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Punthuk Setumbu

Indonesia

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Be collected you at your accommodation by your friendly driver and travel to Setumbu Hill for 4:00 AM. Witness the breathtaking Borobudur sunrise views. When the air is fresh and as the mist begins to lift the sun will surround the volcanoes and terraced fields. You will leave at dawn.

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Contents

8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome, fellow traveler and seeker of knowledge, to the quiet, pre dawn shadows of Poon took Seh toom boo. You have likely begun your journey in the very early hours of the morning, perhaps roused from your slumber for a four a…

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  2. 2Ascending the Forest Trail

    As we make our way up the pathway, feel the uneven texture of the earth and stone beneath your feet. The ascent here at Poon took Seh toom boo is an exercise in measured exertion, a physical rhythm that mirrors the slow,…

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  3. 3The Midpoint and the Ancient Lake

    Here at this small clearing, let us pause and allow our heart rates to settle. Take a deep breath of the pine scented air. …

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  4. 4The Summit Viewing Platform

    We have arrived at the summit platform of Poon took Seh toom boo. Feel the distinct change in the atmosphere here. …

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  5. 5The Sunrise Vista

    Look to the east. The moment of revelation is upon us. …

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  6. 6Focusing on Borobudur

    From this slightly elevated extension of the viewing deck, let us direct our full attention to the distant stone mandala of Bo ro boo door. Though it appears small from here, remember that it is the world's largest Buddhist…

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  7. 7The Dove and the Chicken Church

    If you turn your gaze slightly to the west, away from Bo ro boo door, and look toward the neighboring forested ridge, you will spot an incredibly peculiar structure poking its head above the tree line. It is a large, gray…

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  8. 8Final Reflections and the Descent

    As we carefully make our way back down the forest trail, notice how completely different the environment feels in the daylight. The mysterious, shadowy path we navigated earlier is now brightly illuminated by shafts of sunlight…

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What is Punthuk Setumbu?

Punthuk Setumbu is a place in Indonesia with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationIndonesia
TypeNature
Story sections8
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates-7.6093, 110.1778
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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