Tanah Lot Temple

Tanah Lot Temple

Tanah Lot Temple
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Points of Interest & LandmarksReligious Sites
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Tanah Lot Temple is one of Bali's most important landmarks, famed for its unique offshore setting and sunset backdrops. An ancient Hindu shrine perched on top of an outcrop amidst constantly crashing waves.
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  • DIKA BALI DRIVER TOUR
    Kuta, Indonesia747 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Tanah lot temple
    I visited Tanah Lot Temple with my family. After buying tickets, we went straight into the temple area. It turned out that the inside was very nice with views of the open sea. We were happy to take photos there. Our children could also play in the garden area. The place was clean. We spent a really good time. there for a long time
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 20 February 2024
  • lefuneste
    Valence, France314 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Not bad, very busy.
    The site is very beautiful, by the sea. You can't really access the temple. You have to cross a very large commercial area before getting there. Already crowded early in the morning, in the evening it must be very crowded We should be able to see sunsets more peacefully than that.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 23 February 2024
  • CoffeeGuyz
    Playa Coronado, Panama260 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I must see for any tourist going to Bali
    An amazing sacred location that should not be missed on any visit to Bali. Went for sundown and unfortunately the weather did not cooperate. But the grounds are stunning, the temple from the outside is beautiful, and the ocean provides a great backdrop.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 24 February 2024
  • Fabienne B
    Saint-Pierre-de-Varengeville, France47 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Tanah lot a beautiful view at sunset
    Tanah lot is a place by the sea, visitors queue to access it. It is particularly beautiful at sunset, and to admire it we advise you to go up to the sunset café a little higher up, and enjoy a small cocktail or a bintang beer while waiting. Then let's admire the bats which then invade the nearby cave...it is then time to leave the place
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 4 March 2024
  • edie209
    Saltash, United Kingdom859 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Tanah lot, it never disappoints
    We have been to Tanah Lot so many times, I have lost count. cand seems to change with the years. The first time I saw it was in 1999 and you could travel back to Kuta after sunset really easy. These days be prepared to get caught in traffic, we now stay closer and make a real trip of it enjoying the sunrise too which is such a get experience because you almost get it to yourself.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 13 March 2024
  • Trip To try
    Ferrara, Italy131 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Is it worth it at sunset?
    It is a temple in the middle of the sea, reachable at low tide. Inside the temple is very simple (there are much more beautiful temples in Bali). The real reason to go there is to watch the sunset over the sea and enjoy this view which is truly unique and wonderful. Positive aspects: breathtaking view, beautiful sunset, incredible souvenir photos Downsides: - traffic to get to the temple to take into consideration: move VERY early to get to Tanah Lot in time (it took us 3 hours from Uluwatu to Tanah Lot, arriving just in time to see the sunset) - quantity of people at the temple: just like us, many other people visit the temple at sunset. For this reason, keep in mind that you will have to make an effort to take photos without too many people in front of the temple and that the suggestive atmosphere is "lost" a little - now a tourist place: a real souvenir market has been set up at the entrance to the temple, which gives the impression of visiting a tourist attraction rather than a quiet and intimate place of worship Is worth? It is certainly a unique sunset in the world and we recommend you go there if you visit Bali in the low season. In high season you must take into account that you will have to dedicate a few hours to visit Tanah Lot at sunset (either in traffic or to be there much earlier to avoid queues)
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 14 March 2024
  • nhandrea
    Venice, Italy1,236 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Highlight attraction???
    The size of the temple is very surprising compared to that of the tourist structure that has grown up around it.... practically we are 1 in 10 To be clearer, the temple cannot be seen from the shore, tourists are obviously not allowed to enter the actual temple and you can forget about the romantic view at sunset from September to May when usually if it is not cloudy there is it's still hazy. Aside from all that, if you don't have high expectations, there is a kind of lookout nearby just at the perfect angle to see the temple and take some nice photos. Giving a vote to a sacred place like this even seems blasphemous, let's say that you vote for the experience, and here we are not talking about tourism, even something more, let's say that now people come here just to add a flag on the map. At least I came there to meet up with friends, so I felt less treacherous... I admit, however, that you can't come to Bali and not visit Tanah Lot. Let's say you have to go there, come on :-)
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 26 March 2024
  • roxa1956
    Rome, Italy434 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Hindu temple located on an islet, a destination for pilgrimages and tourists.
    Hindu temple located on an island that can be reached on foot if there is no high tide. Entrance fee, inside the site there are kiosks selling food including coconuts to drink with a straw, various street vendors. There are even places with python snakes who, for a small offer, take a photo of tourists with the snake around their neck. The circuit takes place along the coast road overlooking the temple.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 23 April 2024
  • Adriaan G
    Amsterdam, The Netherlands72 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A great experience, beautiful scenery and a must see when in Bali!
    A great experience, beautiful scenery and a must see when in Bali! My wife and I had a great private experience and were lucky enough to catch it at low tide which made for great photos. We do recommend that you come very early when it opens before the masses of busses arrive which will definitely take away from your experience!
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 2 May 2024
  • Thibault V
    Paris, France172 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful sunset
    Beautiful temple by the water. Opposite time in a cave is the sacred snake that you can touch for good luck. A beautiful walk along the coast is possible. I recommend going there at the end of the afternoon to witness a beautiful sunset. This place has ample parking. Count 75k IDR per person.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 13 May 2024
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sunilt1960
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates2 011 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Couples
Tanah lot is a temple located in the sea and claimed to be the work of 16th-century religious figure Dang Hyang Nirartha who was influenced by Hinduism. There is chain of sea temples that surrounds Bali. located along the south-western coast.

