Pura Tirta Empul

Pura Tirta Empul (translated as “Holy Spring Temple”) is a Hindu Temple famous for its “Pertitaan”, the pool with the holy spring water where Balinese people perform the “Melukat”, a purification ritual, but also tourists can do it after receiving permission. In the inner courtyard there’s another pool where the water has a beautiful colour and you can see it gushing from the underground. Overall this is one the finest temples in Bali, although very crowded.

A beautiful and culturally rich place to visit. The temple is peaceful, with sacred water pools and colorful koi fish everywhere, which makes the atmosphere very unique. It’s a great opportunity to discover Balinese traditions and spiritual rituals. It can be a bit crowded, but it’s definitely worth experiencing another culture. الحمد لله على نعمة الإسلام ☪️

A beautiful temple and a must visit when in Bali. We foudn the experience over commercial and crowded with little information on how to go about the different ceremonies. You will need to buy entry tickets, approx R75k each. Nice photo opportunity and some crazy spiders (be warned for those who are arachnophobia). Good luck.

The Tirta empul temple is really a mistary. We actually didn't know about the temple. After we notice something new in the temple, then I browse the information about the temple and I was very happy to visit this place. There is a mistarious secret behind the water generating 365 days and 24 hrs all the time from the temple primises. They don't allow to drop the coins and stars a notice that dropping is a dangerous. Many people are taking holy bath and doing Pooja. I surprised that there is no entry ticket for this place. A traditional cloth has to wear everyone who wants to enter in to temple. I loved this place and wanted to visit again. After coming out of this temple, there is a big shopping area where some how cheaper than Ubud main center. I strongly recommend to visit this place in Bali.

Nice place to visit and see. Actually this was the only one holy place which I have seen during my 9 days in Bali and I dont regret it. I was a bit lucky because during Gulungan I could see local people wearing special clotches and they were singing. I rate 4/5 because you must pay only in cash for the ticket and the ATM didnt work for me (revolut EU card). Whats more, security told me that parking is for free what wasnt true (2k).

One of the most unforgettable moments in Bali was visiting Pura Tirta Empul, the famous temple of holy spring water. Surrounded by mountains and mist, the air here feels different — calm, sacred, and ancient, as if time itself slows down in respect. Locals and travelers alike come here to purify themselves in the crystal-clear spring water that flows through the stone fountains. Each stream represents a prayer — for health, peace, forgiveness, and blessings. Watching people line up to step into the cold water, one by one, reminded me how universal hope and faith can be, no matter where we come from. Sometimes, travel isn’t just about seeing new places, it’s about cleansing your heart in silence and rediscovering a sense of balance within yourself.

Beautiful and Sacred spritual place. Known for Holy Water, melukat and pray. Calm, pure, full of positive energy and Balinese culture. You can join water blessing too for Rp. 10K and locker for Rp. 15K. Ticket for Rp. 50-75K. Huge parking lot. Allocate 1.5-2 hours extra time if you want to melukat. Wear appropriate outfit. Would be better if the toilets are maintained and equipped better.

We took rental cab from our hotel at 7am, reached the temple at 745sm. Good timing as there were practically only a few. Temple opens at 7am if someone fancy a very early morning purification. Entry is 75k per foreigner and need to wear sarong before entry. Inside you have to rent another sarong for purification and one or two locker for keeping our personal belongings. The driver himself will act as guide and photographer. He explained basic things about the temple and the purification process and beliefs. Since we were the only ones to do, the purification process was easy. The spring water was cold initially and later on you get used to it. In the first set of spouts, you use 2 onwards and skip the two big ones to the right side and then complete with the last one. You then proceed to the second set of spouts and you complete all and then in third set only the first one is used. Our guide took great pictures and videos. After the purification process you go back to changing room and then enter temple area, but foreigners are not allowed in the praying area even if you are an Hindu. We completed the visit after going around the temple.