Pasuruan

Pasuruan is a regency in East Java, also the name of the city, Pasuruan City.

Understand

Climate

Pasuruan has a tropical savanna climate with little to no rainfall from May to November and heavy rainfall from December to April.

Get in

By train

  • 🌍 Pasuruan Railway Station. KA. Komuter Surabaya-Pasuruan, KA. Probowangi and KA. Sri Tanjung from Surabaya also KA. Tawang Alun from Malang and Banyuwangi.

Get around

By rented-vehicles

You may rent a motorcycle or car to go to some tourist places in Pasuruan.

See

  • 🌍 Purwodadi Botanical Garden (Kebun Raya Purwodadi), Jl. Raya Surabaya - Malang No.Km. 65, Sembung Lor, Parerejo, +62 343 615033. 07:00-16:00.
  • 🌍 Jawi Temple (Candi Jawi), Prigen. 08:00-16:00. The temple which was built around the 13th century and is a historical heritage of the Hindu-Buddhist Kingdom of Singhasari which is located at the foot of Mount Welirang.
  • 🌍 Belahan Temple (Candi Belahan), Gempol. Historical bathing site located on the east side of Mount Penanggungan.
  • 🌍 Gunung Gangsir Temple (Candi Gunung Gangsir), Beji. 08:00-16:00. A temple that was made during the time of King Airlangga of Panjalu kingdom.
  • 🌍 Taman Safari Indonesia II, Prigen, +62 343 6743000. 08:30-16:00. One of the largest safari parks in Asia.
  • 🌍 Lake Grati (Ranu Grati), Grati. 07:00-17:00.
  • 🌍 Jami' Al Anwar Mosque, Jl. KH. Wachid Hasyim, Kebonsari, Panggungrejo. The mosque was built in the 1700s.
  • 🌍 Muhammad Cheng Hoo Mosque, Petungasri, Pandaan. Bright red mosque with a tiered roof, notable for its unique, Chinese-inspired architecture.
  • 🌍 Putuk Truno Waterfall, Prigen.

Do

  • 🌍 Pemandian Alam Banyu Biru, Winongan. Public swimming pool.
  • 🌍 Taman Mangrove Penunggul, Nguling. 07:00-17:00. Mangrove trekking.

Buy

Food souvenirs

Bipang or jipang is a snack made from rice and sugar.

  • 🌍 Bipang Jangkar Factory, Jl. Lombok No.36, Trajeng, Panggungrejo, +62 811 344 8258. 06:30-20:00. Serves jipang.

Besides that, ginger candy called ting-ting jahe and ikan lempuk crispy (goby cracker) have become some common souvenirs in Pasuruan.

Eat

Try local food called nasi punel, rice with serundeng (fried grated coconut) and numerous side dishes.

  • 🌍 Nasi Punel Hj. Lin, Jl. Dr. Soetomo No.9, Gempeng, Bangil, +62 851 017 69354. From 06:00. Serves nasi punel.
  • 🌍 Rawon Sakinah, Bangilan, Panggungrejo, +62 343 421444. 05:30-21:00. Javanese food, rawon (beef soup) and sate komo (beef satay). From Rp25,000.

Drink

Drink fresh milk from a local dairy farm.

  • 🌍 Kampoeng Susu, Muncangan, Kalipucang, Tutur, +62 812 327 77179. 08:00-16:00. One of the oldest dairy farms in East Java. Since 1911.

Sleep

  • 🌍 Hotel Horison Pasuruan, Jl. Jend. A. Yani No.45-47, Gadingrejo, +62 343 5615555. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. A 3-star hotel with spa and pool. From Rp590,489.
  • 🌍 Daroessalam Syariah Heritage Hotel, Jl. Soekarno Hatta No.41-43, Trajeng, Kec. Gadingrejo, +62 343 5616000. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. A 3-star hotel with an ornate colonial-style building. A pool is also available. From Rp480,031.
  • 🌍 Surya Hotel & Cottages Prigen, Prigen, +62 343 881991. A 3-star hotel with a helipad. Featuring garden views, the bright rooms have Wi-Fi, TVs, and minifridges, as well as tea and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms include mountain views, private-lounge access, and afternoon tea. Suites and cottages have modern styling, and add living areas; some offer whirlpool tubs. Room service is available. A breakfast buffet is served in a bistro/bar that has a terrace with mountain views. Other amenities include tennis courts, a spa, and an outdoor pool with a kids’ area and waterslides. From Rp477,500.

Connect

The dialing code for Pasuruan is 0343.

Go next

Routes through Pasuruan
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