Bali interesting places. Taman Tirtagangga Fish Palace. Sacred sites and religious sites

There are many in Bali wonderful places which are definitely worth a visit. We have selected the top 10 and invite you to get to know them better. Undoubtedly, one article will not be enough to introduce you in detail to each of these attractions. Therefore, in the future, we will allocate a separate post for each of them.

1. Tirtagangga water palace

So, first place in our top ten the best places in Bali, rightfully occupies the water garden or water palace Tirtagangga. About 83 kilometers from Denpasar, lost in the valley of rice fields, there is a beautiful architectural monument- Tirtagangga water garden. The name means "Holy waters of the Ganges" and comes from the word "Tirta" - the so-called source of sacred water in Bali and "Ganges" - geographical name sacred river in India. The place is amazingly beautiful, and one of our favorites in Bali.

2. Lempuyang Temple (Pura Luhur Lempuyang)

Second place we awarded the stunningly beautiful and one of the six main temples of the island (according to Balinese cosmogony) - the sacred temple of Lempuyan (Pura Luhur Lempuyang). The temple is located on the top of Belibis Hill (Hill of Tears), northeast of Mount Agung, in Karangasem Regency. From the steps of the temple in clear weather, a beautiful view of the valley at the foot of Mount Agung opens. Of the advantages of visiting this place, one can note very beautiful views and the almost complete absence of tourists.

3. Mount Agung

Third place got sacred mountain Agung, which is the highest in Bali. Its height is 3142 meters. Agung is so majestic that it influences the climate of the surrounding area. The western slope of the mountain is abundantly covered with greenery, since its top Agung retains rain clouds that bring moisture from the west of the island. For the same reason, leaving eastern part the slope is dry and barren for many months.

The Balinese believe that Agung is an exact copy of Mount Meru - the center of the universe - the place where the Gods sit. We traveled around the island many times, saw Agung from the server, east, south and west. We climbed Agung, and each time did not stop admiring this unforgettable view.

4. Kintamani and Batur volcano (Kintamani & Batur)

Fourth place– Kintamani is a wonderful volcano and Lake Batur. One of the most popular tourist destinations on the island, but this does not diminish its beauty.

5. Sekumpul waterfall

Place number five Sekumpul waterfall. There are many waterfalls in Bali, but this one overshadows all the others. If you have enough time and you are not afraid of difficulties, then we definitely recommend visiting this waterfall. It is difficult to describe in words - as if the pictures for the movie "The Lost World" appear before you. It is possible to get there by two routes, but the most convenient one is through Singaraja (former and now northern capital islands).

6. Ulun Danu Temple on Lake Beratan (Ulun Danu Temple)

Coolness, beauty and serenity, that's how we would characterize this place - Ulun Danu Temple on Lake Beratan (honorable sixth place). It is advisable to get there early, when there are not so many tourists and you can safely walk along the lake around the temple grounds.

7. Bali Bird and Reptile park

Seventh place - Park of birds and reptiles. 2 hectares of unique rainforest landscape, more than 250 species of birds: cockatoos, macaws, hornbills, as well as Komodo dragons, iguanas, snakes, lizards and more, 50 varieties of palm trees, two excellent shows. Everything can be touched, stroked and photographed.

8. White sand beach

Bali attracts tourists not only gorgeous beaches and surfing - there is enough interesting places which are definitely worth a visit. To cover with a small article this whole amazing island, lost in Indian Ocean, will not work. Therefore, we have chosen the “most-most” sights that delight all wanderers.

For fans of independent trips, we have prepared a list of the most rated places in Bali. We will tell you about unusual island attractions and help you choose excursions with Russian-speaking accompaniment. Forward!

Self-guided trip to Bali - what to see

Self review For Balinese attractions, we recommend starting with Ubud. It is convenient to get here from nearby resorts:

• Nusa Dua;
• Seminyak;
• Kuty;
• Jimbaran.

In Ubud, mountainous Bali will appear before you - it is somewhat different from its "beach" version. The town has its own unique atmosphere, so you need to stay here for at least a couple of days. It is better to go to Ubud by taxi from Jimbaran (pay about $20). You can stay in one of the local guest houses - the pleasure will cost 10-20 thousand rupees per night.

Walking along the streets of Ubud on your own, you will soon realize that you are in the center of crafts and fine arts. There are many art galleries and workshops specializing in working with metal and wood.

You can view the Balinese temples in any clothes, but with one condition - your knees must be covered. It is better to buy a sarong (local clothing resembling a skirt) in advance, you can find them in any souvenir shop, or rent them.

Here is a list of places that you need to pay attention to in Ubud and its surroundings:

Three unusual sights of Bali

For lovers of the unusual, we have prepared a list of the most strange and memorable places on the island. The list, frankly, is not for everyone - therefore it is advisory in nature.

Be sure to visit the water palaces - Tirta Ganga and Ujung.

Island Attraction Rating

To rank the most popular attractions in Bali, we had to climb a lot of Internet resources. Among the main contenders were Monkey Forest, Elephant Cave and many Hindu temples. We have tried to choose the most interesting places that every traveler simply must visit.

The distant tropical island of Bali cannot be called a tourist mecca, where everything works exclusively for the hotel business. This is a beautiful island with its own character, which you either fall in love with right away or you never come back.

Bali is the realm of volcanoes, impassable rainforest and stunning sunsets on the ocean. The vibrant traditions of the locals are a bizarre mixture of Buddhist, Hindu and ancient island beliefs. Balinese gods live in unusual temples on the water, numerous religious ceremonies and holidays are an incredible extravaganza of intricate colors.

Landscapes of the beaches of Bali can be safely placed on an exemplary picture. White sand, blue ocean, impregnable coastal cliffs and bright tropical sun - there is everything that a tourist, exhausted by a long winter, needs here.

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What to see and where to go in Bali?

The most interesting and Beautiful places for walks. Photos and a short description.

Ubud is located away from the beach resorts of the island. He is known as Cultural Center Bali because of its many galleries, museums, workshops and antique shops. International art festivals are often held here. Hotels and restaurants of the city are created according to individual design projects. Ubud is surrounded by picturesque terraces of rice fields, which are located on the slopes of the volcanic ridge.

The monkey can be considered the unofficial symbol of Bali. On the island there are several places of group residence of these animals. One of them is in Ubud. This is the forest of monkeys, which is considered sacred by the Balinese, on its territory there is the temple of Pura Bukit. Numerous inhabitants of the forest are not at all afraid of tourists. They perfectly come into contact with people, sometimes they even get very impudent and steal sunglasses, jewelry and everything that does not fit well in the bag.

The water park covers an area of ​​4 hectares. He is famous not only for his water attractions and swimming pools, but also numerous tropical gardens and magnificent spas. After an exciting ride on the slides, the tourist will be offered a relaxing Balinese massage, mineral baths or a boat ride on a quiet river. The water park has a floating bar and a restaurant where you can taste local coffee.

An architectural and park complex with numerous ponds, fountains and canals, which are interconnected by alleys and bridges. It was erected in 1946 for the royal family. Despite its relatively young age, the palace looks like an ancient landmark thanks to the traditional architecture and high humidity, due to which the walls of the buildings are overgrown with green moss after a few months.

Ujung Palace, like Tirta Gangga, was built by the last king of the Karangasem dynasty, who received his architectural education in Holland. The complex was built in a mixed architectural style. In its outlines, you can see European and Balinese features. The palace was built in 1921, but after the 1976 earthquake, it stood abandoned for a long time. Restoration was carried out in the period 2001-2003.

