Hulu Sungai Selatan district, South Kalimantan, Indonesia

Places to visit near Simpur

Simpur is a town in Hulu Sungai Selatan district, South Kalimantan, Indonesia. Within 50 km by road there are 55 places to visit — 20 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 mosques & dargahs and 4 waterfalls. The must-see places are Al-Mukarramah Mosque (20 km), Masjid Agung Riyadusshalihin (38 km) and Masjid Jami Sungai Banar (54 km).

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Simpur at a glance

Location
Hulu Sungai Selatan district, South Kalimantan, Indonesia
Coordinates
2.8281° S, 115.2666° E
Places within 50 km
55 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Lovina, 742 km

Top places to visit near Simpur

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Simpur: 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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Forts & heritage near Simpur

45 forts & heritage within 100 km of Simpur. The closest is Monumen Hari Jadi Kabupaten HSS (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Simpur

36 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Simpur. The closest is Gunung Gagaro (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Simpur

29 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Simpur. The closest is Masjid Besar As-Salam (2 km); the best-known is Al-Mukarramah Mosque (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Simpur

10 waterfalls within 100 km of Simpur. The closest is Air Terjun Kilap Api (27 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Parks near Simpur

4 parks within 100 km of Simpur. The closest is Dwi Warna Park & Playground (38 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Simpur

3 museums within 100 km of Simpur. The closest is HSS People Museum (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Simpur

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Simpur
  2. 4 km Tugu Eks Markas Divisi IV ALRI Jelatang · heritage site, Hulu Sungai Selatan
  3. 2 km Rumah Perjuangan ALRI Divisi IV Durian Rabung · heritage site, Hulu Sungai Selatan
  4. 6 km HSS People Museum · museum, Hulu Sungai Selatan
  5. 2 km Monumen Hari Jadi Kabupaten HSS · heritage site, Hulu Sungai Selatan
  6. 20 km Al-Mukarramah Mosque · mosque, Tapin
  7. 20 km Back to Simpur

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Within 15 km of Simpur

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50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Simpur by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Forts & heritage2045Monumen Hari Jadi Kabupaten HSS (3 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1036Gunung Gagaro (31 km)
Mosques & dargahs1729Masjid Besar As-Salam (2 km)
Waterfalls410Air Terjun Kilap Api (27 km)
Parks14Dwi Warna Park & Playground (38 km)
Museums13HSS People Museum (4 km)
Churches03GBI Taniran (90 km)
Caves12Limbuhang Cave (35 km)
Buddhist sites02Vihara Buddha Ratana (92 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Bendungan Tapin (18 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens01Sultan Adam Grand Forest Park (96 km)
Temples01Balai Adat Kalungkung Patis Uwei (98 km)

Simpur: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Simpur?

Al-Mukarramah Mosque (mosque, about 20 km), Monumen Hari Jadi Kabupaten HSS (heritage site, about 3 km), Tugu Eks Markas Divisi IV ALRI Jelatang (heritage site, about 4 km), HSS People Museum (museum, about 4 km), Rumah Perjuangan ALRI Divisi IV Durian Rabung (heritage site, about 4 km), Tugu Dodol Kandangan (heritage site, about 6 km).

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

55 places on Spotwander: 20 forts & heritage, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 mosques & dargahs, 4 waterfalls, 1 park.

Which is the nearest fort to Simpur?

Monumen Hari Jadi Kabupaten HSS, about 3 km by road; Tugu Eks Markas Divisi IV ALRI Jelatang (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Simpur?

Gunung Gagaro, about 31 km by road; Warung's Point of View (32 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Simpur?

Masjid Besar As-Salam, about 2 km by road; Langgar Al-Amin (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Simpur?

Start in Simpur, visit Tugu Eks Markas Divisi IV ALRI Jelatang, then Rumah Perjuangan ALRI Divisi IV Durian Rabung, then HSS People Museum, then Monumen Hari Jadi Kabupaten HSS, then Al-Mukarramah Mosque, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Simpur?

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

How far is Simpur from Lovina?

About 742 km by road (593 km in a straight line).

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