Natuna district, West Kalimantan, Indonesia

Places to visit near Ranai

Ranai is a town in Natuna district, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 76 places to visit — 29 rivers, islands & mangroves, 17 beaches & coast, 17 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Masjid Agung Natuna (2 km), Gunung Ranai (7 km) and Pulau Bunguran (27 km).

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Ranai, West Kalimantan
Ranai, Natuna district, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ranai at a glance

Location
Natuna district, West Kalimantan, Indonesia
Coordinates
3.9384° N, 108.3840° E
Places within 50 km
76 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Lovina, 1917 km

Top places to visit near Ranai

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Ranai

64 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Ranai. The closest is Pulau Batu Meghayeu Besou (4 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Ranai

34 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ranai. The closest is Pantai Kencana (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ranai

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ranai. The closest is Senubing (5 km); the best-known is Gunung Ranai (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Ranai

3 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ranai. The closest is Masjid Agung Natuna (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ranai

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 23 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ranai
  2. 2 km Masjid Agung Natuna · mosque, Natuna
  3. 3 km Pulau Batu Meghayeu Besou · river spot, Natuna
  4. 3 km Pulau Ninek · river spot, Natuna
  5. 8 km Gunung Ranai · viewpoint, Natuna
  6. 4 km Sri Serindit Museum · museum, Natuna
  7. 3 km Back to Ranai

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Ranai by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Rivers, islands & mangroves2964Pulau Batu Meghayeu Besou (4 km)
Beaches & coast1734Pantai Kencana (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1724Senubing (5 km)
Other attractions67Mesjid Au Nur (1 km)
Mosques & dargahs33Masjid Agung Natuna (2 km)
Museums11Sri Serindit Museum (3 km)
Parks11Pantai Piwang Natuna (1 km)
Churches11Gereja Katolik (1 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens11Natuna Marine National Park (49 km)

Ranai: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Ranai?

Masjid Agung Natuna (mosque, about 2 km), Gunung Ranai (viewpoint, about 7 km), Sri Serindit Museum (museum, about 3 km), Pulau Batu Meghayeu Besou (river spot, about 4 km), Pulau Ninek (river spot, about 5 km), Pulau Selanglang (river spot, about 6 km).

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

76 places on Spotwander: 29 rivers, islands & mangroves, 17 beaches & coast, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 other attractions, 3 mosques & dargahs.

Which is the nearest river spot to Ranai?

Pulau Batu Meghayeu Besou, about 4 km by road; Pulau Ninek (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Ranai?

Pantai Kencana, about 1 km by road; Pantai Sujung Natuna (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ranai?

Senubing, about 5 km by road; Gunung Ranai (7 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ranai?

Start in Ranai, visit Masjid Agung Natuna, then Pulau Batu Meghayeu Besou, then Pulau Ninek, then Gunung Ranai, then Sri Serindit Museum, and drive back — about 23 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Ranai?

September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

How far is Ranai from Lovina?

About 1917 km by road (1534 km in a straight line).

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