Tirta Gangga Water Palace Karangasem
Tirta Gangga Water Palace Karangasem is located in eastern part Bali and is the former palace of the king of Karangasem. About 5 km from town of Karangasem, close to mount Agung. Tirta Gangga Water Palace Karangasem is one of the interesting tourist attractions in the eastern region of Bali after Lempuyang temple, Taman Ujung, Amed, Candi Dasa beach, Virgin Beach, Crystal beach and Blue Lagoon. Will take 2,5 hours driver from Denpasar airport and around 2 hours drive from Ubud village.
History
Tirta Gangga Water Palace Karangasem literally means holy water from the Gangga River which is attribute to the Hindu community in Bali. This name refers to the water palace that was built in 1946 by the king of Karangasem named Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasem Agung.
This name is also used to refer to areas that include water palace and the surrounding fertile countryside. This water palace was built in 1946 by king of Karangasem, but was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Agung in 1963 and rebuild on an a 1.2 hectare land that extends from east to west in the rice fields. There are 3 buildings that dominate the character of this palace, there are statues, ponds and garden areas. All of these buildings have an implied meaning in them.
Places of interest in the east part of Bali
Amed Beach
A hidden tourist destination which offer beautiful views of Mount Agung, quiet place and black sandy beach. Beside that this place popular for diving and snorkeling activities.
Lempuyang Temple or Penataran Agung Lempuyang Temple is considered as part of the temple complex around Mount Agung Lempuyang whic is one of the most respected temples in Bali.
Taman Ujung Karangasem or Taman Sukasada, is a park located in Ujung countryside, Tumbu village. This park is located around 5 km southest of the city of Amblapura. During Ducth east Indies this place was know as the waterpaleis or Water Palace.
One of the oldest Balinese traditional village. located 2 hours from airport Bali and 30 minutes drive to Karangasem Town.
Blue Lagoon Beach
A beautiful white sandy beach located close to Padang Bay Port. Beside that this place offer beautiful under water, for that a lot tourist come here for snorkeling and diving activities
Crystal Beach Karangasem
A hidden white sandy beach located in the east part of Bali which is close to Candi Dasa Village. Popular place for take a rest, far from traffic and busy city.
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