Sights · Our pick in Bali
Pura Luhur Uluwatu
The Kecak at sunset
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Image courtesy of © CEphoto, Uwe Aranas · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
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About Pura Luhur Uluwatu
Pura Luhur Uluwatu is one of Bali’s great sea temples, set at the edge of a cliff at the south-west tip of the Bukit. The Kecak, a dance-drama chanted by a circle of men, is performed at sunset in the amphitheatre beside it. Monkeys live in the forest around the temple: keep hold of glasses, hats and phones. 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
- Kecak at sunset
- Mind the monkeys
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Pura Luhur Uluwatu before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Pura Luhur Uluwatu 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
- Jimbaran Bay10 kmCar or taxi 35 min
- Ngurah Rai Airport13 kmCar or taxi 41 min
- Pura Tanah Lot23 kmCar or taxi 66 min