Amanjiwo - Amanresort, Indonesia

Amanjiwo, or peaceful soul, rests in the

countryside at the foot of Menoreh Hills in

Central Java, Indonesia. Located within a natural

amphitheater, the 35-suite resort overlooks

verdant terraced rice fields and coconut, clove

and citrus groves, and the world largest

Buddhist monument, Borobudur.

The architecture of Amanjiwo draws from the

history and culture of Central Java. The main

building is circular in design and rises to a domed

centerpiece. Through the entrance, guests pass the water gardens, Library and Gallery

into the Bar and Dining Room with its spacious terrace. Views from the resort frame

Borobudur and its four encircling volcanoes.

Climate

Mean temperatures in the Indonesian archipelago range between 25 to 28C (78-82F) at sea level and

decrease by about one degree Celsius (two degrees Fahrenheit) for every 200 meters (650ft) of

altitude. The months of November through March provide occasional tropical rainfall and a dry season

prevails from April to October.

Time Difference

Indonesia covers three time zones. Central Java is seven hours ahead of GMT.

Language

The national language is Bahasa Indonesia (although there are 350 languages and dialects spoken in

the archipelago). English is commonly spoken around commercial centers.

Facilities and Services

The Dining Room features a selection of Indonesian and international dishes and enjoys

sweeping views across the Kedu valley to Borobudur

The Terrace for outdoordining and refreshments

The Pool Club comprises an informal restaurant and 50 meter swimming pool

Private Dining 24 hours

The Bar

The Shop and Gallery provides an interesting array of antiques and traditional and

contemporary textiles, jewellery, arts and crafts

The Library has a wide choice of books, magazines, newspapers, board games and music

Tennis Club with two tennis courts

Amanjiwos swimming pool with views strectching to distant volcanoes.

Activities and Services

Experience the historical tradition and scenic beauty of this cultural heartland of Java. Towering

volcanoes, tropical forests, sleepy villages, lush rice terraces, busy markets and legendary

temples and monumentsensures an interesting array of sites for excursions with the drivers

and guides of Amanjiwo

Borobudur, the world largest Buddhist monument, dating to the 8th century is the ideal location

to view dawn of any new day

Tennis

Golf at Merapi Country Club

Mountain cycling through nearby villages and agricultural lands

Trekking or horse riding through the foothills of the Menoreh hills

Swimming

A range of traditional Javanese massage and beauty treatments

Dance and gamelan music performances in nearby villages.

Resort Highlight The Intellectual and The Spiritual

Amanjiwo, as a cultural and intellectual resort, offers an Evening Lecture

program. Guest speakers, all members of Yogyakarta Universitys faculty,

regularly present informal lectures in the Library on topics ranging from

Javanese Philosophy and World Outlook to The Early Classic Temples

of Java. And also, Amanjiwo, in homage to its spiritual and mystical

location, arranges by appointment private Meditation and relaxation

classes hosted by some of Central Javas most respected Spiritual

Master.

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