The museum is located in the city of Ubud. It was opened in 1980 at the expense of patron and collector Agung Rai. The collection is dedicated to Indonesian painting from the Middle Ages to the beginning of the 21st century. There are also rare works by European artists who lived and worked in Bali. The space of the museum is actively used for organizing temporary exhibitions.

The museum exhibits a unique collection of painters from the Asia-Pacific region. The museum funds contain the works of more than 200 masters. The gallery is also known for its extensive collection of antiques. The space of the museum is divided into 11 halls dedicated to different trends in art. Paintings by Indonesian artists are exhibited in five halls.

The museum bears the name of its founder, local artist and collector Suteji Nek, who is the son of the famous Balinese woodcarver Wayan Nek. The gallery was opened in 1982. Sutheji has dedicated his life to studying the culture of Bali, developing the arts in Indonesia, and collecting. The exposition of the Neka Museum consists of traditional wayang paintings, photographs, sculptures made of wood and bronze.

Rice terraces are a famous and popular attraction in Bali. They are located in the west of the island on the slopes of Mount Batukaru. Jatiluvi is not only tourist attraction but also real agricultural land. Special varieties of rice are grown here. The terraces are located at 700 meters above sea level. The object is included in the list of natural attractions of UNESCO.

The temple is located on a rock washed by sea waters, so you can get into it by land only at low tide. Pura Tanah Lot is a particularly revered temple. It is believed that every Balinese should visit it at least once in a lifetime. Only believers can climb to the top of the rock and visit the temple, tourists are not allowed further than the stone stairs, so you have to take pictures of the building from afar.

Pura Besakih is the main Hindu temple complex in Bali. It consists of 22 religious buildings located on terraces at the foot of Gugung Agung. The locals call the complex the “Mother of all temples”. Together with the mountain, it is considered the main holy place in Bali. Unfortunately, tourists are allowed to enter the first level of Pura Besakih, only Hindus can go further.

The temple is located in the southern part of Bali. It was erected to protect the gods of the island from the attack of sea demons. The building is located on the very edge of a sheer 90-meter cliff. The temple was founded in the 11th century by Javanese Brahmins. On its territory, the goddesses Rudra and Devi Laut are worshiped. Religious ceremonies are held in the courtyard, which is closed to the public, but tourists can visit the outer courtyard.

The temple complex is located near the village of Tampak Siring. It is surrounded by rice fields and tropical forests. It is believed that Tirta Empul was founded over a thousand years ago around natural source where the god Indra healed his warriors and gave them new life. People come to the temple to draw water from healing spring and take a bath in one of the temple pools.

It is believed that Gunung Kawi was founded in the XI century, so it is the oldest cave temple in Bali. The complex is a system of caves carved into the rock. With the help of a stone staircase, you can go down to the sacred temple source. On the territory of Gunung Kawi are the royal tombs, marked by funerary towers and bas-reliefs. The locals believe that the temple is a powerful place of power for the island.

Bali's main water temple is located at Lake Bratan, which is located at an altitude of more than 1200 meters above sea level. The complex is a symbol of the island and one of its most popular attractions. The lake is considered sacred as it provides water to irrigate the surrounding agricultural land. Pura Ulun Danu Temple was built in the 17th century under King Mengwi in honor of the goddess of water.

Ancient cave temple located near the city of Ubud. "Goa Goja" is translated from Indonesian as "elephant's cave". Apparently, the temple got its name thanks to the bas-relief located at the entrance. It vaguely resembles the face of an elephant. It is difficult to think of another explanation, since the elephants themselves have never been found in Bali. Inside the temple are sculptures of Hindu and Buddhist gods. The cave complex was discovered in the middle of the 20th century.

The cave system, which is the oldest Shaivist sanctuary. As the name suggests, this is where a large number of bats. One of the legends claims that at the beginning of the 20th century there was a huge statue of a dragon in one of the caves. One day, the Dutch entered there and, frightened, shot the sculpture with guns. That same night, they disappeared without a trace. According to another legend, a 30-kilometer underground passage leads from Goa Lawah to Pura Besakih.

A natural area that is home to more than 250 species of birds brought to the island from different parts of the Earth. Most of the birds fly freely in the park, and for the rest there are quite spacious cages. The Bali Bird Park is home to several species of parrots, peacocks, toucans, prehistoric cassowaries and many more. Some birds can be fed on their own.

A huge park that is home to over 60 species of exotic animals, including Komodo dragons and white tigers. Tourists are transported around the territory by transport, as during an African safari. The park has restaurants where you can enjoy traditional Balinese food and bungalows for spending the night. The marine part of the reserve is home to a huge number of fish species imported from different seas.

Bali is not home to elephants. These huge animals were brought here from the island of Sumatra and a nursery park was organized. On its territory you can observe the habits of elephants, ride on the back of an animal or feed the baby elephants, it will also be interesting to visit a small museum. The park was organized by the enthusiastic Australian N. Mason. In addition to the area with elephants, there are rice fields and green walking alleys.

A natural reserve covering an area of ​​760 km². Within its boundaries are tropical forests, savannahs, mangroves and swamps, jungles and high plains. In the marine part of the reserve there are several beaches, very popular with divers, and a large coral reef. Animal world represented by dozens of species of birds and mammals. Most of The reserve is closed to the public, movement is possible only along special trails.

Mount Agung is the highest point in Bali (3142 meters) and a sacred place for the inhabitants of the island. According to one popular legend, the volcano was created by the Hindu god Pasupati. In the entire history of observations, Arung erupted four times, as a result of the last cataclysm in the 20th century, more than 2 thousand people died. Several hiking trails of medium difficulty lead to the top, the ascent takes about 6 hours.

Gunung Batur is located in the northeastern part of the island, the mountain reaches a height of 1717 meters. There is a volcanic lake in the pit at the top. The volcano is active last eruption was recorded in 2000. Gunung Batur is a popular natural attraction. Climbing to its top takes about an hour and a half. From the almost two-kilometer height, picturesque views of the island open up.

One of the most beautiful waterfalls Bali, located 16 km. from the city of Denpasar. An observation deck for tourists is located in the upper part of the water stream, from where you can admire the fall of powerful jets. Below are baths and a small temple. Tegenungan is located in the bed of the Petanu River, which is considered sacred by the Balinese. In the evenings, you can watch a picturesque sunset from the observation deck.

Sekumpul is located in the northern part of Bali near Singaraj. Water flows reach their maximum power during the rainy season. It is during this period that the waterfall is especially picturesque. Sekumpul is a group of six waterfalls that plunge into a deep lake at the foot of a cliff. The road to the sights runs through rice fields, cliffs over the abyss and fern thickets.

The waterfall is located in the vicinity of Tamblingan Lake. It is a powerful jet of water, as if escaping from a rock overgrown with dense jungle. This form is very characteristic of Balinese waterfalls. At the height of the tropical rainy season, Munduk is filled with maximum power. So far, there are few tourists in the area of ​​​​the waterfall, since the main routes pass away from this place.

Nusa Dua - great place for sunbathing and swimming in the clear waters of the ocean. The beach is located in the southern part of Bali. There is no tourist infrastructure and any significant attractions, after sunset, life in the vicinity of the beach "dies out". The place will be of interest primarily to lovers of nature and solitude, looking for peace and relaxation.

