Experts' Choice Award Besakih Temple
What the experts agree on
Bali's most sacred temple sprawls across Mount Agung's slopes with seven terraces of shrines. Catch a ceremony for the full spiritual experience, though expect tourist crowds and inflated prices at this "Mother Temple.
“Visitors should try to see one of the numerous ceremonies that take place here over the course of the year.”
– Michelin Guide
Concierge "The most sacred site in Bali, Pura Besakih (on Mount Agung's slopes) is a sprawling complex of many separate shrines and compounds arranged on seven terraces."
Frommer's "Bali's largest and holiest temple, Pura Besakih, is alternatively known as the "Mother Temple" and translates literally as the Temple of Spiritual Happiness." Full review
Fodor's "Bali's so-called "mother temple" exemplifies island Hinduism and, regrettably, tourism-driven greed." Full review
