Tanah Lot Temple | Image Courtesy: By Flickr user: Jos Dielis http://www.flickr.com/photos/dielis/ [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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Tanah Lot Temple in Bali -Experience true inner peace

Perched atop a rock and looking out into the seemingly endless stretch of azure, the Tanah Lot Temple in Bali is a place of true enchantment.

The Temple

Tanah Lot Temple | Image Courtesy: By Flickr user: Jos Dielis http://www.flickr.com/photos/dielis/ [<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0">CC BY 2.0</a>], <a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3APura_Tanah_Lot.jpg">via Wikimedia Commons</a>
Tanah Lot Temple | Image Courtesy: By Flickr user: Jos Dielis  [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
As one of the most picturesquely located temples in Bali, the ancient temple commonly known as Tanah Lot is a temple that is perhaps one of the most popular stopovers for holidaymakers vacationing on the island.

History
This temple is believed to have been built in the 11th century by Javanese priest Empu Kuturan to which another Javanese priest namely, Danghyang Nirartha who visited during the 16th century and spent his final days added more buildings

Wellness getaways
If you’re in search of a wellness getaway, there’s a plethora of options in Bali that provide rejuvenating treatments, such as the COMO Shambhala Estate that specialises in hands on healing and other holistic therapies.

Breathtaking sunset views

Sunset in Bali |Image Courtesy: ZJWZPRZ
Sunset in Bali |Image Courtesy: ZJWZPRZ

Among the island’s most famous religious institutions the Tanah Lot Temple enjoys an imposing location on a rocky promontory overlooking the ocean. Especially breathtaking during the evening hours and sunset the venue has also long been associated with Balinese folklores and mythology.

Caleb Falcon is a travel writer who specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+

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