A lighthouse on Pulau Biawak is about 65 meters, or 16 stories, high and was built by the Dutch in 1872.

Pulau Biawak in the Java Sea

Pulau Biawak lies in the Java Sea and is administratively part of Kecamatan Indramayu in Kabupaten Indramayu. As a guide, the crossing takes about 1 to 1.5 hours by local government boat and about four hours by motorboat. Check current travel options before your trip.

The Coast Shapes the Trip

The coastline of Kabupaten Indramayu is stated to be 147 kilometers long; the figure may vary depending on the measurement method. Tourism there is dominated by beach attractions. Pantai Balongan Indah is named, alongside Pantai Tirtamaya, as one of Indramayu’s distinctive beaches.

Pantai Tirtamaya is in Desa Juntikedokan, Kecamatan Juntinyuat, Kabupaten Indramayu. The beach slopes gently and is suitable for walking along the shore. Public facilities include a prayer room, bathing facilities, toilets and food stalls along the beach. Check the current condition and availability of these facilities locally.

Agriculture in Situ Bolang

Agrowisata Situ Bolang is in Kecamatan Cikedung in Kabupaten Indramayu. A variety of fruit and vegetable crops are featured there as an educational offering, with a focus on agriculture. The mango variety mangga agrimania is considered its flagship product and attracts visitors. Situ Bolang thus offers a different theme from the beach-focused attractions of Kabupaten Indramayu.

Ceremony, Mask Dance and Music

The Ngarot ceremony takes place in Desa Lelea, Kecamatan Lelea, Kabupaten Indramayu. Its program includes a procession, offerings and a celebratory event with performances; participants wear distinctive traditional clothing. According to its recurring schedule, Ngarot takes place on a Wednesday in the third week of December, though plans may vary from year to year. If you plan to include Ngarot in your trip, check the date for the year you will be traveling.

Tari Topeng is a traditional art form from Cirebon; its regional area of practice also includes Indramayu. The dancers wear masks. Tari Topeng continues to be taught in dance studios and is often performed at official regional events and other traditional occasions.

Tarling began as singing and music accompanied only by guitar and flute; the art form is one of the regional arts presented in Indramayu. These cultural experiences offer distinct perspectives: Ngarot is a ceremony held during a seasonal time window, Tari Topeng is a mask dance, and Tarling is a musical form with a clearly defined original accompaniment.

Recreation and Education

Taman Tjimanoek serves both as a recreational space and as an educational site. It therefore combines two distinct functions within the regency.

Environmental Education by the River

Ekoriparian Tjimanoek is located on the banks of the Cimanuk Lama River in Kabupaten Indramayu and is intended as a site for environmental education and river ecotourism. The riverbank adds another perspective on the regency’s landscape to its beach-focused attractions.

Explore More Destinations

Explore more destinations: Indramayu, Gadingan, Ciamis, Purwakarta, Bogor, Subang, Garut, West Bandung.

For the broader travel overview: West Java.