Tirta Gangga

🌍 Location: Karangasem, East Bali
📅 Best Time to Visit: April – October (Dry Season)
📸 Best For: Culture, Photography, Relaxation, and Spiritual Experiences

🌴 Overview
Tirta Gangga is one of Bali’s most stunning royal water palaces, known for its sacred fountains, tranquil pools, and intricate Balinese sculptures. Originally built in 1948 by the King of Karangasem, the palace remains an important cultural and spiritual site, surrounded by lush gardens and breathtaking landscapes.

The name “Tirta Gangga” means “Holy Water of the Ganges”, referring to its sacred spring, which is believed to have purifying properties. Visitors can explore the ornamental ponds, walk on floating stone pathways, and even swim in the palace’s fresh water pools.

🌟 Highlights of Tirta Gangga
✅ Sacred Royal Pools – Beautifully designed pools filled with spring water.
✅ Intricate Balinese Statues & Fountains – Featuring traditional Hindu architecture.
✅ Step-Stone Pathways – Walk across the pond on floating stones for iconic photos.
✅ Lush Gardens & Lotus Ponds – A peaceful atmosphere perfect for relaxation.
✅ Spiritual & Cultural Significance – The spring water is used in Hindu rituals.
✅ Swimmable Pools – One section allows visitors to bathe in the fresh holy water.
✅ Panoramic Views of East Bali – Located near Mount Agung and lush rice fields.

🏞 Top Attractions at Tirta Gangga
1. The Main Water Palace 🏯
A beautifully designed Balinese-style water palace with sacred pools, lotus ponds, and Hindu statues.

2. Stepping Stone Pathway 🌊
A famous Instagram-worthy spot where visitors can walk across floating stones in the large pond.

3. The Sacred Fountain (Nawa Sanga) 💦
A majestic 11-tiered fountain representing the nine guardian deities in Balinese Hinduism.

4. The Royal Bathing Pools 🏊
A public bathing area where visitors can swim in crystal-clear natural spring water.

5. The Holy Spring 🛕
A sacred water source believed to have purifying and healing properties, used in Hindu ceremonies.

6. The Surrounding Rice Terraces 🌾
Tirta Gangga is surrounded by beautiful rice fields, offering scenic countryside views.

🎯 Why Visit Tirta Gangga?
✔️ One of Bali’s Most Beautiful Royal Water Palaces – A must-visit for its architecture and cultural significance.
✔️ Great for Photography – Stunning fountains, stone pathways, and lush gardens.
✔️ Peaceful & Spiritual Atmosphere – Perfect for relaxation and cultural exploration.
✔️ You Can Swim in the Sacred Pools – A unique experience in Bali.
✔️ Near Other Attractions – Close to Lempuyang Temple (Gates of Heaven) and Karangasem’s rice terraces.