" This is the second most largest pura at bali, cause there's 9th floors hindu god house at there, there will need charge for entry at 35k/person and you will be needed to rent a scarf to cover lower part of body and a colour cloth to tied it at waist and it was very expensive!
So i buy a scarf at telalang market before going there and rent a colour cloth but still expensive :D
I suggest to a scarf and and cloth before going there "
16 May 2018
Shanidapa Sae-Chou
" Warning to visit on this place. 'Bring your own sarong'
First, You have to buy the ticket, cost 35K per person.
Then There have some people standing around the ticket boots, try to sell you a Sarong for get in to the temple.
When They know that you do not want to buy. They will say 'ok, We have some sarong for rent here, cost 50K for 2 Person'.
I do not feel good about it. "
16 May 2018
Jervinn L
" Great sights and views of a lake on top of mountains. Do check the weather and try going there on sunny days. Because of the fog, the area tend to be quite grey and gloomy if its not a sunny day. Journey here from Ubud is quite a treat with the narrow and windy mountain roads with strong Bali/Indonesia vibes. "
08 May 2018
Dwie Bri
" Pura diatas danau di bali "
29 April 2018
Wayan Apri
" Pemandangan sangat indah "
15 April 2018
Ade Nan
" So Amazing view and so sacred, graceful beauty of mount Abang backdrop. "
15 April 2018
Krisna Anak Agung
" Legendary place of bali's tourist destinations. Now days we are able to drive or ride around the mountain, driving off to the back of the mountain and find lot of spectacular views. "
25 March 2018
Christoph Ruzicka
" Biggest disappointment in and around Ubud. First of all you pay 35.000 IDR instead of the usual 15.000 IDR per person and then they make you rent a red ribbon for 10.000 IDR to enter the temple complex. We though ok because we thought there would be a great view with the temple and the mountains in the back but a large part of the temple is closed for praying so we couldn't enjoy the view. A real rip off. "
18 February 2018
Bluemount
" The temple felt so mystical. Other than getting slightly ripped off at gate it was worth the visit.
Ticket price is 15.000 IDR, the rest you need to bargain. We paid 50.000 IDR for two persons including entry. "
15 February 2018
VJ
" While the temple does look very beautiful, it feels a little like it too crowded. Not with people but simply with the number of structures and things in there.
It was closed when I visited and there was no one around to provide information on when the temple opens. So make sure you get information ahead of time before you go there.... "
15 February 2018
Andreas Klein
" Nice temples, a lot of scams going on by people telling you it is not allowed to go there without a guide - don't listen to them! Just walk by, don't even talk to them and climb up the stairs to the top and enjoy the view.
They will may run after you, and call you names, ignore them by all costs "
28 January 2018
Lydia Hearn
" Like any monument or tourist attraction expect to pay a small fee wherever you are. From reading previous reviews which refer to the temple as a "tourist trap" is a slight exaggeration if you ask me. On arrival you will pay 35,000 IDR per person to enter, which is equivalent to around 2 euros. On my visit, I was not asked to wear a sarong and I entered with my partner for a small price of around 5 euros total. We strolled around the temple grounds and took advantage of the slightly cooler breeze. Yes, there is nothing here besides the temple and the grounds but this is not a theme park you are not paying for any form of entertainment here, you are simply paying entry to the grounds and to view the temple and it's beautiful backdrop against the lake. I'd recommend going early morning when it is quiet. There are clean toilets, pleasant seating areas and a small restaurant. Maybe avoid if you aren't happy spending small change for entry. "
07 November 2017
Ivan Lin
" Generally a nice place to walk around, but if you'd like to step inside remember to bring your own sarong. "
03 November 2017
Jan Sabu
" Remember to keep your own saroong, if you plan to visit any Hindu temples in Bali or you have to buy/rent it .. a bit expensive price ...Bali people are very friendly and helpfull..can not be considered as a tourist trap.. they make a decent living..but do not seems to be criminal minded .. enjoy the place and the people.. "
27 October 2017
Pravin Bihani
" I too confirm that it is a tourist trap. There is nothing worth to see inside the temple. The entrance is IDR 35K. There is no view of any lake from inside the temple as few have mentioned in their reviews. Lake beauty can be enjoyed from outside without paying any fee. Waste of time and money to see this temple. "
26 September 2017
Arnau 07
" Magnífico y sin ningún turista "
10 August 2017
Fara Ghazali
" lovely view of the whole mountain. go early morning before sunrise when the clouds are still thick. when the sun rises, the view is no amazing! "
03 August 2017
Valwemmel
" Temple au bord du lac, on ne peut pas y entrer mais le panorama est superbe. "
07 July 2017
Amrita Bhattacharyya
" It's a beautiful temple in Kintamani highland with great view of lake Batur and Mount Batur.It's a perfect example of traditional Balinese architecture.one must enter the temple wearing sarung.Entrance fee is quite high.Many local restaurants are nearby.Parking is available. "
