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Pujon
One day in Pujon is enough; arrive by car from Malang (30 km (19 mi), ~1 h) and stay at Maron Valley camping cabin.One day in Pujon is enough; arrive by car from Malang (19 mi (30 km), ~1 h) and stay at Maron Valley camping cabin.
Pujon is a small town in East Java's Southern Mountains, reachable by a short drive from Malang or Batu. Its main attraction is the natural setting around Maron Valley, suitable for a half‑day hike and an overnight stay in a camping cabin.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (check)
- avoid Jan–Mar (rainy, check)
- Airport
- MLG
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
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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.
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- 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 guide8 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 Pujon110 ▾
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 Pujon, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; traffic accidents are the main risk on mountain roads.
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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 ambulance · 113 fire (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.
- AirportMLG Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (Approximately 30 km (19 mi), ~1 h drive to Pujon).MLG Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (Approximately 19 mi (30 km), ~1 h drive to Pujon).
- Getting aroundBy car: from Malang follow Jalan Sarangan‑...‑Jalan Beringin (30 km (19 mi), ~52 min).By car: from Malang follow Jalan Sarangan‑...‑Jalan Beringin (19 mi (30 km), ~52 min).
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
- MLG Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (Approximately 30 km (19 mi), ~1 h drive to Pujon)MLG Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (Approximately 19 mi (30 km), ~1 h drive to Pujon)
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
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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jun (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pujon: 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)
12 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
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)
6 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 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
By car: from Malang follow Jalan Sarangan‑...‑Jalan Beringin (30 km, ~52 min). From Batu pass the Payung cow statues then 4 km straight on Jalan Beringin.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
Car via Payung area, about 15 min
Theme parks and cool air; combine with Pujon for a half-day loop.
Door to door: About 1 h
Car via Jalan Beringin and Jalan Tlogomas, about 30 km (19 mi), 1 hCar via Jalan Beringin and Jalan Tlogomas, about 19 mi (30 km), 1 h
City food and colonial architecture; a full day if you add temples.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Car via the Southern Mountains road, about 2 h
Long drive for a day trip; better as an overnight stop.
Door to door: About 2 h
Car via the Southern Mountains road, about 1.5 h
Sukarno's tomb and a quiet town; combine with a mountain drive.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Car via the Southern Mountains road, about 2 h
Marble caves and beaches; a full day with early start.
Door to door: About 3.5 h
Car via the Southern Mountains road, about 3 h
Too far for a day trip; plan an overnight.
Door to door: About 3 h
Car via the Southern Mountains road, about 2.5 h
Long drive; better as part of a multi-day Southern Mountains itinerary.
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.
Maron Valley Pujon
Camping cabin in the mountains
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
- Rp70,000–120,000 excl. cabin
- Mid
- Rp120,000–200,000 excl. cabin
- High
- Rp200,000+ excl. cabin
Watch out
Safety
- Roads are winding; drive cautiously, especially in rain.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 118
- Fire
- 113
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 Pujon. 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 (check) · avoid Jan–Mar (rainy, check) · 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
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 1 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
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