Trawas is a small mountainous district in East Java, about 1.5 hours by car from Surabaya, the capital city. Surabayanese people often visit this place on weekends to get a retreat from a bustling and competitive life. Understand[edit] Trawas is located on the slope of Mount Welirang, 1150 m above sea level. It is located near two other mountain resorts, Tretes and Pacet. Get in[edit] The best way to get to Trawas is by car. From Surabaya: Go to the Waru highway entrance and take the Malang/Pasuruan direction. Exit the highway/ toll road at the Sidoarjo checkpoint and continue to drive until you reach a junction (at Porong). Turn right and follow the sign to Gempol and keep driving until you see a sign on the right, stating Tretes. The road will start to climb, rather steeply in some points, keep driving until you see a sign to Trawas (on the right side) which is a steep winding road. BE CAREFUL: The road is very steep - probably at an angle of more than 45 degrees. Check the condition of your cars machine before driving to Trawas. Get around[edit] There is little, if any, public transport in Trawas. Visitors usually get around by car. See[edit][add listing] Mountainous terrain, rugged hills with pine trees and flowers. Dlundung waterfall Do[edit][add listing] Sightseeing: lots of pine trees and flowers along the road. There are lots of nice villas (which can be rent, but even if you decide not to rent them, they are still nice to see) Hiking Washing face and hands at Jolotundo Spring - about 10 km uphill from PPLH. This spring was a royal bath in the ancient times. It is believed that those who wash [and drink] from this very clean spring will look younger. Buy[edit][add listing] Eat[edit][add listing] Soto Gondrong, on the way to Prigen and Tretes. It is a turmeric-coloured chicken soup with coconut milk and herbs. Drink[edit][add listing] Sleep[edit][add listing] Grand Trawas Hotel *** (grandtrawas/index.php) PPLHa.k.a the Environmental Education Centre at the village of Seloliman - about 30 minutes from the main street. Here you can gain plenty of knowledge about Indonesian medicinal herbs, fruit and vegetable plants including the rare ones. You can also learn about organic farming, Javanese traditional culture,alternative energy - to name but a few. It is a favourite destination of Interpid and has a restaurant where you can enjoy traditional cuisine made from fresh ingredients without artificial food additives. Its bungalows provide a natural and pristine setting with a private outdoor bathroom. The staff are friendly, some speak English and will help you arrange for village exploration upon request. Villa Vanda Gardenia Royal Trawas Hotel & Cottages Royal Trawas Camp & Outbound Contact[edit] The telephone area code for Trawas is 0321. (+62-321 for international calls) Get out[edit] Tretes, another mountainous resort of the same type Pacet which is well known for its hot spring baths
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