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Tirta Gangga
Spend 3–4 hours at the water palace; add a night in a nearby bungalow if you want a relaxed base.
Tirta Gangga is a small village on Bali’s east coast, famous for its 1946 water palace, rice‑terrace views and nearby Lempuyang Temple. It’s a half‑day side‑trip from Amed or Candidasa, with budget lodging a few minutes away.
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- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (rainy season)
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tirta Gangga, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.Indonesia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTelkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.Indonesia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.Indonesia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.Indonesia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Indonesia-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch your belongings on busy bus routes and keep an eye on traffic when crossing roads.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 113 fire · 118/119 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBali shuts completely for Nyepi; government offices close Friday midday for prayer; Lebaran slows the country for two weeks.Indonesia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDPS Ngurah Rai International (Denpasar) (2 h drive east via the coastal road).
- Getting aroundWalk the palace grounds; hire a guide (≈ Rp 70,000–100,000 per hour) or take a local bus from Karangasem.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedDhangin Taman Inn (basic room), a night, per roomRp90,000
- Mid-range bedDhangin Taman Inn (basic room), a night, per roomRp150,000
- High-end bedDhangin Taman Inn (basic room), a night, per roomRp250,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp300,000 · Mid Rp500,000 · High Rp800,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DPS Ngurah Rai International (Denpasar) (2 h drive east via the coastal road)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Jun
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
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Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Nov (11 rain days), driest May (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tirta Gangga: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk the palace grounds; hire a guide (≈ Rp 70,000–100,000 per hour) or take a local bus from Karangasem. Taxis and motor‑bike rentals are common.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Lempuyang Temple
goDoor to door: ≈ 30 min total
Taxi or motor‑bike, ~10 km (6.2 mi), 20 min driveTaxi or motor‑bike, ~6.2 mi (10 km), 20 min drive
Key directional temple with sunset views; upper shrine may need priest assistance.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Dhangin Taman Inn
Basic rooms by the palace entrance, from IDR 90,000
Cabe Bali
Bungalows with pool, from IDR 700,000
The Villas at Tirtagangga
Private villas, from USD 120
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- IDR 300,000 (≈ US$19) – IDR 500,000 (≈ US$35) excl. bed
- Mid
- IDR 500,000 (≈ US$35) – IDR 800,000 (≈ US$50) excl. bed
- High
- IDR 800,000 (≈ US$50)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Cabe Bali (bungalow)1 × 1 night × Rp900,000 | Rp900,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Rp500,000 | Rp1,000,000 |
| Guide (per hour)2 × Rp85,000 | Rp170,000 |
| Entrance fee (foreign)2 × Rp50,000 | Rp100,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp217,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp1,194,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp2,387,000≈ US$150 |
2026 estimate in Indonesian rupiah; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Entrance fee (foreign) | Rp 50,000 |
| Guide per hour | Rp 70,000–100,000 |
| Meal at Good Karma | Rp 50,000–80,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Entrance fee: Rp 50,000 for foreigners, Rp 10,000 for Indonesians.
- Upper Lempuyang Temple often locked; arrange a driver to speak with the priest.
- Guides charge per hour; confirm price before hiring.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 113
- Ambulance
- 118/119
- General
- 112
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- Fire113
- Ambulance118/119
- General112
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Denpasar → Tirta Gangga: ≈ IDR 300,000, 2 h
- Bus Karangasem → Tirta Gangga: ≈ IDR 5,000, 15 min
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tirta Gangga. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Cabe Bali or The Villas for sunrise over the palace.
- Combine with a visit to Amed or Candidasa (20 min drive) for beach time.
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