We present to you a list of top 10 places to visit in Yogyakarta. From Borobudur Temple to Pinus Pengger, there’s something for everybody at this world-class tourist destination.
1. Merapi Volcano
Yet another popular one among the best Yogyakarta tourist attractions, is none other than Merapi Volcano. A number of tour operators run jeep tours to this volcano. The jeep tour will also take you to an interesting museum that commemorates the most recent eruption. The museum records all details of the eruption and gives tourists an insight into the devastating effects of the event.
Entrance Fee: INR 147/-
2. Kalibiru National Park
No trip to Yogyakarta is complete without a trip to Kalibiru national park. Tourists get to enjoy great views and click classic photographs at the cliff side where props have been set up! You will however have to pay a fee of about 10,000 IDR for clicking a shot at each spot. Renting a taxi out of Yogyakarta city is the best option as the final leg to Kalibiru can be rather steep for a bike.
Entrance Fee: INR 73/- per person
Timings: 9 AM – 5 PM
3. Jomblang Cave
There are many places to visit at Yogyakarta, such as the Jomblang Caves. This is a great place in Indonesia to indulge in some adventurous activities like rappelling through a muddy and dark vertical cave to see the Light of Heaven that shines through the dark cave. You will be given boots, but wear a pair of old socks that you can discard, should your boots leak. There is a limit to the number of tourists that can visit each day, so get to the caves early if you wish to secure a place.
Entrance Fee: INR 1924/- per person
Timings: 8 AM – 2:30 PM
4. Ullen Sentalu Museum
There is no dearth of places to visit in Yogyakarta. If you have some time to kill, make your way to this private museum that comprises of an indoor as well as outdoor area that showcase Javas history and culture through various displays such as photos, statues, paintings, and fabrics. The Entrance Fee: to this one of its kind museum, also includes a guide who will give you tit-bits about various exhibits as well as Javas ancient history.
Entrance Fee: INR 221/- per person
Timings: 8:30 AM – 3 PM
5. Timang Beach
There are a number of beaches around Indonesia to have a fun time splashing in the waters. Our favorite pick is Timang Beach – a great place to let your hair down and and unwind in a serene ambience. There are a number of eateries dotting the shores and you can spend all day enjoying the views and eating reasonably prices tasty seafood. You can also swim at certain parts of the beach.
Entrance Fee: INR 480/- per person
Timings: 9 AM – 5 PM
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