Refreshing In Balkondes Borobudur, A Fun And Relaxing Rest Area
One day to spend in Borobudur will never be enough. There are too many tourist attractions like Borobudur Temple and other temples such as Mendut Temple and Pawon Temple. You also have to try fun activities like rafting in the Elo River, Progo Atas River, and Progo Bawah River.
After spending a day tour, you can take a rest in Village Economy Center (Balkondes) around Borobudur Temple. Balkondes is a realization of the collaboration between the village and State-Owned Corporation (BUMN).
Each Balkondes around Borobudur Temple has its own characteristics. For example, there is one with the nuance of town and village, special culinary, local crafts, and also cafes for tourists who only want to chill or have a cup of coffee.
Out of 20 Balkondes in around Borobudur Temple, there is Balkondes Borobudur. The location is nearby Borobudur Temple or around 1.4 kilometers away or 4 minutes drive. Balkondes Borobudur locates in Borobudur Ngadiharjo Street, Ngaran 2 RT 1 RW 6, Sawah, Borobudur, Borobudur District or beside Svargabumi.
Balkondes Borobudur can be the best choice for tourists who look for a rest area. The simple and vintage concept of its building and special traditional Javanese cuisine become the identity of Balkondes Borobudur.
There are many choices on the menu in Balkondes Borobudur such as pecel (Javanese salad with peanut sauce), mangut of catfish and spotted barb fish, and other rare Javanese cuisines like papaya leaf, taro coconut milk dish, and taro.
When in Balkondes Borobudur, tourists will feel like in grandma's house. Since they will feel the fresh and quiet atmosphere while eating traditional village cuisine and trying the local coffee of Magelang.
If you want to go around the area of Borobudur Temple and other tourist attractions or balkondes, tourists can rent a carriage, bicycle, or open-roof VW car.
The rent fee for bicycles and carriages will be various. For VW cars, the rent fee starts from IDR 350,000 per two-hour trip to IDR 700,000 for a five-hour trip. There is also a guide that accompanies you to go to tourist attractions and go around the Borobudur Temple area.
When you have gone around and still need more, you can go back to Balkondes Borobudur since there is an inn with a cafe on the other side.
The concept of the inn is almost the same as a cafe. The main property which is used there is mostly wood. It adds the atmosphere of the warm inn in the village.
The number of rooms in Balkondes Borobudur is 20 rooms with various categories starting from a house with a single room, a couple-room with two bedrooms, and a family room with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a living room. The rate of Balkondes Borobudur starts from IDR 450,000 to IDR 1,500,000.
Balkondes Borobudur opens everyday at 8 am to 8 pm. You can confirm first to visit outside the operating hours.
Well, have you been ready to explore the Borobudur Temple area? Set your date and budget to maximize your trip experience there. Also, please always follow the health protocols. (Contributor)
