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Place in Bali, Indonesia
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Bedugul is a village and surrounding rural area in the mountain range of Central Bali.
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Kebun Raya Eka Karya
One of Indonesia's four official botanical gardens. Located in Candikuning. The entrance road is identified by the presence of a giant stone corn on the cob statue! From the information centre buy a copy of an excellent little pamphlet called Six Self Guided Walks in the Bali Botanical Gardens and set off on your way. The gardens are huge covering some 160 hectares and any visitor with an interest in plants and trees could easily spend a whole day here. Also, an informative library and gift shop.
A startlingly beautiful area of verdant, terraced rice paddies nestled in the shadow of Mount Batukaru. Take your time and explore thoroughly. There are a number hikes thorough truly stunning terrain. When you have had your fill there are a couple of cafes for refreshment (and yet more views). On June 2012, this area was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
These falls are impressive and really roar in the wet season. A spot that is little visited, despite being perhaps the most impressive accessible falls on the whole island. You will have to park your car or motorbike somewhere on the side of the road and then walk down something like 500 meters through a narrow path. You will not see the waterfalls from the road. Next to the waterfalls you will find a little ecologic bar where you can enjoy locally cultivated coffee.
Lake Bratan Temple
After Tanah Lot, this is perhaps the most photographed temple on the island and is certainly one of the iconic images of Bali. The temple sits on the western shore of Lake Bratan and it can give the illusion of actually floating on the water. Built in 1633, the temple is devoted to Ida Batara Dewi Ulun Danu, goddess of the lake. A beautiful temple in a truly stunning setting. Make sure to insist on your entrance ticket to make sure the your entrance fee actually goes towards to conservation of the temple. A park has been built around and can't see temple from outside unless boat from the lake or very far view from lakeshore.
At an altitude of 1,142 metres and surrounded by green mountains, crater lakes and ancient forest, this Peter Thompson designed course is considered one of the very best in Asia.
public prool and four private cabins for up to six people (about 35,000 Rp).
The park includes six main circuits that stretch from tree to tree, as well as nets, Tarzan Jumps, and bridges. Each run also features "Flying Fox" zip-lines of up to 160 metres, providing heart-pounding thrills to guests as they fly through the air. Two circuits are designed for young children from 4 years old.
An Indonesian restaurant on the way down from the market to Lake Bratan. Serves Ayam Taliwang and other tasty local dishes.
The main restaurant at Ulun Danu Beratan attraction. Established among the beautiful scenery of Beratan temples and close to Beratan Lake enable to giving you a wonderful panoramic view of garden, temples and the lake simultaneously. Serving Western, Indonesian also Chinese foods. A'la Carte and Buffet menus as your option. Fish, chicken duck, and vegetarian food on request.
Very good value Indonesian food in a restaurant with views to die for. They also process local coffee beans here and will be happy to show the facility and sell you green or freshly roasted beans. An excellent option for lunch if you want to get away from the crowds in Bedugul.
Must-visit restaurant if you're driving the road around Jatiluwih. It has a stunning view over the rice terraces and also a close-view rice terrace right beside it. Expect big tourist coaches to stop here in the early afternoon, but you'll most likely be the only visitors between 3PM and 4PM. There's a buffet, but you can also just order from the menu. After eating, head up stairs through the garden and taste some Balinese tea varieties free of charge (though you're expected to buy a package of Balinese tea for around Rp 80,000).
Bakery in Candi Kuning famous for good quality bread, croissants and Danish pastries.
Bukit Strobeli
Mountain roadside restaurant serving tasty Indonesian favourites and soups, salads, chicken and burgers - and strawberries. When the air is cool, cozy up beside a real log fire. Also comfortable mid-range accommodation here.
Stop by this strawberry farm for snacks, milkshakes and of course, strawberries. Unless you are brave, give the strawberry wine a very wide berth.
King Fried Chicken
Simple and cheap rice, but nothing special. It's often the only restaurant open after 8PM on the main square in Candikuning.
An organic food restaurant situated just north of Lake Buyan.
