Borobudur Temple is one of the world's most renowned UNESCO World Heritage sites. Located in Magelang Regency, Central Java, Indonesia, it is the largest Buddhist temple globally and stands as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Southeast Asia. Let us explore the beauty and wonder of Borobudur Temple. Visit Borobudur Temple and experience the grandeur of this historic site for yourself.
The Sailendra Dynasty constructed the world's largest Buddhist monument between 780 and 840 AD. The Sailendra Dynasty was the ruling dynasty at the time. This monument was built as a place of Buddhist worship and pilgrimage.
Kamadhatu consists of 160 reliefs that illustrate the Karmawibhangga Sutra, which explains the law of cause and effect. These reliefs depict human traits and desires, such as robbery, murder, rape, torture, and slander.
Rupadhatu consists of galleries of stone relief carvings and Buddha statues. In total, there are 328 Buddha statues, each adorned with detailed relief carvings.
Three circular terraces lead up to the central dome or stupa, symbolizing the ascent from the earthly realm. This section is devoid of any ornaments or decorations, which signifies the highest purity.
There are several ways to reach the Borobudur Temple location, including taking a bus from Yogyakarta, using a private vehicle, or taking a bus from Semarang.
Weekend: 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
On Mondays, visits are limited to the temple's courtyard and gardens, with no access to the temple structure itself.
From Yogyakarta, you need to go to Jombor Bus Terminal to catch a bus bound for Borobudur. If you're in the city, you can take the Trans Jogja bus to Jombor Terminal.
Buses heading to Borobudur are typically smaller than intercity or interprovincial buses, with a fare of around IDR 10,000. The journey usually takes about 1 hour.
Once you arrive at the Borobudur terminal, you can continue your journey by taking a becak (pedicab), a dokar (horse-drawn vehicle), or by walking.
However, if you are at Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA), you can take the Damri bus directly from the airport to Borobudur.
Buses to Borobudur are usually smaller than intercity buses and cost around IDR 10,000. The travel time is typically about 1 hour.
After arriving at the Borobudur terminal, you can continue your journey by taking a becak (pedicab), a dokar (horse-drawn carriage), or simply walking.
Look for a bus heading to Magelang, which is usually smaller than intercity or interprovincial buses, with a cost of around IDR 30,000. The travel time typically ranges from 2 to 3 hours.
Once you arrive at the Borobudur terminal, you can continue your journey by taking a pedicab (becak), a horse-drawn carriage (dokar), or simply by walking.
We offer a variety of ticket options at competitive and affordable prices. Here is the complete information regarding entrance fees to Borobudur Temple and the attractive options available:
Rates for domestic tourists who wish to visit more than one destination
