Name: Gunung Kawi Temple
Address: Banjar Penaka, Tampaksiring, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80552, Indonesia, ID

Gunung Kawi Temple is a hindu temple, located at Banjar Penaka, Tampaksiring, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80552, Indonesia. Visit their website www.penaka.com for more detailed information.

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Banjar Penaka, Tampaksiring, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80552

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Added by Jopie, at 23 December 2015

Monday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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Sling Adventures

16 May 2018

Make sure you arrive first thing in the morning (6-7 am). You will then have the this special place to yourself. The light filtering through the trees makes this spiritual place also magical.

Descend the stairs to the valley temple through a small village and cascading rice paddies.

As a sacred place you need to wear clothing to cover your legs and shoulders. Sarongs are available from the village but not in the early hours of the morning, so bring your own.
Jaclyn Kline Torres

02 May 2018

Not as crowded as you'd expect for a UNESCO world heritage site. You need to go down about 300 steps across small bridges and rice paddies to get to the royal tombs -- definitely not for expecting mothers! Also, they expect a small donation for the sarong.
Anandie Klaasen

29 April 2018

This was one of my favourite temples in Bali. The entrance fee is 15k Rupiah pp adult. So it's quite fair, and you can get a sarong. The stairs are the worst from anywhere else as they are quite steep and there are a lot. But you can rest. There are a lot of stalls along the way and they will all ask you to buy something, but just keep going past them if you want.
You can also stop and take photos along the way as there are great viewpoints.
The main area is a stunning carved rockface with water running, a mini waterfall and a river within the trees. Gp early so you can manage the steps and walk in cooler weather. But definitely worth it.
Jenian Marin

22 April 2018

Fascinated by this place after seeing it in The Fall, one of most beautiful movie ever made. It situated in a river valley. You must walk down the valley to visit this temple. The temple is a carved and sculptured rock wall, with several traditional ritual houses.
The river itself is surrounded by lush green scenery, clear water, and relaxing natural sound.
Although its very tiring to climb back, but this place is worthed to visit.
WrackAce Marz

22 April 2018

Ancient and sacred place for meditation, rock cut temples and caves for meditation. The temple is serene. You have to walk few steps down to reach temple.
Anuthinan Suthanthiranathan

20 April 2018

One of the best view and best food path routed to this temple. You need to prepare your self to walk around 5-6 KM or 15-20 minutes walk. You can have an access to the rice terrace view and etc. You can find so much of peaceful time in this temple.
Deny Saputra

23 March 2018

Distance is far from denpasar city. To go to the temple should go up and down the stairs are quite tiring. But not in vain, because the temple looks still very beautiful and awake. For visitors are expected to keep polite because this is a temple that is still actively used for places of worship. Usually the worship service is done in the afternoon.
Akihabara Bananya

23 March 2018

315 steps. Carved into the local rock, interesting and not crowded. Probably not worth a special trip, but if you're in the area might as well.
Yunus Emre

12 March 2018

The temple is quite large, consists of several parts. Pass up and down the stairs. Quite exhausting, but it pays off with a very unique and cool temple amazement.
Matthijs Van Der Veer

28 February 2018

Very beautiful temple. As always, you can borrow sarongs. They are included with the ticket and you get them when you go down. So don't buy any, the saleswomen will gather round you to sell them.
Mohammad Mostafa

26 January 2018

Very big place, nice, I like it because of its unique architecture and site seeing.
Also you can buy ther nice souvenirs but you should reduce thr price 4 or 5 times less than the seller says.
That if you like to pay the real price.
If it doesn't make deference, so you can buy and pay that price which seller says.
Any way people are good and friendly.
Place is amazing.
Danny Standing

30 December 2017

An awesome site, with some spectacular views. Beware of the steps, particularly in the hot weather. Even younger people were struggling with the steep steps. Wear sensible shoes and don’t be pushed into buying a sarong from the traders en route to the entrance. The ticket price includes sarong hire if required.
Arun Bertil

04 December 2017

Quiet place
There is a bit to walk to reach near the temple
Better time to go is on the mornings and evening.
We went during afternoon and it was tiring to say the least.
One could see the stone carvings of the old and there is a small waterfall adjacent to it.
Looks a bit outdated in terms of not renovating it.
But overall a feel good place.
Steven Leong

