Goa Lawah, the Bat Cave Temple: Price, Hours and Tips (2026)
Pura Goa Lawah is an 11th-century sea temple at Pesinggahan in Klungkung, built in front of a cave where thousands of bats live. Budget about IDR 30,000 for a foreign adult (25,000 ticket plus 5,000 sarong), 8:00 to 18:00, and about 45 minutes for a visit (October 2026, unofficial source; fees found range from 5,000 to 30,000). You cannot enter the cave, but you can see its mouth from the temple; the bats stream out around 18:00.
Highlights
The cave and the bats
The cave mouth, in front of which black shrines stand, is viewed from the temple. Locals consider the bats sacred. A legend says the cave connects to Gunung Agung, which is unproven.
One of the island's great temples
Founded in the 11th century and attributed to the high priest Mpu Kuturan, Goa Lawah is counted among the Sad Kahyangan, Bali's most sacred temples, and is a stop in cremation (ngaben) ceremonies. The courtyards remain active: respect closed areas during prayers.
The surroundings
Tenganan, Candidasa, Blue Lagoon and Virgin Beach are close on the east road; Sidemen too.
Practical info
Tips
- The sarong and sash come with the ticket: return them on leaving. Payment is cash, after the car park (car 5,000 IDR, scooter 2,000 IDR according to one guide). Hindu worshippers who come to pray do not pay. Staff may sometimes let you in after closing to see the bats. The smell is strong near the cave. A day tour of the east is the simplest way to combine this temple with the other sights.
How to get there
On the main road between Sanur, Candidasa and Amed. About 1 hour from Ubud, 1 h 30 from Seminyak or Canggu without traffic (unofficial source). A driver is the most practical (private driver in Bali).
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