Potensi Pemandian Alam Umbul Mariah Bandar sebagai Objek Wisata di Kabupaten Simalungun

Abstract

Umbul Mariah Bandar Bathing is a natural bath located in Mariah Bandar Village, Pematang Bandar District, Simalungun Regency with the main attraction, namely the water is very clear, cool, comes from springs and natural surroundings. Three springs that never dry up in Bandar Village are Mual Mata (public bath), Mual Samosir (men's bath) and Umbul (women's bath). This bath still looks natural without physical development like other tourist objects. The aim of the research is to introduce the Umbul Mabar bathing attraction to the outside community and to increase public knowledge about the sapta charms contained in the Umbul Mabar bathing attraction. The research method used is Qualitative Research in order to obtain the data and information needed in accordance with the field facts of the tourist destinations studied. The Umbul Mabar Baths are natural water that fills a 25x15 meter pool, evoking the feel of a holiday that blends with nature. Uniquely, this spring actually existed long before settlements in Mariah Bandar Village existed.