Bali

Besakih Temple

Visit Besakih Temple with guidance on entrance fees, official local guides, shuttles, opening hours, dress codes, and facilities.

Quick Facts

Location: Besakih, Rendang, Karangasem (-8.3744, 115.4508)
Suggested duration: 2–4 hours
Opening hours: 07:00–18:00 — verified 2026-07-22
Entrance fee: IDR 150,000 (includes sarong, shuttle, and local guide)
Best time: Early morning (07:00–09:00) for clear mountain views and cooler air
Accessibility: Requires significant walking up steep slopes and many stairs; limited wheelchair access

Location on Google Maps

Karangasem, Bali

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Travel Advisor Score

Cultural value5/5

The spiritual center of Bali, consisting of over 80 individual temples in one massive complex.

Photography5/5

The iconic split gate with Mount Agung towering in the background is a legendary photo spot.

Safety4/5

Safe, but requires physical stamina due to the high altitude and steep stairs.

Facilities4/5

Modernized entry area with shuttle buggies, clean toilets, and an official guide center.

Crowd comfort3/5

Can get extremely crowded with tourists and worshippers, especially during major ceremonies.

Value4/5

Higher entrance fee, but it inclusively covers the sarong, shuttle buggy, and a mandatory local guide.

Best For

✓ Cultural and spiritual exploration
✓ Landscape photography
✓ Physically fit travelers

Reconsider If

Having severe mobility issues
Disliking heavily regulated areas with strict rules

Overview — English

Besakih Temple, famously known as the "Mother Temple," is the largest, holiest, and most important Hindu temple complex in Bali. Perched on the southwestern slopes of Mount Agung at an elevation of about 1,000 meters, the complex comprises over 80 individual temples arrayed across extensive terraced hillsides. The view of the main temple, Pura Penataran Agung, with the towering peak of Mount Agung in the background, is one of Bali's most iconic sights.

Due to its vast size and steep incline, visiting Besakih requires a decent level of physical stamina. In recent years, visitor management has greatly improved; the entrance ticket now inclusively covers a sarong and sash rental, an electric buggy shuttle from the parking terminal to the temple entrance, and an official local guide. Utilizing the official guide helps visitors understand the complex history and wards off unauthorized touts.

Travel Tips

1.Datanglah seawal mungkin (antara pukul 07:00 - 09:00) agar Anda memiliki peluang terbaik melihat puncak Gunung Agung sebelum tertutup awan.
2.Gunakan pemandu resmi yang disediakan di loket tiket dan jangan hiraukan tawaran pemandu tidak resmi di sepanjang jalan.
3.Kenakan pakaian yang sopan menutupi bahu, dan siapkan stamina untuk berjalan menanjak.
4.Hormati area-area suci; beberapa halaman utama dikhususkan hanya untuk umat yang sedang bersembahyang.

Accessibility

Overall access

The complex involves long walking distances on steep, paved slopes and many steep stone stairs.

Wheelchair suitability

While the electric shuttle assists with the initial hill, the actual temple courtyards are completely inaccessible to wheelchairs due to stairs.

Facilities

Parking & ShuttleAvailable
A modern, large parking terminal is available, with an electric buggy shuttle taking visitors to the temple entrance.
GuidesAvailable
Official local guides are included in the ticket price to escort you through the complex.
ToiletsAvailable
Clean public restrooms are available at the ticketing and parking areas.

Ticket Information

Category	Price	Notes
International Adult	IDR 150,000	Includes sarong, buggy shuttle, and official local guide.
International Child	IDR 80,000	Discounted entry for children.

Last verified: 2026-07-22

Opening Hours

Daily

07:00–18:00

Open to tourists daily. Worshippers have 24-hour access. Closed to all visitors during Nyepi.

Last verified: 2026-07-22

Nearby Destinations

Mount Agung

The sacred volcano that serves as the backdrop to the temple.

Tirta Gangga

The beautiful former royal water palace in Karangasem.

FAQ — English

Am I required to use a guide?

Your international entrance ticket already includes an official local guide. It is highly recommended to accept their services to understand the history and to deter unauthorized touts.

Can I enter the main temple courtyards?

Most of the inner courtyards are strictly reserved for worshippers. Tourists are directed to view the altars from the exterior perimeters and designated stairways.