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Sight Tampaksiring, Ubud

Tirta Empul

A sight in Tampaksiring, Ubud, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Early morning.

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Tirta Empul in Tampaksiring, Ubud
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Why go

Spring-fed temple with purification pools used by Balinese worshippers.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Ubud, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Tegallalang Rice Terraces, 4.3 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Tampaksiring
Price
$
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Early morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Ubud, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Tegallalang Rice Terraces

    Terraced rice paddies in a valley north of Ubud with walking paths.

    Outdoors · 4.3 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Neka Art Museum

    Collection of Balinese painting traditions and works by foreign artists in Bali.

    Sight · 11 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Warung Babi Guling Ibu Oka

    Famous spot for babi guling, Balinese spit-roast pork.

    Food · 11 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Seniman Coffee Studio

    Specialty roaster and cafe serving Indonesian single-origin coffee.

    Drinks · 12 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung)

    Royal palace in town center, with Legong dance performances at night.

    Sight · 12 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Campuhan Ridge Walk

    Easy ridge path between two river valleys through elephant grass.

    Activity · 12 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Tirta Empul is a stop on our Bali Island Loop route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Ubud

Another curated sight in Ubud. See the full Ubud guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Ubud run from 27°C in July to 30°C in November; January is usually the wettest month. For Tirta Empul itself, we suggest: Early morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Ubud from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Ubud weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Tampaksiring, Gianyar Regency, Bali 80552, Indonesia
Coordinates
-8.41566, 115.31533
Destination
Ubud, Indonesia

Tirta Empul: quick answers

How much time do you need at Tirta Empul?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Tirta Empul. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Tirta Empul?

Our pick: Early morning. Insider tip: Sarong provided; join the bathing ritual respectfully.

Where is Tirta Empul?

Tirta Empul is at Tampaksiring, Gianyar Regency, Bali 80552, Indonesia. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Tirta Empul?

Tirta Empul appears on Bali Island Loop, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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