HOTEL TUGU BLITAR

Discovering The Lost Temple and a Secluded Beach

Blitar has retained its indigenous Javanese character with its traditional market, the old town-square ‘Alun-Alun’, and public transportation dominated by becaks, the old-style tricycle vehicle. This nostalgic town portrays the unspoiled, exotic Java, and is surrounded by some beautiful beaches, lush tropical landscape, verdant rice fields and countryside sceneries.

There is no better time than now to discover the hidden gems of Java and enjoy the unique opportunity to absorb the experience.

Inclusion: 

• • Natural healthy welcome drink upon arrival 
  • Traditional high tea with our selection of local teas and traditional delicacies in Waroeng Jawa                      
  • Complimentary tour of our hotel antiquities with a guide, to best enjoy our magnificent antique collection.
  • Private sunset dinner at The Lost Temple and Secluded Beach
  • All transportation during your trips

The itinerary : 

Day One

• • Arrive at Hotel Tugu Blitar.
  • Visit to the Rambut Monte, an altar for Hinduism used during the Majapahit Empire era with Kamadhatu and Rupadhatu and artifacts including the Lingga Yoni, a symbol of fertility. 
  • Afternoon tea at Waroeng Djawa 
  • Visit the Tomb of Soekarno. Here the legendary first President and leader of Indonesia’s Independence, is buried and every day people come to pay tribute to him. Visit the  art-deco style library, where many of the original collections and memorabilia can be viewed.
  • Visit Penataran Temple, the largest and most important Hindu temple complex in East Java. Enjoy a Private Sundown Dinner by the Penataran Temple and find yourself transported  into another world with the charm of ancient beauty while you are serenaded by the beautiful rhythm of bamboo flutes played by a villager. 

Day Two

• • After breakfast in The Colony Restaurant, discover the protected forest, “Pacuh”. 
  • Visiting Istana Gebang, where Soekarno spent his childhood before moving to Surabaya to study. 
  • Enjoy traditional street food and immerse in the local way of life in the City of Blitar. 
  • Visit Sawentar Temple, built around the 13th century, that were once buried under a mass of lava, presumably from an eruption of the nearby volcanic Mount Kelud.
  • Enjoy the beautiful stalactite and stalagmites of Embultuk Cave around a kilometer and a half long.
  • Finish your magical experience by enjoying a romantic dinner under the stars at a secluded beach by flowing a river-bank. 

Day Three

• • Take relaxing trips around Blitar city by Becak, a Javanese traditional method of transportation. We will bring you to the local shopping area by the roadside or stop by at the local ice cream parlor,     so you can enjoy some street foods before returning to the hotel.