BOROBUDUR & VICINITY [8 HOURS]
Pick up service at your hotel and after breakfast drive to visit these temples :
1. SELOGRIYO TEMPLE.
Selogriyo temple are located in the slope of Condong, Giyanti and Malang hill. This temple is hindhus temple was
built in 9 century and located in the altitude 600 meter above sea level. Beautiful panorama can be seen from
here such as : Maountain range, rice field and original village.
2. ASU TEMPLE.
The world "Asu" derives from Javanese word, means "Dog" in English.Local people mention it because nearby
the temple can be seen Nandi buffalo - The vehicle Siwa god. The temple is located nearby Pabelan river and in
the slope Merapi volcano. This is hindhus temple and located close to Pendem temple.
3. PENDEM TEMPLE.
Pendem temple is hindus temple but bigger than Asu temple. There is big hole in the floor and estimated not
finish yet in building.
4. CANGGAL TEMPLE.
Other name of Canggal temple is Gunung [mount] Wukir temple because is located in Wukir hill. This is the
oldest hindhus temple was built in 8 century during old Mataram kingdom period.
5. NGAWEN TEMPLE.
This is Budha temple and located nearby Mendut temple around 5 kilometer. The temple was built in 8 century
by Syailendra dynasty and consist of 5 small temples.
6. PAWON TEMPLE.
This is other small budha temple was built in 9 century and nearby Boorbudur and Mendut temple. Some people
believe that this temple is cemetery of King Indra. King Indra is the first king of Syailendra dynasty.
7. MENDUT TEMPLE.
This is other small budha temple is located nearby Pawon temple and was built in the beginning 8 century. There
are 3 big bidha statues sitting on the chair look like noble or king.
8. BOROBUDUR TEMPLE.
Borobudur temple is the biggest budha monument in the world and included on of the seven wonders in the world.
The temple was built in 8 century so 400 years before the greatest catedral built in Europe and 300 years before
Ankor Vat in Camboja.
Lunch served at local restaurant and in the late afternoon return back to your hotel. End of service.
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