- Address: Beraban, Kediri, Tabanan Regency, Bali, Indonesia
- Phone: +62 361 880361, +62 361 880362
- E-mail: info@tanahlot.net
- Website: tanahlot.net
- Foundation date: XVI century.
- Founder: Brahman Nirarthi
- Opening hours: 7: 00-19: 00
- Cost of visiting: 3 USD.
The enigmatic Bali is a real gem of Indonesian tourism. The charming "island of the gods" has always attracted the attention of foreigners: from artists and writers in the XIX century. to surfers in the XXI century. Nowadays this amazing place is one of the best in the world of resorts , accessible both to budget travelers and VIP tourists. Among the huge number of amazing places in Bali, the ancient temple of Pura Tanah Lot deserves special attention, about which we will describe later.
What is interesting about the temple of Pura Tanah Lot in Bali in Indonesia?
First of all, it is worth noting that Pura Tanakh Lot is located in Tabanan (about 20 km from Denpasar ), in the southwestern part of the island . The temple, whose name in Indonesian means "Earth", is located on a large sea rock, which has been continuously formed over many years by the ocean flow. Along the Balinese coast there are 6 other marine shrines that form a chain of spiritual protection for the island.
According to legend, the founder of the Pura Tanah Lot is Dang Niang Nirartha, who traveled along the southern coast of Bali in the 16th century. After spending a few nights on a tiny island, the brahmana realized that this is the best place to worship the sea gods, and with the help of local fishermen created a temple here, the main deity of which was the Virgo of Baruna or Bharata Segara.
In 1980, the temple began to gradually deteriorate, and the area inside and around it became dangerous for visitors, so the government allocated more than $ 130 million to repair the sanctuary. As a result, the Pura Tanah Lot was completely rebuilt, although 1/3 of the rock on which it is located today is made of artificial stone.
How to get there?
The Pura Tanah Lot Temple in Bali in Indonesia is one of the main attractions of the country , so you can always meet many foreign tourists. Get to the sanctuary to get only on a rented motorcycle or car, tk. there is practically no public transport on the island, and local buses "Bemo" go very rarely and only on several routes. Rent a vehicle you like, right at Ngurah Rai Airport , 28 km from the temple.
You can get to Pura Tanah Lot every day from 7:00 to 19:00, however, it is physically possible to do this only at low tide, when the road connecting the rock with the island is not flooded. The entrance to the temple costs 3 cu. and is allowed only by believers, tourists can also enjoy the beauties of the sanctuary only from the outside.