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Trawas

Surabaya Metropolitan Area, Indonesia

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Overview

Trawas is a small mountainous district in East Java, about 1.5 hours by car from Surabaya, the capital city. Surabayanese people often visit this place on weekends to get a "retreat" from a bustling and competitive life.

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Grand Whiz Hotel
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Vanda Gardenia hotel
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Getting there and around

Getting there

The best way to get to Trawas is by car.

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Getting around

There is little, if any, public transport in Trawas. Visitors usually get around by car.

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UnderstandTrawas is located on the slope of Mount Welirang, 1150 m above sea level. It is located near two other mountain resorts, Tretes and Pacet.

Get inThe best way to get to Trawas is by car.

Get aroundThere is little, if any, public transport in Trawas. Visitors usually get around by car.

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EatSoto Gondrong, on the way to Prigen and Tretes. It is a turmeric-coloured chicken soup with coconut milk and herbs.

ConnectThe telephone area code for Trawas is 0321. (+62-321 for international calls)

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