Located on Menjangan Island, part of West Bali National Park, Pura Menjangan is a sacred destination offering both tranquility and natural beauty in a single journey.
The island is accessible via a three- to four-hour drive from Denpasar to Labuhan Lalang in Buleleng, followed by a 30- to 45-minute boat ride across calm, clear waters.
Menjangan Island is known as a natural habitat for wild deer (locally called “menjangan”) that roam freely through the tropical forest.
The atmosphere surrounding the temple is serene, framed by blue seas, white sandy shores, and the soothing sounds of birds and ocean breezes, enhancing the site’s sacred feel.
Pura Menjangan itself holds significant importance for Balinese Hindus and is often used for prayers, meditation, and purification rituals.
The temple’s architecture showcases traditional Balinese elements, with stone-carved gates, sacred statues, and offering altars facing the ocean.
Its clean, natural surroundings create an ideal setting for reflection, far removed from the busier tourist spots of Bali.
Visitors to Menjangan Island must pay for boat rental, park entrance fees, and insurance.
Boat rentals typically cost between IDR 400,000 and 600,000 per trip, while park entrance fees are about IDR 10,000 per person, with an additional IDR 5,000 for insurance.
Beyond the temple visit, Menjangan Island is famed as one of Bali’s top snorkeling and diving spots. Its vibrant coral reefs and abundant marine life attract divers from all over the world, especially at its breathtaking wall-diving sites.
The island does not have any accommodations, but visitors can stay in nearby Pemuteran or Labuhan Lalang. Options like The Menjangan Resort and Mimpi Resort Menjangan offer complete tour packages, including snorkeling, diving, and trips to the island.
The best time to visit is between April and November, when the weather is sunny and the seas are calm. Visitors are encouraged to dress modestly and show respect when entering Pura Menjangan, as it remains an active site of worship.
Pura Menjangan offers not only stunning natural landscapes but also a deep spiritual experience — a rare and meaningful journey to one of Bali’s most beautiful hidden corners. (BT)
Image source: Bank Data Arsip Statis Buleleng