04 July 2017
L. L.
" I totally agree with previous reviews. It's a TOURIST TRAP! Got hounded by locals to buy stuff and rent items we didn't need. They don't understand the word, "NO!" Very aggressive locals. We paid USD $5 per person for entrance fee, and it was a small temple with half the area we could not enter unless you're a Hindu participating in a ceremony. Big dissapointment. Don't waste your time here. Go to other better temples. "
01 July 2017
I Komang Tapa Sila
" Pura ini adlh Pura Sad Kahyangan, tempat sembahyang yg khusuk, tenang, damai, tempat penyucian diri yg berkharisma (bagi yg meyakininya).
Tempat ini seharusnya sangat diperhatikan kelestariannya krn kawasan ini adalah sumbet segala air suci di bali, pusat sumber air bagi setidaknya 8 kabupaten di bali, sayang sarana jalannya tidak memadai, alangkah bagusnya jalan dibuat dari beton ala jln by pass Ida Bagus Mantra biar awet dan aman krn tanah sekitar jalan selalu banyak rembesan air... "
28 June 2017
Сеня Ким
" Прикольно место "
16 June 2017
Luke Holmes
" Very interesting place to walk around and experience a religion completely different to anything I have experienced before. Some lovely sculptures and buildings to see and set in beautiful surroundings. "
06 June 2017
Helen Sh
" Horrible experience!
This is a tourist trap and a proper scam. like in the previous reviews - the entrance ticket is 35k after which immediately you are directed to buy sarong (not a choice, the ladies are extremely aggressive and I almost lost it).
I had my own sarong, but they still made me wear some piece of clothe insisting that this is for showing "respect". They wanted to charge 50k for "rental" of that filthy thing. OUTRAGEOUS! on top of that, most of the temple grounds are closed for tourists and accessible only for praying... It really spoilt my afternoon. Horrible place. "
31 May 2017
Tomáš Novotný
" I confirm the previous bad reviews. I love Bali byt this place is too much... hunting the money from tourists... I did not see any sign that you need to wear sarong. However local start shouting at you "need to rent Sarong" (you can get it for 10k if you walk a little bit more far from the entrance). I tried to walk in with long trausers and my pullower (fully covered) and local guy started calling somebody on his radio... such a bad feeling from such a good place (it self it looks just amazing). Maybe if you have a different attitude to this kind of situation, however I do not want to support that... "
27 May 2017
Tonik Sujana
" common area and building views. ticket more expensive than temple in midle bali. there are no free sarong to lend, so you must pay more to enter if you not bring your own. it's only interesting when there are ceremony. not recommended to visit except in balinese ceremony holiday. "
30 April 2017
Pakpoom Bhukhamorn
" So impress i was there on time they were having traditional worship, after you visited this place you might have like welcome drink so so good "
12 April 2017
Egbert Sow
" Well, not withstanding the buying of sarong, which if you convert it back into your own currency, is not that painful. the temple is ok, didn't really feel it. However, you should walk to the back of the temple compound where you'll get a great view of the volcano & lake. "
28 March 2017
Eduard Marbach
" Like already seen in other comments this temple is quite a huge tourist mess. First you have to pay an entry (35K which is acceptable) but then directly afterwars (after you bought the ticket!!!) they tell you that you have to wear a Sarong which you can buy there (probably astronomical prices) or they lend you one. They wanted 50K for it!!! You have to bargain a lot to receive a good price before you buy the ticket. About 15K should be okay or you try to buy one beforehand somewhere in a cheap place.
