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Yogyakarta
(also known as Jogjakarta or Jogja) located in central Java is bordered by the Indian Ocean to the
south and Mount Merapi to the north. Home to the ancient site of
Borobudur, the largest Buddhist monument in the world.
The earliest known kingdom in this area, dates back to AD 732. The Sono Budoyo Museum in Yogyakarta was founded in 1935 by the Java Institute. The museum houses ancient bronze items including bells as well as batiks and a variety of puppets and masks from Central and West Java. The main street of Yogyakarta, Jalan Malioboro is the main shopping district with rows of shops selling arts, crafts, clothing and fruit and vegetables. At night time when these shops close, food stalls are setup as a night food market.
28km south of Yogyakarta, on the coast of the Indian ocean are a series of beaches with considerable surf. The closest of these beaches is Parangtritis Beach. Close to here are the Langse Caves. Other beaches include Parangendog Beach, Parangkusuma Beach, Sumas Beach, Pandansima Beach and Trisik Beach. The waters of the coast drop off dramatically into the Indian ocean trench so there are considerable undertow making the beaches unsafe for general swimming. Grebeg Syawal Ceremony At the end of Ramadhan fasting, Muslims in Yogyakarta enjoy the thanks giving ceremony of Grebeg Syawal. Around 8am there is a procession of Kraton guards (Kingdom guards) through the streets of Yogyakarta in their uniforms. Massage and Health Spa's in Yogyakarta Javana Spa offers Traditional Indonesian Massage which is a hands-on massage that helps relieve tired muscles. Deep tissue kneading helps release tension and pain. Packages start from 715,000Rp (US$71) includes treatments and food. www.javanaspa.co.id Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa located within the Sheraton Mustika Resort - www.tamansarispa.com Golf Courses and Resorts in Yogyakarta Merapi Golf Course is located 30 minutes away from Yogyakarta. An 18 hole, 6370m, par 72 golf course looking up at the magnificent volcano Merapi. http://www.yogyes.com/merapi-golf Borobudur International Golf & Country Club Magelang located 40Km from Yogyakarta, designed by Nick Faldo is an 18 hole, 5635m par 72 golf course. www.borobudur-golf.com
Jogja Rent Car rent sedans, SUVs and mini-vans with or without a driver. Prices from 400,000Rp for a full day (10 hours) for driver, car and petrol. www.jogjarentcar.com By Plane Yogyakarta's airport is called Adi Sucipto airport. The following airlines have flights to and from Yogyakarta: Air Asia direct flights between Yogyakarta and Jakarta, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. www.airasia.com Mandala Air has direct flights to Bali, Jakarta, Banjarmasin and Balikpapan. Prices for June 2009 from Jogjakarta to Denpasar start from 70,000Rp plus taxes (US$6.80), Jogjakarta to Jakarta start from 42,727Rp plus taxes (US$4.15) www.mandalaair.com. Wings Air (Lion Air's budget airline) has direct flights between Yogyakarta and Denpasar and Jakarta. www.lionair.co.id Lion Air has direct flights between Yogyakarta and Surabaya. www.lionair.co.id
Batavia Air has direct flights between Yogyakarta and Balikpapan, Batam, Jakarta, Denpasar, Medan, Pontianak and Surabaya. Merpati Air has direct flights between Yogyakarta, Bandung and Ulang Pandang (Makassar) Sulawesi. www.merpati.co.id
Garuda Air has direct flights to Jakarta and Denpasar from Jogjakarata.
Pelita Air has direct flights between Yogyakarta to Bandung. Charter flights are available from Yogyakarta to Jakarta and Balikpapan. www.pelita-air.com
Bus services
From Yogyakarta's Umbulharjo Bus Terminal you can get bus services to other parts of Java and to Bali. Bus trips take 2 hours to Solo, 1.5 hours to Magelang, 3.5 hours to Semarang, 5 hours to Cilicap, 8 hours to Surabaya, 10 hours to Bandung, 12 hours to Jakarta and 16 hours to Denpasar (including the ferry ride).
Train to and from Yogyakarta
There are regular train services from Yogyakarta to Jakarta via Bandung.
