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Tirta Gangga is a former royal palace in Karangasem and literally means “water from the Ganges.” This is a site of reverence for Hindu and Balinese and features tiered fountains, gardens, bathing pools and stone sculptures of mythical creatures. Surrounding Tirta Gangga are the lush rice paddies that characterize Bali.

Goa Lawah or “Bat Cave Temple” is a Balinese Hindu temple in Klungkung and is one of the Sad Kahyangan Jagad or “six sanctuaries of the world” and one of the holiest sites of worship. The temple is named for the nectar bats that reside within.

Also included in the Sad Kahyangan Jagad, Pura Penataran Agung Lempuyang is a series of several temples along a hiking path to the summit of Mount Lempuyang. The most notable temple is Pura Lempuyang Luhur, commonly called “Heaven’s Gate”.

Taman Ujung is the sister site of Tirta Gangga. Surrounding the main building “Gili Bale” are various large pools and historic structures set against a backdrop of Mount Agung. Though nearly destroyed during the 1963 Mount Agung eruption, restoration efforts have restored Taman Ujung to its former splendour.

Tenganan is small village that never joined the Hindu caste system and instead has continued to follow their own centuries-old customs, most notably double Ikat weaving. This complicated technique uses requires the loom and patterns that are hundreds of years old.

Amed Sunset Point is an elevated ridge above Jemeluk beach in Amed known for it’s amazing view of the sunset and Mount Agung. There is a bar and restaurant for those that would like to partake in dinner or drinks but the spot is also open to the public.