Tirta Gangga is a palace and village in Eastern Bali, near the coastal towns of Amed and Candidasa.\u00a0 It is renowned for its beautiful and elaborate water gardens and the nearby rice paddies.\u00a0 When translated, Tirta Gangga means water from the Ganges.\u00a0 If you love trekking in the midst of water fountains, pools, gardens, stone structures and the nearby rice fields then this is the place to be.\u00a0 The area is certainly one of the best and scenic walks in Bali, suitable to people of all fitness levels.\u00a0 A camera should be ready at all times!<\/p>\n
Tirta Gangga was built in 1948 by the King of Anak Agung Anglurah, the king of Karangasem Regency at the time and is a site that Balinese Hindus hold with great reverence.\u00a0 Unfortunately, the site was almost entirely destroyed by a 1963 volcanic eruption.\u00a0 It has since been rebuilt and restored back to its original state.<\/p>\n
So, what is there to see here?\u00a0 The 12,000 square meter water palace, filled with decorative ponds, fountains and lush gardens is an obvious choice.\u00a0 The main attraction here is the 11-tiered lotus water fountain which serves as the unofficial symbol of the water palace.\u00a0 There are also many beautiful carvings and statues adorning the gardens.\u00a0 The water circulating in the garden is considered holy and is used for important religious festivals and ceremonies.<\/p>\n
The area around the water palace is also stunning.\u00a0 Beautiful rolling rice paddies are in abundance and serve as a great opportunity for photo taking.\u00a0 Nearby hills and mountains that dominate the horizon adds to the already beautiful scenery.<\/p>\n
There is actually another smaller water garden called Taman Ujung located not too far from Tirta Gangga and constructed by the predecessor of King Anak Agung Anglurah.\u00a0 It may not be as grand as Tirta Gangga but it is still a site worth visiting.\u00a0 It was also damaged by the 1963 eruption and again by a 1979 earthquake, but has not has not been restored on the same scale as Tirta Gangga.<\/p>\n
Gain fascinating insight into Bali\u2019s distinctive heritage and landscapes with Exotissimo\u2019s Bali Explorer<\/a> tour.\u00a0 The tour is specifically designed for you to explore some of Bali\u2019s main attractions, including a stop at Tirta Gangga as well as Bali’s lesser known attractions and hidden gems.\u00a0 You can also contact us<\/a> if you have any questions regarding our Indonesia tours<\/a> or Indonesia day trips<\/a> or if you would like to tweak or combine any of our tours.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Tirta Gangga is a palace and village in Eastern Bali, near the coastal towns of Amed and Candidasa.\u00a0 It is renowned for its beautiful and elaborate water gardens and the nearby rice paddies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"close","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[250,261],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1550","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-indonesia","category-see-do"],"yoast_head":"\n