Besakih Great Temple (couple trip)
How Couple-Friendly is Besakih Great Temple?
Couples get sweeping Mount Agung views, quiet prayer together, and photogenic staircases, but the sacred setting limits overt romance and long climbs can tire less active partners.
Positives:
- Inclusive perks: Tickets include sarongs and a one-way shuttle to the temple gate.
- Dramatic views: Mount Agung frames every terrace and shrine for memorable photos.
Challenges:
- Steep terrain: Uneven stone steps lead between terraces; wear sturdy shoes.
- Sun and altitude: Site sits at 1,000m; mornings are cool but midday sun is strong—pack sunblock.
What is so special about Besakih Great Temple for couple trip?
- Share a morning offering at Pura Penataran Agung.
- Capture mirror-reflection photos on the main staircase.
- Enjoy a sunrise backdrop of Mount Agung from Bukit Cinta.
- Benefit from included sarongs, shuttle, and optional guide.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Allows time for sunrise viewpoint, temple tour, offering ritual and photos without rushing.
Couple-Friendly Activities in Besakih Great Temple
Sunrise at Bukit Cinta:
Watch dawn light spread over Mount Agung and the temple complex.
Tip: Arrive by 6am and bring a light jacket for cool morning air.
Mirror-reflection photos:
Pose on the main staircase with a vendor’s water mirror set-up.
Tip: Pay 30,000 IDR and ask the vendor for classic couple poses.
Canang Sari offering ritual:
Buy two offering baskets and join a guided prayer at Pura Penataran Agung.
Tip: Purchase baskets for 10,000 IDR each and follow the priest’s cues.
Private guide session:
Book a local guide to explain temple history and legends.
Tip: Negotiate 100,000–200,000 IDR for 1–2 hours at the ticket counter.
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Typical Budget for a Couple (2 Adults)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Entrance tickets (2) | IDR 300,000 |
| Mirror photo spot | IDR 30,000 |
| Canang Sari baskets (2) | IDR 20,000 |
| Private guide (1h) | IDR 150,000 |
| Total Estimated | IDR 500,000 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
When is the best time to visit Besakih Great Temple?
Visit between May and September for clear sunrise views. October–April can bring afternoon rain—carry a light rain jacket.
How to Maximize Your Visit to Besakih Great Temple
- Book sunrise visit: Arrive at Bukit Cinta by 6am to avoid crowds and catch pink skies.
- Reserve guide early: Hire your private guide at entry to skip queues and customize your route.
- Combine activities: Plan mirror shots and the offering ritual in one walk to save time.
Map of Besakih Great Temple
Address: Besakih, Kec. Rendang, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali 80863, Indonesia
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Reviews of Besakih Great Temple
Luke L'sk
I came here the day after the Bali's slience day. The place was not busy at all, there was barely any people around, i supposed not many tourist were around and the temple isn't the place to visit after the island holiday. I had a comfortable time taking at stroll at the temple. You simply purchase a ticket at the front desk and that includes getting a guide to come along, rental for temple visit ...
Ila Farshad
The mother of all temples is here in the middle of nowhere. Imagine the past where all the people had to walk from far to visit this temple which is actually a big complex of multiple temples each with their own function in the ceremonial events. It is understandable that the location wants to give local people work/income acting as mandatory guide, but the added value of ours was close to zero a...
Chris F
Temple was very nice and interesting. It's considered the most important temple in Bali and rightly so. Plan at least 1 hour here. That said, I disliked my experience there due to all the money grabbing. I was happy to pay the entrance fee, however I really disliked the guide who rushed the whole experience. He brought us to buy offerings saying they were mandatory, then he kept asking us to buy ...
Babs Murphy
This large temple is definitely worth a visit when in Bali. It is beautiful and very large. You buy your entrance tickets right after you park your car in the very large Carpark. Then you will get a guide assigned to you who will guide you through the grounds of the temple and explain the temples history. You might even have the chance to take part in a blessing. Allocate enough time for visiting ...
Fredi G
One of the best things I've done in Bali! We got an amazing guide who gave us insight into temple life & the history of the temple, he took millions of brilliant photos and invited us to his house for dinner! We got on so well we exchanged numbers and stayed in touch. We came just for sunset so had the temple to ourselves, learned a lot about the Hindu religion and got some of the best views of B...
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