Major city · Indonesia
Blora
Spend 1–2 days in Blora to see its caves, teak forest and local dishes; reachable by bus or train from Jakarta or Semarang.
Blora is a small Central Javan town known for limestone caves, teak forest (Gubug Payung) and distinctive satay and soto dishes. It is accessible by long‑distance bus or train and can be explored on foot or by rented motorbike in a half‑day to two‑day visit.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Nov–Apr (rainy season, landslide risk)
- Airport
- SRG
- Nights
- 1–2
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- 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.
- Indonesia ↗Complete the All Indonesia digital arrival and customs form before landing; it is free.
- 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 Blora112 ▾
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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 Blora, 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
- SafetyBlora is generally safe for day trips; watch for water shortages in dry season and landslides in rainy months, especially on limestone slopes.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers112 General emergency · 110 police · 118/119 ambulance (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.
- AirportSRG Achmad Yani International Airport (Semarang) (About 2 h drive north via the Great Post Road).
- Getting aroundRent a motorbike or car for flexibility; local taxis are limited.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeLocal coffee (kopi santen)Rp8,000–12,000
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Soto kletuk bowlRp12,000–20,000
- Budget bedHotel Mustika double room, a night, per roomRp108,000
- Mid-range bedHotel Mustika double room, a night, per roomRp150,000
- High-end bedHotel Mustika double room, a night, per roomRp220,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp150,000 · Mid Rp250,000 · High Rp400,000
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
- SRG Achmad Yani International Airport (Semarang) (About 2 h drive north via the Great Post Road)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°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: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Blora: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
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)
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Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
7 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 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
Rent a motorbike or car for flexibility; local taxis are limited. Walking works for nearby attractions.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Cepu teak forest
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Drive north from Blora on the Great Post Road, about 1 h
Scenic drive through teak plantations.
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.
Hotel Blora Indah
From Rp200,000 per night; central location.
Hotel Mustika
From Rp108,000 per night; near town centre.
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
- Rp120,000–180,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp180,000–260,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp260,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel Mustika double room1 × 1 night × Rp150,000 | Rp150,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Rp250,000 | Rp500,000 |
| Bus ticket Jakarta–Blora (one way)2 × Rp150,000 · check | Rp300,000 |
| Motorbike rental (full day)2 × Rp120,000 · check | Rp240,000 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × Rp250,000 · check | Rp500,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp169,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp930,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp1,859,000≈ US$120 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Sate Blora (satay, chicken/beef/goat) | Rp15,000–25,000 |
| Soto kletuk bowl | Rp12,000–20,000 |
| Es jati (iced teak leaf drink) | Rp5,000–8,000 |
| Local coffee (kopi santen) | Rp8,000–12,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Dry season can cause water shortages for drinking and irrigation
- Rainy season brings landslide risk in limestone areas
Emergency numbers
- General emergency
- 112
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 118/119
- Fire
- 113
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Emergency
- Police110
- General emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Surabaya (check); other embassies in Jakarta.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Jakarta → Blora bus (redBus): about Rp150,000 one way (check)
- Semarang → Blora train (KA Blora Jaya): about Rp70,000 (check)
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)
- Bisa pakai kartu? — Can I pay by card? (bee-sah pah-kai kar-too)
- Di mana toilet? — Where is the toilet? (dee mah-nah toilet)
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 Blora. 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, landslide risk) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Blora
- secondaryWikivoyage: Blora, revision 5174414 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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