Sukoharjo is a regency in Central Java. It is about 20 km (12 mi) south of Solo (Surakarta) and is part of that city's metropolitan zone.
Understand
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The Solo River (known in Indonesian as Bengawan Solo) divides this regency into two parts. The northern part is commonly lowland, forming the catchment area of Surakarta city, while the southern part is mountainous.
Near the northern border are the suburban areas surrounding Surakarta City such as Grogol, Baki, Gatak and Kartasura, which lie within the metropolitan area of that city. Kartasura is the junction of the Solo-Yogyakarta track with Solo-Semarang.
Get in
[edit]By train
[edit]- 1 Stasiun Sukoharjo, Larangan Kulon, Gayam. There is a twice-a-day train schedule from Solo and Wonogiri.
Get around
[edit]By ride-hailing services
[edit]There is a Gojek service in Sukoharjo. You may choose to take a ride by motorbike or car.
See
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- 1 Gunung Sepikul, Kerten, Tiyaran, Bulu. 05:00-18:00. A striking cluster of towering rocks.
- 2 Hastana Mosque, Jl. Krapyak Raya, RT.01/RW.10, Dusun II, Kartasura. A mosque that was built in Kartasura palace, the capital of Mataram Sultanate in 1680–1745. There is also a fortress near the mosque.
- 3 Cagar Budaya Bangunan Pabrik Gula Gembongan Kartasura, Honggobayan, Pabelan. Art deco style building of inactive sugar factory was built in 1899.
Do
[edit]Parks
[edit]- 1 Taman Pakujoyo, Jl. DR. Sutomo, Bangunsari, Gayam. Small park with a children's play area and a pond for boat rentals, plus kiosks selling cold drinks.
Waterparks
[edit]- 2 Pandawa Water World, Komplek Pandawa Jl. Cemara Raya Gedangan, Dusun 2, Grogol, ☏ +62 271 626955. This kid-friendly waterpark has swimming pools, slides & playgrounds, plus artificial waves.
Buy
[edit]- 1 Pasar Ir. Soekarno Sukoharjo, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Sukoharjo, Larangan Kulon. A traditional market serves daily necessities, spices, and food ingredients.
Eat
[edit]Weru District
[edit]Try local Sukoharjo cuisine like tempe alakatak, tempeh made from kacang benguk (velvet bean) with noodles made from cassava flour wrapped in teak leaves. You may find this dish in Weru District.
- 1 Tempe Alakatak Weru, Dusun II. 06:00-11:00.
Kartasura District
[edit]In the Kartasura (Kartosuro) District of Sukoharjo, there are a lot of food stalls that serve bebek goreng (deep fried duck with sambal).
- 2 Bebek Goreng Pak Ndut, Jl. Slamet Riyadi No.159, Dusun III, Kartasura, ☏ +62 271 782466. 08:00-21:00.
- 3 Bebek Goreng H. Slamet, Jl. Sedahromo Lor RT.01/RW.07, Dusun III, Kartasura, ☏ +62 271 781597. 07:00-14:00.
- 4 Bebek Goreng Pak Kabul, Jl. Slamet Riyadi No.125, Dusun IV, Kartasura. 09:00-22:00.
Drink
[edit]Coffee shops
[edit]- 1 Dialog Kopi, Jl. Sukoharjo, Kutorejo, Jetis, ☏ +62 815 327 51735. 14:00-00:00. Coffee and snacks.
Sleep
[edit]- 1 Eyang Tardjo Sharia Guesthouse, Jl. Gelatik No.2, Johosari, Joho, ☏ +62 821 223 38790. Check-in: 14:00. From Rp154,613.
- 2 Sarila Hotel Sukoharjo, Jalan Jendral Sudirman No. 228, Sukoharjo, Gabusan, Jombor, Bendosari, ☏ +62 271 590795. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. The rooms are simply decorated and provide free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Amenities include complimentary parking, a restaurant, and a spa, plus meeting and event space. From Rp180,000.
Connect
[edit]The dialing code for Sukoharjo is 0271.