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Nagara
Skip Nagara unless you have spare time; a short wetland boat ride (≈2 h) is the only attraction.
Nagara is a small town in Hulu Sungai Selatan regency with limited facilities. The main activity is a brief boat trip on the wetlands; accommodation is best in nearby Kandangan.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Jun–Oct (dry season)
- avoid Nov–May (rainy, road flooding)
- Airport
- BDJ
- Nights
- 1
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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 Nagara112 ▾
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 Nagara, 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
- SafetyLow-crime small town; the real risks are wet-season flooding on the Kandangan road and boats that carry no life vests…
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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 · 110 police · 118 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.
- AirportcheckBDJ Syamsudin Noor (Banjarmasin) (Nearest airport; about 70 km (43 mi) to Nagara via Kandangan, 2.5–3 h by car with driver (check)).BDJ Syamsudin Noor (Banjarmasin) (Nearest airport; about 43 mi (70 km) to Nagara via Kandangan, 2.5–3 h by car with driver (check)).
- Getting aroundRent a car with driver from Banjarmasin (≈70 km (43 mi)).Rent a car with driver from Banjarmasin (≈43 mi (70 km)).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomRp150,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomRp250,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomRp400,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp50,000 · Mid Rp80,000 · High Rp120,000
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
- BDJ Syamsudin Noor (Banjarmasin) (Nearest airport; about 70 km (43 mi) to Nagara via Kandangan, 2.5–3 h by car with driver (check))BDJ Syamsudin Noor (Banjarmasin) (Nearest airport; about 43 mi (70 km) to Nagara via Kandangan, 2.5–3 h by car with driver (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°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
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
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Jul
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Jun–Oct. Avoid: Nov–May. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jun (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jan (20 rain days), driest Aug (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Nagara: 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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
20 rd
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)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
20 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 car with driver from Banjarmasin (≈70 km). Public transport is scarce; no local bike‑share.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Nagara wetland
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Car from Kandangan, about 45 min; board a jukung/sampan
No life vest provided; bring water and sunscreen.
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.
Kandangan (≈30 km away)
Small guesthouses and budget hotels; best base for a day visit to Nagara.
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
- Rp 50,000–80,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp 80,000–120,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp 120,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room1 × 1 night × Rp150,000 | Rp150,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Rp50,000 | Rp100,000 |
| Car with driver (round trip Banjarmasin–Nagara)2 × Rp300,000 | Rp600,000 |
| Boat ride (jukung/sampan)2 × Rp50,000 | Rp100,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp95,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp522,500 per person per day, bed included | Rp1,045,000≈ US$65 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Dry fish (local market) | Rp 5,000–10,000 |
| Meal at warung | Rp 15,000–30,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads can flood in wet season; check conditions before travel.
- English‑speaking drivers are hard to find; arrange in advance.
- Boat trips on jukung/sampan lack life vests; bring your own if needed.
Emergency numbers
- General
- 112
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 118
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Emergency
- General112
- Police110
- Ambulance118
Embassy
US consular services are in Banjarmasin; check the embassy list for other countries.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Banjarmasin → Nagara (car with driver): about Rp 300,000 round trip, 2.5–3 h each way
Say or show
- Selamat pagi — Hello (suh-lah-maht pah-gee)
- Berapa harganya? — How much? (buh-rah-pah har-gah-nyah)
- Saya perlu perahu — I need a boat (sah-yah puh-loo peh-rah-hoo)
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 Nagara. 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: Jun–Oct (dry season) · avoid Nov–May (rainy, road flooding) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 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
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