The beach is not very suitable for swimming due to the abundance of algae and inconvenient entry into the water. It is famous for its picturesque natural views, so there are still quite a lot of visitors here. The beach is surrounded by rocks, from where you can admire the sea surface and take spectacular photos. With the right weather conditions, Balangan is great for surfing.

Considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Bali, Pandawa is located in the southern part of the island. Despite the fact that the beach was opened relatively recently, it has already created a decent tourism infrastructure, which includes cafes, rental of water Vehicle and beach equipment. The coastal strip of Pandava is quite long, on both sides it is limited by rocky ledges.

The hiking trail is about 3 km long, which starts in Ubud and passes through picturesque hills, fields and jungle. The best time to walk along the Path of Artists is early in the morning, while the hot sun has not yet begun to mercilessly shoot with its hot rays. During the hike along the route, you can take magnificent panoramic pictures or pose against the backdrop of lush Balinese greenery.

Swing on the beach of Nusa Penida, I didn’t even squeak, it really felt like flying over the ocean! The cost of the swing is 50k.

Bali is a very subtle troll. And every time I fall for this trolling and I hate Bali the first time I come here. Every time you come here, after watching instagrams, you plan to see #FabulousBali right away, cool surfing, volcanoes, beaches, but you see it all. Bali is one of the biggest differences between reality and Instagram. You just have to show that you live beautifully, since you dragged yourself here, spending a lot of money and a vacation.

The real Bali is different seasons and places, among which you still have to find your own, this is stressful traffic on the roads, huge distances between the desire to have rice fields in the window and surf every morning. And what kind of beaches are there .. In general, this is a bunch of minuses and there are many of them.

But at some point, all these bullying of the island becomes so familiar and then I just open up, and the island opens up to me. As a result, Bali always hacks and catastrophically changes something in me. On the day of departure, I no longer want to leave and promise to return. And I start a completely different game. Another life. The time spent in Bali for me is always some kind of Magic, the transition between levels, maybe someone knows what's going on here? Please write to me, open your eyes.

So what is this post about, oh yeah. More often it turns out that I live here in different places, I see a lot of things and I can’t keep silent about it, I share it. In general, this post is about interesting places in Bali (and you will see the three-pointer yourself), which are not exactly the ones in the lists of blogs and excursions (although they will get there quickly, so don’t be surprised), but my personal rating.

• Spend a few days on the island of Gili air! And of course stay at the Beranda Boutique Hostel.
• Take a walk in the botanical garden.
• Surf.
• Meet the dawn on the mountain lakes and at the temple of Pura Ulun Danu Bratan (temple on the lake).
• Visit the Sekumpul waterfalls (and the surrounding mountains!) and Tukad Cepung (at least).
• Have lunch at Waroeng Cabe Cabean in Canggu.
• Eat a Pavlova cake at the Georgian restaurant Tiflis Georgian Cuisine in Canggu.
• Work in a co-working space on the second floor of Starbucks in Canggu (for freelancers).
• Go down early in the morning to Diamond Beach on Nusa Penida, listen to the ocean and swing on the swing (first photo of the post).
• Stay in the very south of Bali.
• Take a steam bath in Bali Dacha).
• I am constantly updating this post, so I recommend bookmarking it :)

Now more about these and other places.

How to get to Bali (!) Cheaper and more interesting

What is important to know about Bali

• Upon arrival in Bali, you should immediately buy a SIM card at the airport and call a taxi through the GoJak or Grab application - these taxis are many times cheaper than offline taxis in Bali. And from the airport, taxi drivers are generally utterly grumpy and can offer to take you to Kuta for 350 thousand, when GoJak will cost only about 40 thousand.
• Visa to Bali. If you go to Bali for less than a month, then a visa is not needed. If you want to stay for 2 months, then upon arrival you need to get a visa for 1 month (costs $35) and then extend it in immigration for another 1 month. You can get a social visa for 6 months. You can fly out and fly into the country (for 1 day) every 2 months and live here for a long time.
• Return ticket. Upon arrival at the airport, you may be required to return ticket from Bali (10% out of 100) so better to have it. How to print an unpaid ticket reservation if you do not have one, it is written.
• Safety. In Bali, theft is developed - unfortunately it is so. If you are riding a bike or walking along the road, then you should either put your bag in the bike or hold it tight.
• Frequent readings bank cards (they copy the card through an ATM and after some time withdraw money from your account) - be careful when using ATMs and just in case you should have several bank cards in case one is considered. And also be sure to set limits on withdrawals through a mobile bank. I try to use only cash in Bali.
• For driving a bike rights are needed international law category A, or Asian (obtained in Bali or, for example, in Thailand). The availability of rights is checked mainly between Kuta and Canggu (districts of Bali), in other areas they are almost not checked. If they are caught, they will demand a fine, for which you can bargain and bring down the price to 100-50 thousand and go further. But in the event of an accident, the fault will be on your side anyway, if you do not have a license.
• Internet in Bali is bad. In principle, it is good for communication, but bad for active freelancing. New- Now there are places where it is quite good, but you have to choose, because there is still a lot of bad Internet.
• In the rainy season(December-February) it is very difficult to see the volcanoes and enjoy walking around the island, because it is rainy (especially in the mountains) and cloudy. And the surf is much worse in the rainy season.
• Information and communication in Russian. An excellent Facebook group through which you can find accommodation in any price category, ask questions and communicate is called "Together in Bali": facebook.com/groups/213136165450471/
• Chip flights. Find the most cheap flights you can in Bali. You can watch a direct flight from Russia to Bali (which is still with a transfer), but most often the most profitable flight is through Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur with an independent connection.
• Insurance. In fact, I often don’t buy insurance for those countries where I know that it’s easier for me to go to the hospital or I don’t need it at all there. But Bali is the place where I buy insurance ALWAYS. Because I really don't like movement here. Because here someone is constantly broken and then, if he survives, he collects money from all over the world to pay for these endless thousands and hundreds of thousands of dollars. And it's just that medicine here is damn expensive, so Do you need insurance in Bali? Always. What kind of insurance to choose today for Bali and buy it at a discount can be found in my special useful post, which I update constantly:.
• About religion. Indigenous people Indonesians are Muslims, Balinese are Hindus (one might even say "pagans"), their religion is a strange mixture of local paganism, Hinduism and Buddhism. Therefore, the atmosphere in Bali is very peculiar and different from the rest of the country's islands. And people are kinder, although few people in the tourist service sector are able to remain kind for a long time, and many Indonesians from other islands work here.

Surfing in Bali

This is the first point why I usually go to Bali, but over time I realized that it is better to choose a season for skiing and not go in November-February for surfing (wind, waves are worse and dirty, rainy season). At this time, it is better to go to Malaysia for surfing, oddly enough :). Although at this time you can surf if you really want to.

Which area to choose for surfing, where to stay in Bali?

If you are a complete beginner, then at first it is better, of course, to settle in Kuta, find a surf school or instructor there and surf there for a week or two. Then you can move to Canggu or Bukit or somewhere else (ask at the school for a place that is relevant for you and for this season, they will recommend you).

In addition to the first surf lessons (+shopping and some creepy parties) there is nothing else to do in Kuta.

How to Surf in Bali: Schools, Surf Camps, Private Instructors

Group or private lessons. If you are a beginner and just want to try what surfing is like, you can enroll in one of the schools for group lessons ($20-40 per lesson) or take a few lessons from a private instructor (about $50-100 per lesson). Classes with an instructor are in theory more effective than classes at school, but if you find a really good instructor.

