UPAYA PENGEMBANGAN WISATA ALAM BERBASIS KEARIFAN LOKAL DI KECAMATAN PAKENJENG GARUT SELATAN

Abstract

Tourism is one sector that contributes significantly to local revenue, nature tourism is the most attractive destination for tourists to visit the area. just call nature tourism in several areas on the island of Bali, Central Java, East Java, West Java and many other areas, which every weekend or holiday, are always crowded with visitors who have jobs, education, economics and different cultures. One interesting thing from some of the most visited tourist destinations is natural tourism which has local value or better known as local wisdom such as the value of art, culture and the originality or authenticity of the attractions offered. based on the background above, Community Service (PKM) was held in Pakenjeng District, Garut Regency. The objectives of the PKM program are: a. To develop natural tourism potential based on local wisdom, b. to increase the original income of Pakenjeng District, Garut Regency, c. To increase the income and standard of living of the people of Pakenjeng District, Garut Regency. the method of implementing this activity consists of four stages, namely: program planning (survey and interview), program implementation (providing direct practice training), evaluation, and reflection (mentoring program). the results of this PKM program have not been seen significantly because it still requires follow-up and assistance from the central government of Garut Regency in particular and assistance from the government of West Java
Province in general.