Selogryo, the Forgoten Temple | REFERENCE - AZY005

Longing for calm surroundings and fresh air? This journey offers you an opportunity to relax while exploring the Javanese countryside.

Idyllic lush green scenery will unveil itself as you walk far away from the tourist track to discover a forgotten historical monument, the Selogryo temple. You will be free to choose how to occupy your afternoon, either laze around the swimming pool at the Villa Sumbing Indah or decide to visit the famous Borobudur Temple… The choice is yours!

Detailed Schedule – Yogyakarta – Selogryo  Temple – Borobudur - Yogyakarta

Early morning departure towards Magelang. We make a stop-over in the village of Muntilan to look at the devastating aftermath of Mt. Merapi’s most recent eruption, in October 2010. Lava flows carrying massive rocks and volcanic material have swept and damaged large areas in the village. We continue our drive to Villa Sumbing Indah, a charming little hotel strategically built on the slopes of the Sumbing volcano, overlooking the valley of Magelang. Coffee break at the villa to contemplate this beautiful panorama with Mounts Merbabu and Merapi as the backdrop.

Our hike starts along a very scenic path following the contour of rice paddy fields. The Selogryo temple was discovered by the locals in 1835, which is rather late compared to other historical sites in the region.

Endowed with luxuriant nature and landscapes of terraced paddy fields stretching below, this area is the evidence that Bali is not the only island to offer such idyllic scenery.

We continue walking through forests and plantations before returning to our departure point.

We eat lunch at Villa Sumbing Indah. The restaurant offers very nicely prepared Indonesian, French and International food.

You will be free to stay at the Villa and enjoy the swimming pool or you might choose to visit Borobudur, the largest Buddhist temple in the world, now classified as World Heritage Site by Unesco (this visit is optional). This massive piece of architecture, erected around the year 800, is believed to have been abandoned around the year 1100, then, rediscovered under a thick layer of vegetation by the Dutch Colonizers in 1814.

Back to Yogyakarta in late afternoon.

3-4 hours of transfer – 3 hours of walk

Uphill : 200m / Downhill : 200m

Meals : Not-Included

End of Program

Personal items to bring

• Running shoes
• Flask
• Bathing suit
• Hat and light spare clothes
• Raincoat (during the rainy season, October to April)
• Day pack & camera
• Mosquito repellant (lotion/cream)
• Sun block, sun glasses &  your good mood

Additional Information

The schedules are given as rough guide only. The itineraries are subject to change due to volcanoes or weather conditions.

Level – Easy

3 to 4 hours walk mostly on well-beaten paths and slopes with moderate inclination.

Those who usually enjoy walking will be absolutely delighted; as for the beginners, they will discover   all the physical and mental benefits of this activity, in an unusually charming environment.

Carry-on luggage

Bring only what you need for the day.

• Experienced Azimuth local guide fluent in English
• Mineral water, fruits & snacks
• Air-conditioned pick up from hotel

Not included

• Travel Insurance and assistance during the trip
• Personnal expenses and tips
• Anything that is not listed in "Included"
• Entry ticket to Borobudur Temple

• Hat or cap
• Light clothes & change of clothes
• Raincoat & good walking shoes
• Small backpack & camera
• Sunscreen & sunglasses
• Your good mood

• Description: ’Easy’ trips require a certain level of fitness,  with some walking (2 to 4 hours) on generally well-marked tracks. They include some ascent and descent without major difficulties.
• Individuals who enjoy going for walks on a regular basis will be delighted on these trips and on short sightseeing tours. If you are new to this, you will soon notice their benefit on your body and soul. 
• Preparation: A weekly two-hour long walk is recommended! An excellent exercise.

• Description: Both long and short trips require a longer personal investment than trips graded ‘easy’. You trek half or full days (between 4 and 6 hours). Ascents and descents  are regular in terms of effort (variation in height ranging from 400 m to 700 m, with the exception of  hikes to reach volcanoe summits). 
• If you enjoy all-morning or full-day hikes, or if you have enjoyed mountain hiking in the past, you will truly love our short or long moderate trips.
• Preparation: Whatever your profile, you should take long walks (four hours) once a week starting two months prior to departure, and practice another physical activity on a regular basis (swimming, biking…).

• Description: These trips include  practically full-day walks (six hours, with successive ascents and descents and a variation in height ranging from 700 m to 1000 m). Some trekking on wild unmarked tracks, an exclusivity of Azimuth adventure Travel Ltd.
• If you enjoy trekking over several days in challenging natural surround or if you practice a sport on a regular basis, you already meet the requirements for this type of trips. If you have enjoyed and have had no difficulty on trips rated ‘moderate,’ you will know what to expect.
• Preparation: Experienced trekkers and novices need to be in good shape. Two months before departure, start to exercise on a weekly basis: long-distance jogging and swimming and/or biking.

• Description: These include challenging full-day treks (averaging a minimum of six hours) on sometimes unmarked tracks. Variation in height may reach 1000 m, and even more on the final ascent of volcanoes.
• If you find long adventurous hikes in the heart of nature exciting and if you enjoy physically testing environments, you will definitely be enthused by these treks. If in the past you have enjoyed hikes graded ‘strenuous’ and have experienced no difficulty, you have an edge on these treks.
• Preparation: To benefit the most from your trip, exercise rigorously! Two to three months before leaving, start joggin (10 km per week). We also recommend an additional regular exercise, including long-distance swimming (1 km) and biking (40 km).

• Description and preparation: These are challenging treks, within the sphere of high-level mountaineering expeditions. Solid experience and the steady practice of an intensive physical activity over a very long period of time are an absolute a must..

• A daypack: Ideally large enough to pack all you need for a day’s walk (rain gear, water bottle, sunglasses, camera, packed food, warm clothes…). You will need at least a 25litres  pack for a full day, but a 30 to 40 -litre pack is preferable. Our experience shows that a larger pack is more comfortable.
• Trek bag/travel bag, both with padlocks: Our porters and vehicles bring daily your luggage to our overnight accommodations.
• Headgear: A sun hat and a scarf or bandana will efficiently protect you against dust and an irritant sulphuric atmosphere (they also protect your neck from sunburns).
• Clothes: Long hiking shorts (for mountain climbing), lightsweat pants, T-shirts, a warm sweater (also in cool weather in mountainous regions), a raincoat.
• Footwear: Hiking boots  and light shoes to wear indoors (sneakers or sandals).
• Other useful items include: spare shoe laces, needles and thread, a towel, night clothes, spare clothes, swimming trunk/bathing suit, toilet paper, a lighter, wet wipes and/or antibacterial gel, biodegradable soap/shampoo, lip balm, sunscreen, sunglasses, a water bottle, a small knife, plastic bags (to pack and protect some of your belongings), sleeping bag and a bedsheet. 
• First aid kit: throat lozenges, medication, insect and mosquito repellent, anti-diarrhoeal treatment (Imodium, Oralite). Your guide will carry along a sterile medical kit including a range of useful drugs. 
• In a small envelope or a pouch hanging around your neck or hidden under your clothes, carry a photocopy of your identity papers, your insurance contract, and your credit cards