Besakih Great Temple (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is Besakih Great Temple?
What makes it 48% Baby-Friendly: Babies are allowed and may use nursing rooms and priority buggy, but no stroller paths, many uneven steps, and scarce changing tables make visits tiring and short.
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Positives:
- Priority Baby Shuttle: Free electric buggy ride from parking to entrance for parents with infants
- Baby-Friendly Facilities: Free breastfeeding rooms, dressing rooms, and accessible toilets
- Rest Halls: Multiple Wantilan pavilions allow feeding and resting
Challenges:
- No Stroller Access: Steep, uneven stone paths make strollers impractical
- Basic Baby-Changing: Facilities are simple; bring your own changing mat and wipes
- High Altitude Walk: Complex sits on a slope with many steps; use a carrier
What is Besakih Great Temple?
- A large Hindu temple complex on the slopes of Mount Agung, comprising 23 interrelated temples
- A sacred site founded in the 11th century and regarded as the principal place of worship for Balinese Hindus
- An architectural ensemble featuring multi-tiered meru towers, intricately carved gateways, and layered courtyards reflecting Balinese cosmology
What is so special about Besakih Great Temple for with baby?
- Free priority shuttle and baby rooms ease uphill walk
- Central and hilltop shrines offer scenic family photo spots
- Wantilan pavilions provide feeding and resting areas
- Uneven steps require a baby carrier; no stroller access
- Best visited early in dry season for cooler, safer paths
Note: Besakih Great Temple is 48% Baby-Friendly. You may want to consider other Baby-Friendly Things to Do in Bali for a more suitable experience.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Allows slow pace, breaks for the baby, and time to cover main shrines
Baby-Friendly Activities in Besakih Great Temple
Explore Pura Penataran Agung:
Visit the central white-bannered shrine dedicated to Shiva
Tip: Use the free buggy and rest in the Wantilan before climbing steps
Walk to Pura Peninjoan Viewpoint:
Enjoy panoramic views of the entire complex and distant beaches
Tip: Carry water and go early to avoid heat
Spot Stone Carvings:
Look for guardian statues and ancient reliefs across 23 temples
Tip: Turn it into a simple game by pointing out shapes to engage your baby
Rest at Wantilan Pavilion:
Take breaks in this open-air hall near the entrance
Tip: Feed and change your baby under shade on low benches
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Besakih Great Temple
- Go Early: Start at 7 AM to avoid crowds, heat, and secure a shuttle spot
- Pack Light: Bring a comfortable carrier, hat, sunblock, and plenty of water
- Confirm Facilities: Call the temple office or your guide to check baby-room availability
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...
When is the best time to visit Besakih Great Temple (Bali, Indonesia)?
Visit in dry season (April–October) between 7–9 AM to avoid rain, heat, and slippery steps
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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Adult entrance ticket | IDR 150,000 |
| Adult entrance ticket | IDR 150,000 |
| Warung snacks and drinks | IDR 50,000 |
| Total Estimated | IDR 350,000 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Map of Besakih Great Temple
Address: Besakih, Kec. Rendang, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali 80863, Indonesia
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