Bali’s Taman Beji Griya Waterfall: Know Before You Go
Taman Beji Griya is a popular destination on Bali, for its waterfall and also its spiritual offerings.
For some visitors, it’s right up their alleys and exactly what they’re looking for. Others might walk away feeling like the property is overly-commercialized.
So let’s walk through what you need to know about visiting, to see if it’s right for your trip to Bali!
Key Info on Visiting Taman Beji Griya:
- Cost: 200,000 IDR / $12 USD
- Additional fees for healing/spiritual ceremonies
- Additional fee for photography
- Open 9:00am – 6:00pm daily
Bali’s roadways can be confusing for tourists to navigate, so in our experience hiring a driver for the day is the best way to go. It’s cheap (around $50) and hassle-free! They’ll pick you up and either help you plan your day, or just follow the itinerary you’ve laid out.
Directions to Taman Beji Griya
Taman Beji Griya is in central Bali, not far from Ubud.
Traffic on Bali is congested and unpredictable, but here are a few general estimates on drive times and distances from tourist bases to Taman Beji Griya:
- Seminyak: 15 miles / 1 hour
- Canggu: 15 miles / 1 hour
- Ubud: 8 miles / 20-45 minutes
- Kuta: 18 miles / 1.5 hour
The Entrance and Fees
The parking lot at Taman Beji Griya is large, with room for bikes and tourist vans. It’s one of the spots where the driver will have to pay a nominal fee to park. It’s 10,000 IDR, or about 60 cents.
The ticket office is down the path, and open from 9:00am to 6:00pm.
You’ll immediately be greeted by a staff member, who will present you with a menu explaining the wide range of options visitors have to choose from.
Entrance to the Taman Beji Griya Waterfall alone is 200,000 IDR per person, or about $12 USD. It’s low by American or European standards, but that’s one of the highest prices you’ll pay on Bali to hike to a waterfall.
From there, the prices go up.
If a photographer wants to bring a professional camera, he or she has to pay an extra 500,000 IDR, or about $30.
Bring cash to avoid a 3% fee on credit card payments.
Taman Beji Griya Prices
Here’s what you can expect to pay for the “wellness” services offered here:
- Purification Ritual: 300,000 IDR / $18 USD
- Palm Reading: 1,000,000 IDR / $62 USD
- Healing Therapy: 1,500,000 / $93 USD
- Past Life Therapy: 1,500,000 / $93 USD
- Open Aura Chakra Activation: 1,500,000 / $93 USD
They also offer two package deals:
- Tri Datu (Ceremony, Palm Reading, Healing Therapy, Open Aura): 4,300,000 IDR/ $270 USD
- Panca Datu (adds Past Life Therapy): 5,800,000 IDR / $360 USD
The Hike to the Waterfall
After the staff takes your shoes and helps you put on a purple sarong, you’re ready for the walk to the waterfall.
You’ll pass several spots where different rituals or ceremonies have been held, with plates of offerings and incense left behind.
The trail itself is made of concrete steps and a paved walkway, surrounded by lush forest and rock walls.
Only parts are natural. Much of Taman Beji Griya is man-made.
What to Expect at the Taman Beji Griya Waterfall
The Crowd
It’s a mix of people who truly are here for a spiritual or healing purpose, people who want social media photos, and people who are surprised by how manufactured the complex is.
The Prayer Cave
You’ll see a sign at the entrance to a rock cave, marked “Goa Kereb Langit.” While it’s for prayer only, you’ll see a lot of photography going on inside.
The Waterfall
The waterfall is, no doubt, very pretty. A narrow path leads up to it, with room for just one person under the falls at a time.
It’s a series of a few waterfalls and cascades, falling into a pool below.
Animals Carved in the Rocks
The animals carved into the stone walls at Taman Beji Griya hold significant cultural and spiritual symbolism in Balinese Hinduism. Among them:
- Guardian Figures: In Balinese Hinduism, these guardian figures, known as “Kala” or “Kala-Makara,” are often depicted with ferocious expressions, signifying their roles as protectors of sacred spaces and gateways.
- Serpents: Serpents in the stone carvings signify their role as guardians of water sources and sacred bathing pools.
