One of the most-visit attractions in Batu, Malang is Paralayang in Mount Banyak. This tourist spot, owned by Perhutani (Forestry state corporation), is open to the public and serves as a great attraction for both sightseeing and paragliding.
"Paralayang" means paragliding in Indonesia. Generally, the word "paralayang" is a sport or activity of free-flying using a type of parachute and various other safety equipment. However, we won't go into detail about paragliding activities here. As mentioned above, besides being a sports arena, this place is also open to the public as a tourist attraction.
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Location and Route to Paragliding in Batu, Malang
Located at the top of Mount Banyak in the tourist city of Batu, this spot is over 1,300 meters above sea level. This spot is not far from the center of Batu City, and to get to this place, you can use either two-wheel or four-wheel vehicles. However, busses might face some difficulty due to the slightly steep roads and narrow, which is only enough for one car and motorcycle side by side.
If you ride a motorbike or four-wheeled vehicle, it will take around 20-30 minutes to get to the location as long as you don't get stuck in traffic. You can take the route via Jalan Trunojoyo – Jalan Arumdalu -Jalan Rajek Wesi – Jalan Pd. Asri – Jalan Gunung Banyak. For more precise directions, you can use the Google Maps to guide you to this spot. Here is the Google Maps link to the location.
Tickets and Tourist Spots in Paralayang
When you enter the Paralayang tourism area, you will be charged parking and tickets at the entrance gate, depending on your vehicle. For weekdays (Monday – Friday), the admission ticket is IDR 10,000 per person and for weekends is IDR 15,000 per person. The parking fees for a two-wheel vehicle or a motorcycle is IDR 5,000 and for a car is IDR 20,000. Meanwhile, if you want to enjoy Omah Kayu and Taman Langit spots, you need to pay the ticket of IDR 10,000 per person each spot.
Omah kayu
Omah Kayu, which means tree house, offers a beautiful view of Batu City from the top of Mount Banyak with the cool mountain air. Here, you can relax and take selfies with the mountain or tree house backgrounds in this tourist spot.
Taman Langit
Taman Langit spot, located in the Mount Banyak area, boasts various beautiful flowers arranged neatly, as well as several replicas such as grass-made beds and statues that can be used for taking photos. Visitors often come to this attraction to relax and unwind, enjoying the fresh air and breathtaking views that make it hard to leave. This place is truly an amazing mountain getaway.
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Paralayang, Omah Kayu, and Taman Langit Operational Hours
For the Paralayang site, on Weekday (Monday - Thursday), it's open from 07.00 AM to 05.00 PM. However, during weekends (Saturday & Sunday) and holidays, it remains open 24 hours. This place is particularly bustling with young people at night, as they come to witness the glittering lights from the residential areas. As for Omah Kayu and Taman Langit, they close at 05:00 PM daily.
