Tirta Gangga tourist attraction, was once a royal water park of Karangasem located in east Bali. Currently, the Tirta Gangga Karangasem park serves as a tourist spot in eastern Bali.

If you have a question, are there any tourist attractions that are rarely visited in Bali by Indonesian tourists, this water park in Bali is the answer. The majority of tourists who vacation in Tirta Gangga Karangasem park are foreign tourists. However, at this time, the Tirta Gangga water park tourist attraction has begun to be of interest to Indonesian tourists, although not many

The name of the tourist attraction Tirta Gangga, comes from the word Tirta which means holy water and Ganga which means the name of a river in India. Tirtagangga Karangasem water park, was built in 1946 by the king of Karangasem, Anak Agung Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasem.

The Tirta Gangga Karangasem park complex was previously destroyed by the eruption of Mount Agung in 1963. The Karangasem district government rebuilt this park and designated it as a tourist area.

The following facts about Tirta Gangga are interesting to know, quoted from various sources:

1. Relics of the Karangasem Kingdom

Tirta Gangga was once a water palace built by the King of Karangasem, Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasen Agung. Built in 1946, this water palace combines Balinese and Chinese architecture.

2. Has the Meaning of Holy Water from Ganges

The naming of Tirta Gangga comes from the word tirta which means water and Ganga which is the name of a river in India. The Ganges is a sacred river. So, literally Tirta Gangga means holy water from the Ganges River. Tirta Gangga was built as a form of respect for the Balinese Hindu community.

3. Destroyed by Mount Agung

In 1963, the eruption of Mount Agung destroyed almost the entire building of Tirta Gangga. However, the government finally rebuilt this area and made it a mainstay tourist area in East Bali. Improvements to facilities and maintenance are always carried out by the government so that this ancient Balinese cultural heritage is maintained.

4. Heritage Swimming Pool

The interesting thing about Tirta Gangga is the availability of a swimming pool sourced from direct springs. This swimming pool is called the Sanen pool. The shape is very distinctive, different from most swimming pools.

In the swimming pool area there is a fish pond that can be used as a place to relax or take pictures around the pond.

The water is very cool and clear so it is suitable as a place to swim while enjoying the fresh air typical of Karangasem Bali. In addition to a swimming pool for all ages, there is also a swimming pool with a depth of 2 meters on the top floor for skilled swimmers.

5. Statue of God in Fountain

In Tirta Gangga there are many fish ponds in which there are rows of neatly arranged monuments. There is one large monument which is the icon of Tirta Gangga as well as an icon of this eastern part of Bali tourism.

In addition there are also fish ponds with small and large diameters. There stood majestic rows of statues of gods and goddesses that added to the dance power of Tirta Gangga. Not far from the pool there are 11 very beautiful fountains called Naga Sanga.

6. The Fountain of the Holy Spring

The water in Tirta Gangga comes from the Rejasa spring which flows into Amlapura City. No wonder, if the water here is very clear and fresh. The community considers this spring to be sacred and sacred, so it is often used as a means of ceremonies.

The community also uses Tirta Gangga to ask for holy water during the ceremony. If lucky, at certain times visitors can witness the procession of the religious ceremony at Tirta Gangga temples.

7. Near Mount Lempuyangan

Not only the beauty of the water palace, visitors will also be spoiled with stunning natural scenery around Tirta Gangga. The expanse of green rice fields and the background of Mount Lempuyangan make Tirta Gangga like a complete tour package. Nearby is Pura Agung Lempuyangan, which is a perfect location for family photos.

8. Affordable Tickets

No need to worry about the expensive entrance fees for Air Tirta Gangga palace. Visitors only need to pay an entrance fee of IDR 5,000 per person. If you want to swim, visitors have to buy an additional ticket of IDR 10,000 per person. [].

Tourists visiting Bali must visit TIRTA GANGGA TAMAN besides being very beautiful this place is a historical place because it was built by the King of Karangasem Anak Agung Agung Anglurah Ketut Karang Asem.

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