Borobudur Temple is one of the magnificent and largest Buddhist Temples in the world. Located in Magelang, Central Java. Borobodur is sitting just one half an hour from Prambanan. It also the reason why planning to both sites in 1 day is do-able.
Listed as the UNESCO World Heritage, Borobudur always packed with people. Locals coming from outside the region at least visit the temple once a year. During the school holiday especially. The temple will full of locals coming with their kids. Or a family reunion with elder people.
It is almost impossible to see the temple have low incoming people. As the largest Buddhist site in the world. Worshippers and pilgrims from all over were also frequent visitors. To summarize here are the tips and guides to visit Borobudur Temple.
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Borobudur Temple, the highest zone Arupadhatu. Img: Fcondromukti
Borobudur Temple Attraction
As the largest Buddhist temple and preserve world heritage. Borobudur host various kind of annual event. From musical orchestra performance to religious Buddhist ritual on Vesak day. During Vesak day, a Buddhist monk from all over the world come and pray in the temple.
It’s not only a big day for Buddhists. Because on Vesak day, it then will be followed by a culture parade. It has become a celebration and the main tourist attraction. Borobudur Temple itself is divided into 3 zones.
Each zone tells a different story and meaning in their reliefs. Every relief in the temple telling a story of humans and its nature. To learn more about the temple. Make sure to visit the museum and watch the documentation of the temple. From the discovery of the temple to its preservation effort.
Lumbini Park in the temple area. Img: Abid Affandi Wedatama
Zone 1 – Kamadhatu
The entire 160 reliefs in the first zone portray the law of cause and effect. Based on Buddhist text Karmawibhangga Sutra. The human bad behavior like their desire to kill. Robbery, raping, and torture all done by the human.
The relief in this zone itself once was covered and hidden. The argument of why the relief was buried and covered still never ends until now.
Zone 2 – Rapudhatu
Stepping into Rapudhatu. There is more than 300 Buddha statue in this zone. The reliefs all carved with an ancient Sanskrit manuscript.
Zone 3 – Arupadhatu
The stupa and terrace of the highest area in the temple representing the final stage. The disappearance of desire and purity form.
Stupa at Borobudur
Museum Karmawibhangga or Borobudur Museum
Borobudur museum is located inside the temple area. The museum exhibits photographs and documentation of the hidden relief. Found around the area of the temple. The museum has a cinema that plays the documentation of Borobudur’s journey. The history of the temple. The story behind Borobudur temple and its restoration.
Samudraraksa Museum
Exhibit photos and history of Indonesia’s ancient maritime. The Samudraraksa Museum located inside the Borobudur area. The Museum display documentation of the Indonesian trade route.
And the story of its successful expedition in Ghana Africa. The museum was built as a tribute to the crews. And everyone involved in the Borobudur Ship Expedition.
Borobudur Stupa in the highest zone. Img: Thijme plomp
Borobudur Temple Entrance Ticket – Special Pass
Borobudur Sunrise – Sunrise from the temple when the weather clear is a fascinating experience. To get a sunrise experience and an early pass to Borobudur comes at an additional cost.
| Borobudur Sunrise Entrance Fee available at Manohara Resort | |
| Adult | Rp500.000 |
| Children (6-10 years old) | Rp250.000 |
| Student *) | Rp400.000 |
| Sunrise Entrance Fee KITAS Holder | |
| Adult | Rp370.000 |
| Children (6-10 years old) | Rp185.000 |
| Student *) | Rp280.000 |
| *) valid student cardholder | |
| Guests are entitled to get access to Borobudur Temple from 4:30 AM until the public opening hour, breakfast, and merchandise. | |
| The ticket sale is available from 4 AM | |
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Visitors expect to pay an extra fee for an early pass. The pass ticket only valid from 04:30 AM to 6 AM. sunrise Ticket can only be purchase at Manohara Resort.
Borobudur stupas
Borobudur Sunset – There is another option for visitors who want fewer crowd experience in the temple. Exploring the temple after public operational hours end can be an option. Both sunrise and sunset tour to explore Borobudur exclusively operated by Manohara Resort. Sunset experience in Borobudur temple begins after 05:00 pm until 06:30 pm.
