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 the hometown and final burial ground of Soekarno, the legendary first President and proclamator of Indonesia’s independence. This nostalgic town is blessed with pristine beaches, lush tropical landscapes, beautiful rice fields and countryside charm.
Hotel Tugu Blitar, unprecedentedly the best hotel and restaurant in Blitar, is located in the heart of the city, approximately 2 kilometers from the Soekarno Cemetery, 10 kilometers from Candi Penataran and 40 kilometers from Mount Kelud. This hotel depicts the grandeur of colonial-time East Java in mid-19th century.
To take advantage of all that Blitar has to offer, we recommend Hotel Tugu Blitar’s unique bicycle tours. These relaxing trips take approximately 6 hours/day.
The bicycle tour package includes:
- Bicycle rental
- Traditional snacks, seasonal fruit platter and freshly Tugu Kawisari Coffee, the very finest Java Robusta coffee from our own plantation on the slopes of Mount Kawi approximately 1 hour from Blitar
- Complimentary mineral water during the whole trip
- An English-speaking guide
Suggested itinerary:
Day 1:
- A must-visit is the Museum and Tomb of Soekarno.
- Stop by the handicraft center in Sentul Village.
- Explore Candi Penataran, the largest and most beautiful Hindu temple complex in East Java.
- Stop for a lovely picnic of traditional delicacies and fresh Tugu Kawisari coffee in the rice fields.
- Return to Hotel Tugu Blitar through Pasar Burung Dimoro (bird market).
Day 2:
- Cycle through the rice fields to pay a visit to a Koi fish farmer in Jiwut Village.
- Pass by rural areas on the way to Gledug Village to learn the process of making traditional palm sugar.
- Check out the starfruit plantation in Kelurahan Karang Sari.
- Enjoy a coffee break of homemade banana fritters and fruit platter in Taman Kebon Rojo.
- Visit Istana Gebang, Soekarno’s parents residence which now stands as one of the
- most visited historical sites in Blitar.
- Return to Hotel Tugu Blitar via the traditional markets of Pasar Templek and Pasar Legi.
The Hotel Tugu Blitar Bicycle Tour package is offered at USD 30++/ per person per day, with a minimum of two participants.
The price is valid until 31 March 2015.
