Pura Tirta Empul
Manukaya, Tampaksiring, Gianyar

- Domestic
- Rp 50.000
- International
- Rp 75.000
- Open hours
- 08:00-18:00
- Visit length
- ~60 min
Prices or conditions may have changed since this was written. Please verify with an agent.
Pura Tirta Empul in Tampaksiring, Gianyar, is a holy-spring temple with purification pools still used for melukat. A typical visit is about 60 minutes without bathing, longer if you join the ritual flow. Domestic tickets about IDR 50,000 and International about IDR 75,000 (snapshot). Hours 08:00-18:00. Sarong/sash required in the temple area.
Plan your visit
Hours: 08:00-18:00.
Saat odalan/upacara besar akses zona bisa dibatasi. Nyepi: biasanya tutup untuk wisatawan.
Modest dress plus sarong/sash required in the temple area. Melukat is optional: follow local flow and staff guidance, do not cut queues or enter restricted zones. Respect people mid-ritual.
General hours 08:00-18:00. Sarong/sash required in the temple area (usually available at the gate). Melukat is optional: distinguish entry cloth from bathing cloth plus locker. Bring a towel if you plan to bathe. Respect sacred zones; do not treat pools like a swimming pool. Mornings are quieter. During ceremonies or odalan, access may be limited. Nyepi is usually closed to tourists. Bring cash for Domestic tickets about IDR 50,000 and International about IDR 75,000. Floors are wet and slippery in rain. Skip if you are uncomfortable with ritual crowds or strict temple etiquette. Confirm hours and queues with an agent the day before a stop on Ubud Santai 1 Hari.
Entrance tickets
- Domestic
- Rp 50.000
- International
- Rp 75.000
Prices or conditions may have changed since this was written. Please verify with an agent.
What you can do
What to do
1. Join melukat in the spring pools only if you follow local flow and queue rules.
2. Walk the outer temple, spring pools, and split gate architecture without entering the water.
3. Take photos only where allowed; respect people mid-ritual or prayer.
4. Rent an entry sarong at the gate; melukat usually needs a separate bathing cloth and locker.
5. Bring cash for tickets before continuing to other culture stops on the Tampaksiring corridor.
FAQ
- How long should I spend at Tirta Empul?
- About 60 minutes without melukat; 90-120 minutes if you join the spring queue.
- Is a sarong required?
- Yes in the temple area. Sarong/sash is usually available at the gate.
- Is melukat mandatory for tourists?
- No. Many guests only walk and take photos in allowed zones.
- Can ticket prices change?
- Yes. Site numbers are a snapshot. Please verify / contact an agent to confirm.
- What are Domestic and International ticket prices?
- Normal snapshot about IDR 50,000 (Domestic) and IDR 75,000 (International).
- What if there is a ceremony?
- Access to certain zones may change. Confirm with an agent the day before if your date is near odalan.
Which route it fits
An ideal mid-day stop on Ubud Santai 1 Hari (dwell ~60 minutes without full melukat), on the Tampaksiring corridor with Gunung Kawi or Goa Gajah. If you plan melukat, ask an agent to add a 30-60 minute buffer so afternoon stops do not clash.
Contact an agent
Want this stop on a private route, or to confirm current hours & tickets?
Prices or conditions may have changed since this was written. Please verify with an agent.