How to find a surf school in Bali

• English speaking (cheaper)- on - here you can see the rating and location, there are individual and group, expensive and very cheap classes. You can look in the section Bali - Impressions. If you haven't signed up with Airbnb yet, grab my $32 sign up bonus with .
• Russian-speaking (more expensive)— on the site mybalitrips.com you can see a comparison of different schools with prices and options, choose and book lessons.
• Surf Discovery - The school is not listed on the site, but one of the most popular schools in Bali is located in Kuta. I like the atmosphere there low price board rental. Lessons cost more.

Surf camps. If you want to immerse yourself in surfing, training and a surf party with its own special atmosphere, then you can sign up for a surf camp. The Russian-speaking surf camp in Bali is located in the Canggu area and is called Wave House. In addition to it, there are many English-speaking (international) camps, but in order to study there, you need English. If English is not a problem for you, then the international surfcamp is the best choice. It is also a great choice for those who are already good on the board.

Volcanoes of Bali and Java

Even before I started traveling, about 10 years ago I read about the volcanoes of Indonesia - how beautiful, scary and dangerous they are. And maybe that's part of what prompted me to come here for the first time. Volcanoes in Indonesia are very steep. To travel on them, it is better to choose the dry season and not come in November-February. Still need money, of course.

The most popular and accessible volcanoes from Bali:

Volcano Batur (Bali)

Batur is located in Bali, the height is 1717 m. Climbing the Batur volcano and meeting the sunrise at the top is very popular among visitors.

If you have seen few mountains in your life, then you will like it. For me, the view from Batur is boring.

Batur volcano is located in the crater of an old volcano, inside of which there is a volcanic lake. You can see the lake from the top, which also offers a view of the island of Bali and other volcanoes. It looks best at dawn. Therefore, the ascent to the volcano usually begins at 2 am.

The ascent to the volcano is quite simple, although not short, and accessible to the average person without any preparation. The average cost of climbing Batur: $50.

Where to book an excursion to Batur:

• On the Impressions section of the website, you can choose a tour according to the latest rating and price (in English). If you haven't signed up with Airbnb yet, grab my $32 sign up bonus.
• On mybalitrips.com you can choose by price and book a Russian-language excursion to the volcano.

The tour starts at 1-2 am, when the transfer arrives for you. The ascent begins in the dark, at 4 am, so that by 5.30 you will already be at the top and admire the dawn. You need to have closed shoes that are comfortable for climbing, warm clothes (it can be windy at the top, the air temperature is about 15C). You can take a thermos with hot tea :).

You can climb on your own, the road is described in detail, for example, by the guys in the blog

But be aware that leaving the bike close to the guides who are guarding the road to Batur, imposing their services, you can end up with a crippled vehicle after the hike - the guides often cut the tires of tourists who are too independent. Route maps usually indicate a point for safer parking.

Volcano Agung (Bali)

You can also climb it yourself, excursions are expensive, around $100. Volcano Agung is the highest and most scandalous point in Bali (known for its periodic eruptions). But people go to it. It is worth finding a detailed description in blogs and using it. For example, here the guys chewed everything well: how to climb Agung on your own>>

Bromo Volcano (Java)

Bromo is located in the east of the island of Java, the height of the volcano is 2329 m. This is one of the most beautiful and popular among tourists volcanoes in Indonesia, one of the most active volcanoes in the world.

Ijen Volcano (Java)

These two volcanoes are often visited in the same excursion and they are not far from each other. Ijen is famous for the fact that inside its crater there is a beautiful turquoise sulfur lake that emits blue flames at night, this is the largest acid lake in the world.

You can book a trip to Ijen at mybalitrips.com. You can go on your own by car or bike, but get ready to break through very bad-minded guides.

Waterfalls Bali

For me, Balinese waterfalls are the most beautiful in Asia. Some I love, even though they are full of tourists. In total, there are about 130 waterfalls in Bali, of course, you don’t need to watch all of them or even half of them, but you should definitely visit at least 1-2 waterfalls in Bali. Let's see which of them can be seen first.

Waterfalls north of Ubud (1-2 hours):

Sekumpul (Sekumpul or Gerombong waterfall)

Sekumpul is one of the largest and most beautiful waterfalls in Bali. There is a dam where you can swim. The waterfall is located in the northern part of the island in the mountains (about 70 km north of Ubud). You can take a tour, you can get to Sekumpul by bike or car.

I love this waterfall and its surroundings! You can stay nearby in a homestay in the mountains for a few days, feel that untouched simple Balinese atmosphere and the cool air of the mountains.

Banyumala Twin Waterfalls

located near Sikumpul, the waterfall is big and beautiful.

→It is convenient to stay for a few days in the area of ​​the mountains and these waterfalls and go around all the interesting places here: Sikumpul, Twin Falls, lakes, rice fields with swings, etc. :).

Git-Git (Gitgit)

a very popular among excursions waterfall in Bali, which is so-so, a normal waterfall. Located near Sikumpul, you can stop by on your way back.

Aling Aling

The 30-meter waterfall is in a group of waterfalls that can be seen all in one walk. It is located in the same place in the northern part of Bali, a good waterfall with a lagoon for swimming, but it takes more time, it is better to come before lunch.

Dzhembong (Jembong)

waterfall, which is next to the popular Git-Git. There are very few tourists here, but despite its obscurity, Dzhembong is very beautiful and unusual, different from other waterfalls in Bali. Located in the forest among cocoa trees, in the central part of Bali in the village of Ambengan.

Blemantung (Blemantung)

waterfall among coffee plantations. Geographically located in the area of ​​​​a group of waterfalls with Sikumpul, but further east. A waterfall little known among tourists, but also very beautiful and good just because there are few people here. The height of the waterfall is about 50 meters.

East of Ubud (1 hour one way):

Tukad Cepung Waterfall

my favorite waterfall, even though it's full of tourists. Type in the name on Google maps and be sure to mark it for visiting). Located an hour from Ubud to the east. Here he is, handsome:

from Kuta:

Tegenungan

The advantages of this waterfall are that it is easy to get to - it is located just an hour's drive from Kuta and it is not far from the parking lot to go to the waterfall, unlike the other waterfalls in Bali. The waterfall itself is very beautiful, it is better to come here a little later than lunch, when from the observation deck you can see how the sun illuminates and highlights the water falling among the tropical greenery with bright colors.

Far from everything, in the northeast:

Yeh Mempeh

– a waterfall for lovers of non-tourist places, walks through the jungle and complete solitude. A long and beautiful path through the rainforest leads to the waterfall. The waterfall is located far from all places, on the northeast coast of Bali, in the village of Les.

Bali beaches

Bali is not a beach place at all. They are almost non-existent here. Let's see what is there.

Gili Islands

White sand and azure water are here. It is not very convenient to go into the water because of the sharp corals and the beaches are mostly shallow, but finally such that you can lie on the water and relax, and not gouge in the waves like in Bali.

• There are no bikes on any of the Gili Islands, only horses and bicycles.
• On all Gilis you can find diving schools, snorkeling, marijuana and magic mushrooms.
• Fruit is expensive.
• If you are snorkeling alone, be very careful with the currents! There are a lot of dangerous currents on the Gili Islands that can carry them into the ocean.

There are three Gili Islands. My impression of them is short:

Gili Trawangan- the largest of the islands, but you can get around it on foot in a couple of hours, it is only about 2 km long. There are clubs with roaring music and dancing and beaches - white in appearance and almost bounty, but coral, it hurts to walk. There are diving tours and schools.

