KUDUS

HISTORY

Kudus is a regency in Central Java province, established in 1549 AD Kudus founders is Sheikh Ja'far Sadeq or better known as Kangjeng Sunan Kudus. Besides Jafar Sadiq Sheikh in Kudus there are also other members of the Wali Songo, namely R.Umar Said or Sunan Muria.
In recorded history, Kudus is well known as the spread of religions other than Islam, Kudus as well as areasthat succeed in building industry. Industry Kudus is most popular in clove cigarettes,which was found in 1880..

Distance

From Jakarta - Semarang can be reached by plane, train, bus or private vehicle.
From Semarang - Kudus 51 km.
From Jakarta – Kudus distance of 594 km must pass through Semarang.
Meanwhile, if from Surabaya to Kudus is 255 km, and can be reachedusing private cars, trains and planes (via Semarang)

TRANSPORTATION

1. Train, Jakarta - Semarang - Jakarta:                     6 hours

a. Argo Muria
b. Argo Bromo
c. Argo

2. Train, Surabaya - Semarang - Surabaya:              4 hours

a. Argo Bromo

3. Bus :                                                                10 hours
4. Personal vehicles from Jakarta to Kudus :              9 hours
5. Personal vehicle from Surabaya to Kudus :            5 hours

AIRPLANE

1.      1.Jakarta - Semarang (45 minutes)

a. Garuda
b. Sriwijaya
c. Batavia
d. Lion


2. Surabaya - Semarang (20 minutes)

a. Sriwijaya
b. Lion

Taxi From A.Yani SEMARANG AIRPORT – KUDUS : Rp.200.000, -

HOTEL SEMARANG
-  Graha Santika, Jl. Pandanaran                 024.356.9001
-  Ciputra, Jl. Simpang Lima                        024.844.9888
-  Ibis, Jl. Gajah Mada 172                          024.330.00886
-  Novotel, Jl. Pemuda 123                          024.356.3000

HOTEL KUDUS
-  Griptha, Jl. R. Agil Kusumadya No.100     0291,438,449 - 431 871
-  Notosari, Jl. Orioles No.12                        0291.437.227 - 437 245
-  Novotel, Jl. R. Agil Kusumadya No.100      0291.571.2282
-  Central, Jl. Kepodang Gg 3                       0291,430,488

MINI BUS AGENT

-  Rirola 0291.435.055 - 330.8800
-  Counter Garuda 0291.443.737 - 443 747

TOURISM OBJECT
-  Tower of Kudus and the Tomb of Sunan             In Town
-  Tours & Tomb of Sunan Gunung Muria Muria     18 km from Kudus
-  Kretek Museum & Traditional House Kudus        In Town

CULINARY

-  Soto Kudus
-  Rice Pindang
-  Buffalo Sate
-  Lentog
-  Jenang Kudus