A day trip to East Bali's Lempuyang Temple (the 'Gates of Heaven') and the Tirta Gangga water palace, best started early to avoid the longest queues.
Duration
Full day (early start, approx. 10-11 hours)
Difficulty
easy
Max group size
6
Best season
Year-round; queues are shortest at opening time regardless of season.
Meeting / pickup
Hotel pickup in Ubud, Seminyak or Canggu.
Early morning: Depart early for Lempuyang to reduce wait time at the gate. Midday: Tirta Gangga water palace. Lunch: Local restaurant nearby. Afternoon: Return to your hotel.
Why start so early? The Gates of Heaven photo spot can have long waits later in the day; an early start avoids most of it. Is proper temple dress required? Yes, a sarong is required and provided/rented on site.
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