6. Underwater Temple
A visit to the Underwater Temple Bali is undoubtedly the most unique temple tour experience. Packed with serenity and adventure, a visit to this temple situated below the water in the Pemuteran bio rock area via diving or snorkelling is a must, especially for those who love non-cliche holiday ideas.
Must Witness: The statues built below the water tucked between beautiful corals.
Entry Fee: The cost would be the same as that of your snorkelling or diving tour, which you’d take to visit this temple.
Timings: The timings would vary and depend on the snorkelling company you’d choose for your visit.
Location: Pemuteran, Bali
7. Taman Ayun Temple
Wrapped with greenery and serenity, this is one of the most beautiful temples in Bali. The magnificent architecture, and expansive landscapes with fish and lotus ponds in between, make it a beauty worth witnessing.
Must Witness: The traditional Balinese architectural features, best reflected via thatched multi-roofed shrines.
Entry Fee: IDR 15,000 per person
Timings: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: Jalan Ayodya No.10, Mengwi, Kabupaten Badung, Bali
8. Goa Lawah Temple
Your Bali temple tour would stay incomplete until you tick Goa Lawah off your list. This temple is located on the southeast coast of Bali, and is built around a cave, which is home to a lot of bats. Apart from its location, the motifs of the dragon, shrines in the centre & large banyan trees at the entrance are pretty mesmerizing too.
Must Witness: The beautiful coast of Nusa Penida at the horizon.
Entry Fee: IDR 15,000 per person
Timings: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Jl. Raya Goa Lawah, Pesinggahan, Klunkung, Kabupaten Klungkung, Bali
9. Tirta Empul
One of the largest water temples in Bali, Tirta Empul is famous for its holy water that is believed to be used for purification rituals. With statues amidst lush green gardens & tropical plants at the entrance, and the first pools behind the gate, it looks like a beautiful scenery.
Must Witness: The ritual baths in the holy water of the temple.
Entry Fee: IDR 15,000 pr person
Timings: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: Jalan Tirta, Manukaya, Tampaksiring, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali
10. Gunung Kawi
Situated near the Tirta Empul Temple, Gunung Kawi is one of the oldest and the best temples in Bali. What makes it worth visiting is the thrill one experiences while reaching the temple, which involves a beautiful walk and descending some 370 stone steps.
Must Witness: The tall carved shrines, and local women preparing & then walking with the offerings on their head.
Entry Fee: IDR 15,000 for adults, and IDR 7,500 for children
Timings: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: Banjar Penaka, Tampaksiring, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali
Tips For Visiting Bali Temples
- Plan your visit to the temples early in the morning as it is the best time to witness the beauty with peace, and barely any crowd around.
- If not in the morning, check for special ceremonies or performances that happen in the temples, and visit during that time.
- Make sure you follow the Bali temple dress code. Dress up decently, and if you don’t have a sarong & a sash with you, borrow it from the temple.
- Most of the temples have souvenir shops and local restaurants in their vicinity, try to explore them too.
- Don’t forget to carry your camera, as every temple offers a sight worth capturing.
- Keep all the rules and rituals of the temple in mind, and abide by them.
- Prepare a Bali temples list so that you don’t miss out anything during your trip.
- You might be asked to pay an entrance fee for visiting the temple, which is a donation collected by the local community for renovations and ceremonies. Rest assured, and give it with all your heart.
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