Kebumen

Kebumen is a regency and city in Central Java, Indonesia. It offers beautiful beaches, historic places, hills and caves.

Kebumen Halal Travel Guide

History

The word Kebumen is taken from the name Kyai Pangeran Bumidirja. He was an Islamic scholar and nobleman from the Mataram sultanate. He was in exile in Panjer (today's Kebumen) and changed his name to Kyai Bumi. He settled in Panjer and established an Islamic school. People started calling the place Ki-Bumi-An which referred to the Islamic school. Later, it became simply Kebumen. During the Mataram sultanate Kebumen was used by the ruler, Sultan Agung, to provide logistical support in his attempt to conquer Batavia (today's Jakarta).

People

Kebumen regency has a population of about one million in an area of roughly 1,300km². Therefore, it is not densely populated. The majority are (Javanese) and are able to speak (Javanese) and (Indonesian). English is not widely spoken. Many people use the Banyumas and Yogyakarta dialects of (Javanese). Many people work in the agriculture or fishing sectors.

Climate

The lowest average annual temperature is 20.6°C, while the highest temperature is about 34°C.

Visitor information

Kebumen Regency Tourism Office - Opening Hours: 07:00–16:00

Travel to Kebumen

Fly to Kebumen

The closest airport is Adisutjipto International Airport in Yogyakarta. From there, you can get to Kebumen by train from Yogyakarta station or Lempuyangan station, or by bus from Giwangan terminal.

Travel by train to Kebumen

There are two main train stations:

Kebumen Station On the east side of Kebumen.

Gombong Station To the west of Kebumen town.

There are also two minor train stations:

Karanganyar Station

Prembun Station This station only serves the Prambanan Ekspres (Prameks) train that passes through Jogja and terminates at Solo's Balapan Station.

By bus

There are two main bus terminals:

Kebumen Bus Terminal On the east side of town.

Gombong Bus Terminal In the western part of Kebumen regency.

There is also one mini terminal that is used by Efisiensi Bus in

Wonosari Rest Area In front of Wonosari train station.

The Efisiensi bus serves Cilacap, Purwokerto, Yogyakarta|Yogjakarta city, and Adisutjipto International Airport.

How to get around in Kebumen

Kebumen is relatively small, travelling around town should not be too expensive. You could jog around it in about 40 minutes.

By trishaw

Traditional three-wheeled pedal-powered rickshaws known as becak can be found in most parts of Kebumen. Haggle furiously.

By minivan

Angkot — battered shuttle vanes, derived from the words angkutan kota, or city transport have fixed routes but pick up and drop off anywhere along that route. Sometimes they can be crowded, but it's a great way to meet the local residents. Costs Rp4,500 per passenger, paid when you alight.

Rent a Car or Limousine in Kebumen

There are two taxi companies in Kebumen :

Puri Kencana Taksi ☎ +62 819 15008855
Menganti Trans Abadi ☎ +62 822 44499997

What to see in Kebumen

Van Der Wijck Fort Built in 1818, it is named after the Dutch soldier Van Der Wijck. It was used by the Dutch during the Java War against Prince Diponegoro. However, it is unclear what the main function of the fort was, because there is some argument that it was used for logistics and military training. Now and there is a park and two swimming pools around the fort.

Horse racing Horse racing is held annually, three days after Idul Fitri for four days. Crowds of up to 4,000 people are expected.

Roemah Martha Tilaar - Martha Tilaar's House - Museum in a colonial-style building from 1920. It was Marta Tilaar's house. The home of a nationally-famous beautician.

Tugu Lawet The icon of Kebumen

Alun-alun Kebumen The large grassed square found in the centre of all (Javanese) towns and the focus of local government and always popular for recreation.

Taman Kota Jenderal HM Sarbini Kebumen A new city park.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Kebumen

Beaches

Suwuk Beach - Pantai Suwuk - Suwuk beach is about 3km long. Swimming is forbidden because of strong current. It is surrounded by limestone hills. There is also small water park.

Karangbolong Beach - Pantai Karangbolong - Next to Suwuk beach. There is small cave near the beach (hence the name: karang means coral, and bolong means hole). Similar to Suwuk beach, Karangbolong is surrounded by limestone hills.

Petanahan Beach - Pantai Petanahan - One of Kebumen's famous long beaches. Close to Suwuk beach. There are people who offer boat rides. It is forbidden to swim because of the strong current.

Logending Beach - Ayah Beach - As well as the beach and there is also a mangrove forest. Boat rides available.

Menganti Beach - Pantai Menganti - A newly-developed destination in Kebumen. Not so many facilities but its natural beauty makes people call it the New Zealand of Kebumen.

Lampon Beach - Pasir Beach - A new vacation spot on five different beaches: Pasir, Lampon, Tanjung Karang Penganten, Gebyuran and Surmanis. There are several caves, a waterfall and hills to camp on.

Caves

Jatijajar Cave Famous limestone cave discovered in 1802 by Jayamenawi, close to Logending beach. People can enter the cave to see the stalagmites and stalactites. It is 50 meters above sea level, with 250 meter in length. It is named Jatijajar because when it was discovered and there were two teak trees (jati) in a row (jajar). Inside the cave there are two natural springs, Sendang Kantil and Sendang Mawar. It is said that if you wash your face using water from Sendang Mawar, you will stay young. If you wash your face at Sendang Kantil, your dreams will come true. There are two more natural springs, but access is difficult. There is also a diorama of Lutung Kasarung, a story from Indonesian folklore.

