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Sokaraja

Banyumas, Indonesia

Photo: Derivative work by Shaundd. Other authors listed on source image page., CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Sokaraja is a town in Banyumas Regency, Central Java, Indonesia, close to Purwokerto. It is famous for the local snack getuk goreng.

Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat5 places

Budget

Soto LamaRp 12000
Price
Rp 12000
Address
Jalan Jend. Sudirman
Directions
there are plenty of Soto Lama stores along Jalan Jend. Sudirman
Soto KecikRp 12000
Price
Rp 12000
Address
Jalan Jend. Sudirman
Directions
Located right in the town center
Nasi Goreng Eka SariRp 8000
Price
Rp 8000
Address
Jalan Jend. Gatot Subroto
Directions
in the town center, across the Indorizky Superstore

Mid-range

Anthurium Cafe
Address
Jalan Menteri Supeno no. 10, in the Depo Pelita
Directions
about 1 km from Sokaraja, and 5 km from Purwokerto
Istana Bakmie and Es
Address
Jalan Menteri Supeno no. 10, in the Depo Pelita
Directions
about 1 km from Sokaraja, and 5 km from Purwokerto

Sleep2 places

Mid-range

Astro Hotel PurwokertoStandard Rp 84,000, Deluxe Rp 175,000
Price
Standard Rp 84,000, Deluxe Rp 175,000
Check-in
13:00
Check-out
12:00
Address
Jl. Suparjo Rustam Km. 4 Sokaraja Purwokerto
Directions
about 5 minutes driving south of the downtown
Phone
+62-281-6844107
Website
astrohotel.wordpress.com
Atrium Resort & HotelStandard Rp 330,000, deluxe Rp 495,000, suite Rp 715,000
A villa-styled hotel in the main road between Purwokerto and Sokaraja. Five minutes driving from the downtown Purwokerto.
Price
Standard Rp 330,000, deluxe Rp 495,000, suite Rp 715,000
Address
Jl. Soepardjo Rustam (Jl. Raya Sokaraja)
Phone
+62-281-6844041
Website
atriumresorthotel.com

Shop10 places

Fashion stores

Delta 18
Address
Jalan Ahmad Yani no. 18
Directions
in the shophouses, north of Pasar Sokaraja
Rafli Busana
Address
Jalan Ahmad Yani, no. 18
Directions
in the shophouses, north of Pasar Sokaraja
Mersing Mode
Address
Jalan Jend. Gatot Subroto
Directions
in the south of Indorizky Pasaraya, beside Terang Jaya Electronic Store
Satria Collection
Address
Jalan Jend. Gatot Subroto
Directions
in the shophouses, north of Pasar Sokaraja

Shopping Mall

Depo Pelita
Address
Jalan Menteri Supeno no. 10
Directions
about 1 km from Sokaraja, and 5 km from Purwokerto

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Shopping Mall

Indorizky Superstore
Address
Jalan Jend. Gatot Subroto
Directions
in the town center

Local snacks

Asli H. Tohirin
Address
Jalan Jend. Sudirman
Directions
there are a lot of Getuk Goreng Asli H. Tohirin stores, especially along the Jalan Jend. Sudirman
Eka Sari
Address
Jalan Suparjo Roestam
Directions
between Purwokerto and Sokaraja
Ayu
Address
Jalan Jend. Sudirman
Directions
in the town center
Mirasa
Address
Jalan Suparjo Roestam
Directions
between Purwokerto and Sokaraja

Getting there and around

Getting there

By bus
Although Sokaraja doesn't have any bus station, there are a lot of buses that pass through this town from various major cities.
By train
There are a lot of trains from major cities of the island to Purwokerto. From the Purwokerto Railway Station, then go by road to Sokaraja.

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Getting around

By trishaw
Traditional three-wheeled pedal-powered carts known as 'becak'. Very common in Indonesia.
By angkot
The F2 Angkot serves direct route from Sokaraja to Purwokerto.

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Airports and nearby hotels

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UnderstandSokaraja is a small town located close to the city of Purwokerto in Banyumas Regency, Central Java. Approximately located about 4 km from Purwokerto, it known as the commuter city.

Get inThe nearest airport to Sokaraja is in Cilacap, but this airport is served by only a few flights.

Get aroundSokaraja is a small town. The town's core is located along the Jalan Jenderal Sudirman and Jalan Gatot Subroto. You can walk through town in only 20 minutes.

BuyThe largest traditional market in town is Pasar Sokaraja.

EatSokaraja is also a culinary city. The typical dish of Purwokerto is Soto Sokaraja. There are plenty of soto stores along the Jalan Jend. Sudirman.

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Photo: Derivative work by Shaundd. Other authors listed on source image page., CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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