Last updated 28th August 2009 |
Borobudur, which lays to the west of Jogjakarta, was built by the Mahayana Buddhist dynasty know as Sailendra (Kings of the Mountain). The best time to visit Borobudur is at sunrise or sunset. For more information check out the History of Borobudur. To get to Borobudur from Jogjakarta go to the Jombor bus terminal on Jln. Magelang. Buses here will be marked with Borobudur. Bus fare costs 10,000Rp and takes around 1 hour. Just east of Jogjakarta is the Hindu Prambanan complex.
Accommodation/Hotels in Jogjakarta Following is a list of hotels in and around Yogyakarta with current 2009 rates and contact details: Delta Homestay is a quality place to stay for backbackers and budget travelers. With prices starting from 75,000Rp (US$7) per night. www.dutagardenhotel.com Metro Guest House is a budget hotel with swimming pool in a centrally located area in Yogyakarta. Room prices start from 100,000Rp (US$10) per night. www.yogyes.com Hotel Tulip and Restaurant is a budget hotel with swimming pool close to the city centre of Yogyakarta. Room rates start at 130,000Rp per night (US$12.50) www.hotel-tulips.com Duta Guesthouse is a budget hotel with room prices from 140,000Rp (US$ 13.50) per night www.dutagardenhotel.com Family Homestay is ideally located 5 minutes walk from Jln Maliboro. Room rates start from 190,000Rp (US$18) per night. Rumah Mertua is a boutique hotel located 10 minutes from the centre of Yogyakarta. Room prices from 275,000Rp (US$26.50) www.rumahmertua.com Akur Hotel located just 300m from Jln Maliboro on Jln Mataram Jogjakarta. www.akurhotel.com Jogjakarta Plaza Hotel located minutes from Jln Maliboro. Internet room rates from US$73 per night. www.jogja.pphotels.com Delta Garden Hotel With swimming pool. Room prices from 325,000Rp per night (US$31). www.dutagardenhotel.com Ibis Maliboro Hotel located right on Jalan Maliboro with swimming pool. Internet prices start from US$44 per night including taxes. www.ibishotel.com Saphir Hotel located on Jln Laksda Adisucipto with room prices starting from 750,000Rp plus taxes (US$73) www.saphirhotels.com Puri Artha Hotel is a 3 star hotel with traditional Javanese and Balinese style - with swimming pool and WiFi internet access available in the lobby. Room prices from 475,000Rp (US$45) www.puriarthahotel.com The Phoenix Hotel located on Jln. Jenderal Sudirman in the heart of Yogyakarta. Internet room rates from US$56 www.mercure.com Grand Quality Hotel located on the edge of Yogyakarta, 3kms away from the airport. Room rates from US$60 nett. www.grandqualityjogja.com Hotel Wisanti a Javanese style hotel with WiFi Internet connections. Room prices from 225,000Rp per night (US$22) includes breakfast and taxes. www.wisanti.com Hotel Mutiara Maliboro is a 3 star hotel with a swimming pool in the centre on Maliboro Street. Internet room prices start from 445,000Rp (US$43) including taxes and breakfast. www.mutiarajogja.com The Jayakarta prices from US$72 per night. www.jayakartahotelsresorts.com Dusun Jogja Village Inn is a romantic boutique hotel located a few minutes walk from Jl. Maliboro. Room rates start from US$75 per night plus taxes. www.jvidusun.co.id Sheraton Mustika Yogyakarta Resort and Spa is a 5 star hotel located on Jln Laksda Adisucipto. Internet rates from 780,000Rp per night (US$76) www.starwoodhotels.com Melia Purosani Hotel is located 2 minutes walk from Jalan Malioboro, Yogyakarta's main shopping street. Room prices from US$79 per night meliajogja.com Inna Garuda Hotel is an international standard hotel located in the heart of Yogyakarta. Published prices from US$86. www.innagaruda.com Hotel Santika Premiere is a 4 star hotel with published prices from 1,000,000Rp (US$96) plus taxes, includes breakfast for 2 people. www.santika.com Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta is a 5 star hotel located on Jln. Palagan Tentara Pelajar. Internet room rates start from US$115 plus taxes. http://yogyakarta.regency.hyatt.com Accommodation/Hotels close to Borobudur Pondok Tingal Hotel is located only 700m from Borobudur. Room prices start from 72000Rp per night (US$6.70)
Saraswati Hotel - Borobudur Internet rates from US$89+
Amanjiwo Resort has luxury accommodation overlooking Borobudur, perfect for a romantic getaway. Room prices from US$700+ per night
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