A short, visual introduction to Indonesia's largest and most famous ancient Buddhist temple: Borobudur. Find out more about Borobudur on our Architecture of Buddhism book launch site here: http://architectureofbuddhism.com/books/tag/borobudur/

1. Visiting
Borobudur

2. The definition of Borobudur is a
combination of two words: BARA and
BUDUR. Bara is derived from the Sanskrit
word VIHARA, meaning a complex of
temples, monastery or dormitory. BUDUR is
derived from the Balinese BIDUHUR,
meaning ‘high’.

3. The Borobudur complex is located in
Central Java, Indonesia, 42km outside
of Yogyakarta.

4. Borobudur is in close proximity to Candi
Prambanan, one of the world’s largest Hindu
temples, which indicates that the two religions
corresponded in harmony with each other.

5. HISTORY:

6. Borobudur was built in the 9th century
under the Mahayana Empire

7. It was abandoned for many
centuries, until its re-
discovery in 1814 by Sir
Thomas Stamford Raffles,
also known as the founder of
modern Singapore

8. The abandonment was probably due to Java’s
conversion to Islam in the 14th century

9. Borobudur’s largest restoration
project was between 1975 and 1982,
funded by UNESCO

10. As of 1991 Borobudur is officially listed
as UNESCO World Heritage Site

11. As of 2012 it is listed as the
world’s single largest Buddhist site

12. Borobudur is Indonesia’s single most visited
tourist spot

13. DESIGN:

14. The monument base is approx. 120m x 120m
and its height is about 35 m

16. Its architecture represents three
realms of Buddhism:
1.) Kamadhatu – the world of desire.
2.) Rupadhatu – the world of forms.
3.) Arupadhatu – the world of
formlessness

17. Opening times & Entry fees:
Monday to Sunday: 06:00 am to 05:00 pm
Indonesian or KITAS (permanent resident) card holder: IDR 30.000
Indonesian children*: IDR 12.500
Foreigner - Adult: US$ 20
Foreigner – Student* (registered): US$ 10
Optional tour guide: IDR 40.000
*no specific age information given

18. When to go
Central Java / Yogyakarta has only two seasons:
the rainy season and the dry season. November
to March is dominated by strong rainfall,
therefore it is recommended to visit Yogyakarta
during the dry season from April to October.

20. Borobudur:
Hotel Manohara Borobudur***
Tel.: +62 293 788131 788680
Fax: +62 293 788679
www.manoharaborobudur.com
Email:
reservation@manoharaborobudur.com
Yogyakarta:
The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta*****
Tel.: +62 274 566617
www.mgallery.com
Email:
info@thephoenixyogya.com
Hotel Recommendations

21. GOOD O KNOW:
GOOD TO KNOW:

23. Plan a full day to visit Borobudur.
One purchased ticket allows you
to visit all sites of the
complex

24. The Manohara Hotel is the only hotel on the
grounds of Borobudur and features a sunrise
tour commencing at 04:30 am, before the
majority of tourists arrive
Foreigner: IDR 380.000
Indonesian: IDR 250.000
In-House Guest: IDR 230.000
Contact:
sales@manoharaborobudur.com

25. Selamat Datang di Borobudur
(Welcome to Borobudur)