Tirtagangga is located at Ababi village, Abang District. It is about 83 km from Denpasar and 6 km from Amlapura to the north. Tirtagangga water garden was built in 1948 by the King of Karangasem, Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasem. This water garden was constructed in a very unique architecture of Balinese and Chinese styles.
Facilities are available in this area small hotels, small restaurants and food stalls, art shops, the toilet and a parking lot.
Tirtagangga Water Garden scratches on a 1, 2 Hectare area, which consists of three complexes. The first complex lies on the lowest level of this area, where we can find two ponds and a water tower. The second complex in the middle level is the location where we can find swimming pools; while in the third part, which is the main complex, we can find the rest house of the King.
Before the construction of the water garden, there was big spring water in this area. Therefore people surrounding the area called this place “Embukan” which means spring water.
The spring water was then functioned to fulfill the people’s need of water and also for the “purification” of the Gods (Ida Betara). For this case, the spring water is recognized to be holy and sacred.
The religious to construct this tranquil water garden for his rest house and also for the people’s function and the cool climate of this area, plus the fascinating view around, inspired the king leisure and pleasure.
Facilities; parking lot , Restaurant and the accommodation , Tirta Ayu Hotel and Restaurant is the only Hotel and Restaurant which is located inside of the water palace, from the Tirta Ayu Hotel Restaurant you could enjoy a nice view of the water palace while enjoy your meals.
History:
Tirtagangga water garden was built in 1948 by the King of Karangasem, Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasem. This water garden was constructed in a very unique architecture of Balinese and Chinese styles.
Location:
Tirtagangga is situated at Ababi village, Abang District. It is about 83 km from Denpasar and 6 km from Amlapura to the north.
Facility:
Facilities available in this area are small hotels, small restaurants and food stalls, art shops and a parking area lot.