Petruk Cave Still natural (not crowded). You must be accompanied by an official guide. There is no lighting so bring a flashlight. The return journey into the cave can take up to two hours. Your feet will get wet because there is water on the cave floor. Inside the cave and there are various stalagmites and a waterfall.

Dams

Sempor Dam An embankment dam on the Sempor River. It is used for irrigating paddy fields, flood control, and hydroelectric power generating 1MW of electricity. It was built in 1967, but was breached in the same year, causing a flood that killed a thousand people. It was rebuilt in 1978. It is feasible to go fishing and to explore the dam by boat.

Wadaslintang Dam Completed in 1988 after six years in the building and the dam is used to generate hydroelectric power. The dam is surrounded by many hills.

Other

Krakal Hot Spring A natural hot spring with water temperatures 39°C–42°C (86°F–104°F). There are VIP rooms for private use.

Jembangan Wisata Alam A lake and forest. To explore the lake, you can cross a bridge or take a boat. There is also a zoo, Jembangan Fantasy Zoo and a park for kids.

Kedungdowo Adventure Park A nature park with outbound activities(e.g. flying fox). Close to Jembangan Wisata Alam.

Sawangan Adventure A nature park organised by the local community, consisting of a beach and waterfall. There is also rappelling and a flying fox.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Kebumen

Traditional markets

The biggest traditional market is Pasar Tumenggungan. Second is Pasar Wonokriyo. There are also several small traditional markets, such as Pasar Selang and Pasar Wonosari.

Boutiques

There are a number of boutiques and newer outlets along Jl Pahlawan and Jl Ahmad Yani, in the middle part of the city. They're popular with monied youths and college students.

Shopping malls

Toserba Jadi Baru — the biggest mall in Kebumen
Rita Pasaraya — the first department store chain in Kebumen. There is located in Jl Pahlawan.
Affa Supermarket — the supermarket in the middle-east of Kebumen city.
Pusaka Indah Swalayan

Handicrafts

There are plenty of handicraft and souvenir stands in nearby Goa Jatijajar, a cave & resort-town just kilometers 33 to the west.

Halal Food & Restaurants

Satay ambal is Chicken satay, with tempeh as the main ingredient for the dipping Sauces. It is the only satay in Indonesia with this kind of Sauces. It tastes spicy, salty, and umami.
Lanthing is a traditional snack made from cassava. Its shape is like number such as 0 or 8. It tastes a little bit salty. However, recently there is a wide range variants of seasoning used in Lanthing including Chicken onion, spicy and barbecue.

Kebumen Coffee: Coffee in Kebumen is grown near the shores which is only 5 meter above sea level. Both arabica and robusta are produced. There are two local coffee brands: kopi bubuk Cap Djempol and Yum Roasted Coffee. Both are available in market across Kebumen.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

There are wide range hotels in Kebumen. It is quite easy to find hotel along the Jalan National III and at the centre of Kebumen. The price starts from 40,000/night IDR to 600,000 IDR/night. Only a few hotel accepts credit card and therefore, it is better to contact the hotel first. In addition, it is also feasible to book some hotels from mainstream web booking services.

Meotel Kebumen by DAFAM Hotels
Hotel Patra
Puri Laras Hotel & Cafe
Hotel Nillo
Mexolie Hotel & Resort
Hotel Aman
Hotel Istana
Hotel Candaka

Telecommunications in Kebumen

Emergency

Ambulance: 118
Police: 110
Kebumen Police ☎ +62 287 383705

Hospital

Dr Soedirman Regional Public Hospital Kebumen - Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Dr. Soedirman Kebumen - ☎ +62 287 3873318 - The regency government hospital

RS Permata Medika (RSPM) - ☎ +62 287 6662345

News & References Kebumen

Travel Next

North

Geopark Karangsambung on the southern slope of northern Kebumen highlands and just kilometers 20 from town offers a cooler climate and springs in verdant pine forests.

There are sea floor rocks that rise to the land.

Banjarnegara and the regency and sleepy small town near the Dieng Pleteau.

East

Purworejo and the regency and small town which borders the province of DIY.

South

Suwuk Beach, Suwuk beach is about 3km long. Swimming is forbidden because of strong current. It is surrounded by limestone hills. There is also small water park.

Karangbolong Beach, Next to Suwuk beach. There is small cave near the beach (hence the name: karang means coral, and bolong means hole). Similar to Suwuk beach, Karangbolong is surrounded by limestone hills.

Petanahan Beach, One of Kebumen's famous long beaches. Close to Suwuk beach. There are people who offer boat rides. It is forbidden to swim because of the strong current.

Logending Beach, As well as the beach and there is also a mangrove forest. Boat rides available.

Menganti Beach, A newly-developed destination in Kebumen. Not so many facilities but its natural beauty makes people call it the New Zealand of Kebumen.

Lampon Beach, A new vacation spot on five different beaches: Pasir, Lampon, Tanjung Karang Penganten, Gebyuran and Surmanis. There are several caves, a waterfall and hills to camp on.

West

Cilacap on the south coast is a growing industrial city, with oil refinery, power station and cement factory. The adventurous can hop off to the south coast beaches of Western Java by taking a boat through the Segara Anakan bay.