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Besakih Temple Tour
The Besakih temple tour is a full day tour that explores two of Bali's most historically important places; Pura Besakih on Mount Agung and the town of KlungKlung where you will visit the 17th century Kerta Gosa
The Besakih Temple Tour is an East Bali tour where you will visit Mount Batur, Besakih Temple on the slopes of Mount Agung as well as Klung Klung town. Your day starts when we pick you up from your hotel between 8 am and 9am depending on whether you are in South Bali or Ubud, and take a drive up to the town Kintamani where you will be able to take in the sights at Mount Batur and its caldera lake.
We then continue to the slopes of Mount Agung where you will spend time exploring the Pura Besakih Temple complex and learn about some of the religious practices of the Hindu Balinese. Then we travel along to the small regency of KlungKlung where we will visit Kerta Gosa and have the chance to walk around the shops there before returning back to your hotel. Approximate time is 8 hours.
Tour Highlights
- Mount Batur, picturesque town of Kintamani
- Mount Agung, Besakih Temple, the Mother temple
- KlungKlung, Kerta Gosa Royal Court of Justice
- Pick up and return to your hotel
- English speaking private tour guide
- Mineral water in car
- Entry into sites visited
- Transport in air conditioned car
- Car park fees
- US$110 for 2 persons
Sightseeing Tour Information
Besakih Temple is known as "The Mother Temple" of Bali. It is the largest, holiest and most important temple in all of Bali. It is located at about 900 m above sea level on the slopes of Mount Agung, Bali's tallest mountain at 3142m high. Pura Besakih Temple is not just one temple but the name given to the entire complex of over 20 smaller temples, each one belonging to different caste groups and regencies.On arrival at the complex, you will be greeted with a series of steps ascending to split gates beyond which is the main courtyard and templex complex Pura Penataran Agung, the symbolic center of the entire complex. Dedicated to the God Siva, it has 57 structures within it, each dedicated to a different deity. The complex has 6 terraces. The Lotus Throne located in the 2nd terrace is the center of the temple and the entire Besakih Temple complex. The three seats of the Lotus Throne are dedicated to the Brahma, Siwa and Wisnu and are wrapped in cloth in the symbolic colours of red, white and black, and decorated with flowers.
Another piece of information you might want to note when you visit Pura Besakih is that the Hindu Triad or "The Great Trinity" is represented by three temples : Pura Penataran Agung honouring Siva, Pura Batu Madeg ("Temple of the Standing Stone") honouring Wisnu, and Pura Kiduling Kreteg ("Temple South of the Bridge") honouring Branhma.
Like all temples in Bali, Pura Besakih also has its own temple anniversary (odalan). This falls on the full moon of the 10th lunar month of the Balinese calendar, usually in March or April. This is a month long festival where it is believed that the gods of all temples on Bali move to and reside in the main Besakih temple. The entire island will descend on the foothills of Mount Agung for this so if you plan to visit during this time, it is best to set off early. It will be a good time however to observe the many religious practices that the Hindu Balinese engage in. However if you miss this period, it is always busy at Pura Besakih and there is always some kind of activity going on. Visiting these temples is a special pilgrimage with Balinese making the pilgrimage here for many reasons other than to celebrate major ceremonies, either to collect Holy water from the temple or to take part in rituals to prepare a deceased relative's ashes before being placed in the family temple.
KlungKlung is a small district located between Gianyar and Karangasem. The name means "beauty" or "happiness". It is not very well known but this town is rich in history. Prior to 1651, the Kings of KlungKlung ruled Bali from their capital town of Gelgel about 4km south of KlungKlung. A revolt by the then Prime Minister of the area caused the Royal family to flee and it wasn't until some 30 years later that a new and smaller Kingdom was set up in KlungKlung and this became the seat of Balinese royalty and from which the Balinese royalty of today descends from. The Kerta Gosa was the Royal Court of Justice built on the 18th century. The paintings on the ceilings depict the punishments awaiting those who have committed crimes and the rewards for those who are fortunate to enter the gates of heaven. The Bale Kambang in the back is a pavilion which appears to float over the lily pond which is sits above. The ceiling here is richly painted in the distinctive "Kamasan" style which are based on wayang puppets.
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