LEMPUYANG TEMPLE - THE GATE OF HEAVEN
LEMPUYANG TEMPLE LOCALLY REFERRED TO AS PURA LEMPUYANG LUHUR, IS ONE OF BALI'S OLDEST AND MOST HIGHLY REGARDED TEMPLES LOCATED IN EASTERN PART OF THE ISLAND
Lempuyang Temple is believed to predate the majority of Hindu temples on the island. Definitely a highlight on any travel itinerary for the fit and adventurous, the main temple lies at 1,175m above sea level, up on the peak of the namesake Mount Lempuyang in East Bali. The heights are reachable via a steep staircase of over 1,700 steps, with attractions along the way including several other temples and hordes of grey long-tailed macaques that inhabit the surrounding cool mountain forests.
How to Get to Lempuyang Temple : Lempuyang Temple located in east Bali within the highlands of Mount Lempuyang which is easily accessible from any areas of Bali. The distance around 89 kms from Denpasar Ngurah Rai International Airport, or 2 hours 30 minutes by car and drive to the east via Jl. Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra. If you stay in Ubud, Nusa Dua, Jimbaran, Kuta, and Seminyak area you will need 2 hours to get there, and it's depending of the traffic condition. Is there no public transportation to Pura Lempuyang Temple, so we recommend hiring a car with driver and taking a tour of Easthern Bali to discover some popular places, like Tirta Gangga, Taman Ujung Water Palace, Candidasa and much more.
