Traveling to a royal park can be a new and enjoyable experience. Especially if the vacation you spend with your family is done by visiting Tirta Gangga Bali Tourism Park. Surely you can find the natural beauty and splendor of royal ornaments here.
History of Tirta Gangga Water Palace
The name Tirta Gangga is taken from two words. The first is tirta which means holy water and Gangga which is taken from the name of a river in India. The water in this place is indeed taken from the purified water of the Ganges River. This is a form of respect for the Hindu community in Bali and around the world.
Although the name is a pool, this place is actually a water palace. The construction of the water palace was initiated by the King of Karangasem with the aim of becoming a place of recreation and a stopover for the royal family and royal guests. This water palace is also a Balinese cultural heritage with architecture that is also influenced by Chinese culture.
As a palace, of course Tirta Gangga presents its own beauty. However, this palace was once damaged by a natural disaster in 1963, precisely because of the eruption of Mount Agung. Tirta Gangga will soon be completely renovated and finally reopened to the general public.
Location and Route to Tirta Gangga Water Palace
Tirta Gangga Pool is located on Jalan Raya Abang, Ababi, Abang District, Karangasem Regency, East Bali. It is quite far from Denpasar, about 70 km. You can drive there by car. The travel time is approximately 2 to 2.5 hours.
If you come from Denpasar, you will pass Jalan Raya Bugbug.
At the Karangasem Health Center intersection, turn left onto Jalan Raya Bungaya.
After passing Pura Dadie Sri Karangbuncing Asak, turn right onto Jalan Salak.
Turn slightly right onto Jalan KH Samanhudi and turn left onto Jalan Nenas.
Approximately 1.6 km later, turn right onto Jalan Veteran.
After 1.3 km on Jalan Veteran, turn left onto Jalan Padang Kerta and continue onto Jalan Abang-Amlapura.
Follow the road for about 3.5 km and your destination will be on the left.
The Attraction of Tirta Gangga
If you like natural and calming tourist attractions, then Tirta Gangga is suitable to be included in your destination list.
- Natural Spring
The main advantage offered by this tourist attraction is the natural spring. The water in Tirta Gangga comes from the Rejasa spring. The water here is believed to come from holy water. - Water Tower
Inside the Tirta Gangga area, there is a water tower shaped like a 10-meter-high temple roof. The water that flows from this tower is often used by local people for traditional ceremonies. - Footpath on the Water
There are rocks that form a footpath above the surface of the pool water. Visitors can walk on it and feel the sensation of walking on water. - Ornamental Fish in the Pond
This pond is also home to many koi fish. Don’t be surprised when you walk on the rocky footpath, there will be many koi fish surrounding you. - Dragon Statue Bridge
In the interior of the tourist park, there is also a bridge in the shape of a dragon statue that divides the pond. This dragon statue is decorated with typical Balinese carvings and at first glance makes this place have a blend of Balinese and Chinese culture. - Soldier Statue
When visitors first enter the front, they will immediately see a row of statues resembling soldiers. It feels like being welcomed like a royal guest.
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Tirta Gangga Bali Pool Entrance Ticket Prices
Quoting the travel agency website, the entrance ticket prices for Tirta Gangga are differentiated based on the following categories.
Adult Indonesian citizens: IDR 25,000
Adult foreign nationals: IDR 50,000
Children (5-12 years): IDR 15,000
In addition, there are special rates for various activities.
Swimming: IDR 10,000
Boat rental: IDR 20,000
Prewedding photos: IDR 500,000
Video shooting: IDR 750,000
Drone shooting: IDR 500,000
The ticket prices and facilities above do not include parking.
Visiting Tirta Gangga Water Palace is included in our Lempuyang Temple Tour.
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