Than when you start walking through the park some person will follow you through the temple and tell you some stories (if you want or not. Nothing was discussed prior or sth). In the temple itself you will most likely meet other people who also want to sell you some stuff. At the end the following person wanted money from us for kind of "guiding" us through the little temple. We refused to pay anything and then she started directly to threaten us that we will get some problems in one way or another (she wanted to pray for some bad stuff or anything like that). Yeah....
My advice if you are visiting the temple:
- get a Sarong beforehand or bargain hardly for low prices for rent
- tell that you want to go alone through the temple and that you will not pay for anything.
To say something to the temple itself:
It was a nice view looking at the monuments and see the people practicing for ceremonies. "
19 March 2017
Fara Ghazali
" lovely view of the whole mountain. go early morning before sunrise when the clouds are still thick. when the sun rises, the view is no amazing! "
21 February 2017
Nils Wittler
" Never ever going to a temple in Bali again. The nice ladies told us we have to buy a piece of fabric for 20€ to cover our legs AFTER we bought our ticket. After a big discussion there was a rent option as well. Never. Ever. Again "
21 February 2017
Mihwa Lee
" REMEMBER to bring your own sarongs, else you will need to buy one before entering the temple.
Temple compound is beautifully landscaped, and provides a beautiful view of Mt Batur and lake. "
24 December 2016
Joana Fernandes
" The temple is nice, but the staff at the entrance was completely dishonest with us. We didn't buy any sarong after a lot of arguing...they asked for 25K just to rent one + ticket! After saying that if we had to pay all that money, we would leave, they brought us 2 free sarongs to use. Be prepared to keep your position with those ladies.. Incredible and sad how they lie in your face.. "
18 December 2016
Dwi Lestarini
" Beautifull Pura.
Right place to communicate withThe God "
20 September 2016
Aneta Miklošinová
" Please dont go there, its not the temple which you can find on google. Its false. You have to buy tickets from "polisi" which is mafia not real police. The entry is 32k and for sarong another 30k (for rent not for buy). Also when somebody try to stop you on the road and want some money for "entering the area" dont stop and dont give them money. They wanted 100k for two people... "
19 September 2016
Gilang Gumilang
" Ridicolous price, 35K IDR to see a temple. you need to wear a sarong or you you could rent from a local for 30K IDR (another ridicolous price). "
18 September 2016
Kmartina5
" Beautiful temple nestled in a scenic location. It's good if you are just stopping by for a bit to stretch your legs on the way to another attraction. I don't think you need more than 30 mins here unless you just want to sit and take in the sites. Good amount of tourists but definitely not as bad as other sites in Bali. I went in September when the season is starting to die down so I didn't come across anyone being rude. "
16 September 2016
Paul BARBIER
" The temple is quite nice but scammed with horrible local people. Got insulted because I didn't wanted to buy a fake handcrafted drawing. It is the only place in Bali where we saw such nasty locals. "
08 September 2016
Irfan TR
" Bring your own saroong, or you have to buy/rent it in expensive price! "
27 May 2016
Jeff Kalkhoff
" beautiful temple.
FYI Bring a sarong or pants as no entry allowed without one. you can buy one locally. 35 IDR entry fee. "
03 May 2016
Lina Damayanti
" Better bring your own sarong or large shawl and scarf/selendang, otherwise you will be forced to buy or rent it at a ridiculous price "
30 December 2015
Jef Janssens
" Quite amazing place. So much to see. So beautiful. You really have to inundate yourself in this wonderful culture "
17 December 2015
Jay Chandran
" Indonesia apne pahchan ko jivit rakha hai. Bahut sundar sthan hai. "
Batur Volcano
" Tempat sembahyang di Tepi Danau Batur "
04 June 2018Warrick Lightfellow
" This is the second most largest pura at bali, cause there's 9th floors hindu god house at there, there will need charge for entry at 35k/person and you will be needed to rent a scarf to cover lower part of body and a colour cloth to tied it at waist and it was very expensive!
