Explore the enchanting Mengwi region on a half-day private tour. Visit the stunning Taman Ayun temple and the sacred Pura Gede Luhur Batu Ngaus for a unique cultural experience.
Explore the enchanting Mengwi region on a half-day private tour. Visit the stunning Taman Ayun temple and the sacred Pura Gede Luhur Batu Ngaus for a unique cultural experience.
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Taman Ayun Temple - The Taman Ayun Temple of Mengwi
Taman Ayun literally translates as ‘beautiful garden’ and is widely considered one of Bali’s most picturesque temples. Located in a scenic park with trees and ponds, the Taman Ayun temple is near the village of Mengwi, about 8 km southwest of Ubud and 18 km northwest of Denpasar.
Pura Taman Ayun…
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Taman Ayun Temple - The Taman Ayun Temple of Mengwi
Taman Ayun literally translates as ‘beautiful garden’ and is widely considered one of Bali’s most picturesque temples. Located in a scenic park with trees and ponds, the Taman Ayun temple is near the village of Mengwi, about 8 km southwest of Ubud and 18 km northwest of Denpasar.
Pura Taman Ayun was constructed in 1634 by the Raja of Mengwi, I Gusti Agung Putu. It is a Pura Kawiten or family temple, a special place where the deified ancestors of the Mengwi royal family and significant gods from other temples are venerated.
The Taman Ayun temple is surrounded by wide canals and can only be accessed via a bridge that leads to a richly decorated candi bentar, the gate that provides entry to the temple’s outer courtyard (jaba).
From this candi bentar, a straight, paved path runs through the well-kept park, passing a square pond with a central fountain. This fountain features nine water jets, with four aligned to the cardinal points, another four to the sub-cardinal points, and the ninth in the center, symbolizing the Dewa Nawa Sanga, the nine principal gods of Balinese Hinduism.
The path continues to a second candi bentar, granting access to the jaba tengah, the temple’s more elevated second courtyard. Within the jaba tengah is the walled jaba jero, the third and most sacred courtyard, housing the temple’s most important shrines, including several merus with five, seven, nine, and eleven tiers.
The jaba jero is only accessible during significant religious ceremonies, such as the odalan – the day commemorating the temple’s inauguration.
The odalan of the Taman Ayun temple occurs every 210 days on Anggara Kasih, the Tuesday of the Medangsia week in the Balinese Pawukon calendar. The ceremonies for this odalan span several days. -
Tanah Lot Temple - Tanah Lot Temple is one of Bali’s most significant landmarks, renowned for its unique offshore setting and sunset views. This ancient Hindu shrine sits atop a rock formation amidst constantly crashing waves, making Tanah Lot Temple one of Bali’s must-see icons. The onshore area of the Tanah Lot temple complex features smaller shrines and visitor facilities, including restaurants, shops, and a cultural park with regular dance performances. The temple is located in Beraban village in the Tabanan regency, approximately 20 km northwest of Kuta. It is often included in sightseeing and cultural tours of Bali’s western and central regions.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Tour suitable for couples or pairs
- All attraction entrance fees covered
- Private air-conditioned car for transportation
- English-speaking driver acts as a guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Tour suitable for couples or pairs
- All attraction entrance fees covered
- Private air-conditioned car for transportation
- English-speaking driver acts as a guide
- Meals fee and any other personal (optional) expenses.
- Meals fee and any other personal (optional) expenses.
The Taman Ayun temple is bordered by wide canals and can only be accessed via a bridge that leads to a richly decorated candi bentar, the gate that provides entry to the temple’s outer courtyard (jaba). From this candi bentar, a straight, paved path runs through a well-maintained park, passing a square pond with a fountain precisely at its center. This…
The Taman Ayun temple is bordered by wide canals and can only be accessed via a bridge that leads to a richly decorated candi bentar, the gate that provides entry to the temple’s outer courtyard (jaba). From this candi bentar, a straight, paved path runs through a well-maintained park, passing a square pond with a fountain precisely at its center. This fountain features nine water jets: four aligned with the cardinal points, another four with the sub-cardinal points, and the ninth in the center, symbolizing the Dewa Nawa Sanga, the nine principal gods of Balinese belief.
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