After Breakfast, your guide will pick you up at 8:30 am. This tour takes you to Lempuyang Temple (Gate of Heaven), a scenic and holy place to visit. Located in East Bali within the highlands of Mount Lempuyang this temple is not only one of the most difficult to get to, but also one of the most sacred on Bali. 1.700 steps cut into the mountain are between your parking lot and the shrines. Pura Lempuyang Luhur is a complex of temples that speckles a trail leading to the top of Mount Lempuyang, a holy mountain. A total of seven temples at the mountain’s slopes. At the lowest temple, a fantastic “gateway to heaven” greets visitors. Looking through the gate on a clear day reveals Mount Agung framed within its sides. Beyond the gate, three beautiful nāga-lined staircases lead up to the lowest temple. The best time to visit the Pura Lempuyang Temple is during the day before sunset, as the view is absolutely breathtaking. Various locations offer stunning views of the temple, making this a very photogenic destination.
The next destination is Tirta Gangga, the well-known cultural object of Bali. It belongs to the Royal family of Karangasem. Tirta Gangga royal water garden is composed mainly of water, plants, and sculptures. It is situated in the middle of rice fields around the natural springs of Rejasa. The water from one of the natural springs of Tirtagangga has always been regarded as holy. It is used for religious ceremonies in the temples in the area until today. Tirta means blessed water, gangga came from the Ganges, the holy river in India. The holy water is required for ceremonies of the temples in the surrounding as far as Tirtagangga can be reached by foot. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant with panoramic views of Bali’s countryside, overlooking the majestic Mount Agung and calming rice fields.
The last visit is Taman Ujung ‘water palace’, it is the sister site of Tirta Gangga, also built by the late King of Karangasem. The complex Consist of various large pools and historic structures set against a backdrop of Mount Agung and the eastern shoreline. A combination of Balinese and European architecture is evident through its ornate pillars, statues, and garden and pool features. And much of its scenic appeal owes to the blend of manmade structure amidst nature panoramas. Get memorable and scenic photo opportunities with its unique architecture.