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Voykit pocket guide · Indonesia
Banjar
Spend a half‑day to one day in Banjar; arrive by train or bus from Bandung or Jakarta and explore the lakes and market before heading on.
Banjar is a small West Javan city on the Southern Java Route, reachable by frequent trains and buses. Its main attractions are three lakes (Situ Mustika, Situ Leutik, Situ Bentang) and a modest market. One day covers arrival, a quick lake visit and a meal, then onward travel.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (rainy season, check local forecasts)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- IDR
- Money
- Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.
- Daily spend
- Budget Rp70,000–120,000 excl. bed · Mid Rp120,000–200,000 excl. bed · High Rp200,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire and ambulance 118/119 · General 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European round pins.
- Tipping
- Warung: Nothing.; Restaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.; Drivers and guides: Rp50,000–100,000 a day.; Spa: Rp20,000–50,000.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.
- Toilets
- Western in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Local coffee | Rp5,000–8,000 |
| Nasi goreng | Rp12,000–20,000 |
| Bus ticket to Bandung | Rp30,000–45,000 |
| Train ticket to Bandung (economy) | Rp50,000–70,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BDO · Husein Sastranegara International Airport (Bandung)
- About 120 km (75 mi) north, 2–2.5 h by car or busAbout 75 mi (120 km) north, 2–2.5 h by car or bus
Typical fares
- Banjar ↔ Bandung train (economy)
- about Rp55,000, 3 h (check)
- Banjar ↔ Pangandaran bus
- about Rp25,000, 1 h 15 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walk or use local angkot (minibus) to reach the lakes (5–10 min). Trains and buses connect the city centre to Bandung, Jakarta and Surabaya.
See and do
Known for
- Situ Mustika lake and orchid park
- Situ Leutik lake
- Situ Bentang fishing spot
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pangandaran | Bus from Banjar bus terminal, about 1 h 15 min, 50 km (31 mi) southBus from Banjar bus terminal, about 1 h 15 min, 31 mi (50 km) south | ≈1 h 30 min |
Sleep
- Banjar Indah Hotel
- Simple, clean hotel near the railway station; good for a night stop.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Maafma-fah |
| Thank you | Terima kasihtuh-ree-mah kah-see |
| How much is it? | Berapa harganya?buh-rah-pah har-gah-nyah |
| Where is the toilet? | Di mana toilet?dee mah-nah toh-leet |
| Can I pay by card? | Bisa pakai kartu?bee-sah pah-kai kar-too |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Light handshake then hand to chest; smile; avoid: Firm grips
- Left hand: Give and receive with the right; avoid: Passing anything with the left
- Temples: Sarong and sash; step around offerings; avoid: Standing higher than priests
- Keeping calm: Patience; indirect requests; avoid: Anger in public
- Pointing: Thumb; avoid: Index finger
Scams and watch-outs
- Mountain‑pass road to Bandung can be congested, especially weekends; allow extra travel time.
- Train schedules may vary; check the latest timetable before departure.
Banjar is generally safe; watch for traffic on mountain roads and keep belongings secure on buses.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Banjar yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Situ Mustika lake and orchid park
- Situ Leutik lake
- Situ Bentang fishing spot
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Banjar (West Java), revision 4698605 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4698605
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/banjar-west-java). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.