Every pilgrimage is a journey, as is a visitthrough this temple. Worshippers begin at the bottom of the nine platforms. Theplatforms are topped with a central dome surrounded by 72 seated Buddhastatues. From top to bottom are over 2,600 relief panels and over 400 moreBuddha statues. The journey to the top takes visitors through the threesymbolic levels of Buddhism: the world of desire (Kāmadhātu), the world offorms (Rūpadhātu), and the world of formlessness (Arūpadhātu). Windingstaircases and walkways guide visitors past walls with 1,460 relief panelsdedicated to Lord Buddha and indigenous life.
Considered one of the greatest archaeological sitesin Southeast Asia, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1975. It’stime to go on your own journey to Nirvana with a visit to the largest Buddhisttemple in the world.
The closest Airport is Adisucipto International Airport, in the neighboring city of Yogyakarta.
Can hop onto a public bus from the Jombor Bus Terminal. Take the Trans-Jogja Bus 2A or 2B to Northern Jakarta Bus Terminal. change over to the Borobudur terminal. This will take an hour and a half and will cost around IDR 25.000.
Alternatively, take a bus from nearby Magelang to Borobudur, that takes about an hour or travel from Semarang that will take three hours.
Or opt for the minibus tours organized by travel agents that will cost about IDR 75,000.
You can also hire a private cab with a driver from Yogyakarta and this will take about an hour. Cost anywhere between 150.000 and 200,000.
Sunday: 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday: 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Entrance Fee
Adults: IDR 325,000
With work or residence permit (KITAS): IDR 30,000.
Children and Students(With proof): IDR 190,000.
The package tour of Borobudur and Prambanan Temple(Validity 2 days): IDR 520,000
Student combination ticket: IDR 325,000.
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