Bogor district, West Java, Indonesia

Places to visit near Caringin

Caringin is a town in Bogor district, West Java, Indonesia, home to about 91,845 people. Within 50 km by road there are 135 places to visit — 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage, 9 museums and 17 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Mount Salak (11 km), Bogor Zoology Museum (15 km) and Bogor Botanical Gardens (15 km).

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Caringin at a glance

Location
Bogor district, West Java, Indonesia
Population
about 91,845
Coordinates
6.7061° S, 106.8214° E
Places within 50 km
135 (12 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 museums and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Lovina, 1149 km

Top places to visit near Caringin

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Caringin

48 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Caringin. The closest is Mount Salak (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Caringin

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Caringin. The closest is Purwakalih (11 km); the best-known is Bogor Palace (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Caringin

34 museums within 100 km of Caringin. The closest is Prasasti Batu Tulis Batu (12 km); the best-known is Bogor Zoology Museum (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Caringin

33 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Caringin. The closest is Masjid Al Maksudi (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Caringin

25 waterfalls within 100 km of Caringin. The closest is Air Terjun Cikaracak (10 km); the best-known is Air Terjun Rawa Gede (25 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Caringin

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Caringin. The closest is Danau Cigombong (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Caringin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 79 km on the road.

  1. Start in Caringin
  2. 11 km Mount Salak · viewpoint, Bogor
  3. 17 km Bogor Zoology Museum · museum, Lebak
  4. 1 km Bogor Palace · palace, South Tangerang
  5. 1 km Bogor Botanical Gardens · garden, South Tangerang
  6. 31 km Mount Gede Pangrango National Park · national park, Bogor
  7. 18 km Back to Caringin

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Within 15 km of Caringin

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Caringin by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints4648Mount Salak (11 km)
Forts & heritage2036Purwakalih (11 km)
Museums934Prasasti Batu Tulis Batu (12 km)
Mosques & dargahs1733Masjid Al Maksudi (8 km)
Waterfalls2325Air Terjun Cikaracak (10 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs1016Danau Cigombong (5 km)
Churches19Zebaoth Church (15 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens36Bogor Botanical Gardens (15 km)
Parks16Taman Safari Indonesia (18 km)
Buddhist sites14Vihara Dharmakaya (13 km)
Temples12Pura Vira Chanti Dharma (27 km)
Caves22Gajah (29 km)
Other attractions02Indosiar Television Tower (72 km)
Treks11Gunung Gede (Sukatani to Bumi Perkemahan) (25 km)
Beaches & coast01Jakarta Cathedral (75 km)

Caringin: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Caringin?

Mount Salak (viewpoint, about 11 km), Bogor Zoology Museum (museum, about 15 km), Bogor Botanical Gardens (garden, about 15 km), Bogor Palace (palace, about 15 km), Mount Gede Pangrango National Park (national park, about 18 km), Taman Safari Indonesia (park, about 18 km).

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

135 places on Spotwander: 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage, 9 museums, 17 mosques & dargahs, 23 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Caringin?

Mount Salak, about 11 km by road; Gunung Gede (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Caringin?

Purwakalih, about 11 km by road; Batu Punden Berundak Majusi (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest museum to Caringin?

Prasasti Batu Tulis Batu, about 12 km by road; Museum Tanah Dan Pertanian (15 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Caringin?

Start in Caringin, visit Mount Salak, then Bogor Zoology Museum, then Bogor Palace, then Bogor Botanical Gardens, then Mount Gede Pangrango National Park, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Caringin?

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

How far is Caringin from Lovina?

About 1149 km by road (919 km in a straight line).

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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Caringin’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Caringin on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.