Purwokerto

Purwokerto is a sleepy town in the Central Java province of Indonesia. It is a major transport hub, connecting major cities such as Jakarta, Bandung, Semarang, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, and Cirebon.

Purwokerto Halal Travel Guide

Purwokerto is a town of more then a quarter of a million inhabitants and the regency capital. It lies between Jakarta and Yogyakarta.

Some famous Indonesians originated from Purwokerto, such as Jendral Sudirman and Jendral Gatot Subroto. These heroic people are honoured in street names all over Indonesia.

The town is at the base of the Mount Slamet volcano and the second highest volcano in Central Java. Purwokerto is a popular gateway to climb it, since the summit crater is about kilometers 18 from the town centre. The rivers that flow down its slopes into the town provides some welcome greenery in the industrial drabness and hectic bustle.

Visitor information

There is no physical visitor information office, but Banyumas Regency local government has a non-English website catering to visitors who wish to explore the city and surrounding areas.

Travel to Purwokerto

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Purwokerto

Purwokerto Train Station - Stasiun Kereta Api Purwokerto - Stop ID: PWT. Trains from Jakarta take 4 to 9 hours, depending on train class, arriving at the main Purwokerto station. Argo-class trains (Argo Lawu and Argo Dwipangga) are the best of the lot: most comfortable and quickest. Taksaka is almost as good. These trains also cater for those travelling to Yogyakarta.

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Purwokerto

The nearest airport is Tunggul Wulung in Cilacap, receiving small Flights from Jakarta daily. The closest airport is Adi Sucipto in Jogja, around four hours drive.

Travel on a Bus in Purwokerto

Purwokerto Bus Terminal - kilometers 4 south of the town centre. There are regular services from across Java, including Jakarta (9 hours) with the popular Sinar Jaya bus, Yogyakarta (4-5.5h) with Raharja and Efisiensi bus, Semarang (6h) with Nusantara bus and Bandung (6-8h) with Budiman and Goodwill bus.

How to get around in Purwokerto

Purwokerto is a relatively small city, travelling around town should not be too expensive. You may jog around town in around 40 minutes.

By trishaw

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

By angkot

Although Purwokerto is a small city, instead of walking in the heat and high humidity, travelling around town can be faster and easier by angkot (battered shuttle vanes - derived from the words angkutan kota, or city transport). These have fixed routes but pick up and drop off anywhere along that route; sometimes they can be very crowded, but it's a great way to meet the local residents. There is a certain etiquette to be observed, though. Costs Rp4,500 per passenger, paid when you alight.

What to see in Purwokerto

Purwokerto has some beautiful buildings and monuments.

Purwokerto fly-over — a well known landmark located in front of the train station. Built in 1967
Train station — Dutch colonial architecture, many Dutch residential building are right in front of the train station
Bank museum — on Jalan Bank, a museum dedicated to R.A. Wiriatmaja who pioneered the Indonesian banking system

Best things to do in Purwokerto

Baturraden Adventure Forest - BAF | 1 kilometers from Queen Garden Hotel
Sport centre: GOR Satria (Jl Dr Suharso) is the largest sport complex in town. Contains a football stadium, tennis courts, reflection park, and a few other venues. Usually, local residents visit in the morning, especially on Sunday.
Pool: Another famous entertainment activity. There are a few swimmingpool places in town, such as Maestro Billiard (Jl Dr Suharso), and BBC Pool and Billiards (Jl Dr Angka, Tirta Kembar Amusement Center).

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Muslim Friendly Shopping in Purwokerto

Traditional markets

The biggest traditional market is Pasar Wage. There are also several small traditional markets, such as Pasar Manis and Pasar Pon.

Boutiques

There are a number of boutiques and newer outlets along Jl HR Bunyamin, in the northern part of the city. They're popular with monied youths and college students.

Shopping malls

Moro Mall — the biggest mall in Purwokerto
Tamara Plaza — the handphone (cellular) centre and Gramedia Book Store.
Rita Pasaraya — the first department store chain in Purwokerto. There are two, one in Kebon Dalem and the newest one in Jl Jendral Sudirman , close to Moro Mall and Tamara Plaza
Matahari Department Store

Handicrafts

There are plenty of handicraft and souvenir stands in nearby Baturaden, a cool resort-town just kilometers 14 to the north.

