Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) Tourism

Type of destination: Historical Site

Ideal visit duration: 1-2 hours

Goa Gajah, or Elephant Cave, is a significant archaeological site located on the island of Bali in Indonesia. The cave dates back to the 9th century, believed to be created as a spiritual place for meditation. The entrance of the cave features a menacing face that is said to ward off evil spirits, with the mouth as the door. It is carved with various reliefs depicting forest and animals, reflecting Hindu iconography. Inside the cave, there are several Hindu and Buddhist statues and a worship area. The site is surrounded by lush greenery and contains fountains, bathing pools, and other relics that suggest it was once a hermitage. Goa Gajah was listed as a tentative UNESCO World Heritage Site and remains a popular destination for tourists and cultural enthusiasts who seek to experience the historical and spiritual significance of Bali's rich heritage.

Top 5 Reviews on Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave)

PratapV19

Wrote on 21st Jun, 2024

Worth a visit if you are passing by but don't go out of your way. The cave is quite small. Lots of steps to climb. I wasn't too

Worth a visit if you are passing by but don't go out of your way. The cave is quite small. Lots of steps to climb. I wasn't too impressed.

DIKA999BALIDRIVER

Wrote on 4th Jun, 2024

Visit goa gajah temple

a very exciting experience, we visited the Goa Gajah Temple with friends... by walking down the stairs, the temple is very beautiful with a beautiful natural panorama. We entered the cave to pray... w..

JrnyJunkie

Wrote on 1st Jun, 2024

Really amazing!

Enjoyed the grounds and the water features. The carved cave and shrines inside of the cave are very unique. One of my highlights near Ubud.

alimay4-4

Wrote on 25th May, 2024

Waste of time

It’s honestly just another temple with a lot of different Balinese people selling items. There is no tour guide however the locals will offer to give you a tour for $20.00! Then when you say no they ..

caddyandbellA

Wrote on 23rd May, 2024

Pretty but needs some work done

We stopped here as we had never been.Watch out for the Hawkers out the front selling sarongs to enter the complex which you do need but are provided as part of the entrance fee.A few steps to travel b..

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