The world's largest Buddhist temple deserves a full day. Arrive at dawn for the sunrise package on the upper terraces, explore the 2,672 relief panels at your own pace, visit the Karmawibhangga Museum below, and lunch at a local warung in Borobudur town. Combine with nearby Pawon and Mendut temples (also Buddhist, 1 km each side).
| Distance | 40 km northwest of Yogyakarta |
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| Travel time | 1 hour |
| Getting there | Car/motorbike via Jl. Magelang, or organized tour; no direct public bus but Giwangan bus to Muntilan then local transport |
| Cost | $25-35 entry + transport |
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Highlights
- Sunrise on the upper terraces
- 2,672 Buddhist narrative relief panels
- 504 Buddha statues
- Views of Merapi and Merbabu volcanoes
- Mendut and Pawon temples nearby