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Voykit pocket guide · Indonesia
Tasikmalaya
Spend one full day in Tasikmalaya to see Kampung Naga, Situ Gede and the wood‑craft market; add a half‑day hike on Mount Galunggung if you have extra time.
Tasikmalaya is a modest West Javan city with a compact centre, a few cultural spots and easy access to nearby villages and the Galunggung volcano. One day covers the main attractions; longer stays are only for hiking or deeper cultural immersion.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Best months
- May–Oct (lower rainfall)
- Avoid
- Dec–Jan (heavy rain)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- IDR
- Money
- Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.
- Daily spend
- Budget Rp150,000–Rp250,000 excl. bed · Mid Rp250,000–Rp400,000 excl. bed · High Rp400,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · General 112 · Ambulance 118
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European round pins.
- Tipping
- Warung: Nothing.; Restaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.; Drivers and guides: Rp50,000–100,000 a day.; Spa: Rp20,000–50,000.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.
- Toilets
- Western in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Nasi tutug oncom | Rp25,000–Rp35,000 |
| Mie Bakso | Rp20,000–Rp30,000 |
| Angkot ride | Rp2,000–Rp5,000 |
| Taxi (city centre to airport) | Rp150,000–Rp200,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- HLP · Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (Jakarta)
- One daily flight to Tasikmalaya; check schedule
Typical fares
- Bandung → Tasikmalaya (bus)
- ≈ Rp70,000, about 2.5–3 h (check)
- Jakarta → Tasikmalaya (flight)
- ≈ Rp500,000–Rp600,000, 1 h (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Use angkot minibuses for most routes, becak for short trips, and delman horse‑carriages in the old town. Taxis are available but not cheap.
See and do
Known for
- Kampung Naga village
- Wood‑craft district Rajapolah
- Mount Galunggung
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kampung Naga | Angkot or taxi, about 25 km (16 mi) west, 45‑min driveAngkot or taxi, about 16 mi (25 km) west, 45‑min drive | ≈1 h |
| Situ Gede | Angkot within city, 2 km (1.2 mi) west of centreAngkot within city, 1.2 mi (2 km) west of centre | ≈20 min walk |
| Mount Galunggung | Drive to Singaparna or Indihiang (≈30 km (19 mi)), then hikeDrive to Singaparna or Indihiang (≈19 mi (30 km)), then hike | ≈2 h 30 min to trailhead |
Sleep
- Hotel Santika Tasikmalaya
- Double rooms from Rp550,000; near train station
- Hotel Aden
- Budget option around Rp50,000 per night
- Merdeka Hotel
- Very cheap, close to train station
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Maafma‑faf |
| Thank you | Terima kasihtə‑ri‑ma ka‑si‑h |
| How much is this? | Berapa harganya?bə‑ra‑pa har‑ga‑nya? |
| Where is the bus terminal? | Di mana terminal bus?di ma‑na ter‑mi‑nal bus? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Light handshake then hand to chest; smile; avoid: Firm grips
- Left hand: Give and receive with the right; avoid: Passing anything with the left
- Temples: Sarong and sash; step around offerings; avoid: Standing higher than priests
- Keeping calm: Patience; indirect requests; avoid: Anger in public
- Pointing: Thumb; avoid: Index finger
Scams and watch-outs
- Traffic on the Nagreg mountain pass can add hours; leave early if driving from Bandung.
- Bus timetables change frequently; confirm departure times at the Indihiang terminal.
- Mount Galunggung hikes require proper gear and may be closed during rainy season (check local notices).
Generally safe for tourists; petty theft can occur in crowded bus terminals – keep valuables close.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Tasikmalaya yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Kampung Naga village
- Wood‑craft district Rajapolah
- Mount Galunggung
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Tasikmalaya, revision 5197530 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5197530
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/tasikmalaya). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.