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Major city · Indonesia

Banjarnegara

Spend 1–2 days in Banjarnegara: see the dam, a waterfall, and try local dishes; easy day‑trip from Purwokerto or Semarang.

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Banjarnegara is a land‑locked regency in Central Java with cool highland scenery, several waterfalls and a dam, plus simple local food. It’s reachable by intercity bus and works as a short stop on a Central Java itinerary.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
IDR
Best months
Apr–Oct (check)
avoid Jan–Mar (rainy, check)
Airport
SRG
Nights
1–2

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Banjarnegara: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 6Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…
  • 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

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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 Banjarnegara110 ▾

Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.

EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Banjarnegara, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers
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.

Mrica DamGenting WaterfallSerulingmas ZooBakso kupatKlatak cassava crisps
Airports
SRG Achmad Yani International Airport (Semarang) (About 70 km (43 mi) north, 1½ h by bus or car)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    28°C (82°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    28°C (82°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    29°C (84°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  5. May

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    29°C (84°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    28°C (82°F)

Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Apr (30°C (86°F)), coolest Jun (21°C (70°F) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Banjarnegara: 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

28°C (82°F)

22°C (72°F)

15 rd

Feb

28°C (82°F)

22°C (72°F)

13 rd

Mar

29°C (84°F)

22°C (72°F)

12 rd

Apr

30°C (86°F)

22°C (72°F)

9 rd

May

30°C (86°F)

22°C (72°F)

7 rd

Jun

29°C (84°F)

21°C (70°F)

6 rd

Jul

28°C (82°F)

21°C (70°F)

5 rd

Aug

28°C (82°F)

21°C (70°F)

5 rd

Sep

28°C (82°F)

21°C (70°F)

7 rd

Oct

29°C (84°F)

22°C (72°F)

10 rd

Nov

29°C (84°F)

22°C (72°F)

13 rd

Dec

28°C (82°F)

22°C (72°F)

15 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 to reach waterfalls and the dam; local minibuses (angkot) run between town centre and nearby villages.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Dieng Plateau

go

Door to door: ≈2 h

Bus from Banjarnegara station, about 1 h 30 min, then local minibus

Cool highland scenery, temples and volcanic craters.

Wonosobo

go

Door to door: ≈1 h 30 min

Bus to Wonosobo, about 1 h, then walk to town centre

Gateway to Mount Sumbing and local markets.

Purwokerto

go

Door to door: ≈1 h

Intercity bus, about 45 min

Larger town with more dining options and train connections.

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.

Surya Yudha Bay Sands

3‑star hotel, pool, rooms from Rp550,000

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
Rp70,000–100,000 excl. bed
Mid
Rp100,000–150,000 excl. bed
High
Rp150,000+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency

Prices of common things

Bakso kupat (street stall)Rp10,000–15,000
Soto KrandeganRp15,000
Klatak cassava crispRp5,000–8,000
Motorbike rental (per day)checkRp50,000–80,000

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe; keep an eye on traffic on mountain roads and secure belongings in crowded markets.
  • Roads to some waterfalls are steep; drive carefully in rain.

Emergency numbers

Police
110
Fire
113
Ambulance
118/119
General
112

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Emergency

  • Police110
  • Ambulance118/119
  • General112

Embassy

US consular services are in Surakarta (check address); other embassies in Jakarta.

My embassy: —

Say or show

  • Maaf — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf)
  • Terima kasih — Thank you (terima kasih)
  • Berapa harganya? — How much is it? (berapa harganya)
  • Di mana kamar mandi? — Where is the bathroom? (di mana kamar mandi)
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 Banjarnegara. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–Oct (check) · avoid Jan–Mar (rainy, check) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 1 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Indonesia

Sources

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