Tirta Empul Temple Tourism

Type of destination: Historical Site

Ideal visit duration: 1-2 hours

Tirta Empul Temple is a significant temple complex and holy mountain spring located in the village of Manukaya in central Bali. This Hindu Balinese water temple is famous for its holy spring water, where devotees perform purification rituals. Tirta Empul means 'Holy Water Spring' in Balinese, and the spring is the source for various pools and ponds. Built around 962 A.D., it is a site of mythological significance where the legendary Indra created the spring to revive his forces poisoned by Mayadanawa. The temple’s architecture is a classic example of Balinese design with split gates, stone sculptures, and tropical gardens. Visitors are often captivated by the serene ambiance, ritualistic ceremonies, and intricate carvings. The temple complex consists of three main sections: the front, the middle for bathing pools, and the inner courtyard for prayers. The rectangular bathing pools with fountains allow visitors to dip in and are segregated for worship and public use.

Top 5 Reviews on Tirta Empul Temple

paracapi

Wrote on 27th Jun, 2024

It's really worth it!

If you want to experience the culture and customs, you have to. It's really worth it! Take a towel, bathing suit and a change of clothes.

ellerolf

Wrote on 12th Jun, 2024

Midyear Vacation

This is our 2nd time in Bali as tourists. We would like to do other things than going to the beaches and visit the tourists spots. Going to Tirta is somehow the most spiritual thing i’ve done so far a..

theblyths1971

Wrote on 27th May, 2024

Come with an open mind and open heart

There is so much I could say about this experience, but who reads huge reviews anyway. BUT if you stay in Ubud or visit Ubud for a day, open your mind to trying something different. This is such a sa..

Scenic24241470642

Wrote on 26th May, 2024

Spirituality

It is pretty touristy place but the temple is so beautiful. Visitors can take part in spiritual experiences and bathing in the pool.

caddyandbellA

Wrote on 24th May, 2024

Avoid if you dont like crowds

This is the second time we have visited Tita Empul and it will definately be our last.It is so jammed packed with tourist all trying to get in to bathe in the waters that there are queues everywhere a..