Tucked away in the peaceful village of Punggul, just a short drive from Ubud, lies one of Bali’s most magical and sacred spots — Taman Beji Griya Waterfall. More than just a waterfall, this is a spiritual sanctuary — a secret garden of mossy stones, flowing water, and ancient energy that pulses through the earth itself.

A Temple in the Jungle

Unlike Bali's more tourist-heavy waterfalls, Taman Beji Griya is a sacred place of purification and prayer. As you descend the forested path lined with traditional statues and tropical greenery, you'll hear the soft murmur of water growing louder — a gentle invitation to leave the outside world behind.

At the heart of the area flows the holy waterfall, framed by intricate carvings and nature's wild elegance. It is here that locals and seekers from around the world come to perform melukat — a sacred Balinese cleansing ritual that purifies the body, mind, and spirit.

What You Can Do at Taman Beji Griya

• Purify Your Soul in the Sacred Water Ritual (Melukat)

  Step beneath the flowing streams of holy water and feel the weight of your worries dissolve. This ritual is not just a cleanse — it’s a release. Let go of stress, pain, and negativity as the ancient waters purify your energy from within.

• Walk Through a Jungle of Symbols

  Follow stone-carved paths guarded by mythical Balinese creatures. Every step brings you deeper into nature and tradition — where statues whisper stories, and flowers fall like blessings from the trees.

• Meditate Beside the Waterfall

  Sit in silence near the heart of the cascade, where the sound of water becomes a sacred mantra. Breathe slowly. Let nature guide you inward. This is a place where thoughts grow quiet, and peace takes root.

• Discover the Cave of Reflection

  Enter the narrow waterfall cave — an enchanting, moss-covered passage where light and water dance together. Here, many pause in reverence, as if stepping into a womb of the Earth, to reconnect with their truest self.

• Offer Flowers at the Temple Shrines

  Before or after your ritual, take a moment to prepare a simple offering (canang sari) and place it at one of the temple shrines. It's a quiet act of gratitude — to the land, the spirits, and the journey you're on.

• Join a Guided Spiritual Journey

  Some experiences at Taman Beji Griya include a full guided journey with storytelling, mantras, and chakra-aligned water purification. It’s a curated path of self-discovery led by Balinese spiritual guides.

• Swim in the Natural Pools

  After the ceremony, cool down in the crystal pools beneath the waterfall. The water is refreshing, sacred, and untouched — a gentle reminder of how simple and beautiful cleansing can be.

• Simply Be

  Perhaps the most powerful thing to do here — is nothing. Just be. Let the energy of the place work through you. Feel the ancient stones beneath your feet, listen to the birds above, and remember how it feels to be fully present.

So take a deep breath, step into the stream, and let the waterfall carry your worries away.