Mount Lawu Voyage Tips and guide

Mount Lawu is a massive compound stratovolcano straddling the border between East Java and Central Java.

Map of Mount Lawu

The nearest airport is Adisoemarmo International Airport (SOC ^IATA) in Solo.

A day-trip can be made from Solo, with a car as the drive takes about one hour. The distance to Madiun in East Java is about the same to Solo, so a day trip from there is also possible.

You can also ride a bus from Solo to the -7.6692111.11961 Tawangmangu bus terminal. For those who are going to Astana Giribangun, there are buses to the -7.6456111.04792 Matesih bus terminal.

The Gojek ride-sharing app, which provides taxi and ojek (motorcycle taxi) services, is available in Tawangmangu and Sarangan.

• -7.675812111.2366881 Lake Wahyu (Telaga Wahyu).  (updated Oct 2022)
• -7.677563111.2183122 Lake Sarangan (Telaga Sarangan, Telaga Pasir), Plaosan (on the slopes of Mount Lawu). A natural lake 1,200 m (3,900 ft) above sea level. Sarangan Lake is one of the main tourist attractions in this district.  (updated Oct 2022)

Atmospheric Javanese-Hindu temples built in the 15th century, high on Mount Lawu.

• -7.59554111.157313 Ceto Temple (Candi Cetho). A fifteenth-century Javanese-Hindu temple that is located on the western slope of Mount Lawu, located at 1,500m above sea level.  (updated Apr 2023)
• -7.6274111.131184 Sukuh Temple (Candi Sukuh). A fifteenth-century Javanese-Hindu temple that is located in Berjo, 900m above sea level. It's famous for its unique shape that resembles Mayan pyramids.  (updated Apr 2023)

• -7.566063111.2306885 Srambang Waterfall (Air Terjun Srambang), Girimulyo, Jogorogo.  (updated Dec 2022)
• -7.545937111.2094386 Pengantin Waterfall (Air Terjun Pengantin), Besek, Hargomulyo, Ngrambe, ☏ +62 813 222 51986. 08:00-16:30.  (updated Dec 2022)
• -7.6598111.12967 Grojogan Sewu Waterfall (Air Terjun Grojogan Sewu).  (updated Feb 2022)
• -7.63101111.125318 Jumog Waterfall (Air Terjun Jumog).  (updated Feb 2022)
• -7.656937111.1361889 Kedung Sriti Waterfall (Air terjun Kedung Sriti).  (updated Sep 2022)
• -7.677457111.20158610 Tirtosari Waterfall (Air Terjun Tirtosari), Genilangit, Poncol.  (updated Oct 2022)

• -7.6523111.071211 Astana Giribangun, Girilayu Village, Matesih District, Karanganyar Regency. The tomb of Suharto, Indonesia's second president.  (updated Feb 2022)
• -7.600563111.11906212 Kemuning Tea Plantation (Kebun Teh Kemuning), Sumbersari, Kemuning.  (updated Feb 2022)
• -7.663687111.13506313 Museum Jamu Hortus Medicus B2P2TOOT, Jalan Raya Lawu KM. 11, ☏ +62 271 697410. 07:00-11:00. A Jamu (Javanese herbal drink) museum.  (updated Aug 2022)

• -7.603938111.1438121 Paralayang Kemuning, Segorogunung, Ngargoyoso, ☏ +62 813 808 23113. 24 hours. Doing an extreme sport, paragliding with amazing natural landscapes. Rp420,000-570,000.  (updated Feb 2022)

• -7.6319111.10672 Agrowisata Amanah. It is an agriculture-themed attraction on the slopes of Mount Lawu. It has ATV, flying fox, jembatan ogal agil, and wall climbing. You can also see an organic fruit and vegetable farm. You can also interact with farm animals such as goats, horses, cows, rabbits, ducks, and chickens. It also has a swimming pool and a restaurant.  (updated Feb 2022)
• -7.6624111.13243 Taman Wisata Balekambang Tawangmangu, Jl. Balaikambang, Kalisoro, Kec. Tawangmangu, ☏ +62 813 28263500. 09:00-17:00. A theme park.  (updated Feb 2022)

• -7.655062111.1023124 Rumah Atsiri Indonesia, Jl. Watusambang, Plumbon, ☏ +62 812 111 22263. 10:00-17:00. Essential oils tour.  (updated Oct 2022)
• -7.561813111.1840625 Jamus Tea Plantation (Kebun Teh Jamus), Jamus, Girikerto, Sine, ☏ +62 812 744 25966. 08:00-17:00. Tours of a plantation with terraced fields of tea trees in mountain foothills, with gorgeous views.  (updated Dec 2022)

• -7.606312111.1219386 Kali Pring Kuning Rivertubing, Dusun Sayoran, Kemuning, Ngargoyoso, ☏ +62 815 671 9534. 09:00-16:00.  (updated Feb 2022)
• -7.600312111.1254387 Kali Pucung Rivertubing, Spranten, Kemuning, Ngargoyoso, ☏ +62 821 388 17369. 09:00-15:00.  (updated Feb 2022)

• Tanaman hias, ornamental plants or garden plants can be bought in Tawangmangu fresh market -7.667938111.1193131 Pasar Wisata Tawangmangu. Also, you may buy snacks, fruits, and vegetables there.
• Teh Kemuning or Kemuning tea. A specialty tea from Tawangmangu, Karanganyar.
• Timus lumer, timus is a traditional Javanese snack made from sweet potato specialty from Karanganyar. In Tawangmangu, the timus lumer use purple sweet potato and is filled with various flavour those are chocolate, cappuccino, tiramisu, mozzarella, and mix.

