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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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (rainy season, trails may be muddy)
- Airports
- CBN · BDO
- Nights
- 0–1
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Kuningan110 ▾
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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 Kuningan, 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
- SafetyKuningan is generally safe.
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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 · 118 fire and ambulance · 112 General emergency (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.
- AirportCBN Cakrabuana Airport (Cirebon) (About 30 km (19 mi) north; limited flights from Jakarta.).CBN Cakrabuana Airport (Cirebon) (About 19 mi (30 km) north; limited flights from Jakarta.).
- Getting aroundAngkot (public minivans) and ojek (motorcycle taxis) are the main options within town.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Metro or bus rideBus Kuningan–CirebonRp25,000
- Museum or sight ticketEntry to Putri Palutungan WaterfallRp10,000–20,000 (check)
- Budget bedLosmen or basic guesthouse room, a night, per roomRp100,000
- Mid-range bedLosmen or basic guesthouse room, a night, per roomRp150,000
- High-end bedLosmen or basic guesthouse room, a night, per roomRp250,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp150,000 · Mid Rp350,000 · High Rp700,000
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
- CBN Cakrabuana Airport (Cirebon) (About 30 km (19 mi) north; limited flights from Jakarta.) · BDO Husein Sastranegara Airport (Bandung) (About 2.5 h drive via the toll road.)CBN Cakrabuana Airport (Cirebon) (About 19 mi (30 km) north; limited flights from Jakarta.) · BDO Husein Sastranegara Airport (Bandung) (About 2.5 h drive via the toll road.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Feb
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Sep (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jun (21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C) low), wettest Jan (18 rain days), driest Aug (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kuningan: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
18 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
6 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
18 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
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 & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 30 min
Ojek or car from Kuningan centre, about 20 min north
Visit the Linggadjati Agreement museum and the old villa; combine with a stop at the nearby hot springs.
Mount Ciremai National Park
goDoor to door: 30 min to the gate
Ojek or car to Palutungan gate, about 15 min northwest
Day hikes to the waterfall or longer treks to the summit (2–3 days). Register and hire a guide at the park office.
Door to door: 1 h
Bus or car north on the main road, about 45 min
Explore the keraton (palaces) and batik workshops.
Door to door: 2 h
Bus or car south via the mountain road, about 1.5 h
Road is winding; allow extra time.
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.
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.
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
- Rp150,000–250,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp300,000–500,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp600,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel room (e.g. Grand Purnama)1 × 1 night × Rp375,000 | Rp375,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Rp350,000 | Rp700,000 |
| Ojek from town to Putri Palutungan Waterfall (return)2 × Rp50,000 · check | Rp100,000 |
| Bus Kuningan–Cirebon (one way)2 × Rp25,000 · check | Rp50,000 |
| Guide for Mount Ciremai day hike (per group)1 × Rp200,000 · check | Rp200,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp143,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp784,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp1,568,000≈ US$100 |
2026 estimate in Indonesian rupiah; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| 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) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last angkot runs around 18:00; after that, ojek or taxi only.Last angkot runs around 6:00 PM; 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).Linggajati museum is small and may close for lunch (12:00 PM–1:00 PM).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 118
- General emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance118
- General emergency112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ojek town centre → Putri Palutungan: about Rp25,000 one way (check)
- Bus Kertawangunan terminal → Cirebon: about Rp25,000, 45 min (check)
Say or show
- Halo — Hello (hah-loh)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (tuh-ree-mah kah-seeh)
- Berapa? — How much? (buh-rah-pah)
- Di mana air terjun? — Where is the waterfall? (dee mah-nah ah-eer tair-joon)
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 Kuningan. 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: Apr–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (rainy season, trails may be muddy) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Putri Palutungan Waterfall, Linggajati museum, and Mount Ciremai trailheads.
- Eat pages for sate kambing and nasi jamblang vendors.
- Sleep pages for Grand Purnama Hotel and homestays in Cisantana.
- Transport page for bus schedules from Kertawangunan terminal.
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