Gili Meno. Smaller than Trawangan, here you can swim directly from the shore to underwater statues"Nest" and admire them in a mask. They are located directly opposite the Bask resort hotel. From about 11 to 14.30 there are a lot of people with excursions. But on the other hand, it is not scary to swim with them. There is not much else to do in Meno.

The last one on the list, and it was the last of the islands that I came to and thought about staying there for a couple of days. But delayed. This is the most cool island and by chance we chose some incredible Beranda Boutique Hostel here (check out the photo on booking), from which we didn’t want to leave. The hotel cost 700-900 rubles / day for two with breakfast.

Snorkeling on Gili. Under the waters of the Gili, you can see turtles, colored corals, statues, fish (many fish, beautiful, colored, feed them from your hands). You can snorkel on your own, or book an excursion for 100 thousand rupees. A good and detailed description of snorkeling on Gili can be read here: baliforum.ru/index.php/topic,117426.0.html

How to move between the Gili Islands:

Public boat goes in the morning, costs 35 thousand rupees. You can find a more expensive and secluded option.

How to get to Gili:

• the easiest way to book a speedboat from these guys is a boat on Gili. For $30, you can buy a ticket to Gili and back from them, which includes a transfer from your hotel to the pier (and back). Moreover, you can leave on the appointed date, and return any day.
• You can get confused and take a ferry to Lombok and from there sail to Gili - it's cheaper, but you will need to get to the pier yourself and leave the bike with someone for a fee (most cheap option managed to bargain for 50 thousand days).

Nusa Penida island

Beautiful, the beaches are not exactly for swimming and relaxation, but rather for beautiful photos. The roads to some beaches are very bad for a bike! If you are not confident in your driving skills, take an SUV.

You can get to Nusa Penida by boat from the pier of Sanur Beach. Tickets can be bought directly at the pier, but it's easier to do it online and know exactly what time and where you need to be on the pier. For example, through this service: Gilitransfers.com

Ticket price: from $17 there and from $12 back.

Where to live. Nusa Penida has many hotels at different prices. I booked through, you can also search for recent reviews and ratings.

Detailed report from Nusa Penida: soon:)

Bali beaches

Nusa Dua beaches. On the beaches of Nusa Dua, as elsewhere in Bali, there are waves, but they almost do not reach the shore and you can swim here even with children. And if it is important for you to arrange yourself beach holiday in Bali, then when choosing a place you should pay attention to this area. If you have planned to settle elsewhere, then you can come to the public beaches of Nusa Dua only for swimming: Geger Beach and Mengiat Beach, Nikko beach.

Beaches in the Bukit area: Good for swimming and you can try the beaches of Padang Padang beach and Balangan beach.

Beaches not suitable for swimming: Kuta, Seminyak.

Black beaches in east Bali also not suitable for swimming, but very atmospheric. There are dirty and crowded ones, but you can find secluded and cleaner ones. As soon as I remember where one such beach is located, I’ll write right away, otherwise I forgot to put an end to it last time (I’ll also be grateful if you share it).

My favorite beach in Bali

Diving and snorkeling in Bali

Diving schools - Tulamben, Amed and Menjangan areas. Except east coast there are diving centers in Nusa Dua, Sanur, on the islands of Nusa Lembongan and of course Gili.

Diving spots in Bali:

In Tulamben there is a sunken ship Liberty, on which you can walk with scuba gear. The ship, which was wrecked during the Second World War, is located literally 30 meters from the shore and 5 meters from the surface of the water, so you can see it even with or without a regular mask.

Amed is the center of divers in Bali. Quiet and cozy beach with their hotels, cafes and big amount dive center signs.

The cost of snorkeling in Bali is $40-70 for an all-inclusive day trip. The cost of diving is $100 on average per dive (including transfer, equipment and a light snack).

Lempuyang. Temple Of Lempuyang Luhur

The temple is located in the mountains in the east of Bali. Famous for photographs overlooking Agung and reflection. Until I found out how such purest reflections are obtained in the photo, I racked my brains for a long time.

There are a lot of people here and people line up to take pictures, but the territory of the temple is beautiful. And the photos are good for instagram.

Taman Tirtagangga Fish Palace

It is located near Lempuyang - if you return from it, you will pass by. I only came here for these fish:

Monkey forest in Ubud

Monkey forest is located in Ubud. Even two Monkey Forests - one tourist and the second not so much. This is really not just a park or a temple, but a whole forest where you can walk along the paths among the huge number of monkeys living in it.

You can come here by bike / car or use the GoJack online taxi. Admission is $1.5 for adults and $1 for children.

I like it here - there are so many monkeys that you get a lot of good portraits.

Bali Botanical Garden Bedugul Botanical Garden

A chic place, not touristy among foreigners, located near the lakes, not far from an abandoned hotel. Here you can walk in the fog (it’s probably not so pleasant in the heat) and just enjoy the real jungle and trees, bamboo, silence ...

You can get there by bike or car, find a point on the map by name.

In general, there are a lot of interesting non-tourist places in the lake area that are still to be explored and explored!

This abandoned hotel is already so touristy - the entrance here costs 10 thousand rupees and everyone is allowed in, which is not even interesting to come here. should be deserted. But for interest, you can certainly come and wander. The owner of the place is in jail. Russians like to gossip that this place is associated with legends and fear of ghosts among the locals, but as far as I understand, the locals are simply not interested in such places.

A detailed photo report from there can be viewed here:.

Bali cottage (Bali dacha)

Located in Ubud. Russian place. There is a cool bathhouse and there are apparently different events. I really like the territory for photo shoots and just relaxing.

Swings and rice terraces Bali

Tegalalang tourist rice terraces in Ubud is a creepy place with expensive swings, I don’t want anyone to go there and grind in this bunch of tourists. A swing with a view of the rice gorge interspersed with tourist cafes and buildings costs $30. What people don't go to for Instagram.

There are rice terraces in the mountains and between Ubud and the lakes .. in general, they are in many places in Bali.

secret point with the most beautiful swing for 50 thousand rupees ($ 3.5) is in the mountains, if you ask me in PM, I will throw off the coordinates.

Another incredible swing just for sensations, and for the photo, of course, they are also located on the beach Diamond Beach on the island of Nusa Penida. They also cost 50 thousand rupees:

There is another rocker in Charlie's Chocolate Factory. I didn't like the place at all and didn't like the chocolate. The swing is so-so, but if you pass by, you can stop by to swing:

Elephants in Bali

This item only got here because of the fact that people often ask about elephants. Personally, I really dislike tourist places with elephants, most often this is a creepy sight and a creepy life for elephants.

Elephant Safari Park. Elephant nursery, park - a huge area with a lake, watering holes and a playground for elephants. Elephants brought from the island of Sumatra and baby elephants born in Bali live here.

The cost of the Elephant Park tour, including transfer from the hotel and back and lunch - $86. Elephant ride not included: $65 (including lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off). The entrance ticket to the park, if you get to it on your own, is $20 for an adult and $5 for children under five years old.

The park is about an hour and a half drive from Kuta or half an hour drive from Ubud.

Dolphins in the ocean in Bali

It's not that my favorite place, but decided to list. You can see free dolphins in the ocean in Bali at dawn, at 5-7 in the morning, near Lovina Beach. You can get here on your own by car or bike, or book a tour at the hotel.

Distance from Kuta is about 90 km.

The cost of a walk into the ocean with fishermen, where you can see dolphins, is around $ 5. The cost of the tour when ordering from a hotel from the south of the island is about $20.

