Temples

Pura Tirta Empul Temple

Magical Healing. Legend has it that this temple spring was created by the god Indra as an antidote to the poisonous spring by an evil demon king. The spring waters here are known for there tremendous healing powers that can also bring good fortune. Climb to it’s top. Bathe in its waters and savor its...

Goa Gajah

Local focklare surround this 11c site, nevertheless, Goa Gajah ‘Elephant Cave’ is an archaeological site of incredible significant historical value. Located on the edge of Bedulu Village, six kilometres out of central Ubud, you do not need more than an hour to descend to its relic-filled courtyard and view the rock-wall carvings, a central meditational...

Pura Goa Lawah

Goa Lawah, literly means “bat cave”.  It’s located in the southeast of Bali, said to be founded in 1007 AD  by  Nirartha (remember Tana Lot ) and is aptly named because of the thousands of bats the fill it’s cave which is said to extend 19miles underground to Pura Besakih (Mother Temple). We’ll let you fact...

Pura Luhur Uluwatu

Luhur means “something of divine origin”and ulu means “land’s end” while watu means “rock” in Balinese, aptly describing this inspiring temple. It is one of the six most important temples in Bali. One of the 9 directional temples that is thought to protect from evil spirits. You can enjoy its incredible view of the Indian Ocean while perched on the...

Pura Ulun Danu Bratan

Dedicated to the goddess of lakes and rivers, this temple is very significant to Bali and its farmers for its importance to irrigation. Situated on the shores of Lake Bratan, its setting alone will leave you breathless. Its towering pagoda regins majestically over the placid water of this alpine lake. It has the danger of...

Pura Besakih

The mother load! Pura Besakih is considered the holiest temple in Bali and the mother of all temples ( Besakih means mother in bahasa). This Pura is one of the oldest in Bali. It’s revered for its importance and being over 1000 years old. It consists of 23 separate temples. The temples main axis  align with...

Pura Gunung Kawi

An interloper in the Pura list. Pura Gunung Kawi is actually a tomb for the Balinese royalty and seen as a holy place by the locals. The site itself is jaw dropping on its own. Know as the “valley of the Kings” its located in the cliffs between rice fields of Tampaksiring with the Pakerisan...

Pura Luhur Lempuyang

Pura Supreme! Dedicated to the supreme God, Sang Hyang Widi Wasa, it’s one of Bali’s nine directional temples that protect from evil spirits. Visiting it requires a bit of an effort. You’ll need to climb 1,700 steps cutting right into the mountainside jungle to reach the top. At the peak however,  you are treated to...

Pura Tanah Lot

This temple is known  by the locals as the “land in the middle of the sea” as it sits off the coast on a majestic rock. Dating back to 15th century, it is believed to be the work of the priest Nirartha. Legend has it, after spending a night on this rock at sea ,...

Pura Taman Ayun

Spectacular, this temple built in the 1600’s by the King of Mengwi for his family, remained the central temple for the Mengwi Kingdom until the 1800’s when it was conquered by the neighboring kingdoms of Tabanan and Bandung.  This Aw inspiring temple is surrounded by a moat that from a distance makes it appear to...

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