06 November 2017

Its tomb, temple with carvings on the wall. Flights of stairs about 200 steps each way. The only consolidation point is the midway paddy field with a hut selling coconut. Take some time off and enjoy the view before hiking back up.
Frank S. Aaskov

01 November 2017

Stunning in the morning (7.30am) when there are no tourists. Beautiful cliff carvings.
Dewi Kuantitatif

21 October 2017

need efforts to enjoy this place, like hiking i'm so tired. but its worth .. Amazing place, see the original culture, see the amazing place
Jamie Dargusch

26 September 2017

We arrived right before closing, there were maybe only 3 other couples. Most little stalls selling things were closed for the day. It was quiet, beautiful, humbling. A must see! Be prepared for the hike down and back up the stairs.
Rizky Hermawan

06 September 2017

Amazing place. Feel so quite and peace. The stone cliffs were carved for praying temple. There are also ponds where people can purity their soul. This temple has several times became movie sets for its uniqueness. There are hundreds of stairs to step down to the temple area.
Lydia Penkert

27 August 2017

Was an amazing place, entry was 150.000 and 2000 for parking scooter. I spend nearly two hours there, the whole temple and surroundings are impressing.
Kristal Liza

25 July 2017

It's a bit off the beaten path for tourists as evidenced by the few people visiting the place when we got there. But it's very serene and gives you a sense of Bali's history. Going down the 200-plus steps to the temple is easy, but you might be winded while going back up, so be prepared with some water.
Wout Van Looveren

17 July 2017

Wonderful place. To get there you have to take 200steps down. When we arrived there were some women trying to sell you sarong. A dress to enter the temple. Do not buy these as this is a scam. You can use one for free at the entrance. It was not crowded with tourists as we expected.
Chris Norberg

14 July 2017

Beauty everywhere! Be prepared to walk. There's quite a bit to see, and this was one of our top 3 stops in Bali.
Nathan Fosdahl

13 July 2017

Beautiful and tickets are very affordable.

Always bargain with the sellers on the side and I will get them as low as I can and when they refuse to go lower, walk. They'll call you back and you'll get a price you want.

Try to ignore the conversion rate. Just because it's cheap in dollars or Euros doesn't mean that you aren't paying double or triple the worth.
Swapnil Kshirsagar

10 July 2017

Amazing place. Specially those stone sculptures. Entry ticket is 15k idr each. Also there is parking ticket of 2k. You better be in your good shape for those many steps.
Yukmari GO

01 July 2017

Ancient temple nearby Ubud area. On the to the temple have a nice rice terrace view as well. Recommended place to visit in Bali
Carmen Montoro

10 June 2017

Nice temple to visit. No need to buy a Saron since it is included in the entrance ticket.
Aruna Bali

05 June 2017

Beautiful Temple near Tirta Empul Temple Tampak Siring. You will need mo energy for trekking to visit the temple. White water river and beautiful panorama of rice field , will see on your way to temple.
Meiyi Cheng

28 April 2017

Quiet, much quieter than Tirta Empul even if you come during the peak day time. Highly recommend coming here for a serene moment.
Meena Murugan

03 April 2017

Pretty temple, long walk to get there with many steps so make sure you're fit enough to do so! Lots of stalls with people trying to sell you stuff along the way. The spring water trek is not worth the detour
VT Ng

10 March 2017

One of the most beautiful, unique and hidden temple in Bali. Not many tourists will go here, so it's very quiet. There's a long and beautiful walk down the hill (with good stepping stones) across rice fields and small streams. Great stone statues inside.
Nhi Vo

18 February 2017

Beautiful temple in the middle of the rice fields and forest. A lot of stairs to climb up and down but the pretty scene around will distract your hesitancy. Very quaint, clean and historical inside.
Ruairi Murdiff

17 February 2017

Gunung Kwai is a really cool place to check out the temple is caved into the tbe sides of a gorge with a lovely river running though it. Its one of my fave in Bali. Beware there are many steps down which are easy, but the trek back up can be pretty sweaty!!
Kaia Suki

22 January 2017

A must when in Ubud. You feel like your right in an Indian Jones film. Takes your breath away when you go around the corner to see the temples. Stunning and worth every penny.

