Magenda Park: Waterfall, Pool and Ritual Bathing Area in One Place
I Nyoman Gede Subratayasa swims in a semi-circular pool at Taman Magenda Eco Park in Gianyar, Bali. Occasionally, the 35-year-old man leans against the pool edge and lets his body bask in the sunlight.
After swimming, Subratayasa takes a cloth to cover his shorts. A resident of Banjar Melinggih, Payangan, he then kneels and prays at Pura Taman Magenda.
Subratayasa then performs melukat (ritual cleansing) in a five-sprinkler pool (petirtaan). The clear-bottomed pool contains several fish.
Subratayasa is accustomed to swimming, praying, and then melukat at Taman Magenda. “I prayed because it was Purnama,” he told detikBali on Sunday (31/5/2026). Purnama is a sacred day for Hindus.
Subratayasa recalls that Taman Magenda was previously only used for prayer and melukat. The waterfall-like stream flowing through rock crevices beside Pura Taman Magenda was once dirty due to branches and leaves.
Hindus wishing to pray at Pura Taman Magenda had to walk along the small riverbank. “These grasses have only just been tidied,” he said, referring to the grass in front of the waterfall.
detikBali toured Taman Magenda Eco Park on Sunday (31/5). The attraction opened to the public in January 2026.
The site includes Pura Taman Magenda, a natural waterfall, and a pristine pool. The waterfall is flanked by the temple and pool, with green grass in front. Trees surround the area managed by Desa Bukian’s Village-Owned Enterprise (BUMDes).
detikBali tried swimming in Taman Magenda’s pool. Splash! The cool mountain air mixed with the cold water caused shivers at first, but as the sun rose, the chill eased, making it more comfortable to soak and swim.
The pool water is crystal clear, revealing the bottom. A white-clad female statue covering from waist to feet adds aesthetic appeal to the swimming area. Visitors occasionally stand under the statue to experience water flowing from it.
The park management provides one male and one female restroom. Beside the toilets are two shower points. However, the restroom doors cannot be locked, causing queues during peak tourist hours.
Other facilities include gazebos and ample car park. Rubbish bins are placed at various points for visitors and pilgrims. However, visitors should bring their own provisions as there is only one vendor selling food and drinks at Taman Magenda Eco Park.
Another photogenic spot is the path from the car park to the pool. Tourists walk along a one-metre-wide path bordered by the pool and a small stream. Floating lotus flowers and various trees enhance the scenic beauty.
Ticket officer Desak Putu Gempawati explained the attraction opened earlier this year, though the temple and melukat area have existed for a long time.
BUMDes, Gempawati added, began developing the site last year. The village enterprise gradually constructed the pool, access paths from car park to the temple and pool, gazebos, and toilets.
Taman Magenda Eco Park operates from 8:00 to 18:00 WITA. Entry fees are Rp10,000 for domestic adults, Rp5,000 for children, and Rp25,000 for foreign tourists. “Those wishing to pray and melukat only pay a voluntary donation,” said the 47-year-old woman.
Gempawati is optimistic the park will attract more tourists, especially as influencers have visited and shared it on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
History of Taman Magenda Eco Park
Taman Magenda is known as a sacred water source and a significant meeting place between two figures: Rsi Dharma Sadhu and Ida Ayu Mas Manik Merta Sari. Dharma Sadhu was a sage with a pasraman (residence/teaching place) in Munduk Uma Duwur (near Pura Penataran Ulapan, Bukian), while Merta Sari hailed from Tegal Apit Pangkung (a rice field surrounded by river channels).
One full moon day, Dharma Sadhu went to a beji (water source) for cleansing. At the same time, Merta Sari also went to the same spring, now known as Taman Magenda.
Since their meeting, the sage and Merta Sari fell in love. Taman Magenda became their regular meeting spot, especially on sacred days like Purnama.