Papua, Indonesia

Places to visit near Ilaga

Ilaga is a town in Papua, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 40 places to visit — 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 churches, 6 mosques & dargahs and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Ngga Pulu (33 km), East Northwall Firn (34 km) and Sumantri (35 km).

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Ilaga at a glance

Location
Papua, Indonesia
Coordinates
3.9500° S, 137.4000° E
Places within 50 km
40 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Amed, 3067 km

Top places to visit near Ilaga

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ilaga: 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 Ilaga

49 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ilaga. The closest is Akimuga (24 km); the best-known is Ngga Pulu (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Ilaga

12 churches within 100 km of Ilaga. The closest is Gereja Oikumene Lembah Yosafat Mill74 (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Ilaga

11 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ilaga. The closest is Masjid An Nur Ilaga (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ilaga

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ilaga. The closest is Danau Dugundugu (35 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Ilaga

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ilaga
  2. 33 km Ngga Pulu · viewpoint, Puncak
  3. 1 km Sumantri · viewpoint, Puncak
  4. 1 km West Northwall Firn · viewpoint, Puncak
  5. 1 km East Northwall Firn · viewpoint, Puncak
  6. 2 km Carstensz East · viewpoint, Mimika
  7. 35 km Back to Ilaga

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How to reach Ilaga

All places near Ilaga by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Ilaga by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints2449Akimuga (24 km)
Churches412Gereja Oikumene Lembah Yosafat Mill74 (44 km)
Mosques & dargahs611Masjid An Nur Ilaga (34 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs55Danau Dugundugu (35 km)
Other attractions11Grasberg (43 km)
Beaches & coast01Biak Timur (99 km)

Ilaga: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Ilaga?

Ngga Pulu (viewpoint, about 33 km), East Northwall Firn (viewpoint, about 34 km), Sumantri (viewpoint, about 35 km), West Northwall Firn (viewpoint, about 35 km), Carstensz East (viewpoint, about 35 km), Puncak Jaya (viewpoint, about 38 km).

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

40 places on Spotwander: 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 churches, 6 mosques & dargahs, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 attraction.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ilaga?

Akimuga, about 24 km by road; Ngga Nggulumbulu (29 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Ilaga?

Gereja Oikumene Lembah Yosafat Mill74, about 44 km by road; Viadolorosa Church R/C (47 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Ilaga?

Masjid An Nur Ilaga, about 34 km by road; Masjid al-A'raaf (41 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ilaga?

Start in Ilaga, visit Ngga Pulu, then Sumantri, then West Northwall Firn, then East Northwall Firn, then Carstensz East, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Ilaga?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

How far is Ilaga from Amed?

About 3067 km by road (2453 km in a straight line).

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