Blitar sounds unfamiliar. However, the region situated on the southern coast of East Java reminds us of Soekarno, the founding father of Indonesia. Blitar is a region offering Javanese hospitality, various tropical fruits, great food, and amazing landscapes. In addition, Blitar is the right place to witness historical evidence of the ruling Javanese Kingdom, Dutch occupation, and how Indonesia fought for its independence. Let’s learn more about the top 10 things to do in Blitar!
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1. Learn the history of Indonesia at Bung Karno Museum and Library
You can’t say you’ve visited Blitar unless you visit Bung Karno Museum and Library next to Soekarno’s graveyard. You can walk through the galleries inside the museum where paintings, photography, and historical objects of Soekarno are well maintained. The highlight of the museum is the living painting of Soekarno, which has a beating pulse, at the main entrance. The adjacent library upstairs has a large book collection about Indonesia’s history. To reach the site, you can grab a unique local transport called becak wisata.
Bung Karno Museum and Library
Address: Jl. Kalasan No.1, Bendogerit, Sananwetan, Kota Blitar, Jawa Timur 66133
Opening Hours: 8 am to 4 pm (every day)
Access: 7 min drive from the city square
Contact: +62-(0342) 815477
Near by Food: Warung Pecel Mbok Bari
Website: Perpus Bung Karno, in Bahasa
2. Visit the ancient Penataran temple
Located just 12 km (7.45 mi) from the city, Penataran temple is another attraction that is worth a visit. Art lovers will be mesmerized by the reliefs and sculptures of the three terraced main temple, depicting the epic Ramayana and Kresnayana story. In the front of the main Hindu temple, there is another masterpiece from the Majapahit Kingdom named Candi Naga (dragon temple), as the main structure is wrapped by the figure of a dragon. A sacred pool behind the main temple was used for ritual purposes. The temple’s entrance ticket is only 3,000 IDR or 0.2 USD.
Penataran Temple
Address: Penataran, Nglegok, Penataran, Nglegok, Blitar, Jawa Timur 66181
Opening Hours: 8 am to 5 pm
Access: It is approximately a 20 min drive from Soekarno Museum
Near by Food: Lesehan Presiden
3. Taste the local chocolate in Kampung Coklat
Trying the local chocolate in Kampung Coklat is a must when visiting Blitar. It is approximately a 25 minute drive from the Soekarno Museum. The area is really good for family travelers because you can educate your children about the cocoa plant, see the production of chocolate, and enjoy a wide variety of chocolate based snacks and dishes. Mi coklat or the chocolate noodle is the main specialty you should try. It sounds weird yet mi coklat is super tasty and unique. There is also a tiny amusement park for children at the site.
Kampung Coklat
Address: Desa Plosorejo, RT. 01 / 06, Jl. Banteng - Blorok No. 18, Kademangan, Blitar, Plosorejo, Kademangan, Blitar, Jawa Timur 66161
Price: from 0.37 USD / ~4,926 IDR for entrance ticket
Opening Hours: 7.30 am to 4 pm
Access: 25 min drive from Soekarno Museum
Contact: +62-(0342) 807457
Website: Kampung Coklat, in Bahasa
4. Enjoy a panoramic view at Bukit Teletubbies
Bukit Teletubbies is a range of hills covered by a sugarcane plantation in the northwest of Blitar. It was initially a spot to observe the activity of volcanic mount Kelud. However, the lush beauty of the hills has recently attracted more people. The name Teletubbies is adapted from Teletubby Land from the favorite children’s TV series in the 1990’s due its resemblance. You need to reach a spot named Tower to enjoy the green landscape through some steps. Taking some selfies with fake air balloons, wooden houses, or people dressed up in costumes is fun to do at the hills.
Bukit Teletubbies
Address: Sumberasri, Nglegok, Blitar, East Java 66181
Price: from 0.75 USD / ~9,985 IDR for the entrance ticket
Opening Hours: 6 am to 6 pm
Access: 40 min drive from Soekarno Museum
5. Feel the Dutch colonial atmosphere at Perkebunan Kopi Karanganyar
There are some iconic spots like the museum, coffee plantation, and must-see Dutch coffee shop that you can enjoy while visiting Perkebunan Kopi Karangaanyar. The Dutch colonial atmosphere dominates this area where typical old Indonesian music with local singers is always performed. You should try the local brewed coffee, named Karangayar coffee, as well as other Indonesian coffees such as Wamena and Aceh coffee. To enter the site, you will be charged 5,000 IDR (0.37 USD). Family travelers are highly recommended to visit this site, which is open for visitors from 8 am to 5 pm.
