Bogor Regency Government Welcomes West Java Provincial Government's Plan To Relive Longing For Nature At Puncak

BOGOR - The Regency Government (Pemkab) of Bogor welcomes the plan of the Provincial Government (Pemprov) of West Java to revive the former building of Rindu Alam Restaurant, one of the tourist icons of the Puncak Area.

"In order to increase tourist attraction, on behalf of the Bogor Regency Government, I welcome the plan to redevelop the restaurant or the Rindu Alam area. Whether it be a culinary tourism spot, a souvenir center, or others," said Deputy Regent of Bogor Iwan Setiawan in Cibinong, quoted by Antara. Between, Wednesday, October 13th.

According to him, the legendary restaurant has many sweet memories that brought the name Puncak Bogor to the world. Former United States President Barack Obama was also attracted by one of the menus at Rindu Alam Restaurant.

"In the past, the name Puncak reached foreign countries, Obama once said, at Puncak there is a Rindu Alam restaurant, it's become global," said Iwan.

He said the restaurant building, which is located at an altitude of 1,444 meters above sea level (MDPL), is a historic heritage.

The Rindu Alam Restaurant building was first established in the 1970s by a close person to the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Soekarno, namely a high-ranking officer, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Adjie.

Iwan admitted that he agreed that the Rindu Alam area would be revived after closing in early 2020, because the contract for its use by a third party had expired. According to him, if the building is left unused for too long, he is worried that it will become slum.

"Even now, even though it's closed, it's still a hangout place. That's why I agree that the Provincial Government collaborates with the Bogor Regency Government for the redevelopment of this Rindu Alam tourist spot. Maybe the concept can also be different from before. The important thing is to activate it again to become a tourist destination," said Ivan.

He also suggested that the name of the place remain Rindu Alam when it re-opened, because the name is already attached to the ears of the public as an icon of Puncak.

"No need to erase the name of Missing Nature. Instead of now it's a shame it's an empty building that is not taken care of. Missing Nature has a history, the Peak icon too. So historical tourist destinations can also be," he said.

Previously, the West Java Provincial Government planned to revive tourism in the Rindu Alam area, Puncak Bogor, to generate local revenue in the context of post-COVID-19 economic recovery.

"The West Java Provincial Government is trying to reuse the Rindu Alam tourist area to increase PAD," said Deputy Governor of West Java Uu Ruzhanul Ulum after visiting the tourist area on Jalan Raya Puncak Gadog KM 89, South Tugu Village, Cisarua District, Bogor Regency, Monday, October 11. .