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Voykit pocket guide · Indonesia
Palangka Raya
Palangkaraya
Spend a half‑day on the main sights and stay one night if you want a relaxed pace; otherwise a day‑trip from Banjarmasin works.
Palangka Raya, the capital of Central Kalimantan, offers a compact set of natural and cultural highlights—Batu Banama Hill, Kahayan Bridge, Sebangau National Park and local Dayak cuisine—within easy reach of the city centre. A single day covers the key sights; an overnight lets you explore the parks and enjoy riverside dining without rush.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Local name
- Palangkaraya
- Best months
- May–October (check)
- Avoid
- December–January (rainy, 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 Rp 80,000–120,000 excl. bed · Mid Rp 150,000–250,000 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 · 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 dish (e.g., Wadi, Kandas Sarai) | Rp 15,000–30,000 |
| Ride‑hailing (5 km (3.1 mi))Ride‑hailing (3.1 mi (5 km)) | Rp 30,000–45,000 |
| BRT single ride | Rp 3,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PKY · Tjilik Riwut Airport
- 9 km (5.6 mi) from city centre; flights from Jakarta, Surabaya, Balikpapan, Pontianak5.6 mi (9 km) from city centre; flights from Jakarta, Surabaya, Balikpapan, Pontianak
Typical fares
- PKY → city centre (taxi)
- about Rp 30,000–45,000
- Ride‑hailing 10 km
- ≈ Rp 50,000
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
Ride‑hailing apps (Gojek, Grab) are the easiest; the city BRT runs 5 routes but infrequent. Angkot service has largely disappeared.
See and do
Known for
- Batu Banama Hill
- Sebangau National Park
- Kahayan Bridge
- Tangkiling Hill
- Dayak cuisine
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sebangau National Park | Taxi or ride‑hailing 30 km (19 mi) east, about 45 min; arrange boat at Dermaga Kereng BangkiraiTaxi or ride‑hailing 19 mi (30 km) east, about 45 min; arrange boat at Dermaga Kereng Bangkirai | ≈ 2 h total |
| Tangkiling Hill | Drive 34 km (21 mi) northwest via Jl. Tjilik Riwut, about 45 min; park at baseDrive 21 mi (34 km) northwest via Jl. Tjilik Riwut, about 45 min; park at base | ≈ 2 h total |
| Kahayan Bridge area (Pasuk Kameluh Park) | Ride‑hailing 10 km (6.2 mi) north, 15 minRide‑hailing 6.2 mi (10 km) north, 15 min | ≈ 30 min |
| Banjarmasin | Bus from Palangka Raya bus terminal, 3–5 h | ≈ 5 h total |
Sleep
- Acquarius Boutique Hotel
- 4‑star, central, good for one night
- Hotel Dandang Tingang
- 1‑star, budget option in centre
- Rungan Sari Meeting Center & Resort
- 3‑star, 36 km (22 mi) out, quieter3‑star, 22 mi (36 km) out, quieter
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Selamat pagisuh-lah-maht pah-gee |
| How much? | Berapa harganya?buh-rah-pah har-gah-nyah |
| Thank you | Terima kasihtuh-ree-mah kah-see |
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
- BRT schedules are sparse; plan extra time
- Mosquitoes are heavy near Tangkiling Hill and lake areas; wear long sleeves
- Check flight schedules at PKY, especially during rainy season
Generally safe for tourists; stay alert in crowded markets and use reputable ride‑hailing services.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Palangka Raya yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Batu Banama Hill
- Sebangau National Park
- Kahayan Bridge
- Tangkiling Hill
- Dayak cuisine
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 – Palangka Raya: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12345
- Wikivoyage: Palangka Raya, revision 5226985 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5226985
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/palangka-raya). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.