What is The Jawatan Benculuk Forest in Banyuwangi
The Jawatan Benculuk forest in Banyuwangi is a fascinating, mysterious, and beautiful forest
hello guys, if previously I had written about mountains, waterfalls, and craters, now I will tell you about a forest
why is this forest the topic of my writing today?
because this forest is not just an ordinary forest but a forest that holds so much beauty
read also Tumpak Sewu Waterfall, the Niagara of Indonesia
Banyuwangi and tourist destinations
This beautiful forest is called Jawatan Benculuk
This forest is located in the Banyuwangi district
This district is now viral and is the talk of many tourists because this area has a lot of beauty.
In Banyuwangi you can enjoy various natural charms from waterfalls, craters, historical relics, and even forests
The Fascinating Jawatan Benculuk Forest
Jawatan Benculuk forest is now a tourist destination that is often visited by domestic tourists
because it offers something new and different from others
if you feel tired and want to get a new experience in exploring new tourist areas then this forest is your favorite
This forest is located in the Purwosari area, Banyuwangi district
what’s interesting about this forest are the hundreds of years old Trembesi trees
besides being hundreds of years old, this Trembesi tree also looks strange and looks like it has a mystical aura in it so you will feel a different atmosphere when crossing this forest area.
many tourists equate this forest with the forest in the film Lord of the Ring where in the film the trees in the forest look big, sturdy, and lush so it is quite scary
The beginning of the Jawatan Benculuk forest
At first, the Jawatan Benculuk was an old station that was no longer in use
so that the government transferred it to function
This area covers an area of 3.9 hectares and is planted with trees and other plants that are shaped in such a way that it looks neat and orderly
if you look from above, the trees of this forest area seem to form like a green umbrella
In this forest, you will not only see Trembesi trees but also Teak trees that are decades old
there are also Kepong mushrooms and wild salak ( snake fruit ) trees
but the salak fruit in the forest is not good for consumption
In addition to trees and other plants in this forest, high-quality grass is also planted so that you are comfortable when sitting or lying on it
So if you are looking for serenity and inspiration or looking for ideas and photo spots then this forest is perfect for you to visit
But there is one thing you have to pay attention to, that is in this forest there are many bats considering this Jawatan Benculuk was once a train station area
that had been abandoned for a long time and was no longer used so that it became a bat’s nest
Complete facilities and amenities
The Jawatan Benculuk forest is really well managed by the local government
in this place, there are lots of rides to play like rafting even though the river is not heavy
sports facilities as well as a canteen that sells a variety of food
this area is also provided with wifi so you can stay online
so you don’t have to worry about going hungry or feeling uncomfortable because all the facilities are well-available
How to get to Benculuk Bureau
The Jawatan Benculuk forest is located not far from the city center
the distance from the city center is only about 30 minutes and the route is easy
you can reach it by driving a car or public transportation from the hostel where you stay
or to make it easier for you to just order online transportation or you can rent a motorbike in Banyuwangi
The best time to visit
The best time to visit is around 9 am or around 3 pm so you can see and feel the sun that will sink from between the Trembesi trees
the ticket price is also not expensive only IDR 5000
the food in the cafeteria is also not expensive
So how are your friends? Are you interested?
schedule your vacation to travel to Indonesia and include Banyuwangi as one of your destinations
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