Trenggalek is a regency in East Java on the southern shore of Java island. Trenggalek has many resorts and tourist attractions that have pristine beauty, for example caves, beaches and beautiful mountains.
Understand
[edit]Trenggalek is one of the cities famous for its gaplek (dried cassava). Barong dance is an art that exists in Trenggalek. In 2018, there was a record-breaking barong dance with the most dancers in Trenggalek.
Get in
[edit]By bus
[edit]- 1 Surodakan Bus Terminal, Jl. Ki Mangun Sarkoro Nomor 9. Intercity buses, PO. Harapan Jaya and PO. Rosalia Indah from Jakarta with food service. There are also buses from Purabaya/Bungurasih Terminal, Surabaya.
Get around
[edit]By minibus
[edit]In Surodakan terminal, there are also public minibusses called Mobil Penumpang Umum (MPU). The routes are:
- Trenggalek–Bendungan
- Trenggalek–Dongko–Pule
- Trenggalek–Suruh–Pule
- Trenggalek–Tugu
- Trenggalek–Kampak
- Trenggalek–Kampak–Munjungan
- Trenggalek–Dongko–Panggul
- Trenggalek–Pogalan–Gandusari
- Trenggalek–Durenan–Tulungagung
See
[edit]- 1 Prigi Beach (Pantai Prigi), Tasikmadu, Watulimo. Sandy bay beach with rock formations, a fishing harbour, and views of forested mountains.
- 2 Blado Beach (Pantai Blado), Munjungan.
- 3 Ngulungwetan Beach (Pantai Ngulungwetan, Pantai Kebo), Munjungan. The combination of beaches, meadows, coconut trees, and buffaloes. It is also good for picnics and camping.
- 4 Konservasi Penyu Taman Kili-kili, Wonocoyo, Panggul. 07:00-14:00. A sea turtle conservation.
- 5 Banyu Nget Waterfall, Watulimo.
- 6 Senden Ngerit Cave (Goa Ngerit, Ngerit Stone Park), Kampak. 08:00-16:00. A cave with natural rock formations and a small waterfall. You may feel the environment like in the Flintstone cartoon series. Entry fee: Rp10,000.
- 7 Lowo Cave (Goa Lowo Trenggalek), Watulimo.
- 8 Pelang Beach (Pantai Pelang), Wonocoyo, Panggul. A beach that offers two natural beauties at once, those are a beach and a waterfall.
Do
[edit]- 1 Hutan Mangrove Pancer Cengkrong, Karanggandu, Watulimo. Do mangrove trekking.
Buy
[edit]Food souvenirs
[edit]- Alen-alen, a salty snack made from cassava.
Eat
[edit]Trenggalek food
[edit]- Ayam lodho, grilled chicken in gravy.
- Sego gegok, rice with fish (tuna or anchovy) wrapped in banana leaves.
Food stalls
[edit]- 1 Ayam Lodho Pak Yusuf, Jl. KHR Abdul Fattah No.88, Botoran, Ngemplak, ☏ +62 813 351 40737. 07:00-22:00. Serves ayam lodho.
- 2 Nasi Gegok Mbah Tumirah, Jl. Trenggalek-Bendungan No.RT. 02, RW.1, Jeruk, Srabah, Bendungan, ☏ +62 822 308 34294. 06:00-18:00. Serves sego gegok.
Drink
[edit]Coffee shops
[edit]- 1 Lore Coffee Space, Klampisan, Surodakan, ☏ +62 821 424 29002. 10:00-21:00. Coffee and snacks. From Rp12,000.
- 2 Kedai Aroma Kopi, Jl. Diponegoro, RT.03/RW.02, Krajan, Surodakan, ☏ +62 812 234 97302. 15:00-23:00. Coffee and snacks.
Sleep
[edit]- 1 Hotel Bukit Jaas Permai, Jl. Mayjen Sungkono No.1, Cengkong, Tamanan, ☏ +62 355 795999. A hotel with a pool.
Connect
[edit]The dialing code for Trenggalek is 0355.
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