How to watch the sunrise at Borobudur temple, Java, Indonesia?

Borobudur Stupa

Watching the sunrise in Borobudur temple will be an unforgettable memory of a lifetime. The scenery is breathtaking. The sun protrudes in the midst of a mountain of Merapi and Merbabu. There was a thin mist between the hills. Very mystical. Make your mind and soul calm. After seeing the body feel refreshed and ready to start a new life.

To be worthy to watch the sunrise at Borobudur, one-time way is to get to the top in the morning. Whereas the opening hours for visitors starting at 6.00 am to 5.00 pm. To be able to enter early then the special access is possible through Manohara Resort. They have privileges over this access that is reserved for those who really want to see the beauty of Borobudur in the morning and dusk.

Ticket prices are more expensive than entering in regular operating hours. But the price is proportional to the experience gained. Ticket for domestic Tourer is Rp325.000 while foreigner is Rp450.000. For those staying in Manohara, it costs Rp275.000.

Buddha Statue

For children, domestic tourists amounted to Rp162.000, while foreign tourists amounted to Rp225.000. For children staying in Manohara, there is an additional charged Rp137.500.

Tickets can be obtained at Manohara on the same day when we want to go to Borobudur before 4.30 am.

If entering through Manohara, visitors will get tea or coffee drinks, snacks, and souvenirs. Suggested visitors go to Borobudur Temple starting at 4.30. After that visitors will be directed to enter the temple.

Borobudur Temple

Then just choose the best spot facing east, and watch the red tinge, followed by the emergence of the sun from the middle of the Merapi Merbabu mountain. Apart from seeing the sunrise, visitors can also see the sunset, after 5.00 pm.

How much does it cost to stay in Manohara? The overnight stay rate starts at around Rp1.5 million. Those who stay here can go to Borobudur from 6.00 am to 5.00 pm. Before and after that hour must wear special tickets earlier. The address is on Badrawati street, Borobudur Temple Complex, Borobudur, Magelang.

Usually at 4.30 already many visitors who chase sunrise in Borobudur. Because the sun sometimes rises at 5.00 less, so in order not to miss the moment should come earlier. Do not worry about climbing stone temple when dark, because Manohara provides flashlight.

For sunset package, Manohara fixes the ticket price equal to sunrise. The difference is at the time of the visit which starts at 5:00 pm and ends at 6:30 pm.***