Pursuing Sunrise at Borobudur

Impian Monalisa-Spy wistful, occasionally yawning. As if the body is forced waking in the early morning. They must resist sleep while the sun was still fast asleep. This tour group is not alone, together they have another group that originated in Japan and Malaysia.Although looks are still sleepy, they are still excited. The group is about to catch the sun behind the temple of Borobudur. Like Buddhist monks in ancient times, as if he were meditating and chanting prayers accompanied by a burst of sunrise.


Each person was equipped with small flashlights. Indeed, the group began the road to Borobudur temple in the night sky pekatnya towards dawn. A minimum of 4 hours, participants toured the Borobudur Sunrise package should be ready in ticket sales post is located in the area Hotel Manohara.Accompanied by a tour guide, the group moves toward the temple of Borobudur. Before starting up the stairs to reach the Borobudur temple on the top floor, visitors must pass through a security post for checked luggage as well as showing a special admission Borobudur Sunrise package.Although the troupe, the silence continues. Perhaps because it is still drowsy or enchanted charm Borobudur temple in the night darkness. Floodlights that illuminate the effects of Borobudur temple, like an oasis in the midst of darkness. So magical and mesmerizing eyes.Occasionally the sound of laughter and people chatting noisily. However, with a swift and friendly, the guides will be warned."We are not noisy. When it comes to the whispers only. We are sorry, because we wanted to keep her still. Foreign tourists come to this morning not only to see the sunrise, but also looking for peace such as meditation, "says a guide.Small lights from the flashlight began to enliven the street and while riding to the top floor of Borobudur Temple. Direct visitors to take their positions. Anticipated the appearance of the first sunlight that swept the Borobudur Temple.Unfortunately, when Kompas.com visited some time ago, the weather is not supported. December is not a good time to see the sunrise at Borobudur.Some guides explaining the best time is in July. When the weather is sunny, not just the sun that looks swell behind the temples and statues of Buddha, but also will appear silhouette of Mount Merapi and Mount Merbabu.When the sky began to clear, some Japanese tourists seem mencangkupkan hands, close their eyes, and prayed. Some say the puja facing the sun, but some overlooking the stupa symbolizes the Adi Buddha. This is so typical of the main stupa, because it is very large and are top of Borobudur Temple.To be able to enjoy the sunrise at Borobudur temple, visitors must purchase tickets at a price much more expensive than regular tickets. For local tourists will be charged Rp 220,000 and Rp 320,000 foreign tourists. This ticket price includes breakfast in the morning after you are satisfied to enjoy the Borobudur Temple.An impressive experience. The sleepy eyes slowly waking moment enjoying shy sky brightened. A silence of a peaceful and soothing. Just to sit and wait for the sun in silence felt was meditating.