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Pamanukan
Spend a half‑day at Patimban Beach; stay overnight if you want beach time – otherwise treat as a stopover.
Pamanukan is a small town on West Java's North Coast, 10 km from the sea and on the Cipunagara river. It offers easy beach access via National Road 1 and basic accommodation, making it a quick stop or a relaxed beach night.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jan–Mar (rainy season)
- Airport
- CGK
- Nights
- 1
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- 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 Pamanukan110 ▾
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 Pamanukan, 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
- SafetyPamanukan is generally safe; traffic accidents are the main risk, especially on busy National Road 1.
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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 · 112 General emergency · 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.
- AirportCGK Soekarno‑Hatta International Airport (≈120 km (75 mi) north, about 2 h by car via National Road 1).CGK Soekarno‑Hatta International Airport (≈75 mi (120 km) north, about 2 h by car via National Road 1).
- Getting aroundCar or motorbike on National Road 1 is fastest; frequent inter‑city buses stop at the Cikampek toll‑road exit, then a minibus to town.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a local warungRp5,000–8,000
- Street or quick mealStreet food snack (gorengan)Rp3,000–6,000
- Budget bedHotel Domestic double room, a night, per roomRp320,000
- Mid-range bedHotel Domestic double room, a night, per roomRp350,000
- High-end bedHotel Domestic double room, a night, per roomRp400,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp250,000 · Mid Rp350,000 · High Rp500,000
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
- CGK Soekarno‑Hatta International Airport (≈120 km (75 mi) north, about 2 h by car via National Road 1)CGK Soekarno‑Hatta International Airport (≈75 mi (120 km) north, about 2 h by car via National Road 1)
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
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°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 (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Jun (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pamanukan: 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)
15 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
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
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 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
Car or motorbike on National Road 1 is fastest; frequent inter‑city buses stop at the Cikampek toll‑road exit, then a minibus to town. No railway station – nearest is Pegaden Baru (≈20 km).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Indramayu
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus via North Coast Route, about 30 min
Coastal town with mango orchards and beaches.
Subang
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Road south, ~35 km (22 mi), 45 min by carRoad south, ~22 mi (35 km), 45 min by car
Gateway to Parahyangan mountains.
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 Panorama
Close to town centre, basic rooms
Hotel Domestic
Double rooms from Rp320,000 per night
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
- Rp250,000–350,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp350,000–500,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp500,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel Domestic double room1 × 1 night × Rp320,000 | Rp320,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Rp250,000 | Rp500,000 |
| Bus Pamanukan ↔ Indramayu (round‑trip)2 × Rp50,000 · check | Rp100,000 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × Rp150,000 · check | Rp300,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp122,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp671,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp1,342,000≈ US$85 |
Includes basic breakfast.
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a local warung | Rp5,000–8,000 |
| Street food snack (gorengan) | Rp3,000–6,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No railway station in Pamanukan; plan bus or car travel.
- Night buses are limited; check schedules in advance (check).
- Patimban Beach has no lifeguard service; watch tides.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- General emergency
- 112
- Ambulance
- 118
- Fire
- 113
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Emergency
- Police110
- General emergency112
- Ambulance118
Embassy
US Embassy in Jakarta; consulates in Bandung and Surabaya (check addresses).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Jakarta → Pamanukan: ≈ Rp150,000–200,000, 6–7 h (check)
- Taxi from Hotel Domestic to Patimban Beach: ≈ Rp80,000–120,000, 15 min
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-nya)
- Di mana pantainya? — Where is the beach? (dee mah-nah pahn-tah-nyah)
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 Pamanukan. 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 Jan–Mar (rainy season) · 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
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Hotel Domestic for beach sunrise.
- Combine with a day‑trip to Indramayu for mango tasting.
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