

Not long after, the first baby boy was born and Roro Anteng named him Tumenggung Klewung. Child after child was born during the years and it reached 25 in number to whom she gave the named Kesuma for the last child.

Roro Anteng and Joko Seger were very happy ever since, love and affection were imparted among their children. Happiness lingered on years after years, but a dull and sad feeling still haunted them for their promise would be claimed one day. They realized that they could not run from the fact, a bitter disappointment of losing a child shot through their brains. The day came, the God reminded them of their promise which could not be avoided.

As they felt how cruel it was to sacrifice their beloved child, they decided to break their promise by not offering him to the God. They brought away their children in order to save their last child from the offering. They tried to find a place to hide, however, they could not find away.

All of by sudden, the dreadful eruption of the volcano followed to where they went and miraculously Kesuma, the last beloved child was swallowed into the crater. At the same time when Kesuma disappeared from their sight, turbulent brawl diminished and strange silence for a while but a sudden voice echoed: Hi, my beloved brothers and sisters. It was sacrificed to appear before God Hyang Widi Wasa to save all of you. And what I expect be in a peace and live prosperously. Don’t forget to set mutual assistance among you and to worship God constantly to arrange an offering ceremony annually on 14th of Kasada (the twelfth month of Tenggerese calendar) by full moon. For the sake of your God. Hyang Widi Wasa.

Kesuma’s Brothers and sisters held the offering ceremony annually just like what Kesuma advised and it was held from generation to generation up to now.
 
Coban Pelangi Water fall, Gubuk Klakah
A beautiful water fall located about 32 km away to the East Malang. It has natural, coo/, and clean water that gives a peaceful impression. This waterfall can be reached on the way to Mount Bromo via Malang.

Find a lovely mountain resort, beautiful panorama, impressive view of apple fruits and 5 vegetables. The Water fall site is in the village named Gubuk Klakah, the one belonging to Poncokusumo Sub District.
 
Poncokusumo Tourist Village, Poncokusumo
A special kind of tourist village (+ 686.2509 ha) lies on the Western slope of mt. Semeru (the highest, mountain in Java) or at the Southern border of Bromo-Tengger -Semeru National Park.

The height of the village is about 926 meter from sea level, temperature 22 - 26 degree Celsius, located about 30 km from Malang to the East.

This village has many beautiful and impressive panorama, which noted as one of the most fascinating villages in the Eastern part of Malang Regency. Visitors who come to visit Poncokusumo, surely can enjoy impressive panorama apple plantation, around the garden from quarter to quarter, reflecting the village quarters agro tourism. Without any doubt, it’s just nice place to stay gaining the new spirit and healthy
 
Karangkates Dam Recreational Park
This tourist object is not quite different from the recreational parks at other places that Malang Regency has. In this place, however. the visitors can also get peaceful impression by fishing, boating, skiing or just enjoy the beautiful panorama around the lake.
Facilities: golf and tennis court, camping ground, and many others. The accessibility is reachable, located at Karangkates village, Sumberpucung Sub District, about 40 km to South-Western part from Malang (only one drive hour).
 
Semeru Agro Tourism
A mountainous pleasure on the slope of the highest mountain in Java, beautiful and attractive panorama or special atmosphere can be found here beside the coo/ air that it has. It this area we find a good place for Para-gliding and the Dutch Colonial Remnant.
This object lies on Argo Yuwono village Ampelgading Sub District, + 7 km to the North from Ampelgading.
 
Ngliyep Beach, Donomulyo
Ngliyep, a beautiful rocky beach at the Southern part of Malang Regency, where gigantic waves meet core/ reef. In addition, it has an isle with a lush green tropical shore-forest giving more enchantment to the beach. This beach is provided with some facilities such as: stalls, Souvenir shop, inns, etc.

Annually the traditional ceremony Labuhan Mulud (offering ceremony) is held here. The beach lies at Kedungsalam village, Donomulyo Sub District, about 62 km a way to the South from Malang
 
Balekambang Beach, Bantur
The beach possessing three isles with a distance of about one hundred meters each, two of which have been connected with one meter-wide bridge to the shore, Balekambang offers a different atmosphere of beach resorts in the Southern part of Malang. One of the three isles called Ismoyo isle has a Hindu temple, established by local Hinduists.

Annually, the ritual and traditional ceremonies Jalanidhipuja (Hindu ceremony) and Suran (Javanese New Year ceremony) are held here every year. The parking lots, stalls, inns, souvenir shops, etc., for the visitors are no problem here. This beautiful beach is located at Srigonco village, Bantur Sub District, about 57 km away to the South from Malang and accessible by public transportation.
 

Sendangbiru Beach, Sumbermanjing Wetan
Sendangbiru is one of beach resorts in the Southern part of Malang Regency, which free from tumulous waves of Indian Ocean due to the existence of wild life Sempu Island, about 300 meters offshore.

At the other side of the beach is now utilize ‘ as Fishing Harbor and Center of Fishes Disembarkation PPI where fisherman disembark their catches in which both are under theAuthority of the Fishery Service and managed by KUD (Village Cooperation Unit), ” Mina Jaya Pondok Dadap ”

Officially, the beach of Sendangbiru is managed by the State-owned Forestay Company which has so far provided the beach with inns, guest house, stalls, guard houses, boats, etc.

To reach Sendangbiru, visitor can take an accessible public transportation named “Mikrolet” for Gadang - Turen - Sendangbiru, Sendangbiru is about 70 km away to the South from Malang at Tambakrejo village 4 Sumbermanjing Wetan Sub District.

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