Mangrove Forest in Trenggalek, From Prewedding Background until Weekend Hip Spot

SURYA.co.id | TRENGGALEK - Kabupaten Trenggalek in East Java has many various natural attractions. Marine tourism destinations that should be visited in Trenggalek are many, such as Prigi, Pasir Putih, Karanggongso, Damas, Blado, Pelang, Ngadipuro, Ngulungwetan, Ngampiran, Konang, Taman Kili-Kili, and Cengkrong Beach.

Trenggalek has many beaches and caves, but more than that, it has mangrove tourism. Forest in a kampung mangrove called Pancer Cengkrong is always full of visitors, especially on holiday season and weekend.

This mangrove conservation area in Cengkrong has many supporting facilities, such as Jembatan Galau, gazebos, boats, and other general facilities.

This ecotourism concept attraction of Pancer Cengkrong is located in Desa Karanggandu, Kecamatan Watulimo, Kabupaten Trenggalek.

Tatang Surantana, a visitors from Kabupaten Blitar, told that he and his family stopped by this mangrove forest after visiting the white-sand Prigi Beach.

After lunch with fresh fish, Surantana and his family went to the mangrove forest.

This mangrove forest also becomes an educational and research purpose attractions. This place is also a mangrove habitat cultivation in Indonesia. At least, there are 17 kinds of mangrove here.

Jembatan Galau
You could feel the cool breeze as soon as entering this area. The visitors could see stunning scenery while walking in above a bridge that called Jembatan Galau.

Feeling tired? The visitors could take a rest in some gazebos in that wooden bridge.

While you release your tired, the visitors could observe animals’ behavior in this mangrove forest, such as the bird. “The scenery is so alluring and the breeze is cool, ” Surantana said.

The management limits the amount of person to be in this area. This action is done in order to preserve the bridge. The bridge is only one, while the visitors are hundreds on peak season.

The maximum amount of person to enter this area is 250 person and one hour. This rule is enacted to prevent too many visitors in the wooden bridge

“Sometimes, there were too many visitors, especially in peak season, such as new year holiday and another holiday. If there are too many visitors, we usually do the limitation in order to keep the visitor safe.” Destyan Soedjarwo, one of the manager, said.

The bridge in the middle of the mangrove forest becomes the most famous area in this place, especially for photographers. This place often becomes a pre-wedding session spot.

“The location is in the middle of mangrove forest. Moreover, this bridge is favorited by photographers and perfect for a pre-wedding spot, “ Kukuh Adi, a photographer from Trenggalek.

The management of this area also involves Pokdarwis, a community of eco-based tourism, and LMDH Kecamatan Watulimo.

The facilities in this place are quite complete, such as wide parking lot, musala, and restrooms.

If you seeking an instagramable and peaceful spot come this place! Do not forget also to stop by this place if you come to Trenggalek!


Translated by Vicensa Naomi