Pura Besakih
A complex of Hindu temples on the southern slope of Mount Agung, Bali's largest and most sacred. Known as the Mother Temple, it comprises more than 80 temples.
Pura Besakih sits on the slope of Mount Agung at about 1,000 meters. Its history goes back more than 1,200 years to the 8th century. The main temple, Penataran Agung, enshrines the Hindu trinity, and stairways climb in tiers against the towering backdrop of Mount Agung. Admission is about IDR 60,000-100,000. You must wear a sarong (available to rent at the entrance), and some inner shrines are open only to worshippers. You must take the shuttle up to the site, and be wary of self-proclaimed guides who approach visitors. It is about 1.5 hours by hired car from Ubud.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Tukad Cepung Waterfall
- Tirta Empul Temple
- Gunung Kawi
- Mount Batur
- Pura Ulun Danu Batur
- Klungkung Palace (Kertha Gosa)
- Tegallalang Rice Terraces
- Goa Gajah