Tirta Gangga
Tirta Gangga
4.5
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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The former royal palace of Tirtagangga (which means water of the Ganges, Hinduism's holy river) features tiered fountains, gardens, and stone sculptures of mythical creatures spouting water into bathing pools. Just outside the palace grounds, the views of the lush rice paddies of northeastern Bali are stunning.
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- Michelle VPBogor, Indonesia461 contributionsNice View with FishRecommended to come earlier in the morning because you can take photos without too many people behind you. You can buy a fish snack outside before you enter this place. You can take photos with you feed the fishes. Nice view n nice photos.Visited May 2022Written 21 December 2022
- You Only Live OnceHigh Wycombe, United Kingdom556 contributionsTirta GanggaSadly the heavens opened as we arrived at this pretty water palace, making the ground slippery and moving around quite treacherous. We managed a few great photos which I am certain would have been much better taken in the sunshine. We fed the fish, of which there are many and they are enormous. It's a beautiful palace and gardens and somewhere I would definitely return to and spend more time there than I did, if I were to return in the sunshine. There are refreshment outlets there as well as a band playing easy listening music. Many great photo opportunities if you are brave enough to walk on the stepping stones or climb to where you need to be, but be extra careful if it's raining.Visited February 2023Written 12 March 2023
- Baliroz323 contributionsBeautiful water gardensThe water palace was lovely to visit. Gardens are beautifully maintained and it is a very relaxing place to stroll around. There are large stepping stones that you can cross over, but at times you have to stop as many people are taking their times with pics. A very large area to cover and many small eateries before you enter the gardens. well worth a visit. The many fish were amazing to watch.Visited March 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 2 April 2023
- JR_EssexChelmsford, United Kingdom527 contributionsTouristy but worth a lookVery touristy water garden. The gardens are well maintained and attractive. The highlight is the stepping stones across one of the ponds that is an ideal photo opportunity! Gets quite crowded but worth a visit.Visited April 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 11 May 2023
- Your Royal BekinessMakati, Philippines39 contributionsA Decade in Indonesia and Finally Discovered Tirta Gangga: A Must-VisitSo, I've been living in Indonesia for a decade now (I know, time flies!), but it was just recently that I finally got the chance to visit Tirta Gangga. Now, I'm asking myself, "Why didn't I visit sooner?" Tirta Gangga is an absolute gem, tucked away in Bali. It's a stunning water palace that takes you back in time and makes you feel like royalty. Right when you walk in, you'll be struck by the beauty of it all - the meticulous gardens, stone sculptures, koi-filled ponds, and the water features that are simply gorgeous. You'll get to walk on stepping stones across the pond, a fun adventure with koi swimming around you. The views? Stunning. The gardens blend so well with the natural beauty of Bali that you'll feel like you're in some kind of serene paradise. I went there in November 2022 and it was so peaceful. No crazy crowds, just the right kind of quiet. Long story short, even if you've been in Indonesia for a while (like me), there are always new experiences waiting. Tirta Gangga was one such amazing discovery for me. If you're in Bali, don't miss it. It's truly worth every moment!Visited November 2022Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 August 2023
- Hany GBakersfield, California1,074 contributionsA quick visit to tiny park!It was on our way back from the lempuyang temple. It is a tiny beautiful park with a pool filled with small and big fish. It is a good place for taking photos. It takes only 30 minutes to visit the place.Visited July 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 August 2023
- Zsuzsa.GuideTargu Secuiesc, Romania201 contributionsAmazingThis amazing garden is 20 minutes with car from Lempuyang, but You must include în your trip. To enter you need to pay 50.000 rupiah. Amazing garden arrangement, beautiful landscape, exotic flowers and a lot of tourists.Visited August 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 17 August 2023
- susannah365Amesbury, United Kingdom154 contributionsa modern (post WW2) water park - beware instagrammers in the wild!This was garden was constructed in 1946 and was the water garden for the royal palace. it is a lovely little park to walk around, for probably an hour max. we joined the line to walk the line of steppings stones through the water, which took forever because of all the instagrammers stopping to take their photos - taking 10 minutes each! sitting down, standing up, mid-leap between the steping stones, facing away, looking down at the fish, feeding the fish. luckily we just found it funny, but the group behind us in the queue started to get annoyed and shouting at the people to keep moving.Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten 20 August 2023
- Dan LBunbury, Australia7,271 contributionsA place of beauty.This was our fourth visit to Tirta Gangga, always a lovely place to visit and largely restored after being destroyed by volcanic eruption in 1963. We first visited in 1989, few tourists, largely uncommercialised and work still underway rebuilding the ponds and terraces. What a difference today, a place of true beauty with amazing tropical flora, fountains, water features, walkways, bridges and the fat koi that inhabit the pools. We arrived late morning after visiting Ujung Water Palace and the hordes of tourists and locals were already present. We joined the throng in seeking vantage points to view the facility and take photos. The old legs prevented us from climbing to the upper terraced levels but still plenty to enjoy. Tip: be there at opening time, probably the best time to evade the crowds. The surrounds are now highly commercialised with paid parking, restaurants, cafes, stalls with the usual merchandise. You can purchase food to feed the already fat koi or have a python draped around your shoulders for a photographic memento.Visited July 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 28 August 2023
- RSLondon, United Kingdom76 contributionsGreat fun feeding the many fishAs with all (at least it seems all) Bali temples, you cannot go inside/see statues etc. but the beauty with Tirta Gangga is the sheer amount of fish and outdoor features that they have. Buy some fish food from the stalls outside of the temple and enjoy feeding the thousands of fish in the various ponds/pools. Great spot for some photos as well, definitely worth getting there early to avoid the crowds.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 27 October 2023
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Miss_Teach1
Staffordshire, UK179 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
We visited here and were very impressed. The grounds are large and there’s a view of rice fields which can be seen from certain parts.