There are various Javanese snacks sold in Pasar Wisata Tawangmangu such as jadah tempe, kripik bayam, kripik pare, lenjongan, molen mini, sagon, wajik, and so on.

• -7.663438111.1158131 Ayam Tim Barokah, Jl. Lawu, Krangean, Nglebak, ☏ +62 821 346 29173. 09:00-17:30. Traditional Ayam tim dish.  (updated Aug 2022)
• -7.634937111.1050632 Ayam Tim Mbok Iyem, Karangpandan, Karang Kulon, ☏ +62 852 299 99955. 08:00-17:00. Traditional Ayam tim dish. From Rp30,000.  (updated Aug 2022)
• -7.667938111.1229383 Sate Kelinci Pak Temon, Jl. Lawu No.16, Nano. 08:30-21:00. A rabbit satay dish. From Rp15,000.  (updated Aug 2022)
• -7.675063111.2186884 Lesehan Sate Kelinci Tenda Biru, Sarangan, ☏ +62 857 366 9122. 08:00-18:00. Serves sate kelinci (rabbit satay). Rp20,000/10 skewers.  (updated Oct 2022)
• -7.671188111.2240635 Warung Sate Jamur Pak Kardi, Kali Jumok, Sarangan, Plaosan. 09:00-21:00. Serves sate jamur (oyster mushroom satay).  (updated Oct 2022)
• -7.668563111.1194386 Sego Gablok Pasar Tawangmangu, Jalan Raya, Nano. 14:00-19:00. Sego gablok Tawangmangu is a specialty rice dish in Tawangmangu. It is coconut milk spiced rice wrapped in banana leaf. Eaten with another banana leaf-wrapped side dish like Bothok so/mlanding and Gadon ayam.  (updated Aug 2022)
• -7.663562111.1403127 Sop Iga Bu Ugi, Jl. Raya Tawangmangu, Kramat, Kalisoro, ☏ +62 271 697430. 05:00-19:00. Beef rib in a clear vegetable soup. From Rp30,000.  (updated Aug 2022)

• -7.663187111.1336881 Sakaw Coffee & Bites, Jl. Lawu Lestari, Kalisoro, ☏ +62 271 696148. 08:00-23:00. The coffee shop with various menus. It also serve traditional Javanese snack, Singkong goreng and Pisang owol. It also sells many variations of freshly roasted coffee beans.  (updated Aug 2022)

• -7.664312111.2273122 Kampung Susu Lawu Singolangu, Sarangan, Plaosan.  (updated Oct 2022)

• -7.668537111.1193593 Dawet Lawu, Pasar Tawangmangu. A purple dawet drink made from rice flour and purple sweet potato.  (updated Aug 2022)

• -7.709563111.2499381 Bumi Perkemahan Alastuwo, Plumpung, Plaosan. Rp15,000-20,000.  (updated Oct 2022)
• -7.664188111.1915632 Cemoro Sewu, Plaosan. Bathroom, toilet, Muslim prayer room, food stalls, and parking. Rp15,000/person.  (updated Oct 2022)
• -7.664687111.2170623 Mojosemi Forest Park, Plaosan, ☏ +62 878 854 18900.  (updated Oct 2022)

• -7.66287111.13414 Facade Boutique Hotel Tawangmangu by Azana, Jl. Balaikambang, Kalisoro, Kec. Tawangmangu, ☏ +62 812 66888821. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Rp240,000.  (updated Feb 2022)
• -7.66339111.133035 Hotel Komajaya Komaratih, Jl. Lawu Kav. 150-151, Tawangmangu, Kalisoro, Kec. Tawangmangu, ☏ +62 271 697125. Check-in: 13:00, check-out: 12:00. Rp190,000.  (updated Feb 2022)
• -7.66319111.13946 Hotel dan Garden Resto Pondok Asri, Jl. Lawu, RT.01/RW.03, Kalisoro, Kec. Tawangmangu, ☏ +62 271 697067. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. There is a park and a children's playground. A restaurant is available. Rp400,000.  (updated Feb 2022)
• -7.679187111.2215637 Kintamani Hotel, Jl. Raya Telaga Sarangan, RT.07/RW.01, Ngluweng, Sarangan, Plaosan. Check-in: 13:00, check-out: 12:00. Free WiFi, breakfast, and parking. From Rp350,000.  (updated Oct 2022)

The telephone area code of Tawangmangu is 0271.

• If you go further east you will reach Madiun, the center of the Indonesian railway industry.
• Karanganyar, to the west. If you go further west you will reach Solo.