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Besakih and Karangasem Tour
Package Details
Destination:
Karangasem Regency, Bali, Indonesia
Duration: 2 days
Price:
$63.75
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This tour takes you to Besakih Temple at the foot of Mouth Agung, through rice field terrace and on to Bali's scenic East Coast. First stop is Kerta Gosa, the hall of justice, in Klungkung, which dates from the 18th century.
You trip continues up into the mountains, stopping to admire the view from Bukit Jambul over rice terraces with the sea glistening in the distance. Then its into Besakih Temple, almost 1.000 m above sea level. Besakih is the "Mother Temple" of Bali and probably originated as a prehistoric sanctuary where offerings were made to the God of Mount Agung.
Back at sea level, we visit Tenganan - one of the original Bali "Aga" villages where traditions have changes little over the centuries. Our driver continues through the beach resort of Candi Dasa to Kusamba, a small fishing village, followed by Goa Lawah (Bat Cave) where the walls of the cave literally vibrate with thousand of Bats. The cave is considered to be holy, with shrines and a temple protecting to entrance.
You trip continues up into the mountains, stopping to admire the view from Bukit Jambul over rice terraces with the sea glistening in the distance. Then its into Besakih Temple, almost 1.000 m above sea level. Besakih is the "Mother Temple" of Bali and probably originated as a prehistoric sanctuary where offerings were made to the God of Mount Agung.
Back at sea level, we visit Tenganan - one of the original Bali "Aga" villages where traditions have changes little over the centuries. Our driver continues through the beach resort of Candi Dasa to Kusamba, a small fishing village, followed by Goa Lawah (Bat Cave) where the walls of the cave literally vibrate with thousand of Bats. The cave is considered to be holy, with shrines and a temple protecting to entrance.
Itinerary
Day 1: Besakih Temple and Karangasem
Stop At: Taman Kertha Gosa, Jl. Kenanga No.11, Semarapura Kelod, Kec. Klungkung, Kabupaten Klungkung, Bali 80761, Indonesia
the hall of justice
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jambul Hill, Besakih Indonesia
stopping to admire the view from Bukit Jambul over rice terraces with the sea glistening in the distance
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Besakih Temple, Jl. Raya Besakih, Karangasem Indonesia
Besakih is the “Mother Temple” of Bali and probably originated as a prehistoric sanctuary where offerings were made to the god of Mount Agung.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tenganan Ancient Village, Jalan Raya Nyuh Tebel, Tenganan, Manggis Indonesia
one of the original Bali “Aga” villages where traditions have changed little over the centuries.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Kusamba Beach, Padangbai Indonesia
a small fishing village
Stop At: Goa Lawah Temple, Jl. Raya Goa Lawah Pesinggahan, Dawan Indonesia
the walls of the cave literally vibrate with thousands of Bats
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Tour East Indonesia, Denpasar, Bali
Pass By: Tour East Indonesia. PT, Jl. Pulau Moyo No.15x, Pedungan, Kec. Denpasar Sel., Kota Denpasar, Bali 80222, Indonesia
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No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.