Trenggalek



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]

Barong dancers on Sumbreng Beach, Trenggalek

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]

Map
Map of Trenggalek

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]

Prigi Beach
  • 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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