- Elephants: Elephants hold special significance in Balinese Hinduism, representing strength, wisdom, and prosperity.
- Garuda: Garuda, the mythical bird-like creature, symbolizes strength, courage, and protection.
What to Bring
You have to change into one of their sarongs (worn over your clothing) to enter. And, even though I saw people wearing shoes, you’re supposed to go barefoot (or in sandals).
Definitely bring sandals.
Meanwhile, these things are banned:
- Bags
- Towels
- Menstruating women (on a lot of signs here.
- Photography equipment (without paying the extra fee)
Photography at Taman Beji Griya
Photographers, both professionals and amateurs, will have plenty of pretty things to capture here.
Beware of the added fees for equipment:
- Professional Camera: 500,000 IDR / $30 USD
- Long Lens Camera: 1,000,000 IDR / $60 USD
- Drone (3 hours): 750,000 IDR / $47 USD
- Drone (6 hours): 1,200,000 IDR / $75 USD
- GoPro: 100,000 IRD / $6 USD
- Pre-Wedding Photo Shoot: 2,500,000 IDR / $155 USD
Taman Beji Griya Waterfall Photos
Food Options
There are a few restaurants on-site, in addition to a few artisan shops and souvenir stores.
Other Waterfalls Nearby
You might want to make a day of waterfall stops in this part of Bali. While you’ll find a crowd at many of them, you won’t find this level of commercialization. I’d suggest:
- Tibumana: Tibumana requires an easy hike, and has a big pool at the base of the waterfall to swim in.
- Goa Rajo: This is a favorite of mine. You’ll hike down to a waterfall filling a manmade pool, and then a second towering waterfall hidden behind rock walls.
- Tukad Cepung: Tukad Cepung is one of the more famous waterfalls in the area. It involves a hike down a stream, which leads you to a beautiful waterfall in a cave-like setting.
The Best Time to Visit Bali
I think it’s hard to nail down the best time to visit Bali.
While July and August are the dry months, they’re also the most crowded. For me personally, I’d sacrifice the weather if it meant smaller crowds at the waterfalls and on the beaches.
Remember: the monsoon season on Bali typically runs from October through April.
So my advice on the best time to visit, based on what we’ve experienced, is: late April and May. You might still run into some evening or overnight showers, but for the most part, they won’t last long enough to impact your itinerary outside.
FAQs About Visiting the Taman Beji Griya Waterfall
Let’s wrap up with a few final frequently-asked-questions about Taman Beji Griya, some of which were answered above.
What is the entrance fee/cost for tickets at Taman Beji Griya?
The entry cost is 200,000 IDR, which converts to about $12 USD. Parking is 10,000 IDR, which converts to under $1 USD.
What are the hours of operation?
The schedule here is consistent. Taman Beji Griya opens daily at 9:00am, and closes by 6:00pm.
How far is Taman Beji Griya from Ubud?
In terms of distance, the complex is less than 10 miles. With heavy congestion, the drive time might be 45 minutes or longer from Ubud.
How long is the hike to the Taman Beji Griya Waterfall?
It’s a quick 10-minute hike down from the ticket area. The whole thing is maybe a quarter mile.
What Other Waterfalls are Close?
Check out our posts on waterfalls on Bali:
I’d also suggest spending the morning at Cretya Ubud, a luxury day club. Great prices, beautiful pools, and a sprawling property to explore!
What resorts are Nearby?
There are a lot of hotels and resorts in the area, but for me Chapung Sebali, is the one I’ll return to. They have spacious rooms and suites, many of which have their own private pools.
You can enter your dates for hotels and rentals available from Booking, Hotels.com, VRBO, and other trusted sites:
Wrap: Is Visiting the Taman Beji Griya Waterfall Worth It?
I can usually give a pretty definitive answer to these questions.
In this case, I can’t. Some people travel to Bali specifically for these spiritual sites. Personally, I’d rather be hiking down a more natural trail to a waterfall, and not be bombarded upon entry with a list of (relatively) expensive add-ons and healing ceremonies.
The waterfall itself is very pretty, but the entire complex is a bit man-made for me. I’m sure others will disagree. Frankly, based on the size of the crowd A LOT of people will disagree!
Either way, I hope the info on this post helps you make the right decision for your visiting group!