Borobudur Temple Entrance Rules 2026: Everything You Need to Know

Borobudur Today – Borobudur Entrance Rules

Borobudur Temple is open to visitors daily, including Mondays (before closed on Monday for the international museum regulation). While the park grounds have been accessible for some time, the popular “climb to the top” structure access is now fully operational with specific visitor quotas to ensure conservation.

Borobudur Temple Entrance Rules 2026: Everything You Need to Know

Today, visiting Borobudur Temple requires careful planning due to a strict quota system and regulated access. This regulation by Indonesian Government and UNESCO guidance to preserve the heritage. The most critical change is that you cannot simply walk up the temple structure; you must purchase a specific ticket type that includes a mandatory guided tour and special footwear.

1. Daily Quota: Access to the temple structure is strictly limited to 1,200 people per day.
2. Timed Sessions: Entry is divided into 8 sessions per day, with roughly 150 people allowed per session.
3. Mandatory Guides: You must be accompanied by an official guide (included in the structure ticket price) in groups of 15–20 people.
4. Special Sandals (Upanat): You cannot wear your own shoes on the temple structure. You will be provided with special woven sandals called Upanat to prevent stone erosion.
5. Operating Hours: The grounds are open from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. The temple structure is now also open on Mondays as of July 2025
6. The dawn time 04.30 am visit is a very special visit with the limited quota 100 visitors per day. Check and contact JavaBaliTrips  Customer Service to reserve, as the official partner of Borobudur temple Management (TWC).

Entry Rules and Quotas

Here is the detail for the Entry Rules and Quotas to visit Borobudur temple daily, you must know:

1. Daily Quota: Access to the temple structure is strictly limited to 1,200 people per day.
2. Timed Sessions: Entry is divided into 8 sessions per day, with roughly 150 people allowed per session.
3. Mandatory Guides: You must be accompanied by an official guide (included in the structure ticket price) in groups of 15–20 people.
4. Special Sandals (Upanat): You cannot wear your own shoes on the temple structure. You will be provided with special woven sandals called Upanat to prevent stone erosion.
5. Borobudur Temple Opening Hours 2026: The grounds are open from 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, including Mondays. Visitors planning to access the temple structure should also consider the scheduled entry sessions and daily visitor quota when planning their visit.

FAQ (Pertanyaan Umum)

Apa perubahan utama dalam aturan masuk Candi Borobudur mulai tahun 2026?

Perubahan utama adalah pengunjung tidak bisa lagi langsung naik ke struktur candi; mereka harus membeli tiket khusus yang mencakup tur berpemandu wajib dan penggunaan sandal khusus (Upanat).

Berapa kuota harian pengunjung yang diizinkan naik ke struktur Candi Borobudur?

Kuota harian untuk akses ke struktur candi dibatasi secara ketat hingga 1.200 orang per hari, dibagi menjadi 8 sesi.

Mengapa pengunjung harus mengenakan sandal khusus (Upanat) saat naik ke Candi Borobudur?

Pengunjung harus mengenakan sandal khusus tenun yang disebut Upanat untuk mencegah erosi batu dan menjaga kelestarian struktur candi.

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