Fishing in the ocean in Bali

I am not a fisherman. I just heard that this topic is interesting to others and I list it. You can catch in Bali different types perch, tuna, mahi-mahi, red snapper, black marlin, barakudu, etc.
There are two types of fishing in Bali: coral, for catching small fish (up to half a meter), or trolling from a boat (hunting for tuna, Mahi Mahi and other fish).

Cost of coral fishing in Bali: $120-150 (4-6 hours). Trolling cost: $180-230 (4-6 hours). The price includes transfer from the hotel, a snack and all fishing equipment.

An approximate itinerary for traveling and living in Bali for 2 weeks

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In the meantime, you can choose excursions and adventures in Bali on the site mybalitrips.com - quite a lot of everything, Russian-speaking support and fresh reviews.

Hello dear readers! Today we will tell you about the sights of Bali, which we recommend to see.

The most important magic locals- Balinese. From birth, they keep in touch with their ancestors, with their kind, with nature. With mother's milk, they absorbed the ability to interact with the invisible world, observe all the ceremonies and rituals that they were taught from infancy.

We will tell you about our favorite attractions in Bali. Of course, it is difficult to combine all the attractions of the island in ten points, but we will try.

For each attraction, I will add a couple of points that can be interesting to see nearby. The whole island of Bali cannot be covered in one article. Let this be your "homework", tell us about those interesting places on the island that, in your opinion, should also be included in our TOP-10. 🙂

Sights of Bali. 10 best places on the island that you need to see.

1. Holy Spring Tirta Empul

First of all, having arrived in Bali, I definitely recommend dipping into the waters of the holy spring Tirta Empul, which is over 1000 years old. Entering the source, feeling the coolness and freshness of the water, you take off the extra burden of unnecessary thoughts and emotions. Watch around. You will see residents praying and bathing. You will notice spiritually beautiful Balinese women lighting incense in honor of the spring waters. And gradually, you will begin to feel like you are in Bali.

Tirta Empul Temple (Pura Tirta Empul) translates as "temple of the sacred water." This is one of the revered Balinese temples, which has on its territory a sacred source of life-giving waters and three pools for cleansing ablutions.

Come to the source early in the morning before tourists from the south reach it. And on weekends and holidays (new moon, full moon, kajeng-kliwon and other significant Balinese dates), many locals come to the source.

• How to get there: Tirta Empul is located near the town of Tampaksiring, about 39 km east of the city of Denpasar. From Ubud you need to go north towards the Kintamani area and the big caldera.
• GPS coordinates: google coordinates -8.414892, 115.316031
• What is the price: 15 thousand rupees
• What to see nearby? Near the springs are the ancient rock caves of Gunung Kawi and the temple of the same name, which we also included in the list of attractions, see about them below. The spring of Tirta Empul is located in the middle between Ubud and Mount Batur. Nearby are the small rice terraces of Tegallalang, Sebaty spring and several coffee plantations.
• You can stay nearby in Ubud.

2. The green heart of Bali - Jatiluwih Rice Terrace

This is our favorite attraction on the island. When I get into the water area of ​​these rice terraces, I simply dissolve in beauty. They are so amazing and picturesque that each of our trips to the Zhati Luvi terraces is a holiday for me.

Rice fields Jatiluwih are located almost in the center of Bali. Therefore, Sasha and I call them " green heart islands." These fields grow traditional Balinese Beras Bali rice, which the locals call the gift of the gods. This rice is grown organically, as it has been grown on the island for centuries.

On these terraces, you can observe how coming to these rice terraces at different stages of rice ripening, each time you can observe completely different landscapes. Rice terraces can be seen flooded with water when the rice is harvested and the earth is resting. Or bright green spaces of young rice, or already golden yellow ears of mature rice. Each of these pictures is amazing.

Here you can watch mysterious mountain Batukaru, who seems to be able to talk, she is so picturesque and mysterious. Misty clouds always curl around her, hiding the mountain in their fluffy blanket. The height of the mountain is 2276 m. This is the second, most high mountain Bali (after Agung) and the third sacred (after Agung and Batur).

And at the foot of Mount Batukaru is the temple of Batukaro, where the spirit of the mountain lives. This temple is not as famous as the rest of its Balinese counterparts, but it is interesting in its own way. This is one of the six sacral and one of the nine security temples of Bali, which protect the island from the "dark forces".

• GPS coordinates: -8.370418, 115.138324
• What is the price? 40 thousand rupees
• What to see nearby? Pura Luhur Batukaru temple, air parnas hot springs and Yeh Hoo waterfall. You can climb Mount Batukara.
• Where to stay? There are several hotels and guest houses in Jatiluvih, see here.

3. Big caldera: volcano, temple and lake Batur

What is hidden in the big caldera of Batur volcano? Oh, a lot. Inside the caldera is the grim, gray volcano Batur and the green, wooded Mount Abang. In the center of the caldera is the holy freshwater lake Batur, and around it are villages and farms.

It would be nice to climb the Batur volcano to meet the sunrise at the top. This climb is not very difficult, but you can get a lot of pleasure. You need to start climbing at 2-3 in the morning, so that by 6 in the morning you can already climb to the top.

Climbing Batur

Mount Batur is one of the most active volcanoes in Bali. Over the past 200 years, more than 20 eruptions, and the last fell on 1974. The strongest eruption of the Batur volcano was in 1917, it claimed thousands of lives, destroyed houses and temples.

After the volcanic eruption, magma flows reached the waters of the lake in quick hours, and so far the entire western and northwestern slope of Mount Batur is filled with volcanic rock.

I'll tell you what else is interesting inside the caldera. There is coniferous forest(by the way, it is the beginning of the climbing path), and in the forest you can even find cones. There are four hot springs in which it is cozy to splash around after climbing to the top of Batur (and it’s just nice to bask in warm water). We love Arlinas Bungalow sources (google it).

There are numerous vegetable plantations located around the lake.

Lake Batur is considered a saint in Bali, it is home to the lake goddess Devi Danu, who manages the water balance on the island and regulates the supply of water to all rice and vegetable plantations.

The goddess lives in all four freshwater lakes of Bali. About three other lakes, we will tell below, they are also among our ten favorite places on the island.

On the eastern side of the caldera is the village of Trunyan, home to the ancient Balinese who call themselves "Bali-Aga" and consider themselves to be the true inhabitants of the island.

Trunyan village can be reached by scooter or car, the road is quite narrow in places. In the village itself you can see beautiful temple, residential buildings and an interesting cemetery, to which you need to sail by boat. The magical banyan tree Menyan grows in the cemetery, in the roots of which the bodies of the dead bali-aga are placed, and the tree disposes of the bodies in an ecological way.

The locals, Trunyats or Bali Agians, are friendly guys who do not boast of their chosenness at all, pour Balinese coffee and invite you to look at the cemetery.

Top view of Batur lake and Trunyan village

After the rains, the lake overflows its banks, and the village of Trunyan is flooded.

And on the edge of the caldera is the wonderful temple of Batur (Pura Ulan Danu Batur). This temple used to be near the lake, but after the volcanic eruption in 1926, it was moved upstairs. The temple is quite large and beautiful, especially on holidays.

