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Guide To Visiting Besakih Temple With Kids
A Visit To The Mother Temple In Bali
While temples are scattered all over Bali, there is only one mother temple! Pack a lunch, hire a driver, and prepare to be enchanted at the oh-so-amazing Besakih!
Located on the slopes of Mount Agung in East Bali, Besikih, a 2,000 year old temple, is one of Bali’s most visited temples. There are over 70 festivals celebrated each year at this beauty and worshippers from all over Indonesia enjoy making a pilgrimage here.
The Scoop:
* Recommended to go early! The afternoon can get a bit foggy (still beautiful but you can’t see all the views).
* Mom and dad must wear a sarong at the temple. Kids are OK wearing their normal clothes. Pack one from the hotel or you can buy one at the entrance for cheap.
* You do not need a local tourist guide (despite what everyone at the entry says).
* Note, you will park about a kilometre away from the entrance so make sure to wear you walking shoes (it is all uphill). If you prefer (and are not fussed on the safety side), you can hire a motor bike to take you up in 1 minute.
* There are lots of little tourist shops at the entrance where you can buy snacks and drinks.
* Bathrooms are available, but they are not the cleanest!
Why Little Steps Loves It:
Incredible history, architecture, and more!
Who It's Perfect For:
Temple seekers big and small. The bonus...the temperature here is cooler making the whole experience that much better.
What Else:
There are so many wonderful festivals here, if you can pair up your visit on one of them...it can make for even more cultural fun.
Additional Info:
Pura Besakih
Jalan Raya Besakih, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia (East Coast)
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