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If a cave waterfall without the crowds sounds right up your street, then a visit to Goa Raja Waterfall is a must. As you head along the trail it doesn’t feel like you’re suddenly going to arrive at a huge cave, and your first sight of the falls is a definite wow moment.

The track is more on the rustic side, with plenty of walking through the creek - which is nice and shallow in the dry season - but it’s fun and definitely worth the small amount of extra effort.

Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Goa Raja Waterfall.

The walk to get there

Distance: 1.5km return
Elevation: 55m
Difficulty: Easy but rustic and you will get wet feet

If you haven’t come by scooter, you might want to walk the last 260m along the road, as it’s a bit narrow and though perfectly fine for cars to use, it would be very hard to pass anyone. Scooters will have plenty of room.

It’s easy enough to go on foot though, so it’s not really an issue. It’s flat at first, and then a little downhill before you’ll see a sign on your left which marks the start of the official trail. The first little bit of the paved path is very slippery when wet, so go carefully. You’ll then reach a series of steps, which are quite easy to descend and much less slick. It does feel less maintained than some other waterfall trails, but it’s still straightforward enough if you come knowing it’s rustic. It only takes a few minutes before you’ll see a small waterfall ahead of you and an opening in the tall cliff walls on the right. You’ll round the corner and get your first glimpse of Goa Raja Waterfall which is an incredible sight. The cliff wall that it cascades over is pretty much vertical, so it feels really dramatic, especially with the cave setting.

Exploring the falls

You can walk over to the little sandy bank and see the waterfall head on, as well as have a look in the cave (which is more of a giant overhang).

There is a pool at the base of the falls which is not big or deep enough to swim, but is good for a cool plunge.It’s a great spot to enjoy a cave waterfall without having to worry about the crowds.

The downside is that on our visit at least, the river had not been cleaned like it normally would be due to the lack of visitors over the last couple of years.

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Besakih Temple is the largest temple on the island of Bali which is considered a religious center for Balinese Hindus. This temple is located at the foot of Mount Agung, the highest mountain on the island of Bali which was originally known as Giri Toh Langkir, in Besakih Village, Rendang District, Karangasem Regency, about 30 km east of the city of Denpasar.

The Parhyangan Sacred Area of Pura Agung Besakih consists of 26 (twenty-six) temples, namely Penataran Agung Besakih Temple and 25 (twenty-five) Pakideh Temples. The Pakideh temples in question include: 1) Gelap Temple, 2) Ulun Kulkul Temple, 3) Batu Madeg Temple, 4) Kidulingkreteg Temple, 5) Tirta Pingit Temple, 6) Pengubengan Temple, 7) Peninjoan Temple, 8) Tegal Suci Temple Pagenian, 9) Pesimpangan Temple, 10) Dalem Puri Temple, 11) Titi Gonggang Temple, 12) Manik Mas Temple, 13) Dalem Penangsaran/Tegal Penangsaran Temple, 14) Dalem Prajapati Hyangaluh Temple, 15) Bangun Sakti Temple, 16) Goa Raja Temple/Hair Sedana Temple, 17) Merajan Selonding Temple, 18) Banua Temple, 19) Merajan Kanginan Temple, 20) Basukihan Puseh Jagat Temple, 21) Catur Lawa Ida Ratu Pasek Temple, 22) Catur Lawa Ida Ratu Pande Temple, 23) Catur Lawa Ida Ratu Penyarikan Temple, 24) Catur Lawa Ida Ratu Dukuh Temple, 25) Pemuputan Temple.

The Pura Agung Besakih area is a sacred area on the island of Bali which has unique customs and culture based on the Tri Hita Karana philosophy. In accordance with the teachings of Hinduism, at Besakih Temple there are various symbols/symbols from various aspects of life. Here the concept of the relationship between humans and God (Parhyangan), humans and each other (Pawongan), and humans and their natural environment (Patengahan) is stated. This concept is known as Tri Hita Karana, namely three relationships that create harmony in life.

In the "Lontar Padma Bhuwana" Besakih Temple is declared as "Huluning Bali Rajya". This means that Besakih Temple is the upstream area of Bali. In other words, Besakih Temple is the soul of Bali Island. This is in accordance with the location of Besakih Temple, namely in the northeast of Bali Island. Northeast is the direction of the mountains and the direction the sunlight appears which is a symbol of life.

Water Blow in Peninsula Nusa Dua is a tourist attraction that has the characteristics and uniqueness of a natural phenomenon, namely the waves that rise up to 8 meters high due to crashing on the rocks. 

When a big wave hits the cliff on the Nusa Dua beach, a burst of white foam expands in the air, soaring to present a beautiful view, entertaining your eyes to always faithfully wait for the next wave.  

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If the Toya Bungkah Kintamani Bali hot spring has a view of the shores of Lake Batur, the Penatahan hot spring has the attraction of views of rice fields and forests that are still beautiful. The air around Penatahan Hot Spring baths is very cool because it is located in a mountainous area.

The hot spring comes from a temple located in the hot spring area and the name of the temple is Yeh Panes Temple.

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