Yogyakarta : Cultural and Nature (First 3 days)

My trip to Yogyakarta, aka Yogya was inspired when I saw the web images of the UNESCO listed Borobudur! And I must also admit that I am a fan, have always been a fan of Volcanoes - yes, it does sound crazy but a Nature and Geography lover will attest to the magnificent, mighty and menacing Volcanoes.

Starting with our first 3 days which were largely spent in Yogya city,  Prambanan Temple (Hindu Temple), and the famous Borobudur Temple (Buddhist). Both Temple sites are UNESCO heritage listed.

Interior of Kraton Palace (in Yogya city)

Showcase of traditional Javanese costume (in Kraton) in Yogya City

Interior of Taman Sari (Water Castle) in Yogya City

An external Wall at Taman Sari in Yogya City

On Day 2 : Temples in Slemen (Prambanan, Sewu & Sambi Sari)

Prambanan Temple ( many of the smaller temples were destroyed during the 2010 earthquake)

Sewu Temple

Sambi Sari (an underground temple discovered by a Farmer)

Day 3 :  A hot but lovely Visit to Borobudur, followed by lunch and Water rafting at Elo River (12 km long !)

Entrance to Borobudur

Garden View at the Entrance

In the temple (lovely mountainous background)

Lunch Venue near Borobudur

Family Pic before we set off to water rafting

End point of our rafting adventure