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History
The Sailendra dynasty built this Largest Buddhist monument in the world between AD 780 and 840. The Sailendra are the ruling dynasty in Central Java at the time.
It was built as a place for glorifying Buddha and a pilgrimage spot to guide mankind from worldly desires into enlightenment and wisdom according to Buddha. This
monument was discovered by the British in 1814 under Sir Thomas Stanford Ra es, it was until 1835 that the entire area of the temple has been cleared.

Borobudur built in the style of Mandala which symbolizes the universe in Buddhist teaching. This structure is square shaped with four entry point and a circular
center point. Working from the exterior to the interior, three zones of consciousness are represented, with the central sphere representing unconsciousness or
Nirvana.

Zone 1: Kamadhatu

The phenomenal world, the world inhabited by common people.

Borobudur’s hidden Kamadhatu level consists of 160 reliefs depicting scenes of Karmawibhangga Sutra, the law of cause and e ect. Illustrating the human behavior
of desire, the reliefs depict robbing, killing, rape, torture and defamation.

A corner of the covering base has been permanently removed to allow visitors to see the hidden foot, and some of the reliefs. Photography of the entire collection
of 160 reliefs is displayed at the Borobudur Museum which is within the Borobudur Archaeological Park.

Zone 2: Rapudhatu

The transitional sphere, humans are released from worldly matters.

The four square levels of Rapadhatu contain galleries of carved stone reliefs, as well as a chain of niches containing statues of Buddha. In total there are 328
Buddha on these balustrade levels which also have a great deal of purely ornate reliefs.

The Sanskrit manuscripts that are depicted on this level over 1 300 reliefs are Gandhawyuha, Lalitawistara, Jataka and Awadana. They stretch for 2.5km. In
addition there are 1 212 decorative panels.

Zone 3: Arupadhatu

The highest sphere, the abode of the gods.

The three circular terraces leading to a central dome or stupa represent the rising above the world, and these terraces are a great deal less ornate, the purity of
form is paramount.

The terraces contain circles of perforated stupas, an inverted bell shape, containing sculptures of Buddha, who face outward from the temple. There are 72 of these
stupas in total. The impressive central stupa is currently not as high as the original version, which rose 42m above ground level, the base is 9.9m in diameter. Unlike
the stupas surrounding it, the central stupa is empty and con icting reports suggest that the central void contained relics, and other reports suggest it has always
been empty.

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The Reliefs

The total of 504 Buddha are in meditative pose, and the 6 di erent hand positions represented throughout the temple, often according to the direction the Buddha
faces.

The Temple Corridors

During the restoration in the early 20th century, it was discovered that two smaller temples in the region, called Pawon and Mendut, are positioned accurately in
line with the Borobudur Temple. Pawon temple is located 1.15 km from Borobudur while Mendut Temple is located 3 km from Borobudur. It is believed that there is
mutual religious relationship between the three temples, although the exact ritual process remains a mystery.

The three temples are used to form a route for the Waisak Day Festival held each year on the day of the full moon in April or May. The festival commemorates the
birth, enlightenment and the death of Gautama Buddha.

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How to Get There

Large cities with international ights near Borobudur are Semarang and Yogyakarta. Both cities serve ights from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, but Yogyakarta is
closer to Borobudur (40 km) than Semarang (90 km). Another city nearby Borobudur is Magelang (17 km) which has a direct bus route to Borobudur. Major railway
hub also only present in Yogyakarta and Semarang. Semarang also has a large port (Tanjung Mas) serving international cruise ships.

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Directions

Bus from Yogyakarta

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From downtown Yogyakarta, you must take a Trans Jogja bus to Jombor bus station. Look up for bus line 2A & 2B to Jombor. From Jombor bus station, take a local
bus to Borobudur.

From the Borobudur Terminal you can continue to the Temple on foot or ride pedicab or indonesian horse carriage.

Be advised that the last return bus to Yogyakarta is at 15.00. You can still return to Yogya from Magelang Bus Station where hourly buses to Yogyakarta available
until night.

There is a direct bus available from Adisutjipto airport to Borobudur or nearby city Magelang. Look up for "DAMRI" buses.

Private Vehicle from Yogyakarta

Route to Borobudur from Yogyakarta is quite straightforward . First you need to go through Jalan Magelang. The complete route is Jogja - Jl. Magelang - Sleman -
Tempel - Salam - Muntilan - Palbapang - Mendut - Borobudur Parking lot. The distance is about 45 km.

The easy way is provided by taxi with a xed rate of around Rp 300.000

Bus From Semarang

Semarang has a bus rapid transit that can take you to the bus station. From Semarang you have to take an intercity bus bound to Jogja or Magelang. You can stop
at Magelang bus station, or the Palpabang intersection. From Magelang you can continue with local bus to Borobudur bus station.

Semarang also have several shuttle services to Jogja or Magelang. The Journey from Semarang to Borobudur will take 3.5 hours

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Ticket Information

One time entrance ticket per person

TWC Borobudur

>10 years old: USD 25

aged 3 to 10: USD 15

TWC Borobudur, Mendut, and Pawon

>10 years old: USD 30

aged 3 to 10: USD 20

Ticket includes Rp 1.000 insurance premium

Ticket Packages

Borobudur – Prambanan

>10 years old: USD 40

aged 3 to 10: USD 25

Borobudur – Ratu Boko

>10 years old: USD 40

aged 3 to 10: USD 25

Multiple Days Tickets

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Borobudur 2 days

>10 years old: USD 40

aged 3 to 10: USD 20

Borobudur 3 days

>10 years old: USD 60

aged 3 to 10: USD 30

Borobudur 4-7 days

>10 years old: USD 100

aged 3 to 10: USD 50

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