From Yogyakarta: The Last Ancient Java's Hindu Temples
ID: GYG835111-1324012
Category:
Country: Indonesia
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Discover the mysterious temples of the last Java's Hindus Empire from the 15th centuries. Experience the vibes of a nature as the temples is built on the slope of a mountain 1.400 m above sea level.
Java's tradition tradition and religion has a very long history since thousands of years ago. Borobudur Temple and Prambanan Temple is the proof of this Hindus and Buddhist civilization in Java reach the peak 1200 years ago. This ancient civilization is declining on 15th centuries before this Hindu and Buddhist Empire disappeared and converted become Islamic Sultanate.
Discover these ancient sites of The Last Hindu's Empire of Java in the remote location in Central Java. Enjoy the scenic drive as you go uphill at the slope of mountain named Mount Lawu at the altitude around 1400 m above sea level.
Start your trip with visiting Mangkunegaran Palace in Solo City. This city is also known as sister city of Yogyakarta. It was big empire called Mataram that established since 14th centuries before it's divided into two different part on 1885 became Yogyakarta and Surakarta or Solo City that we know these days. Join a small group on a Guided Tour inside the palace to get to know more about the tradition and culture.
Continue your trip to this mysterious ancient sites of the last Java's Hindu empire called Sukuh Temple and Cetho Temple. Enjoy the scenic drive along the way as your driver will take you up there safely. Discover the Sukuh Temple on a self guided tour. You can read the information about this temple on site. Our driver will assist you to manage everything needed such as tickets and special sarong until you enter the temple. In this temple you will see a very unique statues and carvings compared to other temples in Java.
Continue to the other sites related to Sukuh Temple named Cetho Temple. This site is even higher located compared to Sukuh Temple. Explore Cetho Temple on another self guided tour, surely with the assist of our driver at the entrance. Enjoy the vibe of the nature and the amazing view from this site.
Afterwards, sit back and relax as your driver will escort you back to your hotel/accommodation in Yogyakarta.
Highlights
- Discover the mysterious ancient site of the last Hindu Empire in Java
- Explore the Mangkunegaran Palace in Solo City on a guided tour
- Enjoy the scenic drive as you go up hill at the slope of Mount Lawu
- Flexible time to spend at each locations
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The total amount of entry fees including Sukuh and Cetho Temple, sarong rental, donations at Sukuh and Cetho Temple, Mangkunegaran Palace and the guided tour at Mangkunegaran Palace is IDR 400.000 per person or USD 25 per person.
The entry fees payment must be paid in cash, to the driver upon pick up.
You might expect the long drive from Yogyakarta to Solo and the drive from the temples back to Yogyakarta.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.