Blitar district, East Java, Indonesia

Places to visit near Bakung

Bakung is a town in Blitar district, East Java, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 102 places to visit — 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 forts & heritage, 19 beaches & coast and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Wedi Ireng Beach (36 km), Penataran Temple (39 km) and Candi Penataran (39 km).

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Bakung at a glance

Location
Blitar district, East Java, Indonesia
Coordinates
8.2588° S, 112.0726° E
Places within 50 km
102 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage
Nearest city
Lovina, 407 km

Top places to visit near Bakung

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bakung: 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 Bakung

75 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bakung. The closest is Gunung Gong (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Bakung

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bakung. The closest is Trisula Monument (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Bakung

27 beaches & coast within 100 km of Bakung. The closest is Pantai Umbul Waru (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bakung

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bakung. The closest is Telaga Mbaran (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Mosques & dargahs near Bakung

14 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Bakung. The closest is Masjid Anharul Ulum (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Bakung

13 waterfalls within 100 km of Bakung. The closest is Umbul Waru Waterfall (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Bakung

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bakung
  2. 1 km Trisula Monument · monument, Blitar
  3. 8 km Gua Embultuk · cave, East Java
  4. 11 km Gunung Gong · viewpoint, Blitar
  5. 3 km Gunung Paseban · viewpoint, Blitar
  6. 5 km Gunung Gede · viewpoint, Blitar
  7. 6 km Back to Bakung

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How to reach Bakung

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15–50 km — half-day trips

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Bakung by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints3475Gunung Gong (5 km)
Forts & heritage1830Trisula Monument (1 km)
Beaches & coast1927Pantai Umbul Waru (8 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs516Telaga Mbaran (19 km)
Mosques & dargahs514Masjid Anharul Ulum (16 km)
Waterfalls613Umbul Waru Waterfall (8 km)
Museums511Patung Bung Karno (26 km)
Temples38Pura Penataran Agung Prabha Buana (37 km)
Caves47Gua Embultuk (8 km)
Churches06Gereja (58 km)
Buddhist sites23Poo An Kiong (25 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens12Sumber Bulu (50 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves01Ngekel Island (54 km)
Parks01Jawa Timur Park 1 (81 km)
Treks01Gunung Wilis (63 km)
Other attractions01Sembung (95 km)

Bakung: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Bakung?

Trisula Monument (monument, about 1 km), Gunung Gong (viewpoint, about 5 km), Gunung Paseban (viewpoint, about 5 km), Gunung Gede (viewpoint, about 6 km), Gua Embultuk (cave, about 8 km), Gunung Banon (viewpoint, about 8 km).

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

102 places on Spotwander: 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 forts & heritage, 19 beaches & coast, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 mosques & dargahs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bakung?

Gunung Gong, about 5 km by road; Gunung Paseban (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Bakung?

Trisula Monument, about 1 km by road; Candi Simping (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Bakung?

Pantai Umbul Waru, about 8 km by road; Pantai Pangi (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bakung?

Start in Bakung, visit Trisula Monument, then Gua Embultuk, then Gunung Gong, then Gunung Paseban, then Gunung Gede, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Bakung?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage.

How far is Bakung from Lovina?

About 407 km by road (325 km in a straight line).

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