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Voykit pocket guide · Indonesia
Kuningan
Skip Kuningan unless you are visiting Mount Ciremai National Park or the Linggajati Agreement site; a half-day stop is enough.
Kuningan is a small town in East Parahyangan, West Java, about 30 km south of Cirebon. It is the gateway to Mount Ciremai National Park and the historic village of Linggajati. Most travellers pass through on the way to or from Cirebon, Tasikmalaya or Banjar. The town itself has limited sights; a half-day covers the waterfall and a quick look at the market.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (rainy season, trails may be muddy)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
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 Rp150,000–250,000 excl. bed · Mid Rp300,000–500,000 excl. bed · High Rp600,000+ 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 · General emergency 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 |
|---|---|
| Nasi goreng at a warung | Rp15,000–25,000 |
| Sate kambing (goat satay) portion | Rp30,000–50,000 |
| Bottled water (600 ml) | Rp5,000 |
| Ojek ride within town | Rp10,000–20,000 |
| Bus Kuningan–Cirebon | Rp25,000 |
| Entry to Putri Palutungan Waterfall | Rp10,000–20,000 (check) |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CBN · Cakrabuana Airport (Cirebon)
- About 30 km (19 mi) north; limited flights from Jakarta.About 19 mi (30 km) north; limited flights from Jakarta.
- BDO · Husein Sastranegara Airport (Bandung)
- About 2.5 h drive via the toll road.
Typical fares
- Ojek town centre → Putri Palutungan
- about Rp25,000 one way (check)
- Bus Kertawangunan terminal → Cirebon
- about Rp25,000, 45 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
Angkot (public minivans) and ojek (motorcycle taxis) are the main options within town. To reach the waterfall or Linggajati, hire an ojek or a car with driver for the day.
See and do
Known for
- Mount Ciremai National Park
- Linggajati Agreement site
- Putri Palutungan Waterfall
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Linggajati | Ojek or car from Kuningan centre, about 20 min north | 30 min |
| Mount Ciremai National Park | Ojek or car to Palutungan gate, about 15 min northwest | 30 min to the gate |
| Cirebon | Bus or car north on the main road, about 45 min | 1 h |
| Tasikmalaya | Bus or car south via the mountain road, about 1.5 h | 2 h |
Sleep
- Town centre (near Alun-Alun)
- Basic hotels and losmen; close to bus terminal and markets.
- Cisantana / Palutungan area
- Closer to the waterfall and Mount Ciremai trailheads; quieter.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Halohah-loh |
| Thank you | Terima kasihtuh-ree-mah kah-seeh |
| How much? | Berapa?buh-rah-pah |
| Where is the waterfall? | Di mana air terjun?dee mah-nah ah-eer tair-joon |
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
- Last angkot runs around 18:00; after that, ojek or taxi only.
- Mount Ciremai trails require a guide; register at the national park office.
- Linggajati museum is small and may close for lunch (12:00–13:00).
Kuningan is generally safe. Watch for traffic on the main road and slippery trails near the waterfall. Avoid walking alone after dark in isolated areas.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Kuningan yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Mount Ciremai National Park
- Linggajati Agreement site
- Putri Palutungan Waterfall
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: Kuningan, revision 4726862 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4726862
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Kuningan
Ke alamat ini, tolong
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
The nearest embassy or consulate is in Jakarta; for urgent matters contact the police or your country's 24-hour hotline.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/kuningan). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.