Yogyakarta Trip Overview
This tour includes some of the most spectacular scenic points in central Java, the Dieng Plateau with its interesting ancient Hindu Temples, Sikidang crater and sulfur springs. Come here and you will be transported back to ancient times. The temples are remnants from the glorious period of the Hindu empire in Java dating back to the 7th and 8th centuries. Standing on a plateau 2,000 meters (6,500 ft) above sea level, it is the extraordinary setting of these temples which make them most remarkable. It is believed that this place was chosen as the sacred location because of the spectacular landscape.
From the bubbling mudholes, brightly colored sulphur lakes and thick mist surrounding the plateau, visitors will easily understand why the ancient Javanese considered this place to be the seat of supernatural powers. The Borobudur temple is also visited when returning to Yogyakarta.
Additional Info
Duration: 11 to 12 hours
Starts: Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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This tour includes some of the most spectacular scenic points in central Java, the Dieng Plateau with its interesting ancient Hindu Temples, Sikidang crater and sulfur springs. Come here and you will be transported back to ancient times. The temples are remnants from the glorious period of the Hindu empire in Java dating back to the 7th and 8th centuries. Standing on a plateau 2,000 meters (6,500 ft) above sea level, it is the extraordinary setting of these temples which make them most remarkable. It is believed that this place was chosen as the sacred location because of the spectacular landscape.
From the bubbling mudholes, brightly colored sulphur lakes and thick mist surrounding the plateau, visitors will easily understand why the ancient Javanese considered this place to be the seat of supernatural powers. The Borobudur temple is also visited when returning to Yogyakarta.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Dieng Plateau, Dieng Indonesia
05.00 : Drive to Dieng Plateau
08.00 : Arrive at Dieng Plateau.
Dieng Plateau is a marshy plateau that forms the floor of a caldera complex on the Dieng Volcanic Complex in Banjarnegara, Central Java, Indonesia. Referred to as “Dieng” by Indonesians, it sits at 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) above sea level, far from major population centres. Dieng plateau is caldera with the surrounding mountains as the edge. There are many craters where gas, water vapor and various other volcanic materials are released.
In addition to the crater, there are also volcanic lakes that contain water mixed with sulfur so it has a distinctive greenish yellow color.
09.00 : Move to Kawah Sikidang .
Duration: 4 hours 10 minutes
Stop At: Sikidang Crater, Desa Dieng Kulon, Kecamatan Batur, Dieng Indonesia
09.10 : Arrive at Kawah Sikidang.
Sikidang Crater was formed from a volcanic eruption in the Dieng Plateau region growing years ago. Until now this crater is still active and if you visit the crater you will see volcanic activity consisting of volcanic mud that is popping up with gas that forms as quickly as white concentrates.
10.00 : Depart to Borobudur Temple (Lunch en-route)
Duration: 4 hours 5 minutes
Stop At: Borobudur Temple, Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur, Borobudur, Magelang 56553 Indonesia
13.15 : Arrive at Borobudur Temple.
Borobudur is the world’s largest Buddhist temple. The temple consists of nine stacked platforms, six square and three circular, topped by a central dome. It is decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. The central dome is surrounded by 72 Buddha statues, each seated inside a perforated stupa.
15.00 : Back to Hotel with estimate 75 minutes drive.
Duration: 3 hours
