YOGYAKARTA HERITAGE
The city is named after the Indian city of Ayodhya from the Ramayana epic. Yogya means "suitable, fit, proper", and karta, "prosperous, flourishing". The area of the city of Yogyakarta is 32.5 square kilometres (12.5 square miles). Yogyakarta is well known as never ending Asia for its endless attractions and appeal. From natural wonders, local art and traditions as well as the adventure. Yogyakarta was divided by 4 Regencies :
1. Kulon Progo
2. Sleman
3. Bantul
4. Gunung Kidul
DESTINATION
BOROBUDUR TEMPLE : this is the world’s biggest Buddhist monument, an ancient site widely considered to be one of the world’s seven wonders.
Built in the 9th century during the reign of the Syailendra’s dynasty, the temple’s design in Gupta architecture reflects India's influence on the region.
PRAMBANAN TEMPLE : Prambanan is a magnificent spectacle and declared a World Heritage site in 1991 by UNESCO. The biggest temple is dedicated to Shiva – the destroyer, and the two smaller ones which sit on its right and left are dedicated to Brahma, the creator, and Wishnu, the sustainer.
RATU BOKO TEMPLE : this temple is an archaeological site in Yogyakarta near to Prambanan Temple. This site is located 196 m above the sea level and the most beautiful sunset ever in Yogyakarta. On the south side on the pendopo, there are three miniature temples with a square stone basin in front of it for a religious purpose.
PLAOSAN TEMPLE : This is one of the Buddhist temples located also near to Prambanan Temple. Plaosan temple was built in the mid 9th century by Sri Kahulunnan.
The Plaosan temple complex is made up of 174 small buildings, 116 are stupas and 58 are shrines.
SULTAN PALACE : The Palace of Yogyakarta is a grand complex that was meticulously planned to reflect the Javanese cosmos.
This splendid example of traditional Javanese architecture has no equal. Designed and built in stages, the Palace was completed in 1790.
TAMAN SARI WATER CASTLE : Tamansari was originally built for multiple purposes yet now only several buildings remain. The name has a meaning of means an area of a beautiful garden adorned with flowers. Built in the mid-18th century, the Taman Sari had multiple functions, such as a resting area, a workshop, a meditation area, a defense area, and a hiding place.
FORT VREDEBURG : was a former colonial fortress built inyear 1760 by Dutch Colonial, located in the city of Yogyakarta. The military complex has been converted into an Independence Struggle Museum which was opened in 1992. Fort Vredeburg which in Dutch language means "Peace fort" due to peaceful co-existence of the fort and the Keraton of the Sultan.
SENTRA GUDEG WIJILAN : The street is the centre of Yogyakarta’s famous food called Gudeg and it open almost 24 hours every day. This place near to Alun Alun. There is a plenty of variant of GUDEG that you may find in this area. Taste the authentic Yogyakarta’s cuisine from here.
TEMBI VILLAGE : A small village with many kind of village activities such as, Batik Painting, Crafting, Mask Painting, and Art & Craft.
You may interact with local people while you here and if you want to spend more than a day in here, there is many convenience guest house in this village and it surrounded with a rice field.
KOTAGEDE : Kotagede was previously the capital city of Mataram Kingdom which was established in the 16th century. Some of the remains of the old Kotagede are remains of the palace, the royal cemetery, the royal mosque, and defensive walls and moats. Kotagede is well known internationally by its silver crafting.
DISTANCE From JAKARTA
1 hour 10 Minutes
FLIGHT RECOMMENDATION
JAKARTA to YOGYAKARTA
Garuda Indonesia 05.20 - 06.35
Batik Air 05.40 - 06.50
Airasia 05.50 - 06.55
Citilink 07.10 - 09.00
Garuda Indonesia 08.00 - 09.20
Batik Air 09.10 - 10.20
YOGYAKARTA to JAKARTA
Batik Air 13.45 - 14.55
Garuda Indonesia 14.10 - 15.30
Citilink 14.40 - 16.10
Garuda Indonesia 15.05 - 16.25
Citilink 15.40 - 16.40
Batik Air 16.00 - 17.20
Airasia 16.10 - 17.15
Garuda Indonesia 16.20 - 17.40
Sriwijaya 17.45 - 18.55
Batik Air 17.45 - 19.00
Garuda Indonesia 18.20 - 19.40
Batik Air (HLP) 18.50 - 19.50
*) Early flight to Yogyakarta and Late flight to Jakarta are highly recommended to maximize your trip in Yogyakarta.