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Things to see in Tasikmalaya (Indonesia): 12 places and when to go
Tasikmalaya is a city in Indonesia with around 271,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 12 places in and around it, mainly Nature (4), Museums and art (3), Mountains (2). The best known are Galunggung, Talagabodas and Manonjaya Great Mosque. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: October to March. There are about 12 h 25 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Indonesia · -7.3254, 108.2147
- Population
- About 271,000
- Places
- 12 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (4) · Museums and art (3) · Mountains (2) · With kids (2) · Temples (1) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- October to March.
- Nearest airport
- CGK Jakarta, 218 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Talagabodas, at 2,201 m.
What to see in Tasikmalaya
The places in and around Tasikmalaya, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- GalunggungMountain in West Java, Indonesia17 km
- TalagabodasStratovolcano in West Java, Indonesia21 km
- Manonjaya Great MosqueMosque in Indonesia11 km
- Mount KaracakMountain in Indonesia28 km
- Cirahong railway bridgeBridge in Indonesia11 km
- Galuh Pakuan MuseumMuseum in West Java, Indonesia15 km
- Mountain SawalMountain in Indonesia16 km
- Gunung SagaraHiking22 km
- Kolam Renang Tirta AlamWith kids3.0 km
- Museum Bumi AlitMuseum14 km
- Galuh KingdomFormer kingdom in Indonesia10 km
- Tirta Sumber Jaya CipangalunWith kids17 km
When to go to Tasikmalaya
The best time to visit Tasikmalaya is April to September; also possible: October to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible12:23
- FebPossible12:14
- MarPossible12:03
- AprBest time11:50
- MayBest time11:40
- JunBest time11:35
- JulBest time11:37
- AugBest time11:46
- SepBest time11:58
- OctPossible12:10
- NovPossible12:20
- DecPossible12:25
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 25 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. In April, 12 of the 12 places are at their best.
When to go to Indonesia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Tasikmalaya
The nearest main airport is Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK, Jakarta), 218 km as the crow flies. How to get around Indonesia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Sumedang10 places64 km
- Cirebon21 places77 km
- Bandung78 places83 km
- Banyumas8 places121 km
- Sukabumi20 places152 km
- Bogor17 places183 km
And all of Indonesia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Tasikmalaya?
The best known: Galunggung, Talagabodas, Manonjaya Great Mosque, Mount Karacak, Cirahong railway bridge. In all, 12 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Tasikmalaya?
April to September; also possible: October to March. There are about 12 h 25 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Tasikmalaya?
The nearest main airport is Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), 218 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Tasikmalaya as the destination and these 12 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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