Besakih Temple
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- about 90 minutes hereOpen 08:00–18:00
- East Bali
- Place · uses 1 slot
Bali's mother temple, a complex of more than twenty temples climbing the south slope of Mount Agung. Wide stone stairs, long views down to the sea, and a ceremony on most days of the year. Sarong and sash are required and lent at the entrance.
At a glance
- Entrance fee
- Rp 60.000 per foreign adult
- Included in the price of our trips
- Typical price as of October 2026
- What to wear
- Shoulders covered, and a sarong with a sash: the temple asks for both and lends them at the entrance, so you need not bring your own.
The drive from your area
| Pickup area | Drive |
|---|---|
| Kuta, Legian and Seminyak | about 1 h 35 min · 48 km |
| Canggu, Berawa and Pererenan | about 1 h 30 min · 46 km |
| Sanur | about 1 h 20 min · 41 km |
| Nusa Dua, Jimbaran and Uluwatu | about 1 h 50 min · 56 km |
| Ubud and around | about 50 min · 25 km |
| Denpasar | about 1 h 25 min · 42 km |
Estimated from the straight line at an average road speed of 30 km/h. Traffic varies, so allow more time at busy hours.
If it rains
Your driver will offer one of these instead, at no extra cost.
Trips that include this stop
Questions about Besakih Temple
What are the opening hours of Besakih Temple?
Open daily 08:00–18:00. We never plan a stop on a day it is closed, and we check the temple ceremonies before every trip.
How much is the entrance fee at Besakih Temple?
About Rp 60.000 per foreign adult (typical price as of October 2026; prices change). On our trips the ticket is included: your driver-guide buys it for you.
How long do you need at Besakih Temple?
Most visits take about 90 minutes.
How long is the drive to Besakih Temple?
From Kuta, Legian and Seminyak about 1 h 35 min; from Canggu, Berawa and Pererenan about 1 h 30 min; from Sanur about 1 h 20 min; from Nusa Dua, Jimbaran and Uluwatu about 1 h 50 min; from Ubud and around about 50 min; from Denpasar about 1 h 25 min. Estimated from the straight line at an average road speed of 30 km/h. Traffic varies, so allow more time at busy hours.
What should I wear at Besakih Temple?
Shoulders covered, and a sarong with a sash: the temple asks for both and lends them at the entrance, so you need not bring your own.
What if it rains at Besakih Temple?
Your driver-guide takes you to Weaving Workshop, Sidemen, Gringsing Weavers, Tenganan instead, at no extra cost.
Is Besakih Temple worth visiting?
Bali's mother temple, a complex of more than twenty temples climbing the south slope of Mount Agung. Wide stone stairs, long views down to the sea, and a ceremony on most days of the year. Sarong and sash are required and lent at the entrance.
Build a day around it
Rp 1.500.000 for the car and the first guest, plus Rp 300.000 for each extra guest, up to 4. Entrance fees, parking, fuel, water and your driver-guide are included.
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