Visit the sacred springs of Tirta Empul
Manukaya, Tampaksiring, Indonesia
Tirta Empul brings the importance of water in Balinese religious life into immediate focus. Courtyards, shrines and spring-fed purification pools form a place of active devotion as well as a major visitor attraction. A thoughtful visit begins with observation and an explanation of the site’s customs, rather than assuming every ritual is simply another activity to book. Allow time to look beyond the busiest pool, and follow temple guidance if you wish to participate in a permitted cleansing ritual.