The stairs with all the shops are however very annoying if you don't want to buy!
The Wandering Frog

06 January 2017

Beautiful temple lost in the middle of the forest and rice fields. Impressive carvings, it is also a quieter temple than others, mainly due to the stairs preceding it's entrance. Loads of shops at the entrance so you can buy a sarong if you forgot yours or have a refreshing coconut at the end.
Susanna Mariotti

21 November 2016

Temple carved in a giant stone. You can really feel the real religious spirit here. The king used to visit this temple and there are many steps. Sorrunded by a wonderful view of the rice terraces.
A little bit annoying all the ladies at the entrance that want to sell you the sarongs. You can also rent one from the temple, if you don't have it.
Adele Verre

08 November 2016

Amazing place, you not only discover a fascinating hindu temple but also explore Balinese landscapes carved by its rice paddies!
Be prepared there are a lot of steps down, but there are locals all the way willing to sell some fresh water and souvenirs !
Shameer Khan

24 September 2016

After going to the Tegalalang rice terrace, this is a great stop via a different way back to Ubud. Interesting temple in amidst the backdrop of a rainforestesque area. There were beautiful rice fields by the entrance and drinks and local products available going down to the temple. The climb back up is a little difficult, but is doable for most people.
Selena Chu

21 September 2016

Such a magical place. Visited the temple on Sep 18th and it was a local holiday. We saw women and children carrying offering walking down the long steps to the shrine. There were people playing music and celebrating. It's a very wonderful experience.
Diah Fajrina

21 August 2016

A long way to heaven.. This beautiful mysterious Pura located deep down the jungle. To reach this Pura we need to take a lot of stairs down by passing through rice fields and crossing the river. Very tough way to climb up back tooSo prepare your stamina, own water and sport shoes. Beautiful scenery everywhere more than you can expect So it is a must visited place if you are in Gianyar area.
Wayan Sueta

20 August 2016

Perfect to be visited late in the afternoon after all the tourists crowd. When you get off the car at the parking lot, there are many shop's ladies are offering you sarong but you do not have to buy as you can use one from the temple by the entrance after the ticket counter. It is worth to walk around off the main Temple complex as there arr stunning scenery of river valley and rice terraces. It is important to pick the right time to visit this place as it could be so crowded with visitors. Best time is 8am and 5 pm.
David Lu

24 July 2016

Beautiful place where you can take a lot of great photos. No need to buy any sarong outside as you can borrow one from the temple. Cheap entrance fee.
Don't miss the rice field areas (I think many people did miss it when I was there and I didn't see the pathway at first when walking to the temple).
For the explorers: I walked also south of the temple and village and took the alternative/parallel route south (follow the cyclists tour if you see them) and you will and better rice fields/terraces. I don't recommend to walk further then, was not much after the rice fields, so better head back to main road for transportation.
Aaron Blue

08 June 2016

Easily the prettiest, most worthwhile temple to see in the greater ubud area. It's lower altitude means pictures are best in the late afternoon and early morning, so make this the first or last so of the day. Lots to see and photograph, take your time. Sarongs are supplied free at the gate.
Diane Bao

10 March 2016

A relatively easy 10 min walk down stairs and through rice fields to a beautiful, peaceful temple. We arrived early (around 8:30) and had the entire place to ourselves - even the souvenir vendors weren't out yet!
Seth Neeley

12 February 2016

My favorite temple in Bali/Ubud! The complex is so huge that there is so much to see. We went late and there was hardly anyone there. It was beautiful and peaceful. Amazing photo opportunities.
Łukasz P

09 February 2016

One of the most beautiful temples on Bali, hidden in the forest and pretty hard to find so fortunately you won't spot big crowds here. Locals will show you the way and it's accessible on motorbike from Ubut.
Denny Ryanto

30 December 2015

A truly hidden gem. A temple complex located in the middle of the forest aging around thousand of years ago. The view was nothing short of spectacular. To access this place, make sure you ask the locals for directions. My first try using Google Maps got me lost to a small village.