16 May 2018So i buy a scarf at telalang market before going there and rent a colour cloth but still expensive :D
I suggest to a scarf and and cloth before going there "
Shanidapa Sae-Chou
" Warning to visit on this place. 'Bring your own sarong'
16 May 2018First, You have to buy the ticket, cost 35K per person.
Then There have some people standing around the ticket boots, try to sell you a Sarong for get in to the temple.
When They know that you do not want to buy. They will say 'ok, We have some sarong for rent here, cost 50K for 2 Person'.
I do not feel good about it. "
Jervinn L
" Great sights and views of a lake on top of mountains. Do check the weather and try going there on sunny days. Because of the fog, the area tend to be quite grey and gloomy if its not a sunny day. Journey here from Ubud is quite a treat with the narrow and windy mountain roads with strong Bali/Indonesia vibes. "
08 May 2018Dwie Bri
" Pura diatas danau di bali "
29 April 2018Wayan Apri
" Pemandangan sangat indah "
15 April 2018Ade Nan
" So Amazing view and so sacred, graceful beauty of mount Abang backdrop. "
15 April 2018Krisna Anak Agung
" Legendary place of bali's tourist destinations. Now days we are able to drive or ride around the mountain, driving off to the back of the mountain and find lot of spectacular views. "
25 March 2018Christoph Ruzicka
" Biggest disappointment in and around Ubud. First of all you pay 35.000 IDR instead of the usual 15.000 IDR per person and then they make you rent a red ribbon for 10.000 IDR to enter the temple complex. We though ok because we thought there would be a great view with the temple and the mountains in the back but a large part of the temple is closed for praying so we couldn't enjoy the view. A real rip off. "
18 February 2018Bluemount
" The temple felt so mystical. Other than getting slightly ripped off at gate it was worth the visit.
15 February 2018Ticket price is 15.000 IDR, the rest you need to bargain. We paid 50.000 IDR for two persons including entry. "
VJ
" While the temple does look very beautiful, it feels a little like it too crowded. Not with people but simply with the number of structures and things in there.
15 February 2018It was closed when I visited and there was no one around to provide information on when the temple opens. So make sure you get information ahead of time before you go there.... "
Andreas Klein
" Nice temples, a lot of scams going on by people telling you it is not allowed to go there without a guide - don't listen to them! Just walk by, don't even talk to them and climb up the stairs to the top and enjoy the view.
28 January 2018They will may run after you, and call you names, ignore them by all costs "
Lydia Hearn
" Like any monument or tourist attraction expect to pay a small fee wherever you are. From reading previous reviews which refer to the temple as a "tourist trap" is a slight exaggeration if you ask me. On arrival you will pay 35,000 IDR per person to enter, which is equivalent to around 2 euros. On my visit, I was not asked to wear a sarong and I entered with my partner for a small price of around 5 euros total. We strolled around the temple grounds and took advantage of the slightly cooler breeze. Yes, there is nothing here besides the temple and the grounds but this is not a theme park you are not paying for any form of entertainment here, you are simply paying entry to the grounds and to view the temple and it's beautiful backdrop against the lake. I'd recommend going early morning when it is quiet. There are clean toilets, pleasant seating areas and a small restaurant. Maybe avoid if you aren't happy spending small change for entry. "
07 November 2017Ivan Lin
" Generally a nice place to walk around, but if you'd like to step inside remember to bring your own sarong. "
03 November 2017Jan Sabu
" Remember to keep your own saroong, if you plan to visit any Hindu temples in Bali or you have to buy/rent it .. a bit expensive price ...Bali people are very friendly and helpfull..can not be considered as a tourist trap.. they make a decent living..but do not seems to be criminal minded .. enjoy the place and the people.. "
27 October 2017Pravin Bihani
" I too confirm that it is a tourist trap. There is nothing worth to see inside the temple. The entrance is IDR 35K. There is no view of any lake from inside the temple as few have mentioned in their reviews. Lake beauty can be enjoyed from outside without paying any fee. Waste of time and money to see this temple. "
26 September 2017Arnau 07
" Magnífico y sin ningún turista "
10 August 2017Fara Ghazali
" lovely view of the whole mountain. go early morning before sunrise when the clouds are still thick. when the sun rises, the view is no amazing! "
03 August 2017Valwemmel
" Temple au bord du lac, on ne peut pas y entrer mais le panorama est superbe. "
07 July 2017Amrita Bhattacharyya
" It's a beautiful temple in Kintamani highland with great view of lake Batur and Mount Batur.It's a perfect example of traditional Balinese architecture.one must enter the temple wearing sarung.Entrance fee is quite high.Many local restaurants are nearby.Parking is available. "
