Borobudur Buddhist Temple Tour Yogyakarta Indonesia

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The tour can be started at 8am departing from the hotel directly to the temple. The trip takes around 45 minutes and will drop the visitor on the parking area before the temple. From the parking area one has to walk around 300 meters to reach the hill where the temple is standing in pride. Starting from the first gallery one see one by one panels with carving of bas relief and some stone sculptures up to the last gallery where the sculptures of the Bodhistwa are plenty in the stupa and outside stupa. An old inventory said the the temple recorded 500 statues in all the area. From the temple the surrounding and the Merapi volcano give very beautiful panorama. On the way back to the city visit will also be done to smaller Hindu temple such as Candi Pawon and Candi Mendut. The existence of Buddhist Candi as big as Borobudur side by side with Hindu Candis giving and indication that in the past the people were very knowledgeable that they accept the differentiation and could manage themselves as a true appreciater of the art and culture. Borobudur itself was a long project construction started from the year of 742 until 824 according to the king charter found at Medang Kemulan village. Lunch can be served at local restaurant near the city of Yogyakarta before drop to the hotel.

Rate Per Person	Minimum Participant	Lunch
US$ 85.00	2 Persons	US$ 8.00

The tour to Borobudur temple is not only for normal day tour, but it can be arranged also for enjoying sun rise on the temple. Many people asked this type of tour as they are really enjoy the panorama. If the tour is organized for the sun rise it must be started very early around 4.30 AM departing from the hotel. Driving in the early morning will take faster to the temple, yet one choose more to have overnight at at Manohara hotel located on the area of Borobudur temple, so they can walk from the hotel to the temple in a good time. During Buddhist Waisak Day it is not possible to get room in this hotel, even some hotels in Magelang city which is around 3 kms from the temple will also fully booked. The situation will last for normally 3 days as the ritual at Borobudur temple finished. During the rituals normally not only Buddhist who come and participating the ceremony, but also important people of Moslem, Hindu, and Kong Fu Tsu will also joint the procession. It is truly hard to find rooms during that period.
Recommended hotel for Borobudur Sunrise Tour is Manohara Hotel located directly on Borobudur Complex. Manohara Hotel sets on lush tropical gardens in south eastern of Borobudur archaeological park where the huge monument Borobudur stand. Manohara Hotel just 200 meters away from the temple within 5 minutes walk. Manohara Hotel is a Javanese architecture with beautiful location, and an ideal place for those who want to overnight stop near Borobudur Temple to catch the sunrise on the top of Borobudur Buddhist temple. Manohara Hotel can be also an ideal base for those who want to set a research on this one of the world amazing architecture built from 742 to 842 during the reign of His Majesty King Balitung. The beauty of Borobudur shines through be it high noon, sunset or night. Enjoy the many breath-taking views, rich culture and friendly smiles of the Indonesia locals. Experience all these and more with Manohara resort hotel is just the only hotel that located inside of the Borobudur Archaeological Park. As an ancient and mystical site, Borobudur excites people from any corner of the world to come for, which is why it takes full advantage of its strategic location indeed. Manohara sets on lush tropical garden in south Eastern of Borobudur where the huge monument Borobudur as a World Cultural Heritage stands and it is just 20 meters away conveniently located at the entrance to the temple within 5 minutes walk. more details of Manohara Hotel

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The island of Java is one of Indonesian islands bearing the oldest trace of culture. Even trace of human evolution is found in Java, and one is the oldest upright anthrophomorphic creature During the 7th century in central Java was flourishing Buddhist and Hindu kingdoms with the heritages of Borobudur, Prambanan and many other smaller temples. This kingdom is estimated to live from 8th century to beginning of 10th century. Starting 14th century we know two important kingdoms in Java that were Pajajaran and Sunda on the West and Singasari in the east which was continued by the great kingdom of Majapahit, last until 16th century. Starting 16th century the while Java entered the era of Islam, starting from Cirebon, Banten, Yogyakarta and East Java. The tradition of Islam continuous until today. The Islamization of Java is very fast, less then a century almost all being penetrated, the whole island. This is because the character of Islam probably more suitable for Javanese then other religion, besides many assumption that the kings or businessmen feel much advantages if they could make the people to follow Islam.

It is lucky that some traces of ancient Hindu and Buddhist culture still can be seen today with the serious work of colonial government to restore some monuments and some old tradition still being preserved by the palaces, as the identity of Indonesian nation. This is an advantage for national history and can be having economic value to develop tourism business. Besides cultural aspects of Java as an interest, some places are also beautiful by nature. Starting from Jakarta as the capital city which has long history, many old and classic buildings of European style, there are also interesting places for shopping, recreation and amusements. West Java with Bandung as the center of government and industry offers interesting places to visit such as beautiful mount Tangkuban Perahu and Ciater hot spring, people handicraft, and plantation estates. Central Java especially Yogyakarta is the most famous are in Java with the ancient monuments, handicraft, art and batik cloth industry. The sultan palaces in Yogyakarta and Solo are two historic royal properties showing mixed tradition of Indonesia and Islam. While east Java offers the best nature view such as Mount Bromo and Mount Ijen. Big estates of coffee, cacao and rubber are still exist in Kabupaten Banyuwangi, the eastern most region of Java island. Surabaya, the capital city of East Java province is the second biggest city in Indonesia developed as the commercial sea port for sea traffic between east and west Indonesia. Yet the city has no special place or travel interest to offer except for business activities.

Other interesting place in Java can be noted here such as Pulau Seribu north of Jakarta a group of around 130 small islands. Some islands have been changed into beautiful resorts and become popular week end holiday for people of Jakarta or outside, even from neighboring countries. Java also has man national parks, and national reserves such as Ujung Kulon, Halimun, Merapi, Baluran and Meru Betiri.