Your Ultimate Guide to Visit the Magnificent Borobudur Temple!

Ultimate Guide to Borobudur – Borobudur, a name that must be familiar to anyone’s ear. It is no secret that Borobudur is considered to be one of the world’s seven wonders and is well-known across the globe. Built in the 9th century during the era of the Shailendra dynasty, the Borobudur temple sits magnificently on a hilltop overlooking lush greenery fields and to the mountains beyond.

Featuring exquisite reliefs carved in every corner, as well as its alluring bell-shaped stupas, Borobudur has become the world’s largest Buddhist temple that was made from over two million stones. You will be in awe – even from a distance – with the statues of Buddha staring at you serenely to welcome you.

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Check This Ultimate Guide Prior to Your Visit to Borobudur

A visit to Borobudur will only be complete if you know this ultimate guide before you visit the magnificent Borobudur Temple! We will lead you through your journey, t-mates. 

How to get to Borobudur?

The majestic Borobudur itself is located in Magelang, the southern part of Central Java. Before you head to Magelang, you have to go to Yogyakarta first. Going by plane? Find and book your best-deal flight to Yogyakarta here! Or book your train tickets to Yogyakarta with us 😉

After your arrival in Yogyakarta, you can catch a bus from the nearest bus station to Magelang or Muntilan. It will take approximately 60 to 90 minutes of riding, depending on the traffic conditions. If you want to make it easier, you can rent a car from Yogyakarta to Magelang only at tiket.com for your convenience, here!

Your Ultimate Tips When Visiting Borobudur, A Must!

1. Choose the best place to stay

The first and foremost thing that you can do is to do research on which hotel of which you will choose as your comfortable place to stay in Magelang. Here we have chosen the best one to offer!

Amata Borobudur Resort

If you want to make your trip to Borobudur an easier thing to do, then choosing Amata Borobudur Hotel is the right one for you. Just 10 minutes on foot away from Borobudur, Amata Borobudur offers you an ambience of a traditional Javanese house.

Each room is decorated with a little touch of Batik here and there, where brown is the dominant one in each corner. Rejuvenate yourself in the swimming pool or the spa. Your choice!

2. Double check the weather

When it comes to travel, it must be a priority to use the technology as often as possible. Make sure that you visit Borobudur at the right time and the right weather. 

If you want to witness the stunning sunrise from top of the Borobudur, make sure that the weather on your visit is sunny! As cloudy clouds will not let you witness one of the most amazing sunrises in the world.

3. Dress properly and comfortably

Brace yourself for a lot of walking and climbing here and there. So, make sure that you wear your most comfortable sneakers and loose clothing to cover up your shoulders and knees. In order to respect Borobudur temple as a religious site, adhering to dress code is a must 🙂

4. Get to the site early

Just like other tourist attractions, Borobudur can get a lot busy most of the time, so the best thing that you can do is to get to the site early to be able to witness the sunrise. By staying at the nearest hotel, you can just walk your way and be there before dawn.

4. Take your time and be easy while exploring its greatness

Borobudur is huge. It is a 30 meters high temple and decorated with more than 500 Buddha statues and more than 2,000 relief panels for you to discover.

Though the best time for you to visit Borobudur is in the early morning, it will take you approximately 2 to 3 hours to explore the site, so make sure to wear your sunscreen!

Don’t forget to take a rest on the way up, take some time to pause and enjoy the view. Bring your own water bottle as you can’t buy any water up there, and it will surely be a tiring yet worthy exploration.

5. Choose your best spots to photograph

Sunny day allows you to not just witness the stunning sunrise from Borobudur, but also the opportunity to capture iconic photos; the kind of photos that you will reminisce for your lifetime. However, sometimes the weather is not on your side and make it difficult to take that perfect shot.

But worry not! There are plenty of other magical spots for those who know where to find them. If the weather is cloudy, head to the west side of Borobudur for the best kind of picture. Stand still while making that soft, purple-hues valleys covered in early morning mist as your background.

7. Avoid weekends

This is the most crucial thing on your list! Yes, avoid the weekends, t-mates. As Borobudur is popular not just to international tourists but the locals as well, it’s best for you to visit it in the midweek, when most locals are at work. 

Borobudur can get so crowded, especially when a long holiday comes. So, choose your time and date wisely.

Here’s to the Everlasting Journey to Remember!

Now you got your ultimate guide to visit Borobudur, so take your chance! Make sure to plan your journey ahead wisely. We love you as much as you love yourself, so stay safe wherever you go, t-mates. Let tiket.com accompany you and be there for every journey.