Tanah Lot, One of Favorite Travel Sites in Bali

Asia / Indonesia / Southeast Asia
7 Jul, 2016
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Tanah Lot Photo

Tanah Lot is one of Bali’s famous sights that must be visited. Located in the Village Beraban, district of Kediri, Tabanan. The distance is about 13 km to the west of the city of Tabanan. From the Ngurah Rai Airport can be reached in less than one hour by motor vehicle if there is no congestion.

Temple of Tanah Lot Bali

Tanah Lot Temple Bali

Built in two different places. One is located on top of a large boulder, and the other is located at the top of the cliff that juts into the sea like the Uluwatu Temple. Cliff is what connects the temple with the mainland and the curved shape like a bridge.

Tanah Lot temple is part of a Kahyangan Jagat temple in Bali, as a place to worship the god of the sea guards. Tanah Lot temple will be seen surrounded by sea water during high tides. Underneath there is a small cave in which there are some sea snakes, which have the characteristics of a flat tail like a fish, black color and yellow striped.

Tanah Lot Sea Snake

According to the story, the sea snake is the incarnation of a scarf which is owned by the founder of the temple, which is a Brahmin from Java who wanders into Bali. He was Dang Yang Nirartha. The snake was sent as a snake guard at the temple.

From the parking lot to the temple of Tanah Lot, there are many shops that sell a variety of handicrafts typical of Balinese land. For example, sculptures, paintings, fabric beach, trinkets and accessories such as in Bali Sukawati art market. In addition, there is food and drink vendors and rental of the washroom or toilet. The price is relatively cheap for domestic and foreign tourists.

Tanah Lot Bali – One Favorite Travel Sites in Bali

Tanah Lot Sunset

Along the road to Tanah Lot tourist attractions, there are many lodging. Ranging from simple lodging, to villas and hotels. Tourist attractions in Bali, it is very crowded during the afternoon. Beautiful view of the beach and sunsets can be enjoyed at around 18:00 pm. There are also several hotels near the beach in the nearby Tanah Lot, which held various events in the evenings. For example Kecak dance performances, sunset dinners, and weddings. These places, too often become a location for pre-wedding photos.

The best way to tour in Tanah Lot and surrounding places

Means of public transport to travel to Tanah Lot and the surrounding area will be hard to look for, especially if you are staying on the Kuta tourist spot. Plainly how best for the holidays to Tanah Lot, to be comfortable and safe? If you are staying in Ubud or Kuta tourist area, use a taxi will make your transportation costs become bloated, the best way is to use a cheap car rental services with driver. Because it will be more cost effective, convenient and secure.