Tirta Empul Temple
A sacred water temple where Balinese Hindus perform purification rituals in spring-fed pools.
Don't miss at Tirta Empul Temple
- ◆ Holy spring-water pools
- ◆ Purification ritual (melukat)
- ◆ Ancient bathing site
Insider tip
You can join the purification ritual respectfully — bring a change of clothes.
Tirta Empul Temple — visitor questions
What is Tirta Empul Temple known for?
A sacred water temple where Balinese Hindus perform purification rituals in spring-fed pools. Highlights include: Holy spring-water pools; Purification ritual (melukat); Ancient bathing site.
Where is Tirta Empul Temple?
Tirta Empul Temple is in Tampaksiring, Bali — Jl. Tirta, Manukaya, Tampaksiring, Bali 80552. More info: https://www.balitourism.com
Any tips for visiting Tirta Empul Temple?
You can join the purification ritual respectfully — bring a change of clothes.
Can Chauffyr take me to Tirta Empul Temple?
Yes — Chauffyr provides a private, fixed-price chauffeur to Tirta Empul Temple and between every stop on your Bali itinerary, with no parking or driving to worry about.
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