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Tanah Lot - Bali

2014/05/01

Tanah Lot is a Balinese temple built on a rock in the middle of the sea. the rock island can be accessed by tourists itself but the temple on it can be accessed only by Balinese people. Hence, It is  crowded around the rock and less crowded in the temple at the top of the rock.

It is beautiful piece of rock very serene except for the very rough waves breaking on the rocks. It is looking  towards the Indian ocean making it one of the most famous sunset watching spots around Bali.


The rock island can be reached by walk only when the tide is low. The rock it self and the path is paved, caved and shaped by the sea, creating beautiful patterns on the rocks.

The path can be very slippery and the wind is salty. You can find little sea creatures like crabs crossing your path when you are walking towards the temple when the tide is low. 


Below is another temple situated just next to Tanah Lot named Pura Batu Balong, in the walking distance. The hole created under the rock  making a natural rock bridge to the temple is eye candy.


We had to go to Penglipuran village so we could not wait to witness the famous sunset watching at Tanah Lot. It was still a amazing spot to visit if you are in Bali.



Special thanks to Ayanthi, my travel companion and the tour guides of Panaroma.

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