Temple off-shore: Tanah Lot

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When talking about temples, a lot of countries would pop up on your search results.

But when it’s an off-shore temple where talking about, you will pay homage not just out of respect, yet out of awe as well in Bali Indonesia’s Tanah Lot Temple.

LOCATION

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The Tanah Lot Temple sits on a massive rock shaped by years of constant ocean tide a few meters out on the sea. Tnah Lot meaning “Land in the Sea” in the Balinese language has been an important part of the Balinese culture.

The temple is located in Tabanah near the Denpasar temple. This coastal temple is conveniently located near the southern Bali main tourist places such as Seminyak and West Bali.

CLIMATE

Tanah Lot has distinct weather each month. They also follow a different calendar called Caka Calendar.

The first month in their calendar falls in July in. The wind this month is especially strong. Their second month (August) is the coldest while the third month (September) is the hottest. Spring time occurs in October, where the places are bathed with lush scenery.

The rain also starts pouring at this month; however, it is not until November that the transition to rainy season starts. There’s also some heavy downpour during December, which happens mostly at night.

Daytime at December is a considerably hot, that’s why this month is marked with inconsistencies in the weather. January is where gale and heavy storms usually occurs and extends until February.

March on the other hand marks the end of the rainy season and the start of the dry season. The month of April is the clearest month, washing away any remnants of the wet season. May is considered a “bad month” by the locals due to unfavorable weather condition: high humidity and raising temperature. June is the last month in their calendar where you will feel the dry season at its peak.

TRANSPORTATION

Going to Tanah Lot Temple is easy. It conveniently sandwiched by Southern Bali’s main tourist spots. When you’re from Kuta or Seminyak, you can stop by at the temple. It is just a 45-minute ride by car. After a day in Tanah, you can proceed to West Bali or go back to your hotels.

Once you’re in Tanah Lot Temple, there’s a parking area that you have to pay that costs Rp 5,000. 

You can walk on foot from there to get around the temple.

ATTRACTION

Tanah Lot Temple

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The Tanah Lot Temple is a favorite tourist destination. On the way to the temple is a riot of colors and noise from the vendors selling souvenirs. The early mornings to noon are like a feast on the area. The blue-green water sparkles under the sun and there are a lot of people milling about perfecting a picture a little bustling spot.

The pre-sunset, however, is where the noise died down together with the going down sun. It is actually the favorite time of many people visiting the area where photo-ops can’t be passed up especially in the backdrop of a stunning sunset.

Nirwana Golf Course

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Anyone fond for this sport will be impressed at Nirwana Golf Course. It is a Greg Norman designed Golf course, which always tops the list of best golf course in Asia.

Indulge…

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Not only can you indulge in the scenery, but in the food as well. There are arrays of restaurant set atop the cliffs. You can eat from there or just order a drink (try the chilled young coconut) then walk around the area.

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