About Borobudur Temple

Borobudur Temple, or Barabudur, is the most-visitedattraction in Indonesia and for good reason. Built near Muntilan, this Buddhisttemple dates back to the 9th century Sailendra Dynasty.Although the temple design is clearly Buddhist, it also incorporates Indonesianindigenous elements.

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.

                                                                               

Must See

  • Start at the East Gate and move around the terraces in a clockwise direction
  • 3 round terraces above the square terraces 
  • Check out the stupas that have the Buddha statue on them
  • Get to see the Bas reliefs. There are 2500 of them that tell various stories 
  • Don't miss the two museums, the Karmawibhanga Museum, and the Samudraraksa Museum that comprise a part of the Borobudur Archeological Park.
  • Do visit the Kedu Plain, Candi Pawon, Candi Mendit, Candi Selogriyo and the quaint market town of Muntilan in the vicinity.

How to reach

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.

Tips

  • You can hire a guide for about IDR 100,000 per hour, depends on your skills at negotiation and haggling.
  • It is recommended that one visits at the time of sunrise. Can partake in the Borobudur Sunrise Tour run by the Manohara Hotel at IDR 450.000.
  •  Getting there later in the day will leave one hot and sweaty and battling the crowds.
  • Carry your camera with you for the gorgeous early morning vistas.
  •  Dab on loads of sunscreen if you are going later in the day.
  • Wear loose, long-sleeved clothing to avoid sunburns.
  • Carry bottled water along with you.
  • Lots of places to eat around Borobudur selling Traditional Indonesian street fare. There are also a few small restaurants and coffee shops. International dishes can be had at the Manohara Hotel.

Visit Time

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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Waiting Time

No

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

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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Time you can spend

3 to 5 hours

 

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Weather

Moderate Rain 26.74°C

 

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