Exploring the temples on Bali
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As religion has always played a large part in the culture of Bali, there is no shortage of temples on this island. What is nice is most of these temples is that they are quite different to each other. The largest temple is the Mother Temple of Besakih which has been built on the slopes of Mount Agung. Some of the other temples which are worth a visit on Bali are Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave temple), Bangli (Kehen temple), Gunung Kawi (the rocky temple), Tampak Siring (holy spring temple), Tanah Lot (Tanah Lot temple).
Although not a temple, the Klungkung (the old court justice of the Klungkung kingdom) is worth a visit as well. Some of the temples are located within a jungle environment which makes the experience different while others are in a very open place. Sometimes the path leading into the temple is unpaved so make sure you wear proper shoes.
It is possible to rent a scooter and visit the temples on Bali by yourself, or just join a day tour which runs from most places which are tourist hot spots like Kuta or Ubud. Most of these tours only include a few of the temples, so make sure the ones you really would like to visited are included. Most temples do charge an entrance fee and several have a dress code and will ask you to wear a sarong as a respect to their culture. Often these day trips also include some scenery and a dinner where you get an amazing view over the rice fields. |
Bali temples travel photo gallery
Elephant cave temple
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The Indonesia photo galleries
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Large tree roots growing overland.
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Path through the humid jungle.
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Small water flow in the jungle.
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Temple garden with palm tree and exotic
plants.
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The holy spring water temple.
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Holy spring temple
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Rice fields full of water.
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Statue near the holy spring water
temple.
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Holy spring water temple.
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Pond at the holy spring water temple.
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Holy spring water temple.
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Decorative construction at the holy
spring water temple.
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Main building of the holy spring water
temple complex.
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Klungkung court of Justice
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Gardens of
the Kertha Gosa Pavilion.
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Statue near the pond of the Klungkung
palace.
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Ancient statue looking out of the pond.
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Decorated walkway leading to Kerta
Gosa.
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Hall of Justice at the Klunkung palace.
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Statue in front of the ancient hall of
Justice.
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Facade at the Klunkung palace.
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Historical
complex of the Klunkung palace.
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Gardens of the Klunkung palace.
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Roundabout with Hindu statue.
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Taman Ayun temple
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The moat surrounding Taman Ayun temple.
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Within Taman Ayun ground.
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Small traditional shrines.
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Typical Balinese pagoda's.
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Central part of the temple.
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Ulun Batur
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Small structures within the complex grounds.
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The temple of Ulun Batur in the water.
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Tanah Lot
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Small temple between the vegetation.
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Tanah Lot in the water on the right.
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The coastline of Indonesia.
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Temple of Tanah Lot built on a cliff.
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Classic view of Tanah Lot during high tide.
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Internet sites with travel information about the temples on Bali
Suggested photo albums on Mad Planet Earth
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