04 July 2017L. L.
" I totally agree with previous reviews. It's a TOURIST TRAP! Got hounded by locals to buy stuff and rent items we didn't need. They don't understand the word, "NO!" Very aggressive locals. We paid USD $5 per person for entrance fee, and it was a small temple with half the area we could not enter unless you're a Hindu participating in a ceremony. Big dissapointment. Don't waste your time here. Go to other better temples. "
01 July 2017I Komang Tapa Sila
" Pura ini adlh Pura Sad Kahyangan, tempat sembahyang yg khusuk, tenang, damai, tempat penyucian diri yg berkharisma (bagi yg meyakininya).
28 June 2017Tempat ini seharusnya sangat diperhatikan kelestariannya krn kawasan ini adalah sumbet segala air suci di bali, pusat sumber air bagi setidaknya 8 kabupaten di bali, sayang sarana jalannya tidak memadai, alangkah bagusnya jalan dibuat dari beton ala jln by pass Ida Bagus Mantra biar awet dan aman krn tanah sekitar jalan selalu banyak rembesan air... "
Сеня Ким
" Прикольно место "
16 June 2017Luke Holmes
" Very interesting place to walk around and experience a religion completely different to anything I have experienced before. Some lovely sculptures and buildings to see and set in beautiful surroundings. "
06 June 2017Helen Sh
" Horrible experience!
31 May 2017This is a tourist trap and a proper scam. like in the previous reviews - the entrance ticket is 35k after which immediately you are directed to buy sarong (not a choice, the ladies are extremely aggressive and I almost lost it).
I had my own sarong, but they still made me wear some piece of clothe insisting that this is for showing "respect". They wanted to charge 50k for "rental" of that filthy thing. OUTRAGEOUS! on top of that, most of the temple grounds are closed for tourists and accessible only for praying... It really spoilt my afternoon. Horrible place. "
Tomáš Novotný
" I confirm the previous bad reviews. I love Bali byt this place is too much... hunting the money from tourists... I did not see any sign that you need to wear sarong. However local start shouting at you "need to rent Sarong" (you can get it for 10k if you walk a little bit more far from the entrance). I tried to walk in with long trausers and my pullower (fully covered) and local guy started calling somebody on his radio... such a bad feeling from such a good place (it self it looks just amazing). Maybe if you have a different attitude to this kind of situation, however I do not want to support that... "
27 May 2017Tonik Sujana
" common area and building views. ticket more expensive than temple in midle bali. there are no free sarong to lend, so you must pay more to enter if you not bring your own. it's only interesting when there are ceremony. not recommended to visit except in balinese ceremony holiday. "
30 April 2017Pakpoom Bhukhamorn
" So impress i was there on time they were having traditional worship, after you visited this place you might have like welcome drink so so good "
12 April 2017Egbert Sow
" Well, not withstanding the buying of sarong, which if you convert it back into your own currency, is not that painful. the temple is ok, didn't really feel it. However, you should walk to the back of the temple compound where you'll get a great view of the volcano & lake. "
28 March 2017Eduard Marbach
" Like already seen in other comments this temple is quite a huge tourist mess. First you have to pay an entry (35K which is acceptable) but then directly afterwars (after you bought the ticket!!!) they tell you that you have to wear a Sarong which you can buy there (probably astronomical prices) or they lend you one. They wanted 50K for it!!! You have to bargain a lot to receive a good price before you buy the ticket. About 15K should be okay or you try to buy one beforehand somewhere in a cheap place.
