UNS – Student Community Service Program (KKN) from Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS) Surakarta, Group 333, under the guidance of their Field Supervisor, Dr. Dwi Prasetyani, S.E., M.Si., has initiated the development of a new tourist attraction at Bukit Mitis, located in Blumbang Village, Tawangmangu District, Karanganyar Regency, Central Java. The group’s theme, “Regional and Area Potential Mapping Based on Data for Rural Area Development,” guided their efforts in this project in collaboration with the tourism awareness group (Pokdarwis) of Blumbang Village.
The objective of this new tourism development is to enhance the destination’s appeal by offering unique and innovative experiences to visitors. The primary goal is to stimulate local economic growth by creating new job opportunities. The development is expected to improve the quality of life for residents, build a positive image for the destination, and raise environmental awareness among visitors and the community.
“We hope this tourism development will drive economic growth for the local community and increase environmental awareness among visitors and residents. Achieving these goals will ensure that the project delivers significant long-term benefits to the community and its visitors,” Elma Dwi Puspita, one of the students from UNS KKN Group 333, explained in an interview with uns.ac.id on Monday (2/9/2024).
Bukit Mitis, situated in Dawuhan Hamlet RT 4/RW 4, Blumbang Village, Tawangmangu District, Karanganyar Regency, Central Java, is part of the Tawangmangu natural tourism area. It is a natural tourist destination offering camping experiences and various exciting attractions in a beautiful and serene environment. The landscape is suitable for all age groups, allowing visitors to enjoy quality time with their families in the outdoors, with comfortable and safe facilities.
On Tuesday (23/7/2024), members of KKN UNS Group 333 and the Tourism Awareness Group (Pokdarwis) had the opportunity to hike to the peak of Bukit Mitis as part of creating promotional video content for Bukit Mitis, intended for social media.
As part of their efforts to develop tourism at Bukit Mitis, KKN UNS Group 333 also initiated and analyzed several potential attractions that could be realized at Bukit Mitis, presented in the form of a business plan. This business plan was presented on Thursday (8/8/2024) at the Blumbang Village Hall.
“Some of the attractions that our team planned and presented as efforts to develop tourism at Bukit Mitis include a cable car, an 88-meter Ferris wheel, and a hot air balloon, which could potentially be the first and only one in Indonesia, offering breathtaking views of the hills,” Elma added.
With the tourism development initiated by KKN UNS Group 333, Bukit Mitis is expected to become a premier destination for tourists seeking unique experiences such as hiking, family camping, glamping, cable cars, and hot air balloons. Proper management and effective marketing strategies will ensure the success and sustainability of this venture.
HUMAS UNS
Reporter: Annisa Fakhira
Editor: Dwi Hastuti
