Tirta Gangga

🏛️ Tirta Gangga: the palace of sacred waters

📍 Location

• Located in the village ofAbabi, in the regency of Karangasem, east of Bali.
• Nearby, the Mount Agung, in a region renowned for its rice terraces and its lush landscapes.

💧 Origin and meaning

• Built in 1946 by the last king of Karangasem, Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasem Agung.
• The name Tirta Gangga means “water of the Ganges”, in reference to the sacred river of Hinduism.
• The natural sources which feed the site are considered as sacred and used for purification rituals.

🌿 Architecture and atmosphere

• The palace is a water garden of almost one hectare, mixing Balinese architecture and Chinese influences.
• It is organized on three symbolic levels :
• The world of the gods,
• The world of humans,
• The world of demons.
• There you will find :

• A 11-tiered central fountain, emblem of the site.
• The ponds decorated with water lilies, lotuses and koi carp.
• The statues of Hindu deities, the stone bridges, and the Japanese stepping stones on the water.

🧘‍♂️ Visit experience

• Visitors can walk on the floating slabs, bathe in the sacred pools, or simply stroll through the gardens.
• The atmosphere is peaceful, almost meditative, with the murmur of water and the song of birds.
• It is an ideal place for the photography, the contemplation, or a spiritual break.

🕒 Practical information:

• Open every day from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Duration of visit : between 1 and 2 hours.
• Entrance fee : approximately 70,000 IDR (approx. €4 in 2025).
• Easily accessible from Amed, Sidemen or Candidasa, often included in tours to the east of Bali.

✨ Why Tirta Gangga is unforgettable

It is a place where water becomes art, where each pool tells a story, and where Balinese spirituality is expressed in the purest beauty. Tirta Gangga is not just a tourist site: it is a refuge of peace, a heavenly garden, a bridge between worlds.