Heading east to central Java, our next destination, probably the most anticipated destination in Indonesia is Borobudur for us. This is about 42km North West of Yogyakarta, the largest town (pop 660,000) closest to Borobudur.
Dating back to the early part of the 9th century, the colossal structure is a poignant epitaph to Java's Buddhist heyday and ranking with Angkor Wat as one of the SE Asia's great.
The site was abandoned as the Buddhism on Java declined and was rediscovered in the 1814. The entrance tickets at $10 p/p was the highest we have paid in Indonesia so far but well worth it.
some of 1500 narrative panels on the terraces illustrating Buddhist teachings and tales

Upper circular terraces where 72 latticed stupas containing buddha images are located.

There are some 432 Buddha images sit in chambers

Typical stone rain water outlet at lower terraces