Perkebunan Kopi Karangaanyar
Address: Modangan, Nglegok, Blitar, Jawa Timur 66181
Opening Hours: 8 am to 5 pm. Closed on public holidays.
Access: 26 min drive from Museum Soekarno
6. Try local street food in the city square (Alun-Alun)
The best part of traveling is enjoying the local cuisine. Don’t forget to try Blitar street food in the city square, which the locals call Alun-Alun. The bakso (meatball soup), chicken soto, gorengan (Indonesian fritters), and cilok (starchy ball with soya sauce) are among the highlights. Es Blitar and Es Pleret have legendary drinks you should try, so that you feel the authenticity of Blitar culture and warmth. The street vendors are super friendly to visitors. Although the food is cheap, the taste is incredibly rich in flavor and mouth-watering.
Blitar Alun-Alun
Address: Jl. Merdeka, Kepanjen Lor, Kepanjenkidul, Kota Blitar, Jawa Timur
Opening Hours: 24 hours.
Access: 7 min drive from Soekarno Museum
Near by Food: Rumah Makan Padang Sari Bundo
7. Sunbathe at Peh Pulo Beach
Peh Pulo beach located in the district of Pangggungrejo offers pristine white sand beaches for adventure travellers. The beach facing the rough Indian Ocean is surrounded by small islands barricading the strong waves from the south. It takes enormous effort and determination to reach this gorgeous beach. The poor road conditions is the main reason to hinder travellers. The best time to enjoy the gorgeous beach is in the dry season (between May to August), when you can enjoy sunbathing and other beach activities.
Peh Pulo Beach
Address: Sumbersih, Panggung Rejo Blitar
Price: free
Opening Hours: 24 hours
Access: 1 hour and 12 min drive from Alun-Alun
8. Enjoy fresh air and black tea in Sirah Kencong
Moving to the cool north, Sirah Kencong is the right spot to enjoy your vacation. Sirah Kencong is the largest tea plantation in Blitar, with a black tea factory, newly found waterfall, and historical temples. It takes approximately 1.5 hours to drive from the city’s center. You are recommended to try the local black tea produced by the factory, which has a special flavor. The entrance fee for a single person is 5,000 IDR (0.37 USD).
Sirah Kencong Tea Plantation
Address: Ngadirenggo, Wlingi, Blitar
Price: from 0.37 USD / ~5,000 IDR
Opening Hours: 8 am to 5 pm
9. Pick fresh star fruit in Karangsari Village
Blitar is a real heaven for tropical fruits. Pineapples, durian, dragon fruit, star fruit, and rambutans are the best fruits you should taste. One of the biggest fruit plantations you must drop by is Karangsari Village Star Fruit Plantation. The feature of the star-shaped fruit is its fleshy, juicy, sweet part. You can pick the star fruit freshly from the trees but you have to pay 0.75 USD / ~9,985 IDR for an entrance ticket first.
Perkebunan Karangsari Blitar
Address: Jalan Cemara No. 303, Karangsari, Sukorejo, Karangsari, Sukorejo, Kota Blitar, Jawa Timur 67125
Opening Hours: 8 am to 4 pm. Closed on public holidays.
Access: 5 min drive from Alun-Alun
Contact: +62-852-3452-3445
10. Explore the black sand beach of Jolosutro
If you are getting bored with the white sand beach, take a lovely trip to Jolosutro beach to enjoy its black sand. The beach is situated in the southeast of Blitar. You can do some activities here, such as sunbathing, making sand castles, enjoying the sea view, except swimming. The beach has been sacred to the Hindu community, and this is where the Melasti ceremony is held annually.
Jolo Sutro Beach
Address: Wates, Blitar
Price: from 0.3 USD / ~3,994 IDR
Opening Hours: 24 hours
Schedule your time for a visit to Blitar!
Blitar has a lot of attractions that are fitting for any type of traveler lusting after both cultural and natural exploration. Never say it’s not worth it to visit unless you’ve experienced it yourself. A smile and warm welcome is the best way to address Blitar people who are willing to show you the best places during your visit in Bumi Bung Karno (the other name of Blitar).
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