Halal Restaurants in Purwokerto

The following dishes should be on every traveller's agenda:

Gudeg, a Curries of jackfruit, Chicken and egg served with Rice. The most famous local dish. The most famous seller is in front of Pasar Manis, Jl Gatot Subroto.
Mendoan is made from very thin tempe (fermented soy bean cake), battered and fried. The best mendoan is only found in the village, even though city mendoan is considerable tasty. Mendoan can be purchased at Jl Sawangan, in outlets including Mirasa and Echo21. You can buy it raw (with separate ingredients) and fry it at home.
Sate Kambing Sate Kambing in Purwokerto Area (Banyumas, Sokaraja, Purbalingga) is also famous for very tender young Goat. One of the best is Sate Tiga Saudara.
Soto Purwokerto
Serabi Jalan Bank, available early in the morning is a local favourite. The queue is sometimes very long especially during holiday season.
Soto Jalan Bank, Soto Sungep (also in jalan Bank), Soto Pak Tama (near Rita department store and supermarket, Soto Pak Sampun (at jalan Komisaris Bambang Suprapto), Soto Ani at Gen. Sudirman street; (east from Alun-alun across a Baru Optik. located in small street behind building, open c. 17:00-21:00).
Soto Sokaraja, available in Sokaraja, 4km west of Purwokerto. Many of Soto Sokaraja in here, considered one of the best is Soto Kecik. The place not so good but very famous. Another famous one (some people consider this soto is better) is Soto Sutri.
Mie Kelinci III available in Jl HR.Benyamin, 2km from Limas Agung.
Bakso Pekih, Jl Pekih, north of the Grand Mosque and alun-alun. Open 09:00-15:00 approx.
Gethuk Goreng At Sokaraja we also found the famous food called Gethuk Goreng that many shops sell with different kinds of names. And the other food: nopia, mino (small nopia) kripik.

Siomay Kuah Segar, Prof Dr Suharso Street, a blend of Indonesian and Japanese restaurant, offers siomay, bakso, and Japanese cuisine such as Okonomiyaki, Takoyaki, Ramen, and Yakimesi.
Paparon's Pizza, available in Jenderal Sudirman Street. A well-known pizza restaurant.
Ayam Penyet Suroboyo, available in Prof Dr Suharso Street, offers (Javanese) Ayam Penyet.
Leko, Prof Dr Suharso Street, offers tasty Iga Bakar with valuable price.
Iga Bakar Mas Giri, Prof Dr Suharso Street, one of the most visited restaurant in town.
Pecel Lele Lela, Prof Dr Suharso Street, wide varieties of Pecel Lele cuisine.
Brasil, Located in Kebon Dalem and the best ice cream and coffee place in town. Also offers Indonesian cuisine.
Rumah Makan Kalibogor, Located in Yos Sudarso Street in the western part of the city, best to try the Ayam Goreng.
Obonk Steak, Located in the Purwokerto City Walk, offers the best Steaks in town.
Angkringan Tahu Kupat Pa'buaran, located in Jalan HR Bunyamin. Offers tasty Magelang's tahu kupat.
Cibiuk, a (Sundanese) restaurant located in Jalan HR Bunyamin, best for Sambal Cibiuk.
Phuket, A newly-built (Thai) restaurant in town. Available in Jalan HR Bunyamin.

Wedang ronde is hot ginger drink with gluten Rice balls, peanuts, jelly

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Purwokerto

Hotel Mulia - Strategically located in the downtown. Walking distance to markets, commercial centres, and tourist attractions.

Hotel Anggrek | Clean and quiet

Green Valley Resort - A newly-built 3 star resort hotel with views of Baturraden.

Puri Wisata Hotel | Nice hotel in Baturaden, just a walk distance to plenty of tourist attractions.

Hotel Rosenda Cottages - A 3 stars hotel located in Baturaden, foot of Mount Slamet.

Queen Garden Hotel Baturaden - One of the most famous 3 stars hotel in Baturaden. Offers the cool air of Baturaden and spectacular views of the city of Purwokerto and surrounding areas.

Wisata Niaga Hotel | A modern-minimalist-styled business hotel. The building was formerly used as the branch office of an insurance company.

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Atrium Resort & Hotel - A villa-styled hotel in the primary street between Purwokerto and Sokaraja. Five minutes driving from the downtown Purwokerto.

Aston Imperium Hotel - A newly-built 12 floor 4 star hotel with modern architecture. Offers wifi, gym, pool, restaurants, meeting rooms, and spa.

Java Heritage Hotel | A three star comfortable resort-hotel. Formerly the Horison Hotel.

Stay Safe

Mount Slamet volcano erupted in 2009 and again in 2014, and for periods afterwards residents and tourists were warned to not approach within 2km of the crater. Check conditions to determine the threat level before planning a visit.

News & References Purwokerto

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Purwokerto

East

Purbalingga, home of the famous Owabong Waterpark, Sanggaluri Park, and Purbayasa River World.

South East

Sokaraja, a transit town, famous for soto and gethuk goreng.
Kebumen, a regency famous for its beaches and natural limestone caves. Also for lanthing and satay ambal.

South

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.