Tirta Gangga Water Park is one of the viral tourist destinations in Bali. The centrepiece is a pond filled with hundreds of koi fish.
A lot of foreign tourists come to this place to visit the lake and take pictures of the pond and the fish.
As shown in the TikTok video @mooore. mari. The TikTok video shows this foreign tourist walking across the pond by jumping over the tiles.
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The atmosphere of the video is more aesthetic, with the koi fish milling around in the pond and approaching him. In the middle of the video, the tourist kneels down and feeds the fish.
Usually, tourists buy a package of fish food for IDR 30,000 to give to the koi fish here. After you gather the fish, you can immediately pose in the Tirta Gangga pool. Understandably, the pose of feeding the fish at Tirta Gangga is quite iconic on Instagram.
Tirta Gangga Water Palace, A Royal Heritage Of Karangasem
This tourist attraction is a former royal palace and was built during the royal period, precisely during the Karangasem Kingdom, namely during the reign of the King of Karangasem, Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasem Agung.
Many also like to travel to Tirta Gangga because of its calm atmosphere, which is perfect for healing!
History of Tirta Gangga Bali
Tirta Gangga Park is a water park that used to be the palace of the Karangasem Kingdom.
The park has an enchanting charm with clear water pools, artistic statues, green gardens and charming rice field views.
The name Tirta Gangga comes from two Sanskrit words, “tirta” meaning holy water and “gangga” meaning the Ganges river in India. The name reflects the Balinese Hindu’s respect for water as a source of life and purity.
The water that flows in this park comes from the Rejasa Spring, which is believed to have the properties to cure various diseases. The history of Tirta Gangga dates back to the time of the King of Karangasem, Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasem Agung, in 1946.
What you can do in Tirta Gangga Temple
Tirta Gangga is located in the middle of rice fields and green hills, so the location looks beautiful with a natural panorama. The temperature here is quite cold with cool air because it is at a high altitude.
Visitors can witness the natural beauty that soothes the heart and refreshes the mind. Visitors can explore the park by entering the main gate first.
They will find a well-maintained, majestic bathing place awaiting them. Meanwhile, the Tirta Gangga building stretches over 1.2 hectares. The building comprises three levels, including a shrine, a spring, a spring protection building, and a water tower.
Tourists will also witness a variety of large and small ponds, statues, ornamental fish farms, and beautiful plants.
How to visit Tirta Gangga Temple
The route to Tirta Gangga from Kuta or Denpasar takes 2 hours of travel time. If using a private vehicle, you can start the journey to Karangasem Regency, which is in the eastern part of Bali Island.
After that, this route will pass Candidasa Beach and Padang Bai.
The distance from Kuta Beach itself takes approximately 2.5 hours. Meanwhile, it only takes about 11 minutes when travelling through Jalan Serma Natih and Jalan Abang – Amlapura.
Tips for Tirta Gangga
The park is so large, try to come early in the morning and explore every corner of the park.
- Best Time to Visit Tirta Gangga Temple: Arrive early in the morning around 8am. Besides being less crowded, the morning sunlight will make your photos good with no filters.
- Do not feed the ornamental fish carelessly. Give the food that the tour has provided.
- Respect the Culture: Remember, this water park complex is not just a photo spot, but also a sacred place.
