Phutuk setumbu sunrise paradise

Setumbu Punthuk hill is one of the best spot to watch the sunrise with the background of Mount Merapi Merbabu. From this place, tourists can also see the magnificent Borobudur temple in the morning sea mist trapped.

Exoticism views of the sun rise in the morning has always been a fascinating magnet for tourists. Because it is no wonder if the tourist spots that presents a view of the sunrise is always crowded with tourists. Call it Mount Bromo in East Java, Mount Dieng Sikunir in Central Java, and Hill Punthuk Setumbu in Magelang.

Of the three sites, Hill Punthuk Setumbu have different views of the morning. Besides watching the sun slowly peeking from Mount Merapi or Merbabu, tourists can witness the grandeur of Borobudur from a height. Of course this is a distinct advantage. No wonder if eventually Punthuk Setumbu become a favorite location for foreign tourists watched the sunrise and also a favorite spot for photographers.

Punthuk Setumbu a high hill about 400 meters above sea level, located in the constellation Menoreh Mountains. This place was once a farm population. But after a photographer take pictures of the sunrise Borobudur nan epic of this place, the people were coming to visit this place to watch the sunrise.

Travelers who want to see the beauty of Borobudur at dawn are advised to arrive at this place before 05.00 pm. From the parking lot at the foot of the hill, tourists must be trekking about 15 minutes to reach the top route in the form of the macadam road and land. For those who are not strong trekking to the summit, not far from the parking lot there is a gazebo where tourists can witness the Borobudur from a distance.

Setumbu Punthuk peak form large courtyard surrounded by a guardrail. In this place there are houses on stilts, gazebo and wooden chairs that can be used to sit waiting for the sun rises. Although trekking trip in the morning a little tiring, but it will pay off as she watched the slow sweep of Borobudur fog lifted and the sun coming out from behind the mountain shyly.
Best Time Visiting Punthuk Setumbu

For tourists and photographers who want to capture the sunrise from Punthuk Setumbu, then the best time to come to this place is during the dry season which is around June to August. At these months the sun can be seen clearly without shrouded in clouds so they can get a wonderful moment. Besides the track towards the hill does not tarnish like during the rainy season. Whereas if you want to take pictures of Borobudur temple covered in mist, visitors can come anytime.
Location and access to Punthuk Setumbu
Map Location Punthuk Setumbu

Maps Location Punthuk Setumbu Hill

Setumbu Punthuk hill not far from Borobudur Temple, precisely in Hamlet Kerahan, Karangrejo Village, Borobudur, Magelang. From Yogyakarta can be taken about 1 hour trip by private vehicle. Travelers who want to enjoy the beauty of the sunrise from Mount Punthuk Setumbu shall pay a levy amounting to Rp 15,000 / person.

To achieve this hill is not a difficult case because there were already driving directions to the location. From the front of Borobudur Tourism Park simply drove toward Manohara, then straight on towards the hills Menoreh. Not far away there is a T-junction and directions reads Nirvana Borobudur Sunrise. Please turn right to follow the directions to arrive at the parking lot Punthuk Setumbu Hill.