• How to get there: From Ubud we follow any road to the north, a 13-kilometer diameter large caldera with a volcano and a lake inside can be seen from space, GPS coordinates are not needed here. 🙂
• What is the price: 30 thousand Indonesian rupees per person, if you drive from Ubud from the Statue of Arjuna, then next to the caldera you will run into a post where they will demand such an amount.
• To drive for free, use the road that starts from the Bintang Supermarket (Ubud), it leads to Batur Temple and bypasses the post mentioned above.
• .What to see nearby? On the way to the caldera, if you drive from Ubud, you can capture the Tegallalang rice terraces, the holy spring of Tirta Empul, the Gunung Kawi rock caves and coffee plantations.
• Where to stay nearby? In the village of Kintamani or inside a large caldera, there is already a rather large selection of hotels - Batur Lakeside Hut, Lakeview Hotel, Arlina's Bungalow or see.

4. Pura Sad Kahyangan Lempuyang Luhur

Mmmm! This is the magic of the island. Mount Lempuyang and its quest - climbing to the top, visiting different temples along the way. I love this place… 🙂

"Stairway to Heaven", "Road to the Clouds" - this is how they call this incredibly fabulous ascent to the top of Mount Lempuyang, where main temple.

Imagine, even the name of the Luhur Lempuyang temple, according to one version, can be translated as "heavenly dizziness." "Luhur" means "heavenly" and "Lempuyang" means vertigo. This is true. Lempuyang Temple is also one of the six sacred temples in Bali.

And what are the Balinese gates of Chandi Bentar. Where in Bali there are even more magical Chandi Bentar? These are overlooking the sacred Agung! Drive to Lempuyang early in the morning before the clouds start to overwhelm the peaks. Oh, I'm afraid you'll like it there. 🙂

An excerpt from our article on Mount Lempuyang: “ Our trip was wonderful. It was as if we were traveling in a world of good spirits. Among the spirits of mountains, trees, wind and rain.The spirit of fog enveloped us with its smoky veil, the rain dripped softly and carefully, protecting our little princess from excess moisture.The spirit of the earth led us gently along the paths and pointed out the right direction, supported us on slippery steps, told stories about ancient events that took place here.

From the article:

Already at the top

• How to get there: We follow the highway from Amlapura in the direction of Amed, and as you pass the water palace TirtaGanga , on one of the next turns to the right, there will be a sign - Pura Luhur Lempuyang.
• GPS coordinates for Pura Lempuyang Temple: (-8.390931, 115.629367).
• What is the price: donation
• What to see nearby? Amed Beach, Tirta Ganga Water Palace and Ujung. Nearby is the main temple of the island - Besakih and Pasar Agung temple.
• Where to settle? Convenient nearest location where there is accommodation is Amed or Amlapura. Housing examples: Hidden Paradise Cottages Bali, Apa Kabar Villas, Coral View Villas, Pazzo Bali, Villa Bukit Segara, Double One Villas 2 or see.

5. Beautiful Ubud and its rice paths + art galleries

Ubud is wonderful. This cultural capital Bali islands , "city of masters". Craftsmen, artists, architects, sculptors - you will find everyone here. As well as dancers, musicians, yogis and others like them - everything is here. And we are also in love with Ubud, along with the above comrades. 🙂

Ubud is a must-see, but it’s impossible to understand it right off the bat. Well, think for yourself, what will you feel when you arrive in the center of a hot, unfamiliar town? You will walk along it back and forth, along with a crowd of Chinese, and the maximum that you visit is the forest of monkeys. By the way, do not pester monkeys, they bite annoying tourists. 🙂

No, to understand and love Ubud, you have to live in it. At least a couple of days. Take a walk, dreamily drink wheat juice in healthy food restaurants, admire the sunset. Take a leisurely walk through art galleries, take lessons in Balinese painting. Visit Ubud organic markets, buy soap nuts at the Bali Buddha health store. Well, and so on. 🙂

Life in Ubud is addictive! If you only have two weeks in Bali, don't stay in Ubud for long! And then you risk! You may never fly to your Moscow, and in general you won’t see Bali again. So you will admire the sunset in the rice terraces. In Ubud. 🙂

• How to get there: Looking for Ubud on google map map.
• What to see? Monkey forest, visit the art galleries of Neka, Armagh, Puri Lukisan (for an amateur), the Antonio Blanco Museum and others. Walk along the rice terraces around Ubud.
• What to see nearby: Goa Gaja - elephant cave, Yeh Pulu (rice terraces and ancient bas-reliefs), Petulu (herons at sunset), Tegallalang (small but pretty rice terrace), Tirta Empul (holy spring), Gunung Kawi (rock caves)
• Where to settle? Ubud has an incredible range of accommodation options, rice fields, in the jungle, with great views. A few examples: Komaneka at Bisma, Four Seasons Resort, Sayan Terrace Resort or look for.

Magic Ubud Doors

6. Besakih Temple and Mount Agung (Pura Besakih & gunung Agung)

Agung! How much in this word for the Balinese heart intertwined, how much resonated in it. The most sacred, the most majestic, the most magnificent of the magnificent, divine and powerful. The abode of all gods, deities and ancestral spirits is the most revered mountain in the life of the Balinese. They pray to her, they worship her, they go to sleep with their heads to her.

Agung is, indeed, the most sacred mountain in Bali, it can be seen from different parts of the island, celestials live on it. And if people do something wrong, then the mountain erupts with its anger. The Balinese are the keepers of the balance of the energies of the island and the world. It is not easy for them sometimes, because the world is not perfect, but the Balinese continuously pray and maintain a divine balance.

In the Balinese Lantar manuscript, Mount Agung is often referred to as "Langkir", which means "home of the mighty spirit". Mount Agung is a symbol of Mount Meru, the axis of the world and the location of the one god, and Pura Besakih is a temple for prayers, located in close proximity to the gods.

Besakih Temple (Pura Besakih) is called the mother of all temples on the island. It is the largest temple complex and center of Hindu worship in Bali. Besakih Temple, the first, is included in the list of six sacred (Sad Kahyangan) and nine protective temples (Kahyangan Padma Bhuwana) of Bali.

• How to get there: From Ubud, you need to drive to the east of the island, in the direction of Gianyar-KlungKung, then you need to turn north, after some time the road will turn into a mountain serpentine. Look for a right turn onto Pura Besakih.
• GPS coordinates: Besakih temple on google map -8.374358, 115.450854
• What is the price:15 thousand rupees, it is better to have your own sarong and belt with you, although you can rent it on the spot.
• What to see nearby? If you go from the Besakih temple towards the east of the island, very soon you will come across a bridge over a mountain river, where you can find rafting. GPS coordinates -8.425972, 115.441850 - White water rafting Bali.
• Where to stay nearby? Near Besakih one can settle in Amed or Amlapur.

7. Botanical Garden in Bali "Kebun Raya Eka Karya"

The Botanical Garden is located in , among clouds, fog and strawberry plantations, near Lake Bratan.The park was founded on July 15, 1959. The garden contains about two thousand various plants, including 650 species of trees, 400 species of orchids, a collection of 104 cacti, roses, and bamboo.

The botanical garden settled on the slope of Mount Pohon (gunuug pohon), located at an altitude of 1250-1450 meters above sea level and covers an area of ​​57.5 hectares.

The park is far from the undulating ocean, palm trees and sandy shores. It's always a little chilly here, you can warm up and take an umbrella with you.

We recommend coming here with children. Here you can perfectly communicate with nature, let the children run freely on the grass, and parents can relax, walk barefoot on the ground, be filled with inspiration and good mood.

