The Kediri Regency Government (Pemkab) is preparing to reactivate the hot springs tourist attraction in the Mount Kelud area. This flagship nature tourism destination has been closed to the public since the major eruption of Mount Kelud back in 2014.
The Head of the Kediri Regency Tourism and Culture Office (Disparbud), Mustika Prayitno Adi, stated that a location survey has been conducted to review the feasibility of the terrain. This step is part of the local government's commitment to optimizing natural tourism potential to boost Local Genuine Income (PAD).
Efforts to reopen this destination are also aligned with the instructions of the Regent of Kediri, Hanindhito Himawan Pramana, who requested that the management of the Mount Kelud and Mount Wilis tourism areas be carried out in an integrated and maximized manner. Previously, the Kediri Regency Government had also successfully optimized tourism visits to Besuki on the slopes of Mount Wilis.
Mustika emphasized that visitor safety is the top priority before this legendary tourist attraction is officially reopened. His office is collaborating with the Ngancar District Leadership Coordination Forum (Forkopimcam) and the local tourism community to finalize the preparation of the route.
Based on the initial scheme, tourists will eventually have to walk for about 30 minutes from the new parking area to the hot springs site. An evaluation of a safe path is currently being studied in depth to ensure the route is accessible and safe for travelers to traverse.
