One of the tourist places in Bali with great religious, historical, and archaeological importance, Goa Gajah, more popularly known by tourists as Elephant Cave is a Hindu temple. The construction of the cave temple is believed to date back to the 9th century, and it is said that it was built as a sanctuary or a spot for meditation.
The entrance of the cave shows a number of motifs carved on the rock, the most prominent of which is a giant face in the middle, just above the opening. The courtyard of the temple is dotted with various ancient relics pertaining to Hinduism and Buddhism. Besides, rock-wall carvings, fountains, and bathing pools are some other aspects of the temple worth noticing.
Location: Jalan Raya Goa Gajah, Pejeng Kawan, Tampaksiring, Gianyar, Bali
Timing: 8 am to 4 pm