Unchanged Thousand Years Tradition

 

 

Trip Advisor Indonesia - Pura Tirtha Empul: a Balinese Hindu temple which consist of a "Pertitaan" or bathing structure. It is famous as holy spring water where Balinese Hindus go to for purification ritual for more than a thousand years and still almost unchanged until today. The Balinese worshipers have been drawn to the temple whose sacred spring has been created by Indra and to have curative properties. 

It is located at Tampaksiring, Gianyar Regency or about 25 kilometers to the northern of Ubud (45 minutes by car or motor bike). the main building divided into three parts including front yard "Jaba Pura", central yard "Jaba Tengah" and inner yard "Jaba Jeroan". The two bathing pools itself is located at Jaba Tengah with contains 30 showers. Each of them named accordingly such as: Pengelukatan, Pebersihan, Sudamala and Pancuran Cetik (poison). Tirtha Empul temple is dedicated to Vishnu - the supreme consciousness Narayana.

 

Transportation (Trip/Tour Route) & Cost:

Trip by car or rent motor bike, follow the main road of Ubud to the north part of Bali. The sign of location are displayed every where or follow the map bellow. Special for motor please park at the top of car parking. It will cost about 2000 IDR for park charge and for car about 10.000 IDR.

Note: entrance ticket is FREE but you can do donation or charity for the temple itself. You must wear sarong. You can bring along if your own or available in the entrance gate for FREE charge.

Travel Advisor Guide:

• Individual or Group Backpacker
• Trip level: easy
• Recommended for all class traveler
• Point of interest: pool, the building structure, landscape views
• Things to do in Tirtha Empul Temple: bathing, locker or safety box is provided at the inner yard. You can also enjoying the temple life or fun with the fishes near the pool zone.

Travel Advisor Equipments and Tools (Prepare your Wonderful Vacation):

• In wet seasons you need umbrella or rain coat
• Swim suit (Sarong)
• Personal stuff 
• Towel

Other Trip Advisor / Holiday packages recommendation:

• Special Hotel for special guest is provided.
• Hotel, Villas, Hostel and Homestay near Ubud: Book Here
• Ubud tourist activity schedule, event and info is available at the Kelurahan office (Tourist Information Center) in front of Ubud Palace or near the Ubud traditional Market.