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Central Java Attractions

Prambanan

Prambanan is a Hindu temple that dates back to the 9th century. It is also called Candi Rara Jonggrang. It is located in Central Java, in Indonesia, approximately 20 km from Yogyakarta. It is enlisted on a UNESCO World Heritage Site List. Of course, it is dedicated to Hindu gods, Brahma, Vishnu a...

Prambanan is a Hindu temple that dates back to the 9th century. It is also called Candi Rara Jonggrang. It is located in Central Java, in Indonesia, approximately 20 km from Yogyakarta. It is enlisted on a UNESCO World Heritage Site List. Of course, it is dedicated to Hindu gods, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.

Its magnificence and beauty attract numerous visitors each year. At its highest point the principal tower is 47 m high. Rather than a single temple, it is a complex of several temples. Each of it has its own beauty and attractiveness.

Rakai Pikatan built the temple and initially dedicated it to Shiva and called it the House of Shiva (Shiva-grha). The present name derives from the Parambanan village located nearby.

Soon after its construction, due to the eruption of the volcano Mount Merapi, the temple was abandoned. This caused the temple to deteriorate. Since the temple was so long abandoned, local residents imagined legends and stories about its origin.

Once again, the temple came to life, after its reconstruction begun in the first half of the 20th century. Colin Mackenzie was a surveyor who came to the area during the short rule of the Dutch and accidentally found the remains of the glorious temple.

Even though a lot of effort was invested into the reconstruction, there are still side, smaller temples which are only visible in its grounds. According to the researches, it is considered that there were about 240 temples on the site.

Unfortunately, an earthquake in the 2006 caused significant damage to the temple, but due to the development of tourism, investments in the reconstruction, temples are open to the public so the numerous visitors can admire this precious monument.

Water Castle Taman Sari Yogyakarta

Water Castle Taman Sari at Yogyakarta city was a relaxing building to King, His Harems and princess. What is Taman Sari? Taman is Garden, Sari is Javanese language that mean beautiful or flower, so Taman Sari is Garden that beautiful because it was flowers everywhere. The symbol of ornaments on t...

Water Castle Taman Sari at Yogyakarta city was a relaxing building to King, His Harems and princess. What is Taman Sari? Taman is Garden, Sari is Javanese language that mean beautiful or flower, so Taman Sari is Garden that beautiful because it was flowers everywhere. The symbol of ornaments on the wall about flowers and bird, flowers symbol of beauty and bird is symbol of Javanese hobby to take care bird in their house. Taman Sari was built at 1758 which was very beautiful with made lake around that area, also there has been built under ground mosque. At 1812 there was an eruption from Merapi mountain that destroy that place and also closed the lake flow.

The unique of this place was only King, His Harems and His princess and their women's servant that could enter to 'Umbul Binangun' (read: oombool binungoon), part of this place, because if they had to be naked to enter the place to take bath in there. When His Harems took bath at the pond, King would throw a flower to the pond and the harems that got that flower, could go upstairs and met the King.

After that moment, this place become historical ruin and become house of citizen or King's servants family.

Top Central Java Tours

$40 Per Day

Erotic Temple & tea Plantation

Lonely Relic on a Charming Mountain

 

Mount Lawu is one of Indonesia prehistoric Volcano which has been locally consider as a sacred mountain, has an extra ordinary natural beauty, unique temples, waterfalls, tea plantation, and home of various native tropical flora. in accordance to this reason, we would like to share this great experience to all travelers who are visiting Indonesia, specially Central Java. 

 

Itinerary : 

 

  • pick up service from hotel around Solo, at 8.00 am 
  • one and half hours drive from Solo to Ceto temple which is located around 40 kms away from Solo passing tea plantation
  • visiting Sukuh ( erotic temple )
  • relaxing at Jumog waterfall
  • drive back from mount lawu to the Hotel
$75 Per Day

Borobudur via Merapi

Borobudur via Selo ( slop of Merapi volcano )

 

One full day tour that will allow you to see the highlights of Indonesia within 1 day. The most active volcano and majestic Temple of the 7 wonders shouldn't be missed from your travel planning. 

please check the picture to see the detail of itinerary

itinerary :

 

  • start from any hotel in Solo at 7.00 am 
  • 3 hours drive to Borobudur passing the slope between Merapi ( the most active volcano ) and Mount Merbabu
  • visiting Borobudur temple of which located in Magelang
  • 1 hour drive from Magelang to Prambanan temple passing Jogjakarta
  • visiting Prambanan Temple
  • drive back to solo or drop off to any places in the city of Jogjakarta

services included :

 

  • air conditioned Transport 
  • English speaking driver / guide
  • entrance ticket 
  • parking

not included :

 

  • local guide of Borobudur
  • meals 
  • personal expenses
$550 Per Day

TRIP B

Trip B
TRIP B:   JAKARTA-Pelabuhan Ratu-GARUT-YOGYAKARTA-CIANJUR-JAKARTA.
Day 1. Puncak Cianjur.Enjoy the luxurious of mother nature. Located on the peak of Mt. Salak. Cool fresh air and romantic dinner.
Day 2. Pelabuhan Ratu.The best place to enjoy Seafood and surf.
Day 3. Cipanas-Garut.Located on Mt.Galunggung, enjoy bathing on a pure Hot water spring.
Day 4 & 5 Yogyakarta.Visit the famous Malioboro and buy your favourites souvenirs for very cheap price. Visit the palace of Keraton Yogyakarta.
Day 6. Puncak Cianjur.Enjoy the luxurious of mother nature. Located on the peak of Mt. Salak. Cool fresh air and romantic dinner.
Day 7.Jakarta. (FREE TOUR). I’d take you to shop, having a fascinating night life of this capital citu, visiting museum etc.

Good for 4pax. 2 pax in one room. Must be from one group of people.