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About Java

Java is an island city in the South-Asian country of Indonesia and is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful places you will ever see in your life. It is a central hub for all the internal activities of Indonesia as well as a hot spot for holidays. Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia is to the West of Java and from there till the east, there are many places for sight-seeing like temples, green fields and grass covered hills, active volcanic mountains, old castles and misty rainforests.

Java is a place which will make you get lost in its natural beauty. The wet rainforests, waterfalls where you can have a dip, sea view and landscape and the pure atmosphere will make you feel pampered like never before. You will see nature’s miracles at its best when you witness the active volcanoes amid purple and blue hills and this sight is guaranteed to leave you mesmerized with its beauty. There are many places to see in Java which will leave you spellbound.

Apart from the wonders of nature, Java also boasts about rich culture and tradition, art, food and heritage. Many travelers describe this place as one of the most magical and serene places they have ever visited.


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Java FAQ's

Travel Advice

  • Make sure that you have all the permits for visiting different sights.

  • Make all your tour bookings from an authorized tour agent as you might fall prey to some scams.

  • Pre-decide your fare while you book a taxi.

  • Do not go alone on hikes or in rainforests without having any knowledge about the hiking and trail routes.

  • Always carry a copy of your passport, hotel address, emergency numbers like police and ambulance, and sufficient amount of money with you.

  • Though there are very less instances of crimes against tourists, do not easily trust anyone.

  • Check the place you stay properly before paying for it.

Drinking Laws

According to the legal drinking age of the country of Indonesia, you have to be of 21 years of age to be able to consume alcohol in Java.


Our Recommendations: What you can’t afford to miss?

Baturraden
You will feel like being in the Amazon rainforest when you are here. It takes time to reach this place but it is indeed all worth it. You will be awestruck by seeing the large cascade of waterfall and will enjoy bathing in the waters around it. You can enjoy the serenity of the lake and relax yourself here.

Bromo
This is one of the most famous volcanoes in Indonesia as it offers some of the most thrilling and spectacular view. You can see the smoke coming out of the volcano mouth and if you want to treat yourself with a more enchanting view, you should come to this place early in the morning and see the sun rise.

Malang
This is a place which has not participated at all in the race of development and urbanization. If you want to get the feel of age before automobiles, electricity and buildings, you should visit this charming village and explore ancient temples located here. You can lounge around wandering in rice fields and have the luxury of being in a relaxingly laid-back place.

Prambanan
This is an ancient Hindu temple which is declared as a world heritage site by the UNESCO. Located outside Yogyakarta, this place is a totally breathtaking one. The architecture of this temple depicts a different kind of grandeur and heritage which will make you feel totally proud of the culture and traditions of the country.

Yoggyakarta
You will find the best of Indonesian sight-seeing attractions, shopping, monuments, temples, castles and palaces in Yogyakarta. And when you are hungry after going around the place, you can gobble up on some yummy authentic Indonesian food like meat stew and gudeg.

Karimunjawa
This place is a cluster of beautiful islands which are off the coast of Java. If you just want to relax yourself, bask in the sun, stare at the sparkling blue sea, dive in the clear waters and have adventure water sports like snorkeling thrill you, this is the place for you. This place has some of the best and pristine beaches in the entire country.

Dieng Plateau
If you want to live in a cool weather and be surrounded by mountains and hills, this place is calling you. The lush green fields and hills around offer some adventure treks and as it is not a very difficult terrain, you will enjoy hiking here.

What you will like there?

Serene Landscape
If you want to totally get lost in the laps of nature, relax your soul and not care about anything, Java is the place to be. The volcanic mountains, hiking trips through the serene landscape of rainforests and waterfalls, ancient temples and ruins, village life and everything else about Java is so relaxing that it will not fade away from your memory ever.

Crystal clear beaches
The beaches in Java are sparkling blue. The waters are so crystal clear that you will see yourself even when you are completely in the water. You can have some of the best sea adventures like diving and snorkeling here and get the best out of it, mainly because the seas over here are totally natural and unpolluted.

Street culture
Right from vibrant neon signs to small bistros and clubs, food stalls and shopping stalls, the street life here is very interesting. Java is a place which is not very developed but the street life here is guaranteed to spice up you evenings while you are holidaying here.

Cultural Heritage
Java is a place which has a mixture of ancient and modern culture. Here, you see the way people lived life 100 years ago as well as the current life of people. It is really wonderful how such a small city can have such a diversified culture and still maintain harmony.

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