| Valley Of Kali Brantas |
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 The broad Brantas River traverse East Java and, traces a circular
path through the ancient and fertile rice lands of Central and East
Java. The 320 kilometer-long river plays a significant role in the
lives of the province’s inhabitants. The origins wells up near Malang
in the mountains, and pushes its way around the vulcano’s of Arjuna,
Kawi and Kelud. Close to Surabaya it flows empty into the Java-sea.
It is the vital waterway of East Java though, massive sand quarrying, industrial wastes and illegal logging have heavily polluted the Brantas River, threatening the future of the entire population of East Java. So take your’s chance and explore the area by a wonderful hike. The Valley of the Brantas River has excellent views of beautiful landscape. Remind the old local saying: “If you want to damage East Java, damage the Brantas River.” |