Now, if you’re hoping to stroll in, think again—entrance is strictly off-limits. this temple is absolutely stunning, especially at sunset. If you want that perfect shot, just make sure your camera’s ready to capture the glow of both the sky and the temple, and avoid slipping on the wet rocks. It is a great sight of the waves thrashing on the rocks. . There are a lot of photo spots near the temple overlooking the temple, the sea and the Balinese architecture.

It is said that the temple is guarded by the venomous snake from intruders. These slippery guardians of the temple's turf don't take kindly to intruders, and they’re probably more intimidating than your most overzealous security guard. According to legend, these snakes are there to keep the temple safe, so you better believe they take their job seriously.

There is lot of the famous candi bentar—a split gateway that greets you at the entrance, looking like it got a little too eager and split in half. This classic Balinese gateway isn’t just for temples; it’s also used at palaces and cemeteries. Y
Written 28 November 2024
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Dirk W
Alexandra Headland, Australia10 144 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Couples
Tanah Lot ranks amongst the most visited site in Bali, so expect crowds. Also, expect souvenir shops, hawkers and restaurants. Lots of people on TA complain about the entrance fee, but I think it is a modest contribution for the upkeep of this gem.
The temple itself is a Hindu sacred site, so accessible for believers only. Fair enough.
So be happy to walk the cliff and snap one of the most picturesque sites in Bali.
Written 22 August 2024
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mrc282
World9 688 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Family
visited here in the late morning and find it crowded. so can only imagine how much worse the crowds are during sunset.

the tanah lot temple is located off the coast from mainland and accessible only during low tide. so check the tide tables before coming, but keep in mind that you cannot actually enter the temple unless you are heading for prayers. that is pretty much the theme across most if not all temples in bali

there are other smaller temples (batu) that you can check out along the same cliff promenade

