Ubud Archeological Tour

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Stop At: Tirta Empul Temple, Tampaksiring, Gianyar Regency, Bali

Tirta Empul temple is located in the village called Manukaya, Tampaksiring district, Gianyar regency and is about 39 km from Denpasar. Is located on east side of the President palace called Istana Tampaksiring. The name of Tirta Empul come from the word “tirta ri air hampul’ which is written down in inscription temple called Pura Sakenan in Manukaya village. The “tirta ri air hampul” means holy water comes from the spring.
This temple was built as a holy spring temple with its fountain water by the King Sri Indrajaya Singha Warmadewa in 960 AD. The Tirta Empul it has several numbers of fountain water that are believed to be sacred for those who bathe there. Bali’s holy book called Usana Bali, it was said to be a legend that this spring water was created by God Indra. He created this spring water during his war against the cruel King as represent of Demon named Maya Denawa.
The Tirta Empul temple is used by either Balinese or everyone in the world to seek a water blessing ritual or the purification celebration. Each of the fountain water has different function to have. This temple also found several archeological site such as Lingga Yoni, The Lion statue called Arca Singa and Tepasana to worship God Indra.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Mount Kawi, Tampaksiring, Gianyar Regency, Bali

It is located in the village of Tampaksiring, Gianyar regency which is not that far from Tirta Empul temple. Located in the middle of the rice field down the valley makes Gunung Kawi is a must to see in your time in Bali. This place has a lot of step stairways to get down the object but provides you with beautiful surroundings.
Gunung Kawi is an ancient monument that was made on 11th century. The rock-cut Candi (shrines) was carved into 7 meters high hard stone of the cliff face. It is believed as funeral monuments. These are thought to be dedicated for one of Udayana’s son in Udayana dynasty named Anak Wungsu. The east side of this place, we can see 5 numbers of Candi that all dedicated for Udayana dynasty like King Udayana, his wife Gunapriya Dharmapatni, son Marakata, son Airlangga and the last son Anak Wungsu who believed in Bali as represent for God of Love when he was ruled Bali.
In Gunung Kawi at the north Candi (east side) has the inscription says “haji lumahing jalu” which means the king made this place here. Inside the temple you may see several niches that are used by the finest priest during Anak Wungsu dynasty to meditate. This place become so popular for those who look for study tour in Bali as one of historical monument in this island.


Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Yeh Pulu Temple, Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali

Yeh Pulu relief is one of last piece of artifact that left from the dynasty Astasura in Bali. The relief carved on the side of the river. This place provides you information about God Wisnu

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes