north
Baturaden is a resort area on the southern slope of Gunung Slamet. Just 14 km from town center. Offers cool climate, hot springs, and nature attractions.
south
Gunung Tugel
Cilacap on the south coast is sleepy fishing port. Growing industry city, such as Pertamina, Portland Cement, and new PLTU coal energy source for electricity Karangkandri.
south east
Sokaraja, a transit town, famous for soto and gethuk goreng.
Banyumas, a historical sleepy town, home for hundreds of Dutch and colonial buildings.
Tambak
a district border with Kebumen, 1 hour with bus from the Purwokerto Bus Terminal for Rp 7,000. Tambak offer its famous Sate Bebek outlets along street. Price relatively cheap at Rp 10,000 US $1