Pura Goa Lawah, Bali

Goa Lawah, during a temple ceremony


Pura Goa Lawah (GPS: -8.55156, 115.46886) is a temple in Bali which features a cave inhabited by thousands of bats. Located in the regency of Klungkung, Goa Lawah is believed to be over a thousand years old. According to legend, the cave stretches for 30 kilometers (19 miles), all the way to Besakih, and in it resides a giant dragon-like snake called Basuki that eats the bats.

From outside the cave, you can catch a good view of the ocean, and on a clear day, can see all the way until Nusa Penida and Lombok.

About four kilometers from Goa Lawah is Kusamba, a small fishing village with black sand beach. You can often find outrigger boats, called jukung, berthed on the shore. These can be hired for day trips.

Pura Goa Lawah on Google Street View

Pura Goa Lawah (Jun 2017)

Pura Goa Lawah is on the map of Bali

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