if your visit coincide with meal times, i recommend heading to the nearby Bebek Sari Uma restaurant for their famous duck dish.
Written 24 January 2024
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Stan
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1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Couples
Great for seeing lots of tourists but not much of the temple. When you try to walk up the stairs for a better view, locals push you towards the holy water to make donations. After doing this and walking up a few stairs, you realise it's closed and no one is allowed up. It felt like a scam and a waste of time! We paid an entrance fee, and when we searched for a toilet, they asked for money to use it. Fine, but then we were confronted with a disgusting toilet that hadn't been cleaned in a week! A major tourist attraction with no clean, free toilets? Come on! Honestly, not worth the trip.
Written 24 July 2024
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Patrick C
Landgraaf, The Netherlands1 contribution
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Family
For me not worth the visit. We were there today from 17:00-19:00 . The temple was closed as you could only walk to the closed gate on the hill.
The ticket prices are raised. Now it is 75.000 per adult. We were with 4. Then 300.000 is a lot of money for only seeing a lot of clothes sellers, a see with waves, some statues and a temple high above a hill from a distance.
Written 2 August 2024
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Bali Serenity Tours
Jimbaran, Indonesia27 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Family
Pura Tanah Lot is one of Bali's most iconic and stunning temples! 🕌🌊 Perched on a rocky outcrop in the sea, Tanah Lot offers breathtaking views, especially during sunset. The temple's unique location makes it a must-visit for anyone traveling to Bali. At low tide, you can walk across the beach to reach the temple and explore its surroundings. The sight of the waves crashing against the rocks adds to the mystical atmosphere.

The area around Tanah Lot is well-developed for tourists, with numerous shops, restaurants, and cultural performances. Despite its popularity, the temple retains a serene and spiritual ambiance that captivates visitors.

Visiting Pura Tanah Lot is not just about the temple itself but also the overall experience of the coastal scenery and Balinese culture. Whether you're a photography enthusiast, a spiritual seeker, or just someone looking to enjoy a beautiful sunset, Tanah Lot will not disappoint. Highly recommended!
Written 6 June 2024
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Pacheli
Navalcarnero, Spain7 959 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 • Solo
I was now in January 2025 and it is not at all overcrowded, I was at 12:00 in the morning and it was not bursting, you could get the photos and video right...

It costs 75,000.... about 4 Eur, I don't see it as expensive as people say, it's laughing....

The sea temple can't be entered, only from below, and if it's out the tide you can get something... I couldn't be high.

The construction of the temple is not the bomb you say, but it has its roll being in the sea, which is the only...

As for getting there arm yourself with patience for traffic, it is a.disaster this island for transport, for me it loses many points Bali.... Organization and logistics 0.... This third world...
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Written 28 January 2025
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Pasti Profit Forex
Jakarta, Indonesia9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Family
Although the Tanah Lot temple is located quite a distance from the congested areas of Nusa Dua, Kuta, Legian, Seminyak, and Benoa, I highly recommend it to those who want to see a spectacular sunset at night under clear skies. You will never regret traveling through heavy traffic from Nusa Dua to Tanah Lot Temple. This is a popular tourist destination that you cannot skip.
Written 3 July 2023
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Megan
Queensland, Australia80 contributions
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Nov 2022 • Friends
We managed to nail the weather on the day which is a must do since nothing is under cover.
We went for sunset which I highly recommend as the temple views are incredible but photos look amazing with the ambience of the coloured sky.
After sunset, everyone piles out pretty quickly which creates lots of traffic getting out and on the roads nearby.
If you have time, sit in the gardens (there is ample lighting) grab a BBQ corn, cold drink or brouse the stores for half hr and you'll have a much easier trip home. Our driver recommended this and it really paid off when we saw the mass exit.
Even though access to the temple is restricted, the entire landscape is still incredible and worth 2hrs of your time.
Written 1 December 2022
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Rasmus
110 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Couples
We took a Grab from Canggu to Tanah Lot in an afternoon to walk around there and see the temples. Unfortunately, it was not a big shot. What was most exciting was to go out on the rocks towards the temple which was located on an isolated little island, but there were incredible crowds there.

Worth knowing is that it cost admission of about 100 SEK for two adults. We were there for a maximum of 1 hour before we decided to move on. In retrospect, we feel we could have skipped this stop.
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Written 26 September 2024
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