Taman Ayun, Alas Kedaton, Tanah Lot Temple

Duration: 06-Hrs (Departure Wed & Sat at 02:00 Am)

ITINERARY
Depart from hotel at 02.00 pm directly proceed to Mengwi Village for a visit to Taman Ayun Temple, Royal Temple of Mengwi Empire. It is located in Mengwi Village. The temple was built in 1634. It is one of the largest temples in Bali. Entering the temple through the split gate, candi bentar, feels like entering a single edifice split through the midle. This temple is very unique because in the temple we can find another temple representing the temple of Ulu Watu, located in the southern part of the island. After the middle yard there is a kori agung gate. It is said to show the reunion of the halves of the candi bentar. No one is allowed to enter the inner yard except the one who wants to pray. You can still see the inner temple by walking arround it. The royal temple itself is surrounded by the water representing the sea. So, the temple looks like an isle. Monkey Forest is another stop before you see a spectacular sunset in Tanah Lot. This temple is very famous with spectacular view of sunset. This ancient temple is very famous for its spectacular view of sunset. So do not miss it. Opposite of the temple there are some holy tame sea snakes. According to the local society they are believed as the deity and the guardian of the temple against the bad influence. You will be asked to glide them at your convenience but it is only if you are brave enough to do it (own risk). Leave a little donation into the box just right in front of the cave. Do not forget to say a wish.
HIGHLIGHT INFORMATION
Taman Ayun – Alas Kedaton – Tanah Lot Temple
Taman Ayun Temple is a Royal Temple of Mengwi Empire and located in Mengwi Village, Badung regency and about 20 Km north of Denpasar city. It is strategically located beside of major roadway between Denpasar to Singaraja. It is set on the land which is surrounded by the big fish pond and look like a drift on the water. It owns the beautiful temple building with multistoried roof and Balinese Architecture. The wide beautiful landscape garden in front courtyard to welcome all visitors who come and visit this temple.
Alas Kedaton is a small forest with the width about 6-7ha located in the middle of the rice field in Tabanan regency, west part of Bali. The total size of this forest, temple and its supporting facility is about 12 ha. In this forest, there is a temple called Alas Kedaton Temple surrounded by natural and green environments. All create harmonically fresh air, calmness, and perfect atmosphere for some monkeys and flying foxes. The monkeys in this little forest are quite tame and free gallivanting in the temple yard. They are free to dwell and not being disturbed by the local community. The monkeys who dwell in this forest could freely jump up and down on the temple wall, take a bah in moat and also hang down on little branches representing impression view. The monkeys look like as custodians of the temple that are always ready to greet all visitors who are paying a visit to this place. Beside monkeys we can also find thousands of flying foxes hanging on the trees. They make the sky turning dark when they are all flying. At least 24 types of grove plant have been identified in Alas Kedaton.
Tanah Lot Temple is located at the coastal side of Beraban countryside, Kediri sub district in Tabanan regency. It is situated about 30 km to the west side of Denpasar city and about 15 km to the south of Tabanan town. The temple was built on the rock dated back 1489 AD and it is covered only 300 square meters and reachable in a few minutes walking from the parking lot. This temple is very famous among tourist destinations in Bali because of its spectacular view of sunset. Opposite of the temple there are holy tame sea snakes. According to the local society they are believed as the deity and the guardian of the temple from the bad influence.