The fish are stunning- it’s fun to feed them. You can buy bread or food outside and take this in. There are many flowers and plants to see. Whilst it gets busy, it’s not too busy and it has a calm feel to it. It was a lovely experience and would recommend a visit.
The fish are stunning- it’s fun to feed them. You can buy bread or food outside and take this in. There are many flowers and plants to see. Whilst it gets busy, it’s not too busy and it has a calm feel to it. It was a lovely experience and would recommend a visit.
Written 12 November 2023
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RS
London, UK76 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
As with all (at least it seems all) Bali temples, you cannot go inside/see statues etc. but the beauty with Tirta Gangga is the sheer amount of fish and outdoor features that they have.
Buy some fish food from the stalls outside of the temple and enjoy feeding the thousands of fish in the various ponds/pools. Great spot for some photos as well, definitely worth getting there early to avoid the crowds.
Buy some fish food from the stalls outside of the temple and enjoy feeding the thousands of fish in the various ponds/pools. Great spot for some photos as well, definitely worth getting there early to avoid the crowds.
Written 28 October 2023
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George
Artemida, Greece1,524 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
On your way to Lempuyang, is an incredible palace full of water, gardens and fish. Don't miss the change to visit weather you go to Lempuyang or not.
Written 19 October 2023
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KyleandTiffany
Maryland429 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Biiiiigggg Koi Fish! It was relaxing here. I enjoyed feeding the fish. I could have stayed here for hours.
Tirta Gangga was a royal palace. The Koi fish are in what was once called royal pools.
Tirta Gangga was a royal palace. The Koi fish are in what was once called royal pools.
Written 28 September 2023
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Janet S
Perth, Australia50 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Always a beautiful visit to this water palace and restaurant.
lots of people, but still very peaceful.
Gardens are exquisite and the swimming ponds are.always good fun.
lots of people, but still very peaceful.
Gardens are exquisite and the swimming ponds are.always good fun.
Written 29 August 2023
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Dan L
Bunbury, Australia7,271 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
This was our fourth visit to Tirta Gangga, always a lovely place to visit and largely restored after being destroyed by volcanic eruption in 1963. We first visited in 1989, few tourists, largely uncommercialised and work still underway rebuilding the ponds and terraces. What a difference today, a place of true beauty with amazing tropical flora, fountains, water features, walkways, bridges and the fat koi that inhabit the pools. We arrived late morning after visiting Ujung Water Palace and the hordes of tourists and locals were already present. We joined the throng in seeking vantage points to view the facility and take photos. The old legs prevented us from climbing to the upper terraced levels but still plenty to enjoy. Tip: be there at opening time, probably the best time to evade the crowds. The surrounds are now highly commercialised with paid parking, restaurants, cafes, stalls with the usual merchandise. You can purchase food to feed the already fat koi or have a python draped around your shoulders for a photographic memento.
Written 28 August 2023
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Moscow, Russia1,16,080 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
A place of stunning beauty. No wonder there are so many tourists here. I didn’t understand when there are fewer of them, there are always a lot. I still recommend visiting, positive emotions from what you see are guaranteed.
Written 25 August 2023
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Maxim S
Somerville, MA31 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Tirta Gangga is a lovely water garden built by incorporating traditional Balinese sculpture and design elements in the mid-20th century. If you're in the area it's worth a brief visit, especially early in the morning when it's not very crowded.
Written 23 August 2023
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susannah365
Amesbury, UK154 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
This was garden was constructed in 1946 and was the water garden for the royal palace. it is a lovely little park to walk around, for probably an hour max. we joined the line to walk the line of steppings stones through the water, which took forever because of all the instagrammers stopping to take their photos - taking 10 minutes each! sitting down, standing up, mid-leap between the steping stones, facing away, looking down at the fish, feeding the fish. luckily we just found it funny, but the group behind us in the queue started to get annoyed and shouting at the people to keep moving.
Written 20 August 2023
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Zsuzsa.Guide
Targu Secuiesc, Romania201 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
This amazing garden is 20 minutes with car from Lempuyang, but You must include în your trip. To enter you need to pay 50.000 rupiah. Amazing garden arrangement, beautiful landscape, exotic flowers and a lot of tourists.
Written 17 August 2023
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mascotty02
Greater Manchester, UK530 contributions
Looking to go extreme quad biking in or near Seminyak, does anyone know of any, we are in Bali on the 25th August for 10 days
Thanks in advance
mascotty02
Greater Manchester, UK530 contributions
Is there any dress code? I also usually wear my flip flops as well, is this ok?
Thanks for your advice in advance
KerinLisaN
Pretoria, South Africa476 contributions
Hi. There is no dress code required for the water palace and you do not have to wear a sarong.
Lovely_lovly
London, UK8 contributions
Are children allowed? I have a 4year old
Marge T
Phnom Penh, Cambodia17 contributions
Yes, definitely!
Denise F
Rockingham, Australia223 contributions
Would it be suitable for someone with a wheelchair
petertaylor57
Auckland Central, New Zealand385 contributions
They do have a few ramps here and there but stones pretty rough. Just ask a few friendly Indonesians or other tourists to help you over the difficult bits. You'll be fine.
princesstamago
California33 contributions
Hi, how much is the entrance fee?
Julie_sends_hugs
Melbourne, Australia52 contributions
I think it was like $1 or $2
And then you had to pay to swim in the pool that was like a donation so we paid .50cents
Anna S
n1 contribution
What's the opening time of Tirta Gangga. I found different times as 7am, 8am and 9am.
Balidylique
Blahbatuh, Indonesia878 contributions
Normally open at 08 am
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