Gianyar – Bali Government Tourism Office https://disparda.baliprov.go.id Thu, 07 Jan 2021 07:20:42 +0000 id hourly 1 https://disparda.baliprov.go.id/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/cropped-logo-bali2-32x32.jpg Gianyar – Bali Government Tourism Office https://disparda.baliprov.go.id 32 32 Tirta Empul https://disparda.baliprov.go.id/tirta-empul/2021/01/ Thu, 07 Jan 2021 07:20:40 +0000 http://disparda.baliprov.go.id/?p=2824 Locals believe that the sacred water flowing at the Tirta Empul Temple has the power to heal and cleanse their bodies and souls. Soaking in the spring water in this serene and historic temple is an experience not to be missed.

Cover of this content picture: Florian GIORGIO on Unsplash

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KELIKI RICE TERRACE https://disparda.baliprov.go.id/keliki-rice-terrace/2020/06/ Wed, 10 Jun 2020 06:21:06 +0000 http://disparda.baliprov.go.id/?p=1786

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CEKING RICE TERACES https://disparda.baliprov.go.id/ceking-terasering/2020/04/ Tue, 21 Apr 2020 02:14:49 +0000 http://disparda.baliprov.go.id/?p=1008 Ceking Rice teraces is so popular in Bali. To see one of traditional rice field which was built on a river bank . With the meandering rice paddies and the terrific scenes, people fall in love with this place.

The rice terrace is composed extremely excellent with wonderful emptying rice field and unequivocally situated on the sloping bank. In this place, you will see the Balinese agriculturist do their rice field in sideways range finish with its framework water system. You will appreciate the wonderful scene of the valley with rice and coconut trees decoration it.

Location: Jl. Raya Tegallalang, Tegallalang, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 

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TEGENUNGAN WATERFALL https://disparda.baliprov.go.id/nungnung-waterfall/2020/04/ Tue, 21 Apr 2020 01:54:34 +0000 http://disparda.baliprov.go.id/?p=1001
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Tegenungan waterfall is one of famous water fall place to visit in Bali, yet it still quite hidden away from the hustle and bustle as it’s located just about 10 kilometers outside Ubud, next to Tegenungan village.

When you start to come closer you’ll see signs with a photo and text saying “Tegenungan waterfall” and a pointing arrow in the correct direction. Just follow these if you’re uncertain, but Google Maps will also work just as fine.

If you’re planning to go I’ve put together some info on how to get there and other things that can be good to know before visiting the Tegenungan waterfall. 

Located at Tegenungan Village, Sukawati District, Gianyar Regency

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GUNUNG KAWI TAMPLE https://disparda.baliprov.go.id/gunung-kawi-tample/2020/04/ Mon, 20 Apr 2020 05:48:06 +0000 http://disparda.baliprov.go.id/?p=985 Pura Gunung Kawi is a unique archaeological site where you’ll find ancient shrines carved into the rock cliff which serves as the base.

There are also small stone caves which serve as a meditation sites amongst the shrines.

To reach the complex you’ll need to walk down hundreds of steps, but it’s well worth the visit.

The temple also overlooks Bali’s sacred Pakerisan River.

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Elephant Cave Temple https://disparda.baliprov.go.id/elephant-cave-temple/2020/04/ Thu, 16 Apr 2020 03:25:15 +0000 http://disparda.baliprov.go.id/?p=928
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Welcome to Bali Goa Gajah Temple or Elephant Cave Temple which is located in west side of countryside, Blah Batuh Sub district and Gianyar Regency. It is about 27 km from Denpasar town. This cave is built at crevasse edge from the federation of 2 rills that is called Pangkung River , where the irrigation is mixed with Petanu River flow. The federation area of two rivers is called Campuhan/Mixture. It owns the magical energy on the basis of Rwabineda Concept/two different matters on this basic concept hence Goa Gajah Temple or Elephant Cave Temple is intentionally built among two rivers. GOA GAJAH TEMPLE | BALI INTEREST PLACE

The word of Goa Gajah is anticipated coming from the word of Lwa Gajah, the name of Buddhist Temple or hermitage for Buddhist monk. The Goa Gajah’s name is written on Negara Kertagama papyrus which is compiled by Mpu Prapanca on 1365 M. Lwa or Lwah/Loh mean the river and it reflect to the meaning that the hermitage is located at Gajah River or in Air Gajah. In the year inscription 944 Saka, it is mentioned with the name of ‘ser ring Air Gajah’ that is meaning the Subak leader in Air Gajah. The word has mentioned that the hermitage of Lwa Gajah is located in Subak Air Gajah. Among the local residents, the Goa Gajah Temple is better known as Cave Temple, located in the west of Bedahulu Village, Blahbatuh Subdistrict, Gianyar Regency. It is about 27 km east of Denpasar. Indeed this temple was built at the valley of Petanu River having beautiful natural panorama. Goa Gajah Temple Geographically

 In the northern part of the temple, lies a carved Cave of Nature in the shape of the letter ”T”. Inside this cave there is a Ganesha statue considered as the god of sciences. Additionally, at the location can also be encountered some fragments of statues and a Trilangga surrounded by eight small phallus.

    In the cave wall, there are niches of the hermitage and the face of Cave is decorated with carvings depicting a jungle with its contents. Similarly, there is a short inscription which reads ”Kumon” and ”Sahywangsa”, which according to the type of letters it is alleged to originate in the eleventh century AD .

Location : Bedulu Village, Blahbatuh District, Gianyar Regency

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