Sights · Our pick in Bali
Pura Besakih
On the slopes of Mount Agung
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © CEphoto, Uwe Aranas · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Pura Besakih
Pura Besakih is the largest and holiest temple complex on Bali, built on terraces on the south-western slopes of Mount Agung, in Karangasem regency. Dress modestly, with shoulders and knees covered and a sarong and sash; the inner sanctums are for worshippers only (the provincial guidelines for visitors).
Why it's on our list
- The mother temple
- Go early
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Pura Besakih before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Pura Besakih are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key places
- Pura Tirta Empul15 kmCar or taxi 47 min
- Tegallalang rice terraces20 kmCar or taxi 57 min
- Ubud Palace25 kmCar or taxi 71 min