Experience the true soul of Java in the majestic natural landscape of Kawisari Coffee plantation, one of the largest and oldest coffee plantation on the island from the Dutch colonial Goverment in 1870. Located in the slopes of Mount Kelud, Kawisari coffee plantation streches over rolling green hills and valleys, waterfalls and rivers – it …
Java is the heart of Indonesia. An island of megacities, mesmerising natural beauty, magical archaeological sites and profound traditions in art, music and dance. Boasting a dazzling array of bewitching landscapes – iridescent rice paddies, smoking volcanoes, rainforest and savannah, not to mention virgin beaches – most journeys here are defined by scenic excesses. …
Blitar, the closest town to Mount Kelud volcano, has been known as one of the most powerful and well-respected volcanoes in Java, and is still active to this day. Around the Regency of Blitar, there are various plantations of all sizes that have been there since centuries. The commodities planted are usually coffee, tea, rubber, …
A long time ago the prosperous kingdom of Daha in Kediri, East Java was ruled by King Syrengga. The king’s favourite daughter, Dewi Kilisuci, was a legendary beauty who had infamously broken the hearts of many hopeful suitors. One day two malevolent kings, Lembu Suro and Mahesa Suro, both mesmerized by Dewi Kilisuci’s beauty, asked …
July 10, 2014- DayakAncient Wisdom – The Journey Back Indonesian based professional photographer David Metcalf is leading an expedition on20 August, 2014 to take 6 Kenyah Dayaks from North Kalimantan back to their original village, deep in the forest and home to thespiritual burial grounds of their ancestors. It is an8-day journey up the Kayan …
Hotel Tugu Malang offers a unique, unforgettable Romantic Breakfast at Mount Bromo while witnessing the magnificent sunrise. This offer includes: • 2 nights retreat at a room of your choice • Welcome healthy cocktails of your choice • Welcome neck and shoulder massage at Apsara Spa • Return trip to watch the world-famous breathtaking sunrise …
To discover the real, unspoiled East Java is to pay a visit to the town of Blitar and its surroundings. Blitar is a small charming town where most of the remains of the Majapahit Kingdom still stand timeless, including the largest and most beautiful Hindu temple complex in East Java, Candi Penataran. It is also …
Sawentar Temple is located at Sawentar village, Kanigoro district, to the east of Blitar. The temple shows similarities in form to Kidal temple. A tentative date of around the early to mid 13th century has consequently been assigned to it. The base of the temple lies several meters below the present ground level, a result …
Malang has kept the wonderful history of the great ancient kingdoms in East Java such as Kanjuruhan and Singasari, which can be witnessed through the remains of the old temples situated in several sites within the city. Jago temple that situated in the eastern part of Malang is one of the temples with complicated and …
Both family-run plantation of Hotel Tugu Group, Kawisari coffee plantation is located above an altitude of 800 m above sea level, while the plantation Sengon underneath, at approximately 400 m. These plantations stretch on Wlingi district, Blitar regency, East Java. Both plantations are flanked by Kelud and Gunung Kawi. The eruption of Kelud has …