Bali Temples and Caves

By NengahBali -
Bali is called also island of thousand temples. These are a few popular ones:

Tanah Lot: it is believed to be a work of 15th century. Tanah Lot Temple sits on a large offshore rock on Balinese coast. It I a most very popular tourist temple. Tanah Lot area is commercialized, tourists have to pay entrance to get to the temple.
Tanah Lot


Besakih Temple or also called Mother Temple in Besakih is Bali’s biggest Hindu temple built in 11th century. It is standing 1000meters (3000feet) high at the slope of Mount Agung.
Besakih Temple


On the drive ways you will see many beautiful rice terraces, one of the islandmarks of Bali.

If you make a one day tour to Besakih Temple (in Bali you will find numerous offers on day tours with cars plus driver/guide and gasoline for about 35-40 bucks per day or per 8 hours), on the way back you can also stop at the Bat Cave where thousands of bats hanging from the walls. It is not for me though, as I haven’t like these animals so much, not to mention the strong smell in the cave. J I was one time there when I was a child, but the last 2-3 times I went to Bali I skip this.

Goa Gajah or Elephant Cave: this cave is an heritage from 11th century which was founded again at 1923 and got fully excavated 30 years ago. The name Elephant Cave derived allegedly from the figure at the cave entrance which was thought to be an elephant. The cave is located a steep valley at Ubud Bali.

BESAKIH TOUR & OTHER PLACES
Location: Mother Temple of Besakih, Rendang, Indonesia

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