Besakih: Mother of all temples
Immerse yourself in the culture of the Balinese people and visit the most significant religious place of the island — the grandiose temple of Pura Besakih, located at the foot of the sacred volcano Agung. The mother of all temples Pura Besakih is a whole separate world consisting of 22 temple complexes. Here you can see the brightest Balinese ceremonies, processions and national costumes.
If you wish, you can go through a ceremony of purification of energy centers and get a personal conversation with a local monk Manku. It is believed that he sees Auras and can adjust people's chakras. People from all over the world come here to Pura Besakih to ask important questions about the purpose or difficult life situations in a personal conversation. This is a unique opportunity to touch the spiritual world of the island of the Gods!
You will also get acquainted with the Balinese epic in the museum of Kert Gos and the most important part of the life of Balinese - crafts villages of craftsmen. In this tour you will visit 3 amazing villages of artisans at once, where you will see the process of creating wood, gold and silver products, as well as get acquainted with an unusual kind of creativity - painting on fabric with wax (batik). You will be able to purchase local goods that will remind you of a bright Balinese adventure!
Tour options:
What to expect
Morning transfer: By the time of the meeting, a guide - driver will arrive at your hotel or villa., You need to wait for the car at the reception of your hotel or near the villa.
Program of the tour:
Mother of Temples Pura Besakih (with the possibility of meeting with Mangku)
Museum of Kerta Gosa
Tohpati village: village of batik masters
Mas Village: village of woodworkers
Celuk village: village of silversmiths
09:00 - Start the day with a visit to Pura Besakih Temple - the main Hindu temple complex of the island. It consists of 22 separate temples that rise at the foot of the Agung volcano in terraces. Here you can see the spiritual life of the island of the Gods in all its manifestations: colorful ceremonies, offerings to the gods, meditations and locals in national clothes.
If desired, for an additional fee, you can meet with a Balinese monk Mangku. A spiritual mentor will conduct a purification ceremony and listen to your request in a personal conversation.
After visiting Pura Besakih, you will go to the Kerta Gosa Museum, where you can plunge into the indescribable atmosphere of the oldest Balinese traditions, look at paintings and many other exhibits. The main building of the museum is the former Palace of Justice, where real court sessions were held many decades ago. The ceiling of the building is decorated with frescoes depicting the Hindu epic.
At the end of the tour you will go to the villages of artisans. Crafts and creativity play a huge role in the life of Balinese. Your program will include as many as 3 villages that specialize in wood, gold and silver, as well as batik - the traditional technique of painting on fabric with wax. Here you can get to know the process of creating different things and buy yourself unique handmade souvenirs.
Return transfer: 17:00 - 18:00 you will already be at your hotel or villa, the exact time of arrival at the hotel depends on the traffic situation and the remoteness of your hotel.
Important information:
Free transfer is included from the following areas: Nusa Dua / Jimbaran / Kuta / Legian / Seminyak / Central Canggu (up to Surya Gym Bali) / Central Ubud
Transfer with additional charge from the following areas:
- Uluwatu — additional charge 200,000 IDR
- Canggu (after Surya Gym Bali / Tanah Lot area) — additional charge 150,000 IDRThe ceremony in the temple of Pura Besakih is conducted by a local monk Mangku. If you want a ceremony from the famous Balinese Mangku Jati, you need to inform the manager about your request in advance.
Limited seating: Up to 4 adult passengers. If the number exceeds 4, we will provide two vehicles or a bus. The price will be calculated individually.
Child seating: Each child requires a separate seat, except for those carried on the lap.
The price is calculated based only on the number of adults.
Places you wil visit
What's included
- transfer from hotel / villa and back for areas: Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, Canggu Central (until Surya Gym Bali), Sanur, Ubud Central.
- English speaking guide - driver
- visit to the temple of Pura Besakih
- entrance tickets to the museum of Kerta Gosa
- surcharge for transfer from remote areas
- Mangku ceremony (recommended donation from 300 000 idr)
- clothes and offerings for the ceremony 50 000 idr
- donation for a brahmin
- lunch
- insurance (personal travel insurance required)
camera
sunscreen
long-sleeve shirt
hat
drinking water
snack
on the territory of the temple, it is mandatory to wear a sarong
during the tour from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m
the average time of the tour is 8 hours
it is not recommended that women visit temples during the menstrual cycle
a refund for the service is made if the cancellation is made by the client at least 24 hours before the start of the event or in the presence of an official document from a medical institution regarding hospitalization;
if the cancellation is made less than 24 hours in advance, the penalty amount is 200,000 idr;
cancellation of the tour due to weather conditions is accepted based on official information about weather conditions that prevent the safe conduct of events. The organizers have experience and knowledge of the weather conditions along the travel route. No trip will be allowed for safety reasons if there is a ban on its implementation;
a subjective assessment of weather conditions by participants in the trip cannot be the basis for a decision to proceed with or cancel the trip;
refunds for cancellations due to weather conditions are not provided. The tour can be rescheduled for another date;
refunds are made at the exchange rate set by the Bank of Indonesia on the day of payment;
a full refund is provided in case the provider is unable to deliver the service in full;
the processing time for refunds is up to 5 calendar days from the date of the request;
the refund period is up to 14 calendar days from the date of the decision to refund.
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