Pura Lempuyang Temple, otherwise known as Bali’s Gateway to Heaven, is a beautiful Hindu religious site located in the East of Bali. In this guide, we advise everything you need to know ahead of visiting, including entrance fees, how to get there, what to expect & more.
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How to get There
Getting to Pura Lempuyang Temple is easy enough; however, we recommend staying local since there is lot to enjoy in the surround area. Amed is an excellent base where you can enjoy gorgeous black sand beaches and epic snorkelling spots.
If you are travelling from Canggu, you can expect your journey time to be around 2hrs, while from Ubud it is 1.5hrs. Consequently, it pays to be able to ride a scooter as this will be the cheapest and most convenient way of getting there.
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Pura Lempuyang Temple Entrance Fee
There are no official entrance fees for Pura Lempuyang Temple; however, donations are welcomed. We donated 10,000 IDR per person, but you are free to give whatever you want. The only mandatory charge is 10,000 IDR for a sarong. That is unless you have brought your own.
Opening Times
The temple is open to visitors from 7 am – 5 pm; however, some like to get here earlier, so they are first in line for photos at Bali’s Gateway to Heaven. It’s wise to arrive as early as possible to beat the crowds at this popular Bali Instagram spot.
Dress Code
The temple is a religious site, so you are required to cover your shoulders and knees to enter. You can bring your own sarong or they are available to rent for 10,000 IDR.
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Our Experience at Pura Lempuyang Temple
It was our final day in Amed, and we decided to check out Pura Lempuyang on our drive back to Ubud. The drive alone through this rural area of Bali is picturesque. Even for the views alone, Pura Lempuyang Temple is well worth a visit.
As expected, the parking area was already teeming with visitors when we arrived. We’d already decided we were not going to queue for Bali Gateway to Heaven photo, but was curious to see what else the temple complex had to offer.
We paid 20,000 IDR ($1.40) per person, which included a small donation to the temple and sarong rental. To ensure you are appropriately dressed to enter the temple, the guards will fit your sarong for you.
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From the parking area, you only have to walk a little way up the hill to reach the first temple. Here is where you’ll find the Gateway to Heaven, so it is the busiest temple in the complex. Unfortunately, it was cloudy when we visited; but, on a clear day, you can expect a spectacular view of Mount Agung.
Despite there being no sign of the volcano, there was an endless queue of people waiting for the shot at the gateway. We heard someone say they’d waited in line for 2 hours to get a photo! Hence why we recommend arriving early to avoid waiting in line.
Although we didn’t queue for the photo, we were able to enjoy the astounding view of the surrounding landscapes. We also admired the traditional Balinese architecture of the temple. They say Pura Lempuyang is a highly regarded temple in Bali.
If you want to continue exploring the temple complex, you’ll need to make your way further up the mountain. 1700 gruelling steps lead to the very peak of the temple where the reward is breathtaking panoramic views.
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Well, that concludes our guide to Pura Lempuyang Temple & Bali’s Gateway to Heaven. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us in the comment section below. Otherwise, we wish you safe and happy travels.
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