Blazin' in Bandar Lampung, Indonesia - My Story

Yo, what's good? Today, I’m gonna spill the tea on my trip to the wild streets of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia. Spoiler alert — if you’re lookin' for that fire weed, it ain't as easy as rollin' up to a spot like in Amsterdam. But trust, you can still catch a vibe. Here's how I got down with the herb in Bandar Lampung.

I just got back from Bandar Lampung a couple of days ago, and as I sit here enjoying a small joint of white widow, I can’t help but reflect on the great time I had in Bandar Lampung — thanks in part to the cannabis that accompanied me on my adventures.

Cannabis laws in Bandar Lampung, Indonesia

It is important to note that cannabis, weed, and hash are prohibited in Bandar Lampung. You can not officially purchase marijuana strains with high THC concentration in some coffee shops like in Amsterdam. Medical CBD cannabis may be available for purchase at dispensaries, but a prescription from a doctor is required, and you will never get high with CBD.

In one sports bar I got acquainted with Steve who moved to Bandar Lampung 3 years ago, so he knows the local drug scene. According to Steve - despite cannabis being banned according to laws, cops are generally relaxed about weed, sometimes being smokers themselves.

Laws and regulations of weed in Bandar Lampung

All products with high THC (substance in cannabis that makes you high) above 1% are strictly forbidden for distribution. But in fact according to Steve cops are rather relaxed about weed in Bandar Lampung and rarely touch tourists, but this always depends on the exact cop and whether he likes your face or not.

So theoretically if you do not smoke in public and get caught with not more than 10g of weed or 5g of hash in Bandar Lampung - you should not get arrested. Cops 👮may take your stuff and after some conversation should get you free, but better to avoid all this stress anyway.

So where do smokers purchase weed in Bandar Lampung?

Despite the fact that I did not have any problems with weed in Bandar Lampung because of Steve, he told me how everything works (and not only with cannabis).

Usually high-level dealers purchase stuff on wholesale darknet websites. Theoretically you may also go through all the nightmare of using darknet websites to get your stuff delivered in several days or even weeks. Website thehiddenwiki.com has all the links you may need to order stuff in the darknet using Tor browser and crypto, but this method usually works if you need a lot of stuff and have time (several days) to wait for the delivery.

If you are just having a short vacation or a trip to Bandar Lampung - purchasing weed via wholesale darknet websites is not an option. Looking for dealers on the streets and in parks is still something you may do to find some weed in Bandar Lampung, but more and more dealers are shifting to online orders done via messengers and payments in bitcoins instead of cash. This simply protects them from ever being caught by cops. Crypto payments are anonymous and delivery is done to selected location without any personal meetings, so both you and the dealer are secured from any possible consequences.

This was a surprise for me cause I am more old school and just “heard something about crypto”. While now all youngsters (who are usually a target group for cannabis dealers) have crypto wallets so dealers simply follow the trend. I think dealers are losing money anyway because not all clients know crypto, but Steve commented that nowadays if you do not use crypto - you 100% have a friend who uses it, so you may just send him money from card and he does crypto transaction for you. After that I remembered I also have such a friend, so I agreed with Steve.

What do locals think about ganja in Bandar Lampung

The fact that cannabis is strictly regulated by f*cking officials the government does not mean that local inhabitants of Bandar Lampung are too much against weed. Mostly - they simply do not care. Of course it is better to preserve some common rules and not to smoke weed in public in Bandar Lampung, but even if someone notices you - this will not be treated as some crime or inappropriate behavior.

The overall attitude of locals to weed is rather relaxed, so you may even feel yourself home in Bandar Lampung after one good joint, telling this from my own experience. Steve shared with me a joint of simply perfect sativa (while he did not know the exact strain). We were smoking outside the bar, and saw other guys doing the same on the other side of the street 😁 So I can definitely say that smoking weed is rather popular in Bandar Lampung.

I’ve asked Steve if he may share contacts of his dealer, cause stuff was out of this world. He told me that his exact dealer does not work with new people, so he will be my dealer during my vacation, which was simply perfect. I wish everyone to find your own Steve in some bar of Bandar Lampung.

Weed in Bandar Lampung: Your Questions Answered

Is high-THC weed illegal in Bandar Lampung?

Yup, you won’t find high-THC bud legally unless it’s medical, but the cops aren’t usually trippin' if you’re packin' less than 10 grams.

What happens if you get caught with weed in Bandar Lampung?

Depends. If you’re lookin' like you’re movin' weight, you could catch some heat. But most tourists with a small stash aren’t bothered much.

Can you still find weed the old-school way in Bandar Lampung?

For sure! While the darknet and encrypted messengers are where it’s at now, you can still hustle around parks or chat up the right taxi driver and might get lucky.

Is There Good-Quality Weed in Bandar Lampung?

Yes, but you might have to look a bit harder to find it. The quality can be different depending on the exact weed dealer.

Is Hash Available in Bandar Lampung?

Yes, hash, which is another kind of cannabis, is also available in Bandar Lampung. It’s a bit like weed but prepared differently.

How Much Does Weed Cost in Bandar Lampung?

The price can change depending on how good the weed is. High-quality weed can cost about $20 to $25 per gram, and hash can be even more expensive.

Five random facts about cannabis

1. Cannabis Has Tons Of Nicknames

Due to its illegal status, cannabis is one of the drugs with the most nicknames out there. Weed, ganja, pot, grass, dope, reefer, hash, and even sandwiches if you’re a How I Met Your Mother fan are just a few of the slang terms that have become a part of the beloved cannabis culture.

2. California Banned First

A century ago, California was the first state in the United States to ban cannabis. This is a bit ironic when we look at the fun fact above. But it looks like Cali learned its lesson!

3. George Washington Grew Cannabis

That’s right. The first president of the United States of America grew hemp. His farms at Mount Vernon were used to grow hemp in order to make paper, rope, sail canvas, clothing, and fishing nets.

4. CBD

Cannabidiol (CBD) is another significant compound in cannabis, known for its therapeutic effects without causing a high.

5. Medical Use

Cannabis is used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including chronic pain, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and chemotherapy-induced nausea.