Heaven Gate Lempuyang Temple

Itinerary
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Stop At: Tirta Empul Temple, Tampaksiring 80552 Indonesia

Tirta Empul is an important temple complex and holy mountain spring. The site serves as a legendary setting of a traditional tale about good versus evil. It is also a national cultural heritage site. The complex, built circa 960 AD, is also a silent witness to the old Balinese kingdom years, particularly at the time of the Warmadewa Dynasty. Another nearby and prominent site on top of a hill is the presidential palace, Istana Tampaksiring, built during the years of the nation’s first president, Soekarno. Tirta Empul, meaning ‘holy water spring’ is actually the name of a water source located within the temple. The spring feeds various purification baths, pools and fish ponds surrounding the outer perimeter, which all flow to the Tukad Pakerisan River. As is common with Balinese temples, the Tirta Empul Temple complex has three key divisions, namely a front, secondary and inner courtyard. Visitors to Tirta Empul first come upon the lush gardens and pathways adorned with statues and tropical plants that lead to its entrance. After stepping through this typical 'candi bentar' (temple gate), a vast walled courtyard welcomes visitors to the bathing pools where a large 'wantilan' meeting hall stands at the right. Inside the central courtyard, referred to as ‘madya mandala’ or ‘jaba tengah’, pilgrims first approach a rectangular purification bath where a total of 13 elaborately sculpted spouts that line the edge from west to east. After solemn prayers at an altar-like shrine, they proceed to enter the crystal-clear, cold mountain water. With hands pressed together, they bow under the gushing water of the first spout, carrying on to the eleventh. The water from the last two of the 13 spouts is meant for purification purposes in funerary rites. Bring your changing under wear if you want to do purification!

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Besakih Temple, Jl. Raya Besakih, Karangasem Indonesia

Besakih temple well know as mother temple in bali. one of the best place to visit during holiday in Bali. the temple first time build in 8th century by Rsi Markandeya. Whole complex temple offer different history. walk a long the temple create special experience while see the view from high around 3000m above see level.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tirta Gangga, Jl. Abang-Amlapura, Karangasem 80852 Indonesia

Tirta Gangga is also known as the “Water Palace” and is famed for its lush gardens and holy waters. It is also a former palace for the royal family and was constructed in 1946. The name of this attraction translates to ‘water from the Ganges’. The palace has religious significance for the locals as the waters are considered to be holy. One of the greatest attractions at Tirta Gangga is the centrally-located lotus fountain with beautiful carvings. Underwater springs feed the fountains which fill the many pools within the palace. You will find giant koi swimming here as well as lotus flowers which forms a beautiful scene.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Lempuyang Temple, On top of Mt. Lempuyang, Karangasem 80852 Indonesia

On the slopes of Mount Lempuyang sits Pura Lempuyang Luhur, otherwise known as Lempuyang Temple. This is one of the key nine directional temples on the island of Bali, where you can find the famous Gateway of Heaven and grants spectacular sunset views at dusk as it is situated high on the mountain slope.

There are two sections to the temple, a lower level and an upper level. The latter is worth the climb up the seemingly infinite staircase – this is definitely a temple with a view. The view from the temple is very beautiful, as you will see an amazing panorama of Mount Agung. The beautiful forest around the temple is known as the lungs of the island of Bali.

Duration: 1 minute