Batu, an Alternative Way to Bromo

Batu, an Alternative Way to Bromo

The sacred Bromo volcano is one of the most popular tourism site in East Java. The name itself came from one of Hindu’s God Brahma. Therefore, in this area lives the second biggest Hindu community after Bali. As an active volcano, it has the biggest crater in the whole island. Surrounded with a vast savannah valley and black sand dessert it offers such an incomparable beauty. There are 3 different accesses to get to Bromo such as: Probolinggo, Pasuruan and Malang.

As the second biggest city in East Java, Malang is the most popular destination for overnight before Bromo. While staying in this city, most people are doing the city tour around her sister city, Batu. Actually Batu can be a good option for staying some nights before travelling to Bromo too. Located in highland about 20km away from Malang, it will offer you relaxing sensation and here some reasons why:

1.    Mind-blowing forest hills and valley views. 

    Batu is located in a vast hilly area, around 1 hour driving away from Malang. Famous with its natural highland area, this town will provide us with the view of open valley surrounded by hills, with the town sit right along the valley, and the vast city of Malang in the further distance. At night, the view is majestic. On fog-less night, we can see the city lights glowing colorfully, giving us the feeling of watching from the window of an airplane.  

2.    Fresh is in the air. 

    Situated at the altitude of 1200m above sea level, this town known as the biggest forest conserved in the area. And well-known as one of the biggest vegetables, fruits and flower producer in the whole island, this town provides us the clean fresh air 24/7, and comfortable feeling of chilled breeze, but not freezing.

3.    Less traffic. 

    As a growing Eco-tourism area, this town gets a little bit busier only on weekend and holidays, when most of the people desiring to spend their time here in the high village area, away from the crowded traffic in the city.

4.    Options of tourist attractions. 

    Batu is getting bigger with more tourist areas because of its nature and landscapes. This little town is packed with tourist attractions such as: paragliding, downhill biking, trekking, traditional market, floral market, waterfalls, amusement parks, museum, hot springs, zoo, or even you can pick your own fruits like apple, and also flower or veggies straight away from the farm. And the important part of this, all in relatively cheap price.

5.    Cheaper stay. 

   In Batu, especially at a village called Songgoriti, rooms, home-stays and villas are spreads along the cliff area of the hills. As one favorite destination for the backpackers, this village gives various options of nice accommodations with great view starts from only 75k/night. And became very famous since the colonial time as a tourist destination, the attitude of people around this area is fully welcome and aware with the ideas of tourism business. Please check the following link for more information: Villa Gunung Putri

I hope this information can be usefull and see you soon in Batu