Borobudur entrance ticket for sunrise/sunset comes with a breakfast/dinner, coffee & tea, and souvenir. Special rate for Manohara guests currently not available. And <6 years old children are free of charge.
| Borobudur Sunset Entrance Fee available at Manohara Resort | |
| Adult | Rp500.000 |
| Children (6-10 years old) | Rp250.000 |
| Student *) | Rp400.000 |
| Sunset Entrance Fee KITAS Holder | |
| Adult | Rp370.000 |
| Children (6-10 years old) | Rp185.000 |
| Student *) | Rp280.000 |
| *) valid student cardholder | |
| Guests are entitled to get access to Borobudur Temple from the public closing hour until 6:20 AM, dinner, and merchandise. | |
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Borobudur Temple Entrance Fee
Entrance ticket for the foreigner or non-Indonesian resident is available from 1-7 day pass. A 1-day pass to visit Borobudur Temple costs $25. While the multiple-day is a ticket to visit Borobudur combine with other temples.
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Visitors can explore the Prambanan temple and other temples in different locations spread in Central Java. By purchasing the entrance ticket in Borobudur Temple.
Entrance ticket payment can be made by cash or credit card in Indonesia Currency IDR based on visit day exchange rate. The official Borobudur Entrance Ticket can be purchased in Borobudur Temple Ticket Booth located in the Temple complex . Another option is to purchase on Borobudur Temple official website .
| Borobudur Temple Entrance Ticket | ||
| Description | Adult (>10 years old) in USD | Child (3 to 10 years) in USD |
| Borobudur Entrance Ticket – 1 Day Pass | 25 | 12 |
| Borobudur Entrance Ticket – 2-day pass | 40 | 20 |
| Borobudur Entrance Ticket – 3-day pass | 60 | 30 |
| Borobudur Entrance Ticket – 4-7 day pass | 100 | 50 |
| Borobudur – Mendut – Pawon Temple | 30 | 20 |
| Borobudur – Prambanan | 45 | 27 |
| Borobudur – Ratu Boko | 45 | 27 |
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Borobudur Temple Opening Hours
There are different types of ticket pass for temple visitors. The first one is the public pass that can only access Borobudur temple during public opening hours. However, the visitor can always purchase another pass to experience either sunrise or sunset.
| Borobudur Opening Hours | |
| Borobudur Sunrise | 04:30 – 06:00 am |
| Borobudur Pass | 06:00 am – 05.00 pm |
| Borobudur Sunset | 05.00 pm – 06.30 pm |
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How To Get To Borobudur Temple
There are plenty of options to get to the Temple. Since the entire temple is located in Central Java. The convenient and popular access known to most tourists is from Yogyakarta city. Besides the distance is less far compared to another city in central Java. A reliable and direct public transportation from Adi Sutjipto International Airport, Yogyakarta, has been established.
| Public Transportation To Borobudur – From Yogyakarta | ||
| Depart From | Destination | Ticket Price IDR |
| Adisutjipto International Airport Yogyakarta (DAMRI Bus) | Borobudur Temple | 75.000 |
| Jombor Bus Shelter (Trans Yogya) | Borobudur Bus Shelter | 10.000 |
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Borobudur Address & Location
The Buddhist temple heritage location is in Jl. Badrawati No.9 Borobudur Magelang – Central Java 56553. Indonesia – Phone : + 62 24 8646 2345
Hi. May i know the entrance fee for a student?
Dear sir
pls help me out with purchase of2 tickets to the entrance of borobodur temple (sunrise) thru
official website online.
Pls let me know the link for online purchase.
Thankyou
Hi Mr. Kumar,
You can easily purchase Borobudur early pass for sunrise at Manohara Resort Hotel on the spot. It’s the only and official, selling the early pass to Borobudur Temple. There is no quota or limit for Borobudur Sunrise visitors. You don’t need to make a reservation and just walk in. Ticket counter is open from 04:00 am. You can check Manohara Resort Hotel page for reservation or more information https://www.manoharaborobudur.com/en-gb/new-page
Hi.Very informative. May I ask if how much will I pay if I wanted to see the sunrise and stay till 10:00Am?
Hi Joana,
Unfortunately entrance fee for sunrise or early pass valid only from 04:30 am – 06:00 am. Early pass is IDR 275.000,- for guest staying in Manohara Hotel or IDR 450.000,- for non guest.Ticket can be purchased only at Manohara Resort Hotel.
To stay until 10:00 am, an additional 1 day pass is required. You can get 1 day pass at Borobudur Ticket Booth in Borobudur temple complex. 1 Day pass ticket cost USD 25 for adult but will be convert to Indonesia currency based current exchange rate. Both cash and credit card is acceptable in the ticket counter.