Temples and Tragedy (10 hrs)

Religion pervades all aspects of traditional life on Bali. Ceremonies are the visible expression of Balinese faith. They range from family celebrations to the "Ceremony of the 11 Forces" to focus the destiny of Bali on one person and undertaken once a century. This ceremony led to tragedy when last celebrated in 1963. The cost 2,000 lives as the ceremony was interrupted by an eruption of Mount Agung. The highlight of the tour will be a specially negotiated visit to the mother temple, the site of the "Ceremony of the 11 Forces".

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Tour Destinations

Besakih Temple: The largest and the most important Hindu Temple in Bali.

Tanah Lot Temple: The most photographed and Bali’s most important Sea Temple where guardians of the sea are worshipped.

Mengwi Temple: The picturesque Mengwi temple, the terrace rice fields on the way to the temple is one of the favorite tourist attractions in Bali.

Alas Kedetan (Monkey Forest): The Monkey Forest where you find the most tame and friendliest monkeys in Bali who are protected by a holy spirit that dwells in the temple.

Sebatu: The temple with the holy springs

For useful tourist information you can visit Bali Tourism Board or Ministry of Culture & Tourism Indonisia.

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