Day trips
East Bali: the mother temple, water palaces and the slopes of Agung
The back story
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Image courtesy of © CEphoto, Uwe Aranas · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout East Bali: the mother temple, water palaces and the slopes of Agung
East Bali is the island’s quieter half: the regency of Karangasem, dominated by Mount Agung, with Besakih on its slopes, the royal water gardens of Tirta Gangga, the rice terraces of Sidemen, and a coast of black sand and fishing villages at Amed and Tulamben.
Getting there
By car and driver, along the coast road east past Sanur.
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Image courtesy of © Marklchaves · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsTemples and palaces
Pura Besakih, the mother temple, and the water palace of Tirta Gangga.
A long day by car from the south, or stay a night.
The coast
Amed’s black-sand bays and the USAT Liberty wreck at Tulamben, for snorkellers and divers.
Our advice: stay a night at Amankila or in Sidemen and see Besakih at opening time.
Why it's on our list
- Getting there
- Temples and palaces
- The coast
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with East Bali: the mother temple, water palaces and the slopes of Agung before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from East Bali: the mother temple, water palaces and the slopes of Agung 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 Empul26 kmCar or taxi 73 min
- Tegallalang rice terraces30 kmCar or taxi 83 min
- Ubud Palace35 kmCar or taxi 95 min