Anyone been to Yogyakarta? Tell me all about it – hw many days to stay ; where to go; how much spending?
I’m currently planning to travel to Yogyakarta, Indo this November and I’ve no idea how to start. How many days are sufficient to explore its attractions? Should I include Bali in my travel list? What is there to do in Jogja? Is there any travel package that you think i should try? We’re travelling in a family pack, which include my bf’s parents. . .
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1. The kraton is about a twenty-minute walk down Malioboro through interesting old village streets and is certainly worth a look. See richly decorated reception buildings, wedding carriages and a vast array of memorabilia documenting the sultan’s life.
2. Jalan Malioboro is certainly where all the action happens; it’s about one kilometre of stalls and markets that open early in the morning, trade all through the day and, at about 5pm, turn into a buzzing night market. Sensational.
3. The Ramayana ballet is worth attending even if you’re not a fan of traditional Asian stage performances. 20,000rp gets you a 90-minute show with a talented dance troupe and full gamelan orchestra. It’s a casual, well-organised atmosphere and you can meet the performers and even dance with them on the stage if you enjoy looking like an idiot.
What’s really great:
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1. Catch a becak or even the horse-drawn dokar around the town – a leisurely way to travel and the locals have more time for a chat.
2. The Dieng Plateau is peaceful with an almost medieval feel and there are an abundance of attractions. See coloured sulphurous lakes that really are coloured, ancient seventh century Hindu temples and dozens of volcanic fissures spewing gases over a huge area.
3. Borobudur is one of the world’s greatest Buddhist temples and is awe-inspiring.
4. A visit to the Prambanan Temples must also be on your list of things to do. Built around the same time as Borobudur to the west, this is the largest Hindu site in Java.
Accommodations:
The Mutiara is on Jalan Malioboro and is a mid-range place in the middle of the action, and has a range of rooms from budget through to expensive.
Restaurants:
The Cirebon, also on Jalan Malioboro attracts a steady stream of locals and foreigners with its (mainly) vegetarian specialties and convivial atmosphere — all at good prices.
Wow, “HK gal”. R u Hongkong-nese or Indonesian? :p
Yea, I agree with HK gal. Those are the “must-visit” places.
Just want to add some things:
Things are moderately cheaper in Yogyakarta (if compared to Jakarta).
- Make sure you know how to bargain
- Travel/tour package? You might want to contact reliable local travel agents: http://www.panentour.com, http://www.vayatour.com, http://www.mysmailing.com, they could help you. I think they might not have any schedules yet for November, but you could ask them for advise.
- I think 3-4 days in Yogya is sufficient…
- Flying with Garuda Indonesia (code:GA) Airlines is recommended.
- November, good choice of time. It’s not school holiday, it’s low season. The price might be lower than high season.
- I’m not sure about the weather, due to the odd weather we’re having all around the world. But December is usually high-tide season and windy.
- Include Bali? Of course. Include other cities, please. He he he…
Have a nice trip to Indonesia!