After visiting Lempuyang Temple we had planned on stopping by here to see a different sort of tourist attraction. Located around 30 minutes from the temple this water palace is a one stop location to get some unique pictures as well as eat and buy souvenirs as well. If you choose to drive up yourself the parking costs around 2,000 IDR (14 cents USD) and is located near all the shops before the palace entrance. We decided to eat before going in and were happy to find a restaurant there that accepted card. The prices were higher than what we usually pay but having the convenience of not spending cash was nice. Upon entering the palace you must pay an entrance fee of 20,000 IDR per person (1.40 USD). They also offered an additional fee of 500,000 IDR (35 USD) if you choose to fly a drone which was interesting to see they offered that option. Since it is a water palace you also have the option of swimming here in certain areas with an additional fee of 10,000 IDR per person (70 cents USD). When you enter you will see different areas to walk around and the path to cross through the water where everyone takes photos. You can see a variety of fish and have the option of feeding them if you purchase fish food before entering. There is plenty of room to walk around and lots of different areas to see. We also found out upon arrival that they have a hotel and restaurant located inside the palace which allows guests to have the palace to themselves outside of normal business hours. Because this palace is small it doesn’t require much time to see and can be added on any trip in the nearby area! - @wanderingwithustwo

The name “Tirta Gangga” literally means “water from the Ganges”, the holy river in India. It was built by the last king of Karangasem Regency in 1948 and is now open to the public. It features a labyrinth of pools, ponds, and fountains surrounded by neatly cut lawns adorned with lush gardens, stone carvings, and ornate statues. This park is pretty massive, so give yourself some time to relax and stroll around. The entrance fee is Rp 40,000 per person. We enjoyed a lots spending time at the stepping stones, where we can click awesome pictures.

My second visit to Tirta Gangga. Last year was pretty much the same. Beautiful gardens with crowds of tourists milling around everywhere. There is a walk you can do on the stepping stones through the pond, which everyone seems to want to do. Consequently, you can see the tourists queuing up to hop onto the stones like frogs. However progress is slow as most seem to want to take a selfie every step of the way. The carp in the pool are impressive both in size and number and the statues add to the atmosphere. However, there are other water temples and, if crowds are not you thing, avoid.