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Purwakarta
One day is enough for Purwakarta: arrive by train or car, see Jatiluhur reservoir and the Dancing Fountain Park, then return.
Purwakarta sits halfway between Jakarta and Bandung, with a train station on the Argo Parahyangan line and easy toll‑road access. Its main attractions – the Jatiluhur reservoir and the Dancing Fountain Park – are close to the city centre, so a single day covers the highlights. Overnight stays are only needed if you want a relaxed pace or to explore the surrounding mountains.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (rainy season)
- Airports
- BDO · CGK
- Nights
- 1
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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 Purwakarta110 ▾
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 Purwakarta, 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
- SafetyPurwakarta is generally safe for tourists; traffic can be busy on toll roads and night trains run late; keep valuables secure on public transport.
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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 · 118/119 fire and ambulance · 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.
- AirportBDO Bandung Husein Sastranegara Airport (about 45 km (28 mi) south, 1 h by train).BDO Bandung Husein Sastranegara Airport (about 28 mi (45 km) south, 1 h by train).
- Getting aroundTrain (Argo Parahyangan) connects Jakarta–Bandung with a stop in Purwakarta; toll road exits at KM 76/84 for car or bus…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a warungRp15,000–20,000
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi 3.1 mi (5 km)Rp50,000–70,000
- Budget bedStandard hotel room (double), a night, per roomRp350,000
- Mid-range bedStandard hotel room (double), a night, per roomRp500,000
- High-end bedStandard hotel room (double), a night, per roomRp800,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp200,000 · Mid Rp350,000 · 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
- BDO Bandung Husein Sastranegara Airport (about 45 km (28 mi) south, 1 h by train) · CGK Jakarta Soekarno‑Hatta Airport (about 100 km (62 mi) north, 1.5 h by toll road)BDO Bandung Husein Sastranegara Airport (about 28 mi (45 km) south, 1 h by train) · CGK Jakarta Soekarno‑Hatta Airport (about 62 mi (100 km) north, 1.5 h by toll 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
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jun (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Purwakarta: 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)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 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
Train (Argo Parahyangan) connects Jakarta–Bandung with a stop in Purwakarta; toll road exits at KM 76/84 for car or bus; local minibuses (angkot) serve nearby towns.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Jatiluhur reservoir
goDoor to door: 30 min total
Taxi or motorbike from city centre, ~6 km (3.7 mi), 15 minTaxi or motorbike from city centre, ~3.7 mi (6 km), 15 min
Largest artificial lake in Indonesia; kayaking, fishing and lakeside food stalls.
Dancing Fountain Park (Situ Buleud)
goDoor to door: 30 min total
Walk 2 km (1.2 mi) south of centre, ~25 minWalk 1.2 mi (2 km) south of centre, ~25 min
Free show on weekends at 19:30 and 20:30.Free show on weekends at 7:30 PM and 8:30 PM.
Lembang & Ciater hot springs
cautionDoor to door: 1 h 15 min
Bus or car north‑east, ~30 km (19 mi), 45 minBus or car north‑east, ~19 mi (30 km), 45 min
Popular day‑trip; check bus times.
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 Permata Purwakarta
near Sadang‑Subang exit, basic rooms, good for a night stop
Hotel Khalista
central location on Jalan Veteran, similar price range
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
- Rp200,000–350,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp350,000–600,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp600,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Standard hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × Rp500,000 | Rp500,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × Rp350,000 | Rp350,000 |
| Argo Parahyangan executive ticket (round‑trip)1 × Rp200,000 · check | Rp200,000 |
| Taxi 5 km within city1 × Rp50,000 · check | Rp50,000 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × Rp150,000 · check | Rp150,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp125,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp1,375,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp1,375,000≈ US$85 |
2026 estimate in Indonesian rupiah; flights and long‑distance train passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a warung | Rp15,000–20,000 |
| Soto Sadang (bowl) | Rp35,000 |
| Taxi 5 km | Rp50,000–70,000 |
| Train economy ticket Jakarta–Purwakarta | Rp67,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Executive‑class train tickets cost about Rp100,000; business class about Rp80,000 (same as Jakarta‑Bandung fare).
- Economy class to Jakarta is Rp67,000, limited to two daily services.
- Check ferry or boat schedules if planning water activities on Jatiluhur reservoir.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 118/119
- General
- 112
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Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance / fire118/119
- General112
Embassy
US consulate in Jakarta; other embassies in Jakarta, nearest consulate for Purwakarta is in Bandung.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Argo Parahyangan Jakarta–Purwakarta (executive): about Rp100,000 one‑way (check)
- Taxi city centre → Jatiluhur reservoir (6 km): about Rp50,000 (check)
Say or show
- Maaf — Excuse me / Sorry (ma‑faf)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (tuh‑ree‑mah kah‑see)
- Berapa harganya? — How much is this? (buh‑rah‑pah har‑gah‑nya)
- Di mana kamar mandi? — Where is the bathroom? (dee mah‑nah kah‑mar man‑dee)
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 Purwakarta. 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 Dec–Feb (rainy season) · 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
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Bandung for museums and shopping (30 min train).
- Combine with a visit to Tangkuban Perahu volcano via Lembang (45 min drive).
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