Tours and Tickets to Experience Indonesia National Monument (Monas)

There are plenty of ways to experience the Indonesia National Monument. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Jakarta City Tour (Explore Highlights Places and Local Activities)
• Jakarta Half-Day: National Monument, Old Town & Highlights Tour
• Jakarta Heritage of Old Batavia Private City Tour (Historical)
• Half-day Excursion Old City Batavia with Lunch and Souvenir
• Jakarta Night Tour: Enjoyable Night Time in Jakarta (Hotel Pickup)

There’s no charge to admire the Indonesia National Monument from below. Tickets for the top, which include the museum at the base, cost about US$1.50 for adults, US$1 for students, and less for children. Tickets for the museum alone cost about half.

Yes, the Indonesia National Monument is worth seeing. This symbol of Jakarta and a landmark of Soviet-inspired design is near the Istiqlal Mosque and Jakarta Cathedral, so it's convenient for a city tour. However, Jakarta has higher observation decks and rooftop bars, so it may not be everyone's top choice.

On some tours of the Indonesia National Monument (Monas), you can admire the 449-foot (137-meter) monument from the surrounding gardens. Others start in the museum, which has patriotic dioramas about Indonesia’s fight for independence. Then, they take the elevator to the observation deck below the torch for views across Jakarta.

March can be a good month to visit the Indonesia National Monument. It’s still the rainy season, so the air is generally cleaner than in Jakarta’s pollution-heavy dry season. However, the rains often ease off in March, giving visitors a better chance of clear skies and city views.

If you’re not looking to take the elevator to the viewing deck, you can visit Indonesia National Monument at any time of day: The torch shows to perfection at night. If you want to ride the elevator, aim to get there on a weekday before it opens at 8am.