Renowned as a heritage center of authentic Javanese fine art and culture, Yogyakarta or Yogya or Jogjakarta is a city that fascinates every traveler at each step. It is the only Indonesian province that is still governed by a pre-colonial Sultanate (Sultanate of Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat). Situated at the foot of the active Merapi volcano, this dynamic land of central Java has a special charisma that seldom fails to captivate the visitor.



Sightseeing in Yogyakarta

From the magnificent historical and cultural sights to modern architectural structures, this city has its own identity and place when it comes to tourism in Indonesia. The thousand year old temples like ?Borobudur Temple? and ?Sultan's Palace? stand proudly as the inheritances of the great ancient kingdoms while the green rice fields with a lovely backdrop of Merapi Mountain are enough to imbibe your senses. Often considered as the main gateway to central Java, this fantastic city is the front-runner for traditional dance, Wayang (traditional puppetry) and music.

Shopping and Dining in Yogyakarta

When it comes shopping and dining, this cultural city becomes a lively and vibrant city and is not less than any other popular destinations of Indonesia. Well known for its silver work, leather puppets and unique style of batik dyed fabric, Yogyakarta has its own color and flavor. Malioboro Street, the main road, is quite popular among the travelers due to its night street food culture and street vendors. For the foodies, the aroma of the hot and spicy Indonesian dishes is quite enough to stimulate their senses and taste buds. There are plenty of dining options scattered all over the city and offering you variety of delicacies ranging from the local flavors to international cuisines.

Accommodation in Yogyakarta

Being one of the renowned tourist destinations of not only Indonesia but also of Southeast Asia, Yogyakarta provides travelers all sorts of accommodation options. Whether you are visiting the city for business or are on family vacations, offers quality of hospitality and warmth that makes your trip more enchanting. From renowned hotel groups like Hyatt, Novotel, Mercure etc. providing accommodation facilities to many independent hotels, there are multiple options to choose ranging from luxury to boutique to budget as per your budget and desire.