Itinerary:
- Goa Gajah Elephant Cave Temple
- Gunung Kawi Temple
- Tirta Empul Holy Water Temple
Short Description:
Goa Gajah Elephant Cave Temple
The temple is characterised by menacing faces that are carved into the stone – whose purpose is assumed to be the warding off of evil spirits. The primary figure was once thought to be an elephant, hence the nickname Elephant Cave. Other sources state that it is named after the stone statue of the Hindu God Ganesh (characterised by having the head of an elephant) located inside of the temple. The site is mentioned in the Javanese poem Desawarnana written in 1365. An extensive bathing place on the site was not excavated until the 1950s. The entrance of the cave is accessed only by walking down a long flight of stairs. The inside of the temple is small and usually has trails of white smoke from the incense burning. Visitors wearing shorts will be issued a sarong to tie around the waist before entering the courtyard.
Gunung Kawi Temple
Gunung Kawi is an 11th-century temple and funerary complex in Tampaksiring north east of Ubud in Bali, Indonesia, that is spread across either side of the Pakerisan river. It comprises 10 rock-cut candi (shrines) that are carved into some 7-metre-high (23 ft) sheltered niches of the sheer cliff face. These funeral monuments are thought to be dedicated to King Anak Wungsu of the Udayana dynasty and his favourite queens. On the east side there are five temples that are dedicated, according to one theory, to King Udayana , his queen Mahendradatta , and their sons Airlangga , Anak Wungsu, and Marakata . The temples on the west side are dedicated, according to the same theory, to the king’s minor queens or concubines.
Tirta Empul Holy Water Temple
Tirta Empul temple (Indonesian: Pura Tirta Empul) is a Hindu Balinese water temple located near the town of Tampaksiring , Bali, Indonesia. The temple compound consists of a petirtaan or bathing structure, famous for its holy spring water, where Balinese Hindus go to for ritual purification. The temple pond has a spring which gives out fresh water regularly, which Balinese Hindus consider to be holy or amritha. Tirta Empul means Holy Spring in Balinese.
NOTE:
- Our private car/MPV is comfortable for maximum capacity of 5 people.
- We do provide bigger car for family & big group:
- Mini bus 7-14 seater
- Big bus 14-20 seater
- Our Tours will be flexible and always following guest request (as long as one way or one route)
- Please Choose your own Itinerary, I will be glad to drive around on your request!
- The Tour Included: English speaking driver as your guide & photographer, Petrol, Mineral water & Parking fees.