The small town of Batu is located about 15 km northeast of Malang, and is a popular place for vacation and recreation among the local population on East Java, at least those who can afford such a luxury. The climate up here can be very pleasant, there may not be so much to do in Batu itself, but the surrounding landscape is beautiful. The town is situated among high mountains, and can be a good alternative as a base for further exploration of this area. There are several hotels and restaurants in Batu. In Songgoriti 3 km west of Batu there are some well known hot springs, to take a bath here is said to have healing effects, there is also a small Hindu temple nearby.