Transport & Tour

Temple Tour Pemuteran

3Temples on
the route
15th c.Pura Melanting
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15:00Usual afternoon
start
SunsetFinish at
Pemuteran Beach

Between the mountains and the sea

A temple tour Pemuteran can fit into a single afternoon

A temple tour Pemuteran visitors can actually complete in one afternoon comes down to three temples, all within a few minutes of each other on the coast road. Pura Pulaki sits against the hills. Pura Pabean stands across the road on ground that borders the ocean. Pura Melanting is up on the slopes of Mount Pulaki, in forest, and it is the one most people remember.

Pemuteran is known for its beaches, its hills and its reef. The temples get far less attention, which is the reason to go. These are working village temples rather than ticketed monuments, so you see people using them. Our driver and English speaking guide handle the route, the sarong and the donations, and the afternoon ends with sunset from the beach.

Temple tour Pemuteran visiting Pura Pulaki between the hills and the sea in north west Bali
Temple grounds at Pemuteran, north west Bali

01

Pura Pulaki

The main temple for Pemuteran village. It backs straight onto the hills, with courtyard walls built up against the rock. A troop of grey macaques lives on the slope above and comes down into the grounds.

02

Pura Pabean

Across the road, on ground bordered by the ocean. Local fishermen pray here for safe journeys. The decoration is an unusual blend of Balinese and Chinese styles, which is not something you see at most temples on the island.

03

Pura Segara

At the foot of Pura Pabean, right next to the sea. Much older and far more basic than its neighbour. The only decoration is two piles of stones, heavily weathered, with a vaguely human shape.

04

Pura Melanting

The temple of traders, where merchants and business owners come to ask for fortune and good luck. It dates to the 15th century and sits on the slopes of Mount Pulaki, surrounded by tropical forest and local vineyards.

One afternoon, four stops

How the tour runs

Our temple tour Pemuteran itinerary takes the coastal temples first and the hill temple last, so you reach Melanting in the best light of the day. Pickup is from your hotel in the Pemuteran or Menjangan area.

The route

Afternoon

  • Stop 1Pura Pulaki, the main village temple against the hillside
  • Stop 2Pura Pabean, across the road on the ocean side
  • Stop 3Pura Segara, at the foot of Pabean beside the water
  • Stop 4Pura Melanting, up in the forest on Mount Pulaki
  • FinishSunset from Pemuteran Beach

The first three temples sit within a short walk of each other, so the stops are unhurried. Melanting is a separate drive inland and uphill. Your guide sets the pace and will wait while you take photographs.

Ask about this trip

In the rate

Included

  • DriverReturn transfer from your hotel in the Pemuteran or Menjangan area
  • GuideEnglish speaking guide for the whole afternoon
  • DressSarong and selendang sash, provided and fitted for you
  • DrinksBottled drinking water and a soft drink
  • FeesEntrance fees and temple donations

Entrance fees and donations are covered, so there is nothing to settle at the gate. If you want a car for the rest of your stay rather than a guided afternoon, our Pemuteran taxi service runs on fixed fares.

Why the afternoon

Late in the day is when these temples are worth seeing

The temples are open through the day, but the middle hours are hot, the light is flat and the coast road is at its busiest. Things change after about three in the afternoon. The heat drops, the sea breeze picks up at Pabean, and the low sun catches the stonework instead of washing it out.

A 3 PM start puts you at the coastal temples first and at Melanting around five, which is the quietest and best lit part of the visit. Then you finish on the beach for sunset. Mornings work too, and they pair well with a boat trip. A morning snorkeling trip to Menjangan Island is back in time for a temple tour Pemuteran pickup in the afternoon.

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Before you go

What to know

  • DressSarong and selendang are provided. Shoulders and knees stay covered inside the grounds. A loose shirt over a swimsuit is not enough.
  • MonkeysThe macaques at Pulaki are bold. Keep sunglasses, phones, loose bags and food out of sight and do not feed them.
  • FootwearShoes you can slip off easily. There are steps and uneven stone at Melanting.
  • CashDonations are already covered, but small notes are useful if you want to leave an extra offering.
  • CustomBalinese custom asks anyone who is bleeding, including women who are menstruating, not to enter temple grounds.
  • CameraNo flash inside the inner courtyards. Ask your guide before photographing a ceremony or anyone praying.

Tick them off as you go

What to look for on a temple tour Pemuteran

Twelve details worth finding across the four temples. None of them are signposted, which is most of the reason a guide is worth having.

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Pulaki, Pabean and Segara

6 details

Pura Melanting

4 details

After the temples

2 details

A temple tour Pemuteran is a half day route around the village. If you would rather spend a full day on the road and take in the west coast, the buffalo races country and the sea temples further south, look at our West Bali tour instead.

Before you book

Common questions

Mid afternoon, usually around 3 PM, with pickup from your hotel in the Pemuteran or Menjangan area. That timing puts you at Pura Melanting in the late afternoon and leaves you on the beach for sunset. A morning start is possible if it suits your day better.

Pura Pulaki, the main village temple set against the hills. Pura Pabean, across the road on ground bordered by the ocean. Pura Segara, the small much older temple at the foot of Pabean. And Pura Melanting, the temple of traders, up on the slopes of Mount Pulaki.

No. A sarong and a selendang sash are included and your guide will help you tie them. Wear something that covers your shoulders, and avoid going straight from the beach in a swimsuit.

They are bold rather than aggressive, but they will take anything loose. Keep sunglasses, phones, hats, bags and food out of sight, and do not feed them. Your guide will tell you where to stand.

Yes. The rate covers the driver, an English speaking guide, the sarong and selendang, bottled drinking water and a soft drink, and all entrance fees and temple donations. There is nothing to pay at the gate.

Yes. Most of the temple tour Pemuteran route is short walks between the vehicle and the temple grounds. There are some steps and uneven stone at Pura Melanting, so tell us in advance if anyone in your group needs a slower pace.

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