Place to visit
Iyang-Argapura, Indonesia: what it is and when to go
Iyang-Argapura is a mountain in East Java, Indonesia (Jember Regency), at 3,088 m above sea level. Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is April to September, a short season because of the altitude. There are about 12 h 28 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has articles in 12 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Indonesia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain in East Java, Indonesia · Nature
- Where
- Indonesia
- Elevation
- 3,088 m
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- SUB Surabaya, 108 km as the crow flies
- Prominence
- 2745 m
- Coordinates
- -7.9644, 113.56633
What it is and where
Iyang-Argapura is a mountain in East Java, Indonesia (Jember Regency), at 3,088 m above sea level. It has articles in 12 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Indonesia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Jember Regency, where this site lists 8 more places to see, 27 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -7.9644, 113.56633; the nearest main airport is Juanda International Airport (SUB, Surabaya), 108 km as the crow flies. How to get around Indonesia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Prominence
- 2745 m
It is one of the Nature places in Indonesia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Iyang-Argapura is April to September, and the season is short because it sits at 3,088 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanPossible12:25
- FebPossible12:15
- MarPossible12:03
- AprBest time11:49
- MayBest time11:38
- JunBest time11:32
- JulBest time11:35
- AugBest time11:44
- SepBest time11:58
- OctPossible12:11
- NovPossible12:22
- DecPossible12:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 28 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Indonesia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Indonesia
To enter Indonesia there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months and an onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Indonesia checklist. Currency: Indonesian rupiah (IDR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 for everything · 110 police · 118 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Gunung Argopuro via BaderanHiking8.2 km
- MMU B-11 KARANGBAYAT RANTING SIDOGIRIMountains · Hiking19 km
- Mount LurusMountain in Indonesia26 km
- Jember Tobacco museumTobacco museum in Jember, East Java27 km
- Jember Letter museumMuseum in Jember, East Java28 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Indonesia guide.
More in Indonesia: Nature
- Mount Merapi: active volcano in Central Java and Yogyakarta, Indonesia
- Puncak Jaya: highest mountain in Oceania and the highest island peak in the world
- Mount Tambora: stratovolcano on the island of Sumbawa in Indonesia
- Komodo National Park: national park in Indonesia
- Lorentz National Park: national park in the Indonesian province of Papua
- Semeru: volcano in East Java, Indonesia
Every Indonesia place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Iyang-Argapura?
It is a mountain in East Java, Indonesia. It has articles in 12 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Indonesia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Iyang-Argapura?
April to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 3,088 m the season is shorter than lower down. There are about 12 h 28 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Iyang-Argapura?
The nearest main airport is Juanda International Airport (SUB), 108 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Indonesia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Indonesia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Gunung Argopuro via Baderan, MMU B-11 KARANGBAYAT RANTING SIDOGIRI, Mount Lurus. The rest is in the Indonesia guide.
Keep reading
- Jember Regency8 places to see in and around Jember Regency, Indonesia: Iyang-Argapura, Jember Letter museum, Jember Tobacco museum. Best time: April to September.
- Nature1141 places for nature in Indonesia, from Mount Merapi to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- IndonesiaBefore travelling to Indonesia: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. There are two options and you should choose before flying: enter visa-free for 30 da…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Iyang-Argapura on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.