Indonesia's Hidden Gem: Nepal van Java - A Majestic Mountain Village

For a long time, Indonesia has been known for its natural beauty. From Sabang Island in the west to Papua in the east, more and more tourist destinations continue to flourish and turn into highly attractive destinations for tourists, including foreign tourists.

All that’s left is for tourists to choose, whether they want a tour that offers sparkling white sand with a clear blue sea and a variety of fish and marine life that are pleasing to the eye, or to enjoy the beauty of the mountains with a panoramic view of the greenery below?

If you, perhaps, wish to experience the ambiance and beauty of Nepal, you won’t have to travel all the way to the South Asian country because a similar experience and natural scenery can be found in Indonesia.

All you need to do is go to Magelang regency, to Butuh village, Kaliangkrik sub-district, and you’ll find a village that resembles a village in Nepal, South Asia. The name of the village is Nepal Van Java.

In the last view months, the Nepal van Java has been gaining more attention. But, as a tourist, you must be wondering what’s so great and appealing from Nepal van Java? Just like a village in Nepal, the village in Butuh also offers a scenic view of houses that are piled up on the slopes of a mountain.

The difference lies in the fact that Butuh Village is located on the slopes of Mount Sumbing, while Nepal is located on Mount Everest. Nowadays, many people come to Butuh Village as they are curious to experience the ambience of Nepal van Java.

The route to reach Nepal van Java or Butuh Village located on the foot of Sumbing mountain is quite easy.

It all depends on the mode of transportation used. If you are traveling by private vehicle, make sure your vehicle is healthy to climb the uphill route to Nepal van Java, in the Butuh Village, Kaliangrik Sub-district. If you plan to use public transportation, motorcycle taxis (ojek) or rural transportation are ready to take you to the village.

It is important to note that the Butuh Village is located at a high altitude, on the slopes of Mount Sumbing. Therefore, you might encounter numerous uphill roads on your way there.

But don’t worry because the uphill road will turn into downhill roads on your way back from Butuh Village. Besides being quite steep at some points, the downhill road is also quite long. Owners of private vehicles should be aware of this condition.

Travelers who are planning to visit Nepal van Java are advised to visit the village in the morning.

Because when the weather is clear and the sky is blue, tourists will be able to fully enjoy the magnificent view of the mighty Mount Sumbing and its slopes right in front of their very own eyes.

Besides the view of Mount Sumbing, tourists can also enjoy the scenic view of surrounding villages with neatly arranged houses that look cohesive. What an extraordinary sight.

In the village, tourists will also be greeted with a genuine sense of hospitality from the local residents. With this approach, it is hoped that tourists who come to Butuh Village will also participate in maintaining and preserving the culture and manners of the local residents.

In order to gain the greatest experience in Nepal van Java, tourists are advised to visit Magelang Regency during the dry season, which is from May to September. Because, the weather during the rainy season, between November to April, is often very gloomy or even foggy, thus ruining the pleasant experience of visiting Nepal van Java.

However, amid the unpredictable weather conditions, the exact time for the rainy season may fall faster or slower. For this reason, you should always check the latest weather forecast prior to your visit.

The next question is, are there any restaurants in the village? Don’t worry, because the area is also surrounded by restaurants that serve local cuisine with affordable prices.

So, let’s schedule your next trip to visit Nepal van Java on the Foot of Mount Sumbing.