About Pura Lempuyang Luhur
Pura Lempuyang Luhur is one of the oldest and most revered temples in Bali, Indonesia. The temple is part of a group of several temples along the hiking trail to the summit. The main and tallest temple, the Pura Lempuyang Luhur, is located 1,175m above sea level on top of Mount Lempuyang.
The temple is located on Mount Lempuyang or Gamongan Hill, near the village of Bunutan, Karangasem, in eastern Bali, about 10 kilometers north of Amlapura, the capital of Karangasem. The temple complex is dedicated to Ida Betara Hyang Iswara, the Guardian of the East. It is one of the "six shrines of the world" or Sad Kahyangan Jagad, which are the six holiest places of worship in Bali.
The most popular temple among visitors is the Pura Penataran Agung Lempuyang. With its imposing white gate, three dragon stairs and three kori agung gates, this complex has a western view of Mount Agung, the highest volcano in Bali.
The site consists of several temples along the trekking route to the top of Mount Lempuyang, also known as Gamongan Hill in East Bali. The temples along the hiking trail include:
