Kapuas district, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia

Places to visit near Basarang

Basarang is a town in Kapuas district, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 88 places to visit — 7 forts & heritage, 35 churches, 22 mosques & dargahs and 11 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Pulau Alalak (56 km), Masjid Jami Tuhfaturroghibin (57 km) and Pulau Kembang (60 km).

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Basarang at a glance

Location
Kapuas district, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia
Coordinates
2.9637° S, 114.2994° E
Places within 50 km
88
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Lovina, 729 km

Top places to visit near Basarang

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Forts & heritage near Basarang

45 forts & heritage within 100 km of Basarang. The closest is Adipura Monument in Kuala Kapuas (14 km); the best-known is Tugu Adipura (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Basarang

37 churches within 100 km of Basarang. The closest is Gereja GKE Haleluya (2 km); the best-known is GKE Bethesda Jemaat Batu Nindan (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Basarang

35 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Basarang. The closest is Masjid Nurul Hidayah (10 km); the best-known is Al Mukarram Amanah Great Mosque (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Basarang

19 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Basarang. The closest is Pulau Telo (11 km). Best time: september to february.

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Museums near Basarang

9 museums within 100 km of Basarang. The closest is Rumah Betang (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Basarang

7 parks within 100 km of Basarang. The closest is Taman Hutan Kota (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Basarang

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Basarang
  2. 7 km GKE Bethesda Jemaat Batu Nindan · church, Kapuas
  3. 13 km Pulau Kanamit · river spot, Kapuas
  4. 9 km Pulau Telo · river spot, Kapuas
  5. 2 km GKE Gloria · church, Kapuas
  6. 2 km GBI A. Yani Kapuas · church, Kapuas
  7. 13 km Back to Basarang

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How to reach Basarang

All places near Basarang by distance

Within 15 km of Basarang

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Basarang by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Forts & heritage745Adipura Monument in Kuala Kapuas (14 km)
Churches3537Gereja GKE Haleluya (2 km)
Mosques & dargahs2235Masjid Nurul Hidayah (10 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves1119Pulau Telo (11 km)
Museums19Rumah Betang (15 km)
Parks57Taman Hutan Kota (14 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens25Taman Bermain (14 km)
Temples34Pura Dalem Banjar Kertawana (3 km)
Other attractions22Tugu Batanggaring (15 km)
Buddhist sites01Vihara Dhammasoka Banjarmasin (64 km)
Beaches & coast01Pabrik Pasir (95 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Seran Lake (100 km)

Basarang: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Basarang?

GKE Bethesda Jemaat Batu Nindan (church, about 7 km), Pulau Telo (river spot, about 11 km), Pulau Kanamit (river spot, about 11 km), GKE Gloria (church, about 13 km), GBI A. Yani Kapuas (church, about 13 km), Al Mukarram Amanah Great Mosque (mosque, about 14 km).

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

88 places on Spotwander: 7 forts & heritage, 35 churches, 22 mosques & dargahs, 11 rivers, islands & mangroves, 1 museum.

Which is the nearest fort to Basarang?

Adipura Monument in Kuala Kapuas, about 14 km by road; Tugu Adipura (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Basarang?

Gereja GKE Haleluya, about 2 km by road; GKE Bethesda Jemaat Batu Nindan (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Basarang?

Masjid Nurul Hidayah, about 10 km by road; Langgar Darul Muawanah (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Basarang?

Start in Basarang, visit GKE Bethesda Jemaat Batu Nindan, then Pulau Kanamit, then Pulau Telo, then GKE Gloria, then GBI A. Yani Kapuas, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Basarang?

October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

How far is Basarang from Lovina?

About 729 km by road (583 km in a straight line).

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