Do you know the biggest temple in Bali? Do you
know what temple is always visited by hundreds even thousands of Balinese people
in a day? The answer is Besakih temple. Besakih temple is the biggest temple in
Bali where it is a group of several temples built during the monarchy era in
Bali over thousand years ago. Discover the magnificent building covered by Balinese
architecture which will amuse your eyes.
Besakih is located in Besakih village, Karangasem Regency.
It is really easy to get there because you can use any vehicles and the road is
accessible. Its location is near mount Agung, the biggest volcano mount in
Bali. In Balinese mythology, Besakih comes from the word “Basuki”, the old word
from Sanskrit “Wasuki”. “Basuki” means a dragon which twined mount Mandara. The
existence of Besakih itself is believed to hold the balance situation in Bali out
from any disasters.
When you are planning to go to Besakih, it
will be a good idea where during the way to Besakih temple, you will be able to
see beautiful sceneries. It is a place covered by cool atmosphere and is
surrounded by green hills. Near besakih temple, you may drop by to have coffee
break while enjoying the scenery. What a good journey you will have.
When you arrive at the bottom of Besakih
temple you will see great buildings above. How unique they are and having mount
Agung as the background .Do not miss to capture this moment using your camera.
When you are at the top of Besakih temple, you will be able to see a quarter
part of Bali island. How amazing it will be.
If
you are planning to visit this place, you may find luxury or low budget villas
through you hotel finder in your mobile phone. The services provided in this
area are as follow:
- Parking Area
- Public Telephone
- Food Stall
- Fruit Market
- Souvenir Shops
- Public Toilet
- Drinks Stall
- Police Station
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