Lempuyang Temple – Tirta Gangga – Goa Lawah The Bat Cave
Departure : 03.30 AM
Approx : 9 Hours
price : 55 / Person
Lempuyang Temple, locally referred to as Pura Lempuyang Luhur, is one of Bali’s oldest and most highly regarded temples, on par with Besakih (aka the ‘mother temple’ of Bali). It is also believed to predate the majority of Hindu temples on the island. Definitely a highlight on any travel itinerary for the fit and adventurous, the main temple lies at 1,175m above sea level, up on the peak of the namesake Mount Lempuyang in East Bali. The Tirta Gangga royal water garden is a favourite retreat in the regency of Karangasem, east Bali. It was built in 1946 during the reign of the late raja of Karangasem, Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasem (1887 – 1966). Tirta Gangga saw a series of restorations following the destructive hot showers of volcanic ash from the 1963 Mount Agung eruption. Goa Lawah also known as bat cave is very important to the Balinese Hindu community and one of Bali’s most important temples. It’s like Tanah Lot or Pura Besakih one of Bali’s key nine directional temples and serves particularly as a guardian against dark spirits from the ocean.
