Thursday, February 20, 2014

Mount Panderman

Mount Panderman is one of Batu City icons. This mountain is visible from every corner of Batu City and becomes a beautiful background. The summit can be seen clearly from beneath and it takes good stamina as the road to the summit is tiring. If coincidentally you are at Batu city square, this 2045 meters asl will be like a backdrop. To climb Mt Panderman, there are two routes. The first route is the most common route via Toyomerto village, Pesanggrahan. From Pesanggrahan you will pass Latar Ombo, where usually climbers can supply water, or camp, and the to Watu Gede where there are numerous huge rocks (watu dege in Javanese). The second route is very rare known and this is not a common route and there are no facilities such as parking area and water supply as not designed for climbing base.

The second route is a shortcut to the summit and for Batu climbers, this is their fave route to Mt Panderman. This rote is called as Curah Banteng route, a challenging route that few track is 90 deg awry and can only be reached by climbing method. The scenery along the second route is beautiful only it is more dangerous than the second route. Climbers will pass the edge of Curah Banteng and if lucky climbers can see edelweiss along the route. This route starts from Kusuma Agro Wisata Hotel and then to the base of climbers. It takes round 2 hours to get to the summit. Mount Panderman name derives from a Dutch man Van der Man, who admired this mountain.Mount Panderman is located in Toyomerto sub-village, Songgokerto village, Batu district. Panderman is very famous as hiking and camping tourism object. Hence, this place has become a favorite tourism object for the nature lovers and adventurer.

If you can reach the top of mount Panderman, you can see beautiful nature scenery and also see Batu and Malang city from the top. Beside that, there is also a flower center with its various plants. Through Sidomulyo Street, we can meet many kinds of flower shops.
Mount Panderman is facilitated with security post, path, posts, coffee kiosk, camping ground, etc. Enjoy the real nature life in Mount Panderman and feel the cool air here.

Mount Banyak

Mount Banyak is the only place of paragliding activities, beside that, we can see Batu City Tour’s view from this mountain. Viewing fireworks festival in New Year’s Night will give different atmosphere than in other places.
Mount Banyak is located in Songgokerto village, Batu district. Mount Banyak also has beautiful natural scenery. This mount is tourism object that being applied for unique sport called ‘Paralayang’ or ‘Gantole’ and down hill sport. Paralayang sport is free flying sport just like a bird. It is free natural sport. This sport is only done on hill and mountain. The athletes have to used wind to fly and enjoy the free air. The ordinary performed event or paralayang champion both international and national storey is often held in Mount Banyak.
Mount Banyak is facilitated with resting place and Paralayang bases. You will enjoy the beautiful nature scenery in Mount Banyak and also meet with some Paralayang athletes. If you interesting to try this sport, the guide will accompany you and feel the nature adventure here.

Agro Kusuma tourism


Kusuma Agrowisata is located in Batu, Malang. It is situated 1000m above sea level, covering 5 Acres of land.

Facilities you can find here:
• Plantation (Dragonfruit, Apple, Strawberry, Guava, Orange)
• Hydroponic Vegetables
• ATV Track
• Flying fox
• Horse ride

Founded in 1991 Kusuma Agro is one of the Agrotourism pioneer in Batu, In here guest can enjoy beautifull sightseeing of an fruit plantation, pick fresh fruit directly from its trees. Welcome drink like strawberry or apple juice will be given upon arrival. One stop shooping service has implemented in Agro Kusuma Tourism. The unforgettable experience can found here after visiting apple plantation, flower, coffee, strawberry, and hydroponics vegetables (non- insecticide).
Agro tourism, which has supported by fancy hotels, lies in 17-acre plantation. This tourism object allows the visitors to pluck apple directly from tree. We just meet this interesting activity in Agro Kusuma tourism. You can pick the apples and oranges in the plantation area and tasted them. Feel the fresh and health fruit from its tree.
You may see the process of drying the coffee, or buy vegetables, which can cook soon. Since the plantation is wide, it can use for jogging, bicycling, playground and riding a horse. Besides, it has a mini zoo, camping ground, and swimming pool. Do not forget, before leaving Kusuma Agro Batu, you can buy souvenirs of its products, including; jenang, apple vinegar, and orange. We also able to enjoy various food products of Batu city, such as; apples, jamb, brem apple and strawberry.
Agro Kusuma tourism is facilitated with mini zoo, green house, bar, restaurant, coffee shop, warm swimming pool, badminton hall, tennis court, volley field, etc.