Blitar

Blitar is a city in East Java.

Blitar Halal Travel Guide

The main claim to fame of this quiet and charming town is as the birth and burial place of Indonesia's founding father, Sukarno. The other attractions for visitors are the largest ancient Hindu temple in East Java at Candi Penataran and the active volcano Mount Kelud and a couple of nice beaches.

Blitar is the capital town of a regency with the same name.

Travel to Blitar

Travel by Bus to Blitar

Blitar is well served by buses from other major towns and city's in East Java. Visitors often arrive on an air-con bus from Malang which takes about 2 hours. Other options are from Surabaya and Jember (both about 4 hours).

By rail

Blitar is on one of the main East Java railway lines. There are daily services linking it with other city's in the region and in Central Java. Longer distance rail access from Jakarta involves a change in Jogjakarta or Surabaya. Check the PT Kereta Api (Persero) website ] for detailed schedules. One way of getting to Biltar is to catch the pleasant daily executive-class train which travels from Malang to Yogyakarta that passes through Blitar around 5.00pm; catching this train from Malang, one would normally need to plan to stay overnight in Blitar before visiting local sites the following day. The train is a convenient way to travel from Malang to Yogyakarta.

How to get around in Blitar

The main need to get around Blitar in any way other than on foot is to be able to visit Candi Penataran. Regular shuttle vanes ply this route departing from Jalan Veteran in town and take about 30 minutes to reach the candi. If you ask the driver for "Makam Bung Karno" he will drop you near to the impressive Sukarno grave site en route (to or from) Candi Penataran.

There is a quite large, well-established parking area (cafe, rest rooms, information kiosk) a little south of the makam (grave) of Bung Karno. Pedicab (becak) drivers are ready to take visitors on a local tour to several sites (including Sukarno's house and the nearby makam): cost, around Rp 250,000 per person (for Foreigners) in May 2014.

What to see in Blitar

• Candi Penataran | Thit is the largest ancient Hindu temple East Java. It dates from the early Majapahit period and texts clearly indicate that it was of considerable importance. Prime Minister Gajah Mada visited here 4 times for example. It is a large complex with 3 courtyards and in many ways strongly recalls a modern day Balinese temple. There are a number of interesting relics including a substantial wall relief depicting the Ramayana.
• Gunung Kelud | A semi-active volcano whose eruption in 1919 killed over 5,000. It is still active and sent a pylon of smoke 2.5 kilometers into the air in 2007. The nature at the top is amazing and the trip up is maybe even more beautiful. At the top there are warm, sulfurous thermal spas (Muslim Friendly) one can bathe in.
• Sukarno Museum This quite well-maintained and well-known museum and library (known locally as Istana Gebang) is in the house where Sukarno lived as a young boy. It is full of Sukarno memorabilia, papers, photographs etc and is useful to visit in conjunction with a call to the grave (makam) site. (Price of entry: by contribution.)

• Sukarno's grave - Makam Bung Karno | A visit to the impressive and well-organised Sukarno makam (where there is a modern museum and library) fits in well with a visit to Candi Penataran becauses it is on the same road mid-way between Blitar and the temple. Indonesia's first president and independence hero Sukarno has undergone a significant rehabilitation in the eyes of Indonesians since the end of the Soeharto perioid in 1998. Sukarno's daughter, Megawati Soekarnoputri, who was president of Indonesia 2001-2004, supported the development of the makam as a significant site for visitors in East Java. Many thousands of Indonesian peziarah (pilgrims) visit the Sukarno makam each year because undertaking ziarah (pilgramages) is a regarded as an important activity in Indonesia. However, very few foreign visitors take the trouble to call in and, thus, miss a good opportunity to see this key aspect of Indonesian history and culture. Be wary when leaving the site, if you are claustrophobic or wary of crowds. The standard exit takes you through an enclosed warren of stalls selling trinkets - it is hot, dark and crowded and can take some time to pass through. If in doubt, leave through the entrance gate.

• Tambakrejo Beach | Thit is an extensive and attractive 10 kilometers stretch of white sand beach that is more often than not virtually deserted. It is not safe for swimming though.

Other places listed by the East Java provincial tourist office as perhaps worth visiting near Blitar include:

• Sawentar temple (candi Sewentar)
• Plumbangan temple (candi Plumbangan)
• Rambut Monte Temple GPS -7.962790,112.368233 (candi Rambut Monte)
• Jolosutro beach (pantai Jolosutro)
• Serang beach (pantai Serang)
• Embultuk cave (goa Embeltuk)
• The PETA monument
• Aryo Blitar grave (makam Aryo Blitar)
• Kebon Rojo Monument GPS -8.096168,112.174386 and surrounding little park
• Sumber Udel (water park inside the city)
• Grebag Pancasila
• Karang Sari agro tourism

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Blitar

Hire a becak driver (who pedals a cart with a seat in front) to drive around town from the main Sukarno vehicle park to various nearby sites -- to the Istana Gebang (Gebang House) where the young Sukarno lived and to the Makam Bung Karno (Sukarno's grave site) where there is an impressive establishment, including a museum.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Blitar

Blitar has a typical selection of local restaurants. The areas in the town centre on Jalan Veteren and Jalan Merdeka are as good a place as any to look. If you are in any doubt at all and the golden rule applies: follow the local crowds.

The restaurant at Hotel Tugu is truly top class but you do of course pay for that privilege.

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Ramadan Celebrations in Blitar

Ramadan 2025 in Blitar

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

There are several losmen type places in the town centre and budget travellers are urged to just turn up here. You will not have a problem finding somewhere to stay.

• Hotel Tugu - Sri Lestari | The smart side of this rather up-market hotel is very much along the lines of the other splendid Tugu Hotels (Bali, Lombok and Malang). Housed in a converted colonial building it is magnificently adorned with (Javanese) antiques.

More Muslim friendly Destinations from Blitar

• Malang and the cultural heart of East Java, is around 2 hours away by road
• Head west to Central Java and the delights of Yogyakarta, Borobudur and Prambanan
• Head east, past Malang, to the outstanding Bromo national park

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