Cianjur district, West Java, Indonesia

Places to visit near Ankola

Ankola is a town in Cianjur district, West Java, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 97 places to visit — 57 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 mosques & dargahs, 9 forts & heritage and 11 waterfalls. The must-see places are Patenggang Lake (38 km), Mount Patuha (43 km) and Kawah Putih (43 km).

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Ankola at a glance

Location
Cianjur district, West Java, Indonesia
Coordinates
7.3071° S, 107.1272° E
Places within 50 km
97 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Lovina, 1094 km

Top places to visit near Ankola

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ankola: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ankola

118 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ankola. The closest is Gunung Subang (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Ankola

30 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ankola. The closest is Mesjid (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ankola

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ankola. The closest is Lewengdatar (34 km); the best-known is Gunung Padang Megalithic Site (45 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Ankola

17 waterfalls within 100 km of Ankola. The closest is Curug Ciastana (18 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ankola

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ankola. The closest is Situ Patengan (38 km); the best-known is Patenggang Lake (38 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Ankola

11 museums within 100 km of Ankola. The closest is Ki Paharé Museum (54 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ankola

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 87 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ankola
  2. 9 km Gunung Subang · viewpoint, Cianjur
  3. 5 km Gunung Gambir · viewpoint, Cianjur
  4. 6 km Gunung Sari · viewpoint, Cianjur
  5. 28 km Patenggang Lake · lake, Kabupaten Bandung
  6. 28 km Kasur · viewpoint, Cianjur
  7. 11 km Back to Ankola

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All places near Ankola by distance

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Ankola by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints57118Gunung Subang (9 km)
Mosques & dargahs830Mesjid (27 km)
Forts & heritage918Lewengdatar (34 km)
Waterfalls1117Curug Ciastana (18 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs613Situ Patengan (38 km)
Museums011Ki Paharé Museum (54 km)
Caves17Guha Siluman (48 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens25Penangkaran Rusa (44 km)
Beaches & coast23Pantai Apra (21 km)
Other attractions03Happy Fam, Ciwidey (51 km)
Parks03Taman Safari Indonesia (85 km)
Churches02Gereja Kristen Pasundan (61 km)
Treks11Gunung Patuha Via Cipanganten (42 km)
Buddhist sites01Vihara Dharma Ratna (60 km)

Ankola: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Ankola?

Gunung Subang (viewpoint, about 9 km), Gunung Gambir (viewpoint, about 9 km), Kasur (viewpoint, about 11 km), Gunung Sari (viewpoint, about 14 km), Patenggang Lake (lake, about 38 km), Curug Ciastana (waterfall, about 18 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ankola?

97 places on Spotwander: 57 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 mosques & dargahs, 9 forts & heritage, 11 waterfalls, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ankola?

Gunung Subang, about 9 km by road; Gunung Gambir (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Ankola?

Mesjid, about 27 km by road; Masjid Jami Al Barokah (30 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Ankola?

Lewengdatar, about 34 km by road; Kihujan (36 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ankola?

Start in Ankola, visit Gunung Subang, then Gunung Gambir, then Gunung Sari, then Patenggang Lake, then Kasur, and drive back — about 87 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Ankola?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

How far is Ankola from Lovina?

About 1094 km by road (875 km in a straight line).

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ankola’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.