Borobudur Temple

Borobudur temple

Borobudur temple is one of the wonders buildings in the world which is recognized by UNESCO. It was built early 8th century AD during the Shailendra dynasty, by a king named Samarathungga. Lies in the northern foothills of Menoreh, with a height of 265 meters above sea level.

Borobudur temple was buried under the ground and forgotten by people for over 1000 years. Discovered by a British man, who at the time served as the first governor of Central Java province, during the reign of the Dutch East Indies, named Sir. Thomas Stanford Raffles in the year 1814.

Borobudur had been renovated two times, the first starting in the year 1907 to 1911 and the second renovation from 1972 to 1983. The second renovation spent $ 25 million US dollars, collected from donors who care about the existence of the temple. The temple was renovated only by 80% of the total construction, as many masonries were lost, stolen, or taken by the colonial government during the Dutch period. Temple is in good condition and sturdy, although not completely renovated.

At the foot of the temple, there are four entrances, all of which will lead to the summit Stupa of Borobudur temple. At the top of the temple, there are 72 Stupas and Buddha statues each contained therein surrounding the main stupa, which is right in the middle. One of the Stupas has Buddha statues that are believed to contain a fortune if could touch on certain parts. The temple is located on a hill and surrounded by mountains like; Menoreh, Merbabu, Merapi, Sumbing, Sindoro, and breathtaking panoramic views will be enjoyed from the top of the temple.

Borobudur Temple

Punthuk Setumbu

Menoreh Hill is not only present Borobudur temple but also offers a hill with a view of the sunrise very charming, it is Punthuk Setumbu. This is very familiar to the adventurous. A hill located south of the temple of Borobudur, Karangrejo villages, districts Borobudur which is about 5 kilometers from Borobudur temple.

The Punthuk Setumbu is known as Nirvana Sunrise in the area of Borobudur. There can see the beautiful sunrise and exotic. Could see the sunrise appearing between Mount Merapi and Merbabu. From the top of the hill can enjoy the beautiful panorama of mountains surrounding the area of Magelang, mount Merapi, and Merbabu. Moreover, when the remaining fog that covered the trees and the houses around it, feels like above the clouds.

If never visited Punthuk Situmbu before, should go there and will not regret it unless oversleep. Recommended visit in the months from April up to October in order to see the sunrise perfectly. This kind of new tourism object not only offers views of Mount Merapi and Merbabu but, can also enjoy a series of mountains that stretches Meroreh on the south side.

To be able to enjoy the sunrise should already be on the hill at 05.00 am. It only takes a few stairs to reach the top of the hill and not too heavy. Punthuk Setumbu is not only known by domestic travelers but many foreign travelers who are interested to visit and the beauty of the sunrise from the top.

One more thing that is interesting to be enjoyed from Punthuk Setumbu, is the Borobudur temple silhouette which looks very small and looks like a jagged triangle surrounded by farming.

Punthuk Setumbu

Sikunir Dieng

Sikunir Hill

Dieng plateau is the highest land in Java Island, which goes into 2 districts, namely Banjarnegara and Wonosobo, Dieng complex is located on the western part of mount Sindoro.

Dieng area has tourism potential is quite high, because of the temperature of the cool air, and the beautiful scenery. Dieng attractions that can be visited include Telaga Warna, Dieng Theatre (where the film Dieng ancient), Kailasa Museum, Crater Sikadang, and other tourist objects.

Still, there is one attraction that is rarely visited by tourists because it is quite far and a bit extreme to get to the summit, it is the hill of Sikunir. The hillside location is not far from the Cembong lake and it is very cold, so many tourists are preparing warm clothes, jackets, gloves, socks, or masks. There are small shops around Cembong lake that sell variously fried and warm drinks and also sells gloves, mask, and socks for tourists who lack preparation and could not withstand the cold at the top of the hill.

From the top of Sikunir hill, there can see the beautiful golden sunrise bias feast for the eyes. Usually, tourists who want to see the sunrise from the top of Sikunir hill must go trek up safely 30 minutes to the top and the sun will appear around 5:00 up to 05:30 hours in the morning. The sun will rise accompanied by the beauty of blue sky and clouds.

Sikunir Hill