Pura Luhur Batukaru
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- about 60 minutes hereOpen 08:00–17:00
- West Bali
- Place · uses 1 slot
A temple in the rainforest on the slope of Bali's second mountain, wet, mossy and almost always empty. One of the nine directional temples of the island. Cold and dim under the canopy even at midday.
At a glance
- Entrance fee
- Rp 30.000 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 15 min · 38 km |
| Canggu, Berawa and Pererenan | about 1 h 5 min · 32 km |
| Sanur | about 1 h 20 min · 40 km |
| Nusa Dua, Jimbaran and Uluwatu | about 1 h 35 min · 48 km |
| Ubud and around | about 45 min · 24 km |
| Denpasar | about 1 h 15 min · 36 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 Pura Luhur Batukaru
What are the opening hours of Pura Luhur Batukaru?
Open daily 08:00–17:00. 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 Pura Luhur Batukaru?
About Rp 30.000 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 Pura Luhur Batukaru?
Most visits take about 60 minutes.
How long is the drive to Pura Luhur Batukaru?
From Kuta, Legian and Seminyak about 1 h 15 min; from Canggu, Berawa and Pererenan about 1 h 5 min; from Sanur about 1 h 20 min; from Nusa Dua, Jimbaran and Uluwatu about 1 h 35 min; from Ubud and around about 45 min; from Denpasar about 1 h 15 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 Pura Luhur Batukaru?
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 Pura Luhur Batukaru?
Your driver-guide takes you to Wanagiri Coffee Plantation instead, at no extra cost.
Is Pura Luhur Batukaru worth visiting?
A temple in the rainforest on the slope of Bali's second mountain, wet, mossy and almost always empty. One of the nine directional temples of the island. Cold and dim under the canopy even at midday.
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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