Tawangmangu, Mountain district in Karanganyar, Indonesia
The Tawangmangu district extends across the western slopes of Mount Lawu, featuring dense forests and agricultural lands at 1,303 meters above sea level.
The district gained prominence during Dutch colonial rule when visitors from nearby cities sought refuge from tropical heat in its moderate mountain temperatures.
Local communities maintain agricultural traditions through seasonal celebrations and rituals that mark important moments in the farming calendar throughout the district.
Visitors can reach Tawangmangu by road transport from Surakarta city within one hour, with temperatures ranging between 9 and 23 degrees Celsius.
The district contains the 81-meter Grojogan Sewu waterfall surrounded by forest paths, swimming facilities, and traditional marketplaces selling local produce.
Location: Karanganyar
Elevation above the sea: 1,303 m
GPS coordinates: -7.66234,111.14584
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:36
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