Great view over mountains, ocean and even Javanese volcanoes, very quiet for budget accommodation close to Munduk (10min). Hot water, good mattress, nice tiled veranda, modern toilets, clean, banana pancake breakfast included. Close to the Munduk waterfall (600m). When coming from Bedugul it's located 5km before Munduk on the right hand side.
Great location for budget accommodation close to Lake Bratan. The standard is very basic though. Notable for being very cold - take a blanket!
Charming and very good value accommodation in an attractive rural mountain setting. Consists of five colonial Dutch style houses with great valley views. Has been known on at least one occasion to have had bed bugs. Environmental concerns taken very seriously here.
Basic accommodation in a three story homestay. Small restaurant.
Simple, clean guesthouse accommodation close to the entrance to the botanical gardens.
Simple rooms on the main road between the market and Lake Bratan. The local Perama bus office is here.
Just off the main road through Munduk, this is a new family homestay that opened in 2009. As of Sep. 2011, they have 5 rooms and are slowly expanding. The rooms are very clean and are equipped with new bedding and mattresses. Some rooms have views looking north over a valley lined with coffee plantations and mountain foliage. Rooms are equipped with warm blankets, towels, and toilet paper. The family also operates a small warung restaurant on the first level of the guesthouse serving local Balinese cuisine."
previously Chakra Backpacker Hostel & Vegetarian Bistro
A small and comfortable hostel catering to backpackers right in the middle of Bedugul. Their dorm rooms consist of walled-off/curtained areas for each bed, giving dorm residents a sense of privacy. Dorm with 8 beds separated by wood wall and curtain at front, bedlight, power plug, locker with key, towel, shower x4 with hot water, toilets x4 with toilet paper and toilet gun. Restaurant with a lot of varieties (Indonesian, Japanese, Slavic, pizza, vegetarian) and a giant room. Rooftop with yoga mattress and weights. Managed by caring Russian woman Elena.
Rather basic hotel for the price but in a great location overlooking Lake Bratan. Can arrange treks and bicycle hire. Popular with groups of domestic tourists during holiday periods.
It might not look or feel like a hotel, as there is no reception or breakfast, but you can spend the night at this condo block by asking the guard. Luxury rooms, some with views on the lake. After dusk, it can be very cold in the rooms as there is no heating, but thick blankets are provided.
Comfortable mountain style cabins in a beautiful garden, overlooking the mountains, surrounded by strawberry fields. Big bathtub, TV with satellite channels. Restaurant attached.
Excellent value bungalow accommodation close to the shores of Lake Bratan.
Three bedroom peaceful villa with stunning views of lake Beratan and Bedugul valley, satellite TV and free unlimited Wi-fi internet access.Ulun Danu temple, Lake Beratan, Botanical Garden, Candi Kuning market, restaurants, shops and golf course are only minutes away.
Self catering cottages on the shore of Lake Butan. About 2 km from the golf course.
A gorgeous self styled eco-resort offering lumbung cottage accommodation. The size and standard of these varies as does the price you pay. Offers many outdoor and nature-based activities. Superb location in a very attractive part of Bali.
Melanting has spectacular scenery and it is very relaxing, peaceful and quiet. It is close to a great waterfall.
The golf and country club has hotel room and bungalow accommodation attached with spa and tennis facilities.
Formerly known as Saranam Eco Resort and Pacung Asri
Very nice valley views from this resort. A range of accommodation from standard rooms to detached bungalows. Offer a full frange of activities in the central highlands.
Bukit Mungsu
Bedugul is the highland garden of Bali, producing lots of cool climate fruits and vegetables. In the market here you can find strawberries plus a myriad of tropical fruits, vegetables, corn and orchids. This is a great place to buy exotic spices, with mixed gift packs being especially popular. There is also an art section of the market with lots of handicrafts.
Bedugul is located about 50 km north of Denpasar on a main route from South Bali to North Bali or 20 km (approximately 40 minutes) south from Lovina Beach.
Read in the guideIf you are staying in Bedugul, hiring a motorcycle is a good idea as some of the distances between areas of interest are quite long.
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