Pura Kehen is situated in Bangli, Bali's second largest temple. Three terraced courtyards are connected by steps, and their balustrades are decorated with carving and statues. A large Banyan tree with a tower shades the lowest and second courtyard, while in the third courtyard several shrines for the Gods and ancestors are found.

The district of Bangli is colored with its spread of volcanic highlands with bubbling Hot Springs and lush rice fields. The volcanic mountains slope down to the sea near Tejakula in Buleleng and Tianyar while the rice growing areas overlook Klungkung and Gianyar. A great number of small villages are scattered this town through Gianyar, via either Tampaksiring or the main road branching east from Gianyar through rice fields, redbrick entrances along village streets and pule and giant Banyan trees towering above you. As the highland area, Bangli is the source of many Bali's rivers. Founded in 1204 AD, Bangli town is the sleepy administrative center, with the usual Brahmin palaces and mansions, which come alive during festival days.