Pacet

Pacet is a mountainous neighborhood in East Java, about 60 kilometers south of the provincial capital Surabaya.

Pacet Halal Explorer

Pacet is on the northern side of the Arjuno-Welirang twin volcanoes. Administratively, it is a neighborhood in the regency of Mojokerto. The city of Mojokerto is about 30 kilometers to the north. Pacet is a hilly resort which is popular among travellers from Surabaya, especially the younger ones, as the nearest "escape" from the bustling and densely populated city. It has a few thermal spas (Muslim Friendly).

Unfortunately, this resort has hit its nadir during a major holiday season in 2002 due to a landslide. Many visitors who were swimming in the hot spring pools were killed due to this disaster. After this incident and the hot spring was relocated.

Travel to Pacet

The best way to get into Pacet is by car. From Surabaya, head to Waru (DO NOT enter the highway/ toll road but drive straight to Sepanjang and then to the town of Krian). From Krian follow the sign to Mojosari and drive up to Pacet. The road is not very steep but it will take you to an altitude of about 600 m above sea level. Having said that though, from the border of the Pacet neighborhood we have to go through a steep road (about 30 degrees?) to reach the thermal spas (Muslim Friendly).

How to get around in Pacet

Since there is little (if any) public transport in Pacet, visitors get around Pacet by car.

What to see in Pacet

Mount Welirang - Arjuno-Welirang | Mountain view

Coban Canggu WaterfalL

Pacet Mini Park - PMP | a place to relax on the way from Mojosari to Pacet, where you can see some passionfruit trees at the entrance and animal statues inside. This park also has a grilled fish "food court" with small pavilions/ bale area (warung lesehan). This tourist attraction also has some outbound and flying fox facilities.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Pacet

Soak into the thermal spas (Muslim Friendly) and swim in the swimming pools
Outbound and flying fox at Padusan and the Pacet Mini Park. but padusan is in the trees area
Rafting
Fishing (there are some fishing ponds and the notable one being Pak Gufron's fishing pond at Dlanggu, some 7-8 kilometers from Pacet)
camping. there are some camping grounds

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Pacet

Fruit, agriculture product such as potato chips, and another kind chips and vegetables at the market

Halal Restaurants in Pacet

Pacet is equipped with many small food stalls (warung), selling Indonesian food.
Many eateries and fishing ponds serve grilled or fried fish.
Sweet fermented black glutinous rice

Muslim Friendly hotels in Pacet

There are some hotels around the thermal spas (Muslim Friendly) and some villas for rent. (Indonesian speakers only)

Sativa Sanggraloka - 4 Stars

News & References Pacet

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Pacet

Tretes and Trawas are less than half an hour away.
Drive up to Cangar, which belongs to the Malang regency. This resort is about 1500 m above sea level and also has thermal spas (Muslim Friendly). From Cangar you can go to Batu and Malang.