Even in the park entertainment attraction at the height of the trees there is a Bali Treetop adventure! At a height of 2 to 20 meters, ladders, ropes are stretched between the trees, interesting obstacles that need to be overcome. There are about 70 different obstacles in total - suspension bridges, swings, nets, ropes. There are different difficulty levels, from very easy to very difficult (six difficulty options), all lasting 2.5 hours.

• How to get there: head north on the Denpasar-Singaraja highway.
• What is the price: for the entrance to the park - 18 thousand rupees, for a scooter we pay 3 thousand rupees, for a car - 6 thousand rupees. Treetop adventure is paid separately (from $20).
• What to see nearby? lakes - Bratan, Buyan and Tamblingan, Ulan Danu Bratan temple, Munduk waterfalls, Banyumala, Golden Valley, Santipala, Git-Gita, Sekumpul, Aling-Aling.
• Where to settle? There are not many accommodations in the Bedugul area, but there is something, see here. Accommodation examples: Green Villa Bali , Hotel Sorgawi Bedugul , Rekreasi Bedugul
• We also want to recommend you our favorite warung right on the shore of Lake Bratan - Warung Rekreasi, there are incredibly delicious strawberry cocktails, a strawberry plantation where you can pick these berries, and there is even a campsite! For 150 thousand rupees you will be given a tent, foam and a pillow, right on the lake. 🙂

8. Lakes Bali: Bro, Buyan and Tamblingan

All three lakes are located in the highland region of Bedugul, which, in my opinion, is very reminiscent of the Swiss Alps. What can I say, it is fabulous, beautiful and romantic here (take a look at Buyan and Tamblingan lakes from the observation deck), and sometimes foggy and mysterious (fog descends on the lakes in the afternoon), soulful and spiritual (there are many temples around Tamblingan Lake, mountains and a meditative silence). And for lovers of coolness, fresh vegetables and strawberries, this place will seem the best on the island.

• How to get there: Drive north on the Denpasar-Singaraja Highway
• What is the price: entrance ticket to Lake Bratan and to the temple of Ulun Danu Bratan from the official entrance - 30,000 ind. rupees.
• What to see nearby?Botanical Garden , waterfalls Munduk, Git-Git, Sekumpul. For lovers - .
• Where to settle? The Bedugul area doesn't have a lot of housing, but it does have some. Housing examples: Green Villa Bali, Hotel Sorgawi Bedugul, Rekreasi Bedugul, see more options.
• We also want to recommend you our favorite warung right on the shore of Lake Bratan - Warung Rekreasi, there are incredibly delicious strawberry cocktails, a strawberry plantation where you can pick these berries and even have a campsite! For 150 thousand rupees you will be given a tent, foam and a pillow, right on the lake. 🙂

Temple near Tamblingan

9. Bali Water Palaces - Ujung and Tirta Ganga

Interesting palace complexes to see. Both water palaces were built by the last Raja of Karangasem, Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasemg, having received his education as an architect in Holland. These are not only beautiful palaces on the water, but also useful structures that serve to irrigate the surrounding fields.

"Soekasada Udjung", which means "Water Palace Ujung". This is a very beautiful water-palace park, located against the backdrop of the ocean and mountains, it will not leave indifferent lovers of taking beautiful photos.

Ujung Palace is considered one of the most beautiful buildings created on the island of Bali. An interesting place was chosen by the Raja for the construction of the palace. Previously, there was a moat with water, which served as a place of punishment for sorcerers accused of black magic. Oh Bali Bali. 🙂

• How to get there: Google map coordinates (-8.464070, 115.631319) - approximately 5 km. from the city of Amlapura.
• What is the price: 30000 Indonesian Rupiah.
• What to see nearby? White sand beach (considered the most beautiful beach in Bali), Charlie's chocolate factory, Pura Besakih temple, Pura Pasar Agung temple

Ujung Water Palace

Tirta Gangga (Tirta Gangga)- the royal water palace, a labyrinth of pools and fountains, surrounded by a beautiful garden, with stone carvings and statues. Its name comes from two words "Tirta" - holy water, and "Ganga" - a sacred river in India.

• How to get there: Google map coordinates (-8.411917, 115.587444) - approximately 7 km. north of the city of Amlapura.
• What is the price: IDR 20,000
• What to see nearby: Ujung water source, White sand beach.

In the territory water park there are wonderful springs in which it is very pleasant to cool off in the heat. The springs are two large pools + one small one. The cost is paid in addition to tickets - 10 thousand rupees.

10. Ancient Hindu Temple Gunung Kawi

A unique architectural object, similar at the same time to the scenery for the Indiana Jones film series and to the abandoned city of the ancient Indians. The temple complex itself, with its many caves, was built as a tomb for the ancient kings of Bali and as a meditation complex, using the acoustic properties of the caves.

Entering the territory temple complex, you will find bas-reliefs carved into the rocks, 7 meters high, which are called "Chandi": 4 bas-reliefs on the western, and 5 bas-reliefs on east coast rivers. Each of the bas-reliefs is a burial tower, on which it is written which of the royal people it is dedicated to.

• How to get there: gps coordinates of Gunung Kawi -8.423623, 115.310784
• What is the price: IDR 15,000 per adult. The ticket price includes the rental of the sarong.
• What to see nearby? holy spring Tirta Empul, Batur volcano, large caldera ancient volcano, coffee plantations.

11. Waterfalls Bali.

I immediately warn you that waterfalls are the very magic of Bali. There are many waterfalls on the island of Bali, large and small, more than a hundred. Alive, beautiful, magical, real.

And each of them is a shaman and sage of this island. Everyone tells their own ancient stories, sings songs with overtones, he spins tales about the past, about how our ancestors lived, who they are and where they come from…

The waterfall is a storehouse of living information, undistorted, crystal clear and clear. When you come to visit him, such a clear look of living consciousness rushes at you that you yourself concentrate and clearly see what you wanted to see or understand.

A waterfall is always a clairvoyant! His palms cleanse you of distortions and illusions, his source is strong and pure, but powerful and uncompromising, he clears the grain from the chaff, does not fall for your far-fetched illusions, clearly delimits what is not true.

12. And the most interesting. What must be done in Bali? Our advice and recommendations 🙂

• Buy local traditional clothes, learn how to wear them correctly. Walk in it to all the temples.
• Be sure to visit some big and beautiful Balinese ceremony. Follow lunar calendar, on the days of the full moon and new moon, something interesting takes place in many temples.
• Visit the six sacred temples of the island.
• Take a bath in the holy spring of Tirta Empul.
• Visit traditional Balinese dances - Barong, Kecak, Legong and others.
• For single women to ride a bike around Ubud, suddenly you will meet your beloved, like a heroine famous novel"Eat Pray Love". 🙂
• Watch out in Bali. Walk along the rice terraces, meet sunrises and sunsets there.
• Climb the Batur volcano, meet the sun at the top. Yes, and fry bananas on hot geysers.
• Bathe in hot springs inside the big caldera of Batur volcano.
• Stop by one of the coffee plantations of the island, get acquainted with the civet and try it.
• To take pictures .
• Try yourself in the initial surf lesson.
• Go to a local shaman. (?:))
• Try to play local musical instrument gamelan or anklung. Take a couple of skill lessons.
• Learn women) - feel like a sorceress.
• Try the local dish gado-gado (for vegetarians) and baby gooling (for non-vegetarians)
• Drink Balinese coconuts, they are incredibly healthy and the most delicious of all Asian coconuts).
• And, of course, be a happy person, because this is the most important thing in life, and even more so, you are in Bali! 🙂

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