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6-Hour Pilgrimage To The Famous Ancient Temples Of Yogyakarta

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Religious, Archeology, History

  • Duration

    6 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Explore the ancient temples of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, on this 6-hour tour starting at the Borobudur Temple, the largest Buddhist monument in the world. Marvel at the Javanese architecture of Pawon Temple, and check out the Mendut Temple, where Vesak Day is celebrated on every full moon in May, and learn about the history and significance of these temples from your tour guide. 

Highlights
  • Visit the famous Borobudur Temple
  • Marvel at the Pawon and Mendut Temples
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    • Meet with the tour guide at your hotel in Yogyakarta.

    • Proceed to the Borobudur Temple on a 1.5 hour-long drive. Walk around the temple for about 1.5 hours.

    • Travel to the Pawon Temple, located between Mendut and Borobudur, is a Javanese temple architecture jewel. 

    • Check out the Mendut Temple, frequently used to celebrate Vesak Day, also known as Buddha Purnima and Buddha Day. Every May full moon and the pilgrims from Indonesia and all parts of the world come to this ceremony. 

    • Drive back to Yogyakarta and get dropped off at the hotel.

What's Included

  • Transportation

  • Local Indonesian tour guide/ driver

  • Entrance tickets

  • Lunch and mineral water

  • Parking fees

What's Excluded
  • Tips
Know before you go

  • Borobudur Temple is the largest Buddhist monument in the world about 42 kilometers from Yogyakarta, one of the most famous world heritage sites in Indonesia. Over the centuries, this magnificent temple got buried under jungle growth and volcanic ashes.

  • Pawon Temple is located between Mendut and Borobudur and is a jewel of Javanese temple architecture. The original name of this Buddhist shrine is uncertain. Pawon literally means 'kitchen' in the Javanese language, which is derived from the root word 'awu' or 'dust'. The connection to the word 'dust' also suggests that this temple was probably built as a tomb or mortuary temple for a king. Hence, Pawon comes from the word Per-awu-an (a place that contains dust), a temple that houses the dust of a cremated king. 

  • Mendut Temple is frequently used to celebrate the Vesak day every May full moon and the pilgrims from Indonesia and all parts of the world come to this ceremony. It is older than Candi Borobudur. Its architecture is square and has an entrance on its steps. Its roof is also square and terraced. 

Meeting Point

Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta City, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Standard
1 To 4 IDR 1300000 Per Person

This is a private tour
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USD 83 / person