Stretching trees and neat rows on the edge of the road, which follows the contour location is hilly, bring fresh nuances that are so natural that at the peak pusuk, often used by many tourists, travelers, or even passing motorists on the highway pusuk, either to mataram or otherwise to the district of North Lombok, explore some of the many attractions found in the youngest districts in these provinces, for a brief rest natural scent.
"I usually do when crossing the road, always taking the time to enjoy the atmosphere in this pusuk pass, while sipping coffee, taking a break up the energy before continuing the journey," explained Fianto Widawan, one motorist who looked serene resting on the edge of the road. Sitting for a short break in the bale-bale concrete are available, as he sold coffee shop owners who were scattered along the highway pusuk.
Located approximately 20 miles from downtown Mataram, and 831 at an altitude above sea level (from sea level), highways that cut through these hills pusuk always traveled vehicles, because this road is one way of the two existing roads, which connect West Lombok district directly with North Lombok regencies.
When driving a motor vehicle, it will pass pusuk can be done for about 45 minutes from downtown. Along the way, riders will be seduced by the green expanse that stretched on either side of the road to pusuk. It's just that the driver must be very careful when crossing this road, besides the volume of vehicles that pass so many, the road winding and a bit steep, and slippery when wet season arrived, demanding every rider to be more careful in driving.
Pusuk forest which is a conservation forest, production forest and protected forest areas included in the West Rinjani which has an area of 43,550.23 hectares, has 162 species of trees that grow in this area, among others, Sono Keling or Dalbergia latifolia, which has Daoki Duacontomelori mangiferum Latin name, and that many are lined up neatly at the curb, Mahogany or Swettania macrophylla.
It seemed so spoiled eyes during cross this road. The sight of green fields that stretched wide, combined with a panoramic frontier green hills in the distance, presents a scene that was so rare in urban areas obtained today.
Along this road too, there are lots of sweet wine merchants hawking their wares to the 2500 price of a bottle of silver, a traditional drink that feels fresh when enjoyed in the hot weather. Also when winter fruits, such as rambutan or durian season, appeared much or kagetan merchants hawking their seasonal wares along this road until toward pusuk pass.
Pass Pusuk divided into 2 areas, namely area West Lombok and North Lombok. Appear visible to the north pusuk pass, which has become territory of North Lombok, some tourists seemed to be engrossed mingle with the monkeys there is lots of forest on the edge of the road to this northern region.
"This really incredible can fiddle around with wild animals, while enjoy green scenery. (It was incredible to play with wild animals, while enjoying the scenery of green.)" Said Conny Schmidt, a German tourist who met the Koran NEWS (5 / 3), when passing highway. (dix)