19 March 2017Than when you start walking through the park some person will follow you through the temple and tell you some stories (if you want or not. Nothing was discussed prior or sth). In the temple itself you will most likely meet other people who also want to sell you some stuff. At the end the following person wanted money from us for kind of "guiding" us through the little temple. We refused to pay anything and then she started directly to threaten us that we will get some problems in one way or another (she wanted to pray for some bad stuff or anything like that). Yeah....
My advice if you are visiting the temple:
- get a Sarong beforehand or bargain hardly for low prices for rent
- tell that you want to go alone through the temple and that you will not pay for anything.
To say something to the temple itself:
It was a nice view looking at the monuments and see the people practicing for ceremonies. "
Fara Ghazali
" lovely view of the whole mountain. go early morning before sunrise when the clouds are still thick. when the sun rises, the view is no amazing! "
21 February 2017Nils Wittler
" Never ever going to a temple in Bali again. The nice ladies told us we have to buy a piece of fabric for 20€ to cover our legs AFTER we bought our ticket. After a big discussion there was a rent option as well. Never. Ever. Again "
21 February 2017Mihwa Lee
" REMEMBER to bring your own sarongs, else you will need to buy one before entering the temple.
24 December 2016Temple compound is beautifully landscaped, and provides a beautiful view of Mt Batur and lake. "
Joana Fernandes
" The temple is nice, but the staff at the entrance was completely dishonest with us. We didn't buy any sarong after a lot of arguing...they asked for 25K just to rent one + ticket! After saying that if we had to pay all that money, we would leave, they brought us 2 free sarongs to use. Be prepared to keep your position with those ladies.. Incredible and sad how they lie in your face.. "
18 December 2016Dwi Lestarini
" Beautifull Pura.
20 September 2016Right place to communicate withThe God "
Aneta Miklošinová
" Please dont go there, its not the temple which you can find on google. Its false. You have to buy tickets from "polisi" which is mafia not real police. The entry is 32k and for sarong another 30k (for rent not for buy). Also when somebody try to stop you on the road and want some money for "entering the area" dont stop and dont give them money. They wanted 100k for two people... "
19 September 2016Gilang Gumilang
" Ridicolous price, 35K IDR to see a temple. you need to wear a sarong or you you could rent from a local for 30K IDR (another ridicolous price). "
18 September 2016Kmartina5
" Beautiful temple nestled in a scenic location. It's good if you are just stopping by for a bit to stretch your legs on the way to another attraction. I don't think you need more than 30 mins here unless you just want to sit and take in the sites. Good amount of tourists but definitely not as bad as other sites in Bali. I went in September when the season is starting to die down so I didn't come across anyone being rude. "
16 September 2016Paul BARBIER
" The temple is quite nice but scammed with horrible local people. Got insulted because I didn't wanted to buy a fake handcrafted drawing. It is the only place in Bali where we saw such nasty locals. "
08 September 2016Irfan TR
" Bring your own saroong, or you have to buy/rent it in expensive price! "
27 May 2016Jeff Kalkhoff
" beautiful temple.
03 May 2016FYI Bring a sarong or pants as no entry allowed without one. you can buy one locally. 35 IDR entry fee. "
Lina Damayanti
" Better bring your own sarong or large shawl and scarf/selendang, otherwise you will be forced to buy or rent it at a ridiculous price "
30 December 2015Jef Janssens
" Quite amazing place. So much to see. So beautiful. You really have to inundate yourself in this wonderful culture "
17 December 2015Jay Chandran
" Indonesia apne pahchan ko jivit rakha hai. Bahut sundar sthan hai. "
01 December 2015