Located on the western edge of Pakerisan River, precisely in Banjar Sawagunung, Pejeng Kelod Village, Tampaksiring District.
Once entering this Ubud & Gianyar temple area, you will feel a very peaceful atmosphere, since this temple is located far from the highway. Lush trees and the sound of water ripples in Pakerisan River provide peace for tourists who come to this temple.
Through the main south side of the mandala, we will meet the stairs that will lead us to the Pakerisan River.
The stairs are made from stone structures with a large size. For every one of the stones, you will find footprints that are slightly larger than the size of an ordinary human foot.
It said that in ancient times, maybe this footprint belonged to Kebo Iwa (one of Balinese hero) who was a constituent of these stairs.
After going down through the stairs, you will find a gate that is the entrance to a cave. The cave itself is a place to rest.
Here we can find several statues which are intended for Shiva worship.
Above the cave, there is a Beji (Holly water place) and a spring to the Telaga Waja River.
The spring was unique. It does not come out of water in the rainy season but lots of water comes out in the dry season.
Hopefully, your tour will be more enjoyable.
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