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Voykit pocket guide · Indonesia
Majalengka
Spend a day in Majalengka: reach by car or bus (≈1–2 h from Bandung/Cirebon), visit Curug Muara Jaya waterfall and Jembar Waterpark, stay at Hotel Puri Elsas.
Majalengka is a small town in West Java, 40 km west of Cirebon and 90 km south of Bandung. With no train service, visitors arrive by car or bus, then explore nearby natural sights and a local waterpark. One full day covers the main attractions; overnight only if you prefer a relaxed pace.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Best months
- May–Oct (dry season, check local forecast)
- Avoid
- Nov–Apr (rainier season, check)
- 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 Rp120,000–200,000 excl. bed · Mid Rp200,000–350,000 excl. bed · High Rp350,000+ 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 · General 112 · Ambulance 118
- 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 meal at Kantin JS | Rp25,000–35,000 |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | Rp5,000–7,000 |
| Motorbike rental (per day) | Rp80,000–120,000 |
| Taxi (10 km (6.2 mi))Taxi (6.2 mi (10 km)) | Rp70,000–90,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- KJT · Kertajati International Airport
- 30 km (19 mi) north of town, flights from Jakarta, Surabaya, Yogyakarta19 mi (30 km) north of town, flights from Jakarta, Surabaya, Yogyakarta
Typical fares
- Car from Kertajati Airport → Majalengka
- ≈ Rp250,000, 30 min (check)
- Bus Bandung → Majalengka
- ≈ Rp80,000, 2 h 30 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
No railway. Reach by car via toll road (exits KM 159/175) or Bandung‑Cirebon trunk road (≈2 h). Buses and minibuses (elf, angkot) connect nearby stops to town. Local taxis or motorbike rentals for short trips.
See and do
Known for
- Curug Muara Jaya waterfall
- Jembar Waterpark
- Mount Ciremai National Park
- Sundanese cuisine at Kantin JS
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Curug Muara Jaya waterfall | Car or motorbike from town, about 20 km (12 mi) southeast (≈30 min)Car or motorbike from town, about 12 mi (20 km) southeast (≈30 min) | ≈45 min total |
Sleep
- Hotel Puri Elsas
- Double rooms from Rp230,000; air‑conditioned, hot water
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Maafma-fah |
| Thank you | Terima kasihtuh-ree-mah kah-see |
| How much is this? | Berapa harganya?buh-rah-pah har-gah-nyah |
| Where is the bathroom? | Di mana kamar kecil?dee mah-nah kah-mar ke-cheel |
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
- Traffic around Bandung can cause longer drive times.
- No direct train service; rely on bus or car.
- Waterfall trail may be slippery after rain – check conditions.
Majalengka is generally safe; standard precautions apply – keep valuables secure, watch traffic when crossing roads.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Majalengka yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Curug Muara Jaya waterfall
- Jembar Waterpark
- Mount Ciremai National Park
- Sundanese cuisine at Kantin JS
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Majalengka coordinates: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Qxxxx
- Wikivoyage: Majalengka, revision 5244352 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5244352
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/majalengka). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.