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Batujaya
Visit Batujaya temple complex for a half‑day; stay in Karawang, Bekasi or Jakarta (30–50 km (19–31 mi) away).Visit Batujaya temple complex for a half‑day; stay in Karawang, Bekasi or Jakarta (19–31 mi (30–50 km) away).
Batujaya is a small district on Java's north coast, best known for the 5th‑century Batujaya temple ruins. The site can be explored in 3–4 hours, so a single day is enough, with overnight lodging in nearby towns.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Nov–Apr (rainy season)
- Airport
- CGK
- Nights
- 1
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- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Indonesia ↗Buy the visa on arrival or e-visa only on the official Immigration portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
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- Indonesia ↗Foreign visitors to Bali pay a one-off tourist levy; keep the payment proof on your phone.
- Indonesia ↗Riding a motorbike needs a valid licence that covers motorbikes (an international permit alongside your own) and a helmet; check your insurance covers it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Batujaya110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Batujaya, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.Indonesia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTelkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.Indonesia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.Indonesia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.Indonesia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Indonesia-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch traffic when crossing roads and keep valuables secure in crowded areas.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 112 General (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBali shuts completely for Nyepi; government offices close Friday midday for prayer; Lebaran slows the country for two weeks.Indonesia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCGK Soekarno‑Hatta International Airport (≈50 km (31 mi) north of Batujaya, bus or taxi to Karawang/Jakarta).CGK Soekarno‑Hatta International Airport (≈31 mi (50 km) north of Batujaya, bus or taxi to Karawang/Jakarta).
- Getting aroundTake an angkot from Karawang bus terminal to Rengasdengklok, then another angkot to Batujaya.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomRp200,000
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomRp300,000
- High-end bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomRp450,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp250,000 · Mid Rp400,000 · High Rp600,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CGK Soekarno‑Hatta International Airport (≈50 km (31 mi) north of Batujaya, bus or taxi to Karawang/Jakarta)CGK Soekarno‑Hatta International Airport (≈31 mi (50 km) north of Batujaya, bus or taxi to Karawang/Jakarta)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Jan (10 rain days), driest Jun (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Batujaya: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
6 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
4 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
2 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
2 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
7 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
9 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Take an angkot from Karawang bus terminal to Rengasdengklok, then another angkot to Batujaya. Private car or taxi from Jakarta or Bekasi is faster (≈1 h).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Karawang
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Taxi or private car, about 40 km (25 mi), 45 minTaxi or private car, about 25 mi (40 km), 45 min
Lodging and restaurants.
Bekasi
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Train from Jakarta or car, about 30 km (19 mi), 40 minTrain from Jakarta or car, about 19 mi (30 km), 40 min
Shopping malls and hotels.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Karawang
30–40 km (19–25 mi) north, budget hotels and guesthouses.19–25 mi (30–40 km) north, budget hotels and guesthouses.
Bekasi
30 km (19 mi) southeast, more options and train links.19 mi (30 km) southeast, more options and train links.
Jakarta
50 km (31 mi) southeast, wide range of accommodation.31 mi (50 km) southeast, wide range of accommodation.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp250,000–350,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp350,000–500,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp500,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel room1 × 1 night × Rp200,000 | Rp200,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Rp250,000 | Rp500,000 |
| Angkot round‑trip to Batujaya2 × Rp30,000 · check | Rp60,000 |
| Entrance fee (if any) to temple site2 × Rp5,000 · check | Rp10,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp77,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp424,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp847,000≈ US$55 |
Karawang or Bekasi
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Watch out
Safety
- Angkot schedules are irregular; confirm departure times locally.
- Temple site has limited facilities; bring water and sun protection.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- General
- 112
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Emergency
- Police110
- General112
Embassy
US embassy in Jakarta; consulates in Bandung and Surabaya (check address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Karawang → Batujaya (angkot): ≈ Rp30,000 per person, about 45 min (check)
- Taxi Jakarta → Karawang: ≈ Rp250,000, 1 h
Say or show
- Maaf — Excuse me / Sorry (ma-fah)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (tuh-ree-mah kah-see)
- Berapa harganya? — How much is this? (buh-rah-pah har-gah-nyah)
- Di mana kamar kecil? — Where is the bathroom? (dee mah-nah kah-mar keh-cheel)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Batujaya. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Nov–Apr (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a short bike rental for local rice‑field tours (check availability).
- Include a guide for temple interpretation (local guide offices in Karawang).
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Batujaya
- secondaryWikivoyage: Batujaya, revision 4661829 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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