Purwokerto Travel Guide

  Ceheng waterfall (2)
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  • Ceheng waterfall (2)
      Ceheng waterfall (2)
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  • A statue at the Lokawisata park
      A statue at the Lokawisata park
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  • The famous 7 springs of Baturraden
      The famous 7 springs of Baturraden
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  • Vapour rising from the water flowing donwhill
      Vapour rising from the water flowing...
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  • Take your hot shower here!
      Take your hot shower here!
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Things to Do  

Pancuran Tujuh hot springs

Pancuran Tujuh hot springs, Purwokerto

 theo1006 Says:  These springs are the sight Baturraden is most famous for. The name Pancuran Tujuh means Seven Fountains, as the 70 to 90 °C water flows from seven holes in the side of Slamet volcano at about 700 m above sea level. From there it flows an estimated 50 m down over bare rocks,... 

Pancuran Tiga hot springs

Pancuran Tiga hot springs, Purwokerto

 theo1006 Says:  Having seen Pancuran tujuh, we wanted also to see Pancuran Tiga, but found it is really not worth the effort. These three hot-water fountains spill their water directly in a common pool which is located within the Lokawisata area. No mountainside with colored rocks here. 

Lokawisata Baturraden recreation park

Lokawisata Baturraden recreation park, Purwokerto

 theo1006 Says:  A favourate destination for family outings. The park is laid out around the valley of Gumawang river on the southern slope of Slamet volcano, making good use of the landscape. It is famous for its cool air and great views if the weather is clear. Then the coast at Cilacap... 

Telaga Sunyi lake and waterfall

Telaga Sunyi lake and waterfall, Purwokerto

 theo1006 Says:  A small waterfall with a deep pool within the pine forest. Telaga Sunyi means Quiet Lake. Indeed an idyllic spot, unfortunately swimming in the pool is discouraged. 

Hotels  

Queen Garden Hotel

 1 Review and 3 Opinions  The 3-star Queen Garden Hotel lies a short distance east of Baturraden village. Although the former... 

Hotels  

Green valley Resort Hotel: worth a try

Green valley Resort Hotel: worth a try, Purwokerto

 cwidi Says:  Thumbs up to this hotel. It is pretty outstanding in terms of the appearance. When you travel to a village area such as Purwokerto and Baturaden, a good accomodation is needed to comfort the soul. The hotel is very convenient and easy to find your way to the hotel. Once I... 

Puri Wisata: Purwokerto's best hotel

Puri Wisata: Purwokerto's best hotel, Purwokerto

 abon_ayam Says:  Puri Wisata is a cheap hotel. Rated only 100.000rupiahs or approx $10/night nett excluding breakfast with a good services. The hotel also have cafetaria and discotique. Very easy to get foods in Baturraden so dont worry if you wake up in the midnight and looking for meals or... 

Restaurants  

Soto Jalan Bank (Sungep): Don't miss Soto!

Soto Jalan Bank (Sungep): Don't miss Soto!, Purwokerto

 l_karts Says:  Very famous local restaurant, promise the delightful taste of original soto of Purwokerto Soto 

Pondok Gurih: Roadside resto

Pondok Gurih: Roadside resto, Purwokerto

 theo1006 Says:  On the road from Purwokerto via Purbalingga and Banjarnegara to Dieng Plateau we were looking for a place for lunch. In the middle of the rather tedious stretch of road between Klampok and Banjarnegara we spotted this small roadside resto. The young couple running it have... 

Transportation  

Train from Yogya to Purwokerto

Train from Yogya to Purwokerto, Purwokerto

 theo1006 Says:  There are eight trains daily from Yogyakarta to Purwokerto, some run late at night.As per April 2010 the schedule was:ARGO DWIPANGGA, dep. 20:55, arr. 23:22, executive Rp 240,000ARGO LAWU, dep. 08:55, arr. 11:09, executive Rp 220,000FAJAR UTAMA YK, dep. 08:00, arr. 10:30,... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Cikakak Monkey Hill

Cikakak Monkey Hill, Purwokerto

 theo1006 Says:  We happened to pass through Wangon, which is a dull place at the crossing of the Tegal-Cilacap and Bandung-Yogya routes. Then we chanced to see a signboard "Taman Kera Masjid Saka Tunggal".At least here is one place on Java where the monkeys are left alone, they live on a... 

Curug Ceheng - an idyllic waterfall

Curug Ceheng - an idyllic waterfall, Purwokerto

 theo1006 Says:  Signs at Baturraden point to Curug Ceheng, or Ceheng waterfall. It's the ideal waterfall for a romantic picnic: clean and green, with a pool and little meadow beneath the fall. Practically no litter! We visited the fall in February, during the rainy season, which may well be... 

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 A small waterfall with a deep pool within the pine forest. Telaga Sunyi means Quiet Lake. Indeed an idyllic spot, unfortunately swimming in the pool is... 

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Q:  can anyone advise if there is a taxi service in Purwokerto or if able to hire a car with driver? 

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A: according 2 my friend's information (whom from purwokerto), he said that u could hire either taxi or car with driver. make sure u wanna go 2 purwokerto not puwakarta,... 

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I had lived there for 2.5years

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 I lived in Purwokerto from july,11 2005 until January, 16 2008. I was worked in an international bank there. Purwokerto is a small town and not much destination for tourist, you can only visit... 

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Baturraden near Purwokerto

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 Purwokerto is the capital of Banyumas regency. The town itself is sprawling and hot, not attractive for tourists. But it lies on a plain south of Gunung Slamet, the highest volcano of Central Java....... 

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Purwokerto

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 Purwokerto, city in central western Indonesia, in the central region of the island of Java. Located in the province of Central Java, Purwokerto lies south of Mount Slamet and 50 km (30 mi) northeast... 

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