GOA GAJAH

A thousand year old hermitage with a Ganeca (Elephant headed God) statue inside, often called the Elephant Cave. Near by there is a beautiful carved bathing place and the remains of a Buddhist monastery.

TAMPAK SIRING

The holy spring in the inner courtyard of the Tirta Empul in Tampak Siring is said to have magical curative powers. There are special bathing pools where clear cool water spouts from mossy walls. Legend was that the spring by piercing the ground in search of holy water to revive his dying army.

GUNUNG KAWI

Just two kilometres from Tampak Siring is an ancient complex of rock hewn temple hidden in a beautiful valley. Legend has it that they were carved by a giant using his finger nail. The impressive Facades have no interior and served as memorials for deified royalty. There is also an extensive monastery with many carved niches for holy men in the cliff face. The complex was established in the 11th century.

KINTAMANI

1500 meters above sea level, the village of Kintamani has a cold damp climate suited to growing oranges and passion Fruit, and on market day, the main street becomes a bustling chaos of vendors, some of whom have travelled vast distances carrying their wares on horseback.

SEMARAPURA

The palaces of Semarapura fostered the local arts and music, which still flourish here today. Kamasan, 2 km south of Semarapura, is the home of the classical Wayang painting Klungkung's Royal Court of justice, Kertagosa, Which dates back to the 18th century, contains the finest examples of these Wayang paintings on its ceiling. Modern examples of this style are available near the Kertagosa.

GOA LAWAH

A cave with thousand of bat inhabitants located inside a temple courtyard. The temple is on the south coast road on the way to Candidasa beach.