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East Parahyangan, Indonesia
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Batu Karas is a small fishing village in the East Parahyangan region on the south coast of Java, about an hour's drive from the popular seaside resort of Pangandaran.
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Go by boat through beautiful jungle on a river of green-coloured brackish water. At the end of the navigable section of the river, there are beautiful waterfalls and rocks to jump off. In case of heavy rain, the water of the river turns brown for one or two days and the experience is not as nice.
This small family run warung just opened in 2022 and offers great homecooked lunch and dinner. There are several vegan options that include tofu and tempeh. Chicken steamed in banana leafes is also delicious. When you enter the place you are warmly welcomed by the lady who runs the warung and are handed an empty plate. Help yourself and get rice from the rice cooker and serve yourself whatever you like from the buffet. The menu changes daily. The food quality clearly tops the average street warung.
A small homestay run by very friendly locals who do not speak English but do their best to communicate in Indonesian. The rooms are small but comfortable and clean and each has a nice porch. Cold water showers but no sinks. TV and fan in each room, but only one plug in the rooms means you have to choose between the two.
Small bungalows, some with AC and hot water. All rooms have western toilets. On-site kitchen, Wi-Fi in the reception area.
3 rooms upstairs, each with queen bed, private bathroom and seating area on balcony. 1 room downstairs that sleeps 3, with private bathroom.
Spacious rooms with AC and hot water. All rooms have western toilets. On-site kitchen, Wi-Fi throughout. VIP suites available. Most centrally located accommodations in Batukaras right by the beach.
Large rooms scattered around a courtyard. The rooms are a bit moldy and oversized, especially for the price. Cold water showers and AC in all rooms.
Traditional, stand-alone bungalows surrounded by lush gardens. Villa Monyet is a little far from the main break but has direct access to a secluded portion of the black sand beach.
Located on the hill of Batu Karas beach with endless view to the sea and peaceful surroundings, as the location is secluded.
Luxury resort with modern rooms directly across from the main beach.
By car
By car, the trip from Pangandaran to Batu Karas usually takes about 1 hour, via Cijulang. Parts of the road are quite bumpy, as trucks and heavy rain have their effects on the road conditions.
By bus
5 hours from Pangandaran by using local public transport. From Pangandaran, you will first need to take a blue-coloured angkot (public minivan) to Cijulang (1 hour, about Rp10,000).
By plane
Ojek (motorcycle taxis) are the only public transport option in Batu Karas. You can also hire a motorbike by yourself for about Rp40,000-60,000 per day.
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