Pekalongan district, Central Java, Indonesia

Places to visit near Buaran

Buaran is a town in Pekalongan district, Central Java, Indonesia, home to about 38,770 people. Within 50 km by road there are 168 places to visit — 138 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 waterfalls, 4 mosques & dargahs and 4 churches. The must-see places are Museum Batik Pekalongan (29 km), Waduk Cacaban (48 km) and Slamet (53 km).

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Buaran at a glance

Location
Pekalongan district, Central Java, Indonesia
Population
about 38,770
Coordinates
7.0500° S, 109.5500° E
Places within 50 km
168 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches
Nearest city
Lovina, 770 km

Top places to visit near Buaran

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

141 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Buaran. The closest is Igir Punggangasem (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Buaran

12 waterfalls within 100 km of Buaran. The closest is Curug Kalikarang Waterfall (32 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Mosques & dargahs near Buaran

6 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Buaran. The closest is Masjid Al Muhtarom Alun Alun Kajen (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Buaran

5 churches within 100 km of Buaran. The closest is Gereja Katolik Paroki Santo Petrus Pekalongan (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Buaran

4 forts & heritage within 100 km of Buaran. The closest is Kantor Karesidenan Pekalongan (29 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Buaran

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

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A one-day trip from Buaran

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Buaran
  2. 5 km Gunung Gersuk · viewpoint, Pekalongan
  3. 3 km Gunung Lesung · viewpoint, Pekalongan
  4. 7 km Igir Simangli · viewpoint, Pekalongan
  5. 2 km Igir Punggangasem · viewpoint, Pekalongan
  6. 8 km Masjid Al Muhtarom Alun Alun Kajen · mosque, Pekalongan
  7. 6 km Back to Buaran

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From travellers near Buaran

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Within 15 km of Buaran

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Buaran by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints138141Igir Punggangasem (4 km)
Waterfalls1112Curug Kalikarang Waterfall (32 km)
Mosques & dargahs46Masjid Al Muhtarom Alun Alun Kajen (6 km)
Churches45Gereja Katolik Paroki Santo Petrus Pekalongan (29 km)
Forts & heritage34Kantor Karesidenan Pekalongan (29 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Telaga Rengganis (19 km)
Beaches & coast23Pekalongan Lighthouse (33 km)
Museums22Museum Batik Pekalongan (29 km)
Buddhist sites11Wihara Bodhi Dharma (29 km)
Temples01Arjuna Temple (54 km)
Other attractions01Pancuran Tujuh (58 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves01Java (63 km)

Buaran: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Buaran?

Igir Punggangasem (viewpoint, about 4 km), Gunung Gersuk (viewpoint, about 5 km), Igir Simangli (viewpoint, about 6 km), Masjid Al Muhtarom Alun Alun Kajen (mosque, about 6 km), Gunung Lesung (viewpoint, about 7 km), Igir Dengkeng (viewpoint, about 8 km).

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

168 places on Spotwander: 138 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 waterfalls, 4 mosques & dargahs, 4 churches, 3 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Buaran?

Igir Punggangasem, about 4 km by road; Gunung Gersuk (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest waterfall to Buaran?

Curug Kalikarang Waterfall, about 32 km by road; Curug Bengkuang (32 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Buaran?

Masjid Al Muhtarom Alun Alun Kajen, about 6 km by road; Masjid Baitul Makmur (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Buaran?

Start in Buaran, visit Gunung Gersuk, then Gunung Lesung, then Igir Simangli, then Igir Punggangasem, then Masjid Al Muhtarom Alun Alun Kajen, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Buaran?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for mosques & dargahs and churches.

How far is Buaran from Lovina?

About 770 km by road (616 km in a straight line).

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