Adventure of Indonesia Alas Purwo National Park

Alas Purwo National Park is located in the district and subdistrict Tegaldlimo Purwoharjo, Banyuwangi regency, East Java, Indonesia . This national park is very representative of ecosystem types of lowland rainforest in Java. The height is in the range of 0-322 meters above sea level (asl) with a flat topography, light waves, with the highest peak on Mount Linga Sweet (322 meters above sea level). Based on the ecosystem, the forest types in the National Park Alas Purwo can be divided into a bamboo forest, beach forest, mangrove forest / mangrove, forest plantations, natural forests, and grazing (Feeding Ground).

If observed at a glance, 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, whereas the rest of the form of clay. Rainfall per year on average between 1000-1500 mm with temperatures between 27 ° - 30 ° C, and humidity between 40-85%. Typically, the dry season occurs from April to October, while the rainy season, the opposite occurs, namely in October to April. Condition unspoiled nature make the National Park Alas Purwo be a suitable habitat for various wildlife, like the ebony leaf monkey (Trachypithecus auratus auratus), bison (boss javanicus javanicus), ajag (Cuon alpinus javanicus), deer (cervus timorensis Russa), tiger leopard (Panthera pardus weld), cat (Prionailurus bengalensis javanensis), as well as the peacock (Pavo muticus) and partridges (Gallus Gallus). Not only the land animals, water animals such as endangered and protected sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) and green turtle (Chelonia mydas), also a resident on the coast national park south of this ( Beach Ngagelan).
 
Alas Purwo National Park is ideal for travelers who like to explore the woods, observing plants and wildlife, or coastal tourism enthusiasts, connoisseurs of water surfing (surfing), or those who like a pilgrimage tour. Alas Purwo National Park does have a natural forest, some beautiful beaches and bays, as well as mystical sites often become the location tirakat meditate or local communities and newcomers. Visiting the National Park Alas Purwo, tourists can observe the rich flora and fauna there. This national park has at least 13 species of bamboo and other plants, 548 species of grasses, herbs, shrubs, lianas, and trees. Unique and endemic plants found in this national park is kecik sapodilla (Manilkara kauki) and bamboo manggong (Gigantochloa manggong). Other plants are ketapan (Terminalia cattapa), nyamplung (Calophyllum inophyllum), bulging (sterculia foetida), and Keben (Barringtonia asiatica).

In addition to forest areas, the National Park Alas Purwo also has named Sadengan savanna area of + 20 acres, located about 12 km from the park entrance on Market Anyar. This savanna grazing wildlife such as bison, deer, elk, deer, wild boar, peacock, partridge, and various other bird species. Of course, in this place, tourists can observe directly the activity of these wild animals.

Approximately 1.5 km from Sadengan savannas, there Trianggulasi Coast. The name is taken from a monument triangulation Trianggulasi, namely monument markers for mapping purposes in this beach. Trianggulasi Beach has white sand that is wide enough with the coastal forest formations dominated by trees and nyamplung bogem. This location is perfect for marine tourism activities, camping, or watch the sunset (sunset). This beach also provides a guest house and the building that can be used before continuing exploration of tourist sights to the next.

From Trianggulasi Coast, is about 5 km to the west is the location Ngagelan Beach, a place to watch various types of sea turtles. The beach is a destination for nesting turtles and turtle breeding a particular location. Turtles are generally landed on the beach in January to September each year. In certain months also, usually held the release of turtles that are ready to plunge into the wild.

Another famous tourist sites in the eyes of the surfing world is Plengkung which is often called the G-Land. Plengkung name is the local name, while the G-Land pinned by foreign tourists who are very impressed with the tide this beach. Name G-Land has many connotations, among others: "Green", referring to the location that coincide with an unspoiled primary forest; "Great", referring to the waves which is one of the world's best waves for surfing sports, as well as "Grajagan" which is the name of a local fisherman port that became the location of crossings into G-Land before built a road through the park. G-Land area usually crowded with surfers activity in May to October, where the waves are in good condition, good for surfing. This kind of wave formation is one of the best formations in the world and became the target of world-class surfers. Two people is then popularizing the G-Land as a surfing location to the other surfers around the world. Waves at G-Land can be equated with three other locations in foreign countries, among others, on Oahu (Hawaii), Fiji, and Tahiti. However, waves at G-Land is considered to have its own advantages, namely large waves, loudly, and long. Unlike the waves in Oahu, for example, which has big waves, but relatively shorter. With these advantages, it is not surprising that the international surfing championships ever held in the Quiksilver Pro G-Land three times in a row, ie 1995, 1996, and 1997.

Sightseeing is also interesting in the National Park Alas Purwo is ly, that is a small bay along the 18.8 kilometers with an average width of 400 meters. In the bay overlooking the Indian Ocean, tourists can canoe, swim, fishing, water skiing, or watching the mangroves and migrant birds from Australia. Ly known as the beach has the largest mangrove forest area in East Java. Recorded at least 26 species of mangrove in the region dominated by Rhizopora, Bruguiera, Avicenia, and Sonneratia. Besides watching the mangrove, in October through December, visitors can also enjoy the thousands of migratory birds from Australia. Thousands of birds consists of 16 species of birds, such as sacred cekakak (Halcyon chloris / todirhampus sanctus), pup-pup sea birds (merops philippinus), Sandpipers beach (actitis hypoleucos), and shrubs Sandpipers (Tringa glareola).

National Parks Alas Purwo been equipped facilities guide, namely the rangers (forest guards) or assistant rangers are available to help to guide the exploration. At the office park supervision there are also several patrol cars and the Jeep for dirt bike that can be rented for the purpose of exploration. If bringing personal vehicles, tourists are also guaranteed not to be lost through the forest because it has been equipped boards the clues to various attractions in the park. Signage is also equipped to go the distance information (how many miles), and the means to the location (for example, can be reached by car, motorbike, or walking).

In addition to having several camp sites, on some beaches such as in Côte Trianggulasi and Plengkung region or G-Land is also available lodging. Even in the G-Land currently has several cottages for the surfers who built with natural nuances and integrated with nature. Eg building materials consist of wood, bamboo, and the rigging of the fibers. Not only that, the natural atmosphere is also visible from kerosene lamps are used, as well as sleeping space that resembles the ox cart past. With these advantages, conttage intended for the surfers of the world is valued around 30 U.S. dollars per night.

Banyuwangi town located about 290 km east of Surabaya (East Java province capital city) and can be reached by bus or train. While the island of Bali , Banyuwangi is located approximately 10 km west of which is only separated by the Strait of Bali. To cross 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 by using a rental car (car charter Colt) towards Market Anyar with the distance about 65 km. From Market Newer tourists can rent a truck or a motorcycle taxi heading towards the main door in the Swamp Bendo. Travelers who want to enter the National Park Alas Purwo usually must register and pay for tickets at Marsh Post this Bendo. From Swamp Bendo, tourists can start exploring the woods, visiting the pilgrimage sites, or directly to the beach attractions, such as ly Trianggulasi Beach, Beach Ngagelan, and surfing locations in Plengkung.