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Important Notes – Mondays in Yogyakarta

16 April 2025 17:22:20 / / Hits : 206 / Posted by Administrator

Important Visitor Information: Yogyakarta & Borobudur

Mondays in Yogyakarta – Know Before You Go

Please note that every Monday, several key cultural attractions are closed:
• Keraton (Sultan’s Palace)
• Sonobudoyo Museum
• Taman Sari Water Castle
• Ullen Sentalu Museum

Temple Visits on Mondays:
Access to Borobudur, Pawon, Mendut, and Prambanan is limited to temple grounds only — climbing is not permitted on Mondays, regardless of your ticket or accommodation.
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Borobudur Temple Access Regulations
To help preserve this UNESCO World Heritage Site, new regulations are in place:
• Climbing is not allowed on Mondays
• Only 1,200 visitors per day may access the upper structure
• Opening Days: Tuesday – Sunday
• Hours: 09:00 – 17:00 WIB
• All visitors must join a scheduled guided session to climb

Guided Climbing Time Slots:
Session Entry Exit
1 08:30 10:00
2 09:30 11:00
3 10:30 12:00
4 11:30 13:00
5 12:30 14:00
6 13:30 15:00
7 14:30 16:00
8 15:30 17:00 (Closing)
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What About Sunrise Access?
Many travelers remember the magical sunrise climbs from years ago — back when you could reach the top of Borobudur at 5:30 AM.
However, this is no longer possible.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, access to the upper structure has been strictly regulated.
Early morning climbs have been discontinued, and the first available entry is now at 08:30 AM as part of the official time slots.
This applies to all visitors, including those staying at nearby hotels like Manohara.