Although the temple is open 24 hours for worshipers. The official opening hours are from 8 AM to 5 PM. The best time to visit is either early in the morning or late in the evening. That is to say when the pilgrim activities at the temple are less.

The entrance ticket for international tourists is Rp60.000. Bear in mind, that a modest dress code is strictly applied here. Wear proper clothes covering the shoulder. Bring a sarong to cover from the waist down. The entry includes a sarong and a guide. But as the temple is quite packed with visitors.

There is no guarantee sarong is available at the ticket office. The temple is not only popular with its size, but also a scam. Some pushy lady and a child will try to sell or rent a sarong. And the official guide will most likely try to rip off tourists with its non-mandatory tips. Avoid using the pushy guide and be firm.

Parking will cost Rp 5.000 for every car. There will be no shortage of food, as hawkers are plenty around the temple complex, selling snacks and beverages. Toilets and an information center are close by the entrance, as well as small restaurants and souvenir shops. Rental for sarong starts from Rp 50.000, just in case visitors don’t bring one

From Denpasar, head to Sanur and then to Klungkung by taking the Kusumba bypass. At Klungkung, take the right turn at the Menanga intersection and drive toward Besakih. The journey will take 3 hours from Denpasar. Renting a car or scooter is a convenient option back then when there isn’t a lot of options for public transport.

Back then there is only Bemo and it is complicated to get to the destination. The journey starts from Ubung to Klunkung terminal. From Klungkung terminal, passengers will have to catch another Bemo that heads to the Besakih temple. Take note the Bemo to Besakih is not available after 3 pm.

Besakih Temple located in Jl. Gunung Mas, Ds, Besakih, Rendang, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali 80863.