Barong & Kris Dance

Besakih is not merely a temple — it is the spiritual centre of all Bali, a vast 11th-century complex of 86 temples cascading up the slopes of sacred Mount Agung, the island's highest and most revered volcano. This is the Pura Agung — the Great Temple — and a visit here is a profound cultural experience unlike anything else on the island. Combined with the ancient Pura Kehen fortress temple, the scenic Bukit Jambul rice terraces, and the justice halls of Kertha Gosa, this is Bali's most culturally immersive full-day itinerary.