Tirta Empul Temple is 49% Baby-Friendly
What are the highlights at Tirta Empul Temple (with baby)?
- Historic water temple built over underground springs
- Free entry for children under 5 with adult ticket
- Safe dry paths and shaded areas ideal for baby care
- Photo opportunities by crystal-clear spring outlets
How Baby-Friendly is Tirta Empul Temple?
Infants enter free, shaded benches aid feeding, but no stroller ramps, no nursing room, slippery pools, and carrying required throughout, so visit is possible yet challenging for carers.
Note: Tirta Empul Temple is 49% Baby-Friendly. You may want to consider other Baby-Friendly Things to Do in Bali for a more suitable experience.
Considerations for visiting Tirta Empul Temple (with baby)
Positives:
- Free baby entry: Children under 5 enter free with a paying adult.
- Cultural insight: Watch local purification rituals from the dry edge of the pools.
- Shaded rest spots: Multiple benches and pavilions offer quiet places to feed or rest your baby.
Challenges:
- Slippery floors: Stone surfaces near spring outlets stay wet and can be slippery.
- No dedicated baby facilities: There is no official nursing room or baby-changing table on site.
- Uneven ground: Paths are uneven; strollers are hard to push on stone walkways.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Enough time to explore dry paths, take photos, and rest without rushing your baby.
Baby-Friendly Activities in Tirta Empul Temple
Explore dry courtyards:
Walk the outer Jaba Pura and Jaba Tengah yards on dry stone paths.
Tip: Keep your baby in a sling and stay on marked walkways to avoid wet floors.
Snap fountain photos:
Pose beside one of the 10 spring outlets without entering the water.
Tip: Use early morning light for soft photos and fewer visitors in the frame.
Rest in shaded pavilions:
Take breaks at scattered benches and under open-air shelters.
Tip: Bring a portable changing mat and snack for quick diaper changes and feeds.
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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Adult entrance tickets (2 × 75,000) | IDR 150,000 |
| Locker rental | IDR 15,000 |
| Bottled water and snack | IDR 50,000 |
| Total Estimated | IDR 215,000 |
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 Tirta Empul Temple?
Visit April–October for low chance of rain. In November–March, bring a rain cover and watch for slippery stones.
How to Maximize Your Visit to Tirta Empul Temple
- Early start: Arrive at opening (8 AM) to beat the crowds and avoid midday heat.
- Use a baby sling: Carry your baby in a sling to navigate narrow paths and steps easily.
- Plan snack breaks: Schedule short rests at shaded benches and use your own changing mat.
Map of Tirta Empul Temple
Address: Tampaksiring, Gianyar Regency, Bali 80552, Indonesia
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Reviews of Tirta Empul Temple
Zia Afridi
Visiting Tirta Empul was an unforgettable spiritual experience. The temple architecture is stunning, and bathing under the stone spouts filled me with calm and clarity. Having a guide made it simple to follow the proper steps, understand each fountain’s meaning, and feel more connected. Even though it gets busy, entering early made a difference. I left feeling refreshed, peaceful, and deeply respe...
Pingyuan Chen
I was here without a guide and was hoping to hire one at the site. Surprisingly the “guides” were not aggressively promoting themselves and it took some time for me to actually get one. But I’m glad I did, because the guide helped me understand more about the purification and the process, as well as the cultural and historical background of them.
T J
Beautiful place. Lots of great architecture and statues. Unfortunately I may have been in the background of a lot of tiktoks and people doing it for the gram which took away from the beauty. Busy and crowded on a Saturday morning, but worth it nonetheless. Not sure about the other reviews that complain, it is what it is. 5 stars for the temple, 1 star for the complaining tourists. Don't travel/go...
Andy ET
I would give 4 Stars if less entry fees. The temple is nice, but except for the holy spring, average to other big temples. It was not too crowded when we visited on a Thursday late morning. Normally lots of esoteric/ spiritual western people there to take a bath in the holy water. For them it may be a 5 Star location. Currently several constructions ongoing. Up the hill is some location, from wher...
Nouha ouerheni
Nice temple , peaceful and culturally rich. To enter, you need to cover your legs, but a sarong is provided for free at the entrance, which is very convenient. After the visit, there’s a local market along the exit path where you can browse souvenirs and traditional products. A lovely and authentic experience!
About Tirta Empul Temple
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