SEBATU TEMPLE

                                      Sebatu Temple is located in the highland village of Sebatu,sub District of Tegalalang,Gianyar regency,Sebatu temple about 12km northeast of Ubud,the locally referred to as Pura Tirta Dawa Gunung Kawi Sebatu, is a special find for visitors to Central Bali. Sebatu temple is one of the least visited temple complexes on the island Bali, and Sebatu temple also is one of the most beautiful and tranquil. features verdant gardens around ponds filled with carp and blooming lotuses, and ancient shrines surrounded by crystal clear pools fed by natural springs. the entern Tickets there are IDR 15,000 for adults and half for children. approaching the temple from the main Jalan Raya Tegallalang road, a small and winding descent approaches the temple, where you can easily have a bird’s eye view of the whole complex and its water gardens. The temple is a refreshing stopover, profuse with water features, and one of the main highlights is the tranquil setting of one of its singular shrines known as the Taman Suci, which is next to a large rectangular pond with a dense green hillside as a backdrop – perfect for photographers to grab that picture-postcard shot. But before reaching the northwest corner where Taman Suci and the main Sebatu temple grounds are located, visitor will have to do the customary sash around visitor waist which you can borrow at the ticket booth. A few steps along the cobble path visitor will instantly enjoy a full water garden, a large pool where golden carp are kept. A figure of the goddess Sarasvati is its centrepiece, together with a ‘floating’ Wantilan hall from which you can feed the fish.visitor can get the Fish food is sold at a mere IDR 5,000. Beside the pool there are two walled bathing sections that the locals and pilgrims to  Sebatu temple actually use for bathing. A sign clearly reads in English and Indonesian that photography in these quarters is forbidden – obviously! Towards the north and after a green lawn are the ‘candi bentar’ temple gates that lead to the elevated main temple grounds. visitor will be able to see a few animals kept within the complex, such as roaming free packs of tame fowl, juvenile deer and rare chicken breeds, which all add life to the otherwise inanimate statues and towering temple structures.Sebatu temple celebrates its piodalan temple anniversary every first full moon of the Balinese calendar, also referred to by the locals as (Purnama Sasih Kasa). It offers a greater opportunity to witness the colourful festivities that take place at the temple, as well as the lively flow of Balinese Hindu pilgrims from all over the island. Corresponding future dates for the main temple anniversary: 28 June 2018 16 July 2019 05 July 2020 Gunung Kawi Sebatu Temple is often an included highlight on tour itineraries to the island’s culturally rich central region, but is not to be confused with another similarly named temple (and slightly more popular), known simply as ‘Gunung Kawi’, located in the neighbouring area of Tampaksiring, two kilometres south of the Tirta Empul Temple complex, and only 15 minutes’ drive up from the Tegallalang rice terraces scenic outlook.

Another interest place can be visisting during do sebatu Temple tour ;

                       * Batubulan Village : Barong and Kris Dance.

                 *  Celuk Village : gold and silver smith.

                 *  Kemenuh Village : Bali butterfly park

                 *  Tegenungan Village ; Beautiful water fall at Tegenungan Waterfall

                 *  Kintamani village: fantastic view of Batur volcano and lake while enjoy the buffet lunch.(on request swiming at the natural spring water /Batur lake view)

                  *Kayuamba Village : spices, Bali coffee processing and plantation.

                   *Tegalalang Village : beautiful rice terraced.


 price for the sebatu temple tour:

                     * 1 - 6 person : IDR. 550K per vehicle.
                 * 7 - 10 person : IDR. 1,100K per bus.
                 * Duration : 8 - 10 hours
                 * Pick up time : 08.30 AM