Tanah Lot

Tanah Lot is only one of the popular recreational tourist attractions in Bali, which is a must visit for all who go to the island.

A pleasing high energy coast in Bali, Indonesia, Tanah Lot is extravagantly blessed by nature. The beautiful geographical landscape adorned with soaring imperial cliffs makes the place no less than a paradise. The Tanah Lot houses a famous Hindu Temple Built in the 13th century by a famous Hindu monk known as the Pura Tanah Lot .Tanah Lot can best be described as a famous rock formation off the Indonesian coast of Bali. During high water, the rock takes on the appearance of a large boat at sea .Tanah Lot is a popular tourist destination visited by tourists from different parts of the globe.

Tanah Lot is often referred to as Tanah Let which means ancient land and also Tanah Lod, which means the land to the south. The temple Pura Tanah Lot happens to be one of the main temples in the worship of Balinese gods. The Pura Tanah Lot temple can only be accessed during high tide. The best time to visit Tanah Lot is during sunset when the golden red skies border the temple and waves hit the rocks.

According to popular myths, in the 16th century, priest Niratha chose Tanah Lot for his meditations to avoid being harassed by local priests.




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