Tuban district, East Java, Indonesia

Places to visit near Babat

Babat is a town in Tuban district, East Java, Indonesia, home to about 27,038 people. Within 50 km by road there are 150 places to visit — 53 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 mosques & dargahs and 15 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Gondang Dam (19 km), Tanjungan Reservoir (50 km) and Gongseng Dam (50 km).

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Babat at a glance

Location
Tuban district, East Java, Indonesia
Population
about 27,038
Coordinates
7.1128° S, 112.1635° E
Places within 50 km
150 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Lovina, 420 km

Top places to visit near Babat

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Babat: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Babat

76 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Babat. The closest is Gunung Dempel (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Babat

43 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Babat. The closest is Waduk Kalen (11 km); the best-known is Gondang Dam (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Babat

33 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Babat. The closest is Pondok Pesantren Langitan (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Babat

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Babat. The closest is Makam Mbah Wijoyokusumo (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Babat

12 museums within 100 km of Babat. The closest is Kambang Putih Museum (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Babat

10 churches within 100 km of Babat. The closest is GPdI Rengel (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Babat

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 60 km on the road.

  1. Start in Babat
  2. 9 km Makam Mbah Wijoyokusumo · heritage site, Tuban
  3. 8 km Goa Sendang Gong · cave, Bojonegoro
  4. 20 km Gondang Dam · dam, Lamongan
  5. 19 km Masjid Bedahan · mosque, Lamongan
  6. 1 km Pondok Pesantren Langitan · mosque or dargah, Tuban
  7. 3 km Back to Babat

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All places near Babat by distance

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Babat by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints5376Gunung Dempel (18 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs3743Waduk Kalen (11 km)
Mosques & dargahs2333Pondok Pesantren Langitan (3 km)
Forts & heritage1527Makam Mbah Wijoyokusumo (9 km)
Museums412Kambang Putih Museum (33 km)
Churches410GPdI Rengel (23 km)
Beaches & coast67Pelabuhan Palang (30 km)
Caves45Goa Sendang Gong (4 km)
Waterfalls14Air Terjun Banyulangse (35 km)
Buddhist sites13Klenteng Kwan Sing Bio (35 km)
Temples03Pura Medang Kamulan (56 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens11Telaga (11 km)
Parks11Wisata Bahari Lamongan (44 km)
Other attractions01Sembung (65 km)

Babat: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Babat?

Gondang Dam (dam, about 19 km), Pondok Pesantren Langitan (mosque or dargah, about 3 km), Masjid Bedahan (mosque, about 3 km), Goa Sendang Gong (cave, about 4 km), Makam Mbah Wijoyokusumo (heritage site, about 9 km), Mkam Mbah Kartowijoyo (heritage site, about 9 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Babat?

150 places on Spotwander: 53 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 23 mosques & dargahs, 15 forts & heritage, 4 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Babat?

Gunung Dempel, about 18 km by road; Gunung Dingklik (20 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Babat?

Waduk Kalen, about 11 km by road; Waduk Bowo (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Babat?

Pondok Pesantren Langitan, about 3 km by road; Masjid Bedahan (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Babat?

Start in Babat, visit Makam Mbah Wijoyokusumo, then Goa Sendang Gong, then Gondang Dam, then Masjid Bedahan, then Pondok Pesantren Langitan, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Babat?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

How far is Babat from Lovina?

About 420 km by road (336 km in a straight line).

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