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Water Palace

Tirta Gangga Water Palace

A former royal water garden in East Bali with stepping stones, fountains, statues and giant koi.

★ 4.6 (1,980 reviews)Karangasem, Bali1 hour
Fountain and stepping stones at Tirta Gangga water palaceBalinese split gate (candi bentar) with red flowersMisty morning over green rice terraces with a volcano behind
AreaKarangasemBali, Indonesia
EntranceRp 50.000 / adultPay at the gate
Opening hours07:00 – 18:00
Best timeMorning, 7:00 – 9:00Plan 1 hour

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Tirta Gangga Water Palace

Built in 1946 by the last King of Karangasem, Tirta Gangga (‘water of the Ganges’) is a maze of ponds, fountains and carved statues fed by a sacred spring.

Hop across the octagonal stepping stones, feed the koi, and swim in the spring-fed pool surrounded by rice fields.

  • Stepping stonesWalk across the koi ponds
  • Royal gardensFountains, statues and an 11-tier fountain
  • Sacred springHoly water used in local ceremonies

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Local tips

  • Pair with Lempuyang Temple on an East Bali day trip.
  • Fish food is sold at the entrance.
  • The swimming pool requires a small extra fee.

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