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BANYUMAS/JAKARTA, Indonesia A muddy flood polluting a river on the Indonesian island of Java earlier this year depleted its fish stock, raising calls for restoration and restocking efforts in the body of water that empties out into the Indian Ocean. Two reported mudflows overwhelmed the Serayu River within a week between March 30 and […]
/ Posted on 19 April, 2021 8:32
No longer a forgotten part of Indonesia’s tourism history, the regencies of Wonosobo and Banyumas are gaining new likes for their adventure and nature offerings, aided by improved road access.
Once upon a time, Wonosobo and Banyumas in Central Java were favourites of European travellers who were drawn to the Baturraden mountains, Dieng Plateau and Hindu temples in the areas. Over time, the appeal waned, as these travellers were lured away by scenic train rides between Bandung and Jogjakarta.
However, completion of Trans-Java toll roads connecting major cities in the province at end-2018 has injected new life into two destinations. Domestic road trips across Java have flourished along with a growing presence of new hotels such as those managed by Indonesian company Dafam Hotels & Resorts in second- and third-tier cities across Central Java.