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Besakih Temple (Pura Besakih)
Best time to visit
Early morning, before 9am, offers cooler temperatures, softer light, and far fewer tour groups. Dry season, April to October, gives the clearest mountain views.
Budget tips
Foreign visitors pay a modest entrance fee, typically around IDR 60,000–75,000 (about USD 4–5), and sarong rentals or small donations may be requested; no standard city passes cover the site, so combine the visit with other eastern Bali stops to split transport costs.
Recommended for
Culture and religion enthusiasts, Photography enthusiasts, History buffs, Day trippers from Ubud or Candidasa
Plan your visit
1.5-2 hours
About
Fatos rápidos: Steep stone stairways and tiered shrines climb a volcanic slope, where incense, fragrant flowers, and ritual smoke mingle into the air. Crowds swell for major ceremonies, with dozens of separate temples in the complex hosting processions and pilgrims in bright sarongs numbering into the thousands.
Destaques: A sprawling complex of 23 linked shrines climbs the volcano’s flank, the central sanctuary capped by an 11-tiered meru and constantly scented with frangipani and smoldering incense as priests move through layers of white and saffron cloth. Locals still tell how the 1963 eruption devastated nearby villages yet left the complex largely intact, a story that sends barefoot pilgrims up the steep stone staircases while elderly priests chant and scatter tiny offerings of rice and flower petals into the breeze.
Insider tips
- Wear a sarong and sash, available for rent at the entrance, and make sure knees are covered when entering shrines.
- Arrive before 9am to avoid the main tour buses and cooler walking conditions on the slopes.
- Climb to the upper courtyards for the best framed views of Mount Agung and the temple terraces.
- Respect offerings, avoid stepping over them, and ask before photographing people during ceremonies.
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Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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