Besakih Temple: Favourite Cultural Tourist Spot In Bali

 17 Mei 2022   

Besakih Temple is a tourist destination that presents Balinese culture that is very thick with culture. As a tourist spot in Bali, Besakih Temple will provide views of the temple or historic buildings.

Besakih temple is located in Besakih village, Rendang sub-district, Karangasem district. In addition to Besakih Temple, there is also a tourist attraction in Bali which is visited by many tourists, such as Uluwatu Temple, Tanah Lot Temple, Bukit Jambul, and Telaga Waja river.

Besakih Temple is the largest temple in Bali and is the center of the largest religious ceremonies for Hinduism in Bali. Besakih Temple is also called the "Mother Temple of Bali", because of this many Hindu communities in Bali come here.

This temple is already well-known among foreign and domestic tourists so that many tourists visit, so big the Besakih Temple was dubbed the mother of a temple in Bali.

Besakih temple consists of 1 temple center which is often referred to by Balinese people "Penataran Agung Temple" and 18 companion temples. In this tourist area, you can also see beautiful scenery from a height, that is from the part of the temple which occupies the top position of the temple complex.

Visiting Besakih Temple, of course, there are a number of things to know such as ethics when visiting and photo spots that provide beautiful scenery.

For those of you who visit the Besakih Temple tourist area, you must wear polite clothes and use a sarong (Kamben in Balinese). It is very emphasized for female visitors who menstruate not to enter the temple area because the area is very sanctified and sacred by the people of Bali.

When visiting Besakih Temple you must be accompanied by a local guide so that you can find out the history or activities that can be done in this place. This local tour guide has formed an organization for the region.

For those of you who like an adventure like climbing a mountain, you can do climbing on Mount Agung. Pasar Agung is a start point for trekking trips to the highest peaks of Mount Agung.

Opening hours for visitors traveling to Besakih Temple, from 08.00-17.00, and for Hindus who pray to the Besakih Temple, open 24 hours.

Interested in visiting Besakih Temple which is famous for its artistic beauty and beautiful scenery? Immediately visit the Besakih Temple tourist area to witness its beauty and splendor.