We're meeting Mati, today we'll visit the Gunung Batukaru area, the second highest peak on the island. The road is impressive, mountain road, big canyons, jungle and rice fields... what more could you ask for.
Road to Pura Ulun Danu Bratan
We visit the Pura Ulun Danu Bratan, an impressive temple that seems to float on Lake Bratan overlooking the mountain of the same name. The complex consists of five temples and a Buddhist stupa, which is accessed from the main gate towards the lake. Totally recommended.
Pura Ulun Danu Bratan
Pura Ulun Danu Bratan
We eat overlooking the rice banks.
Rice terraces
Later we arrive at Jatiluwih (it means really wonderful), centennial rice fields. We make a small trekking through these wonderful terraces recognized by UNESCO.
Jatiluwih
Jatiluwih rice
Jatiluwih
At sunset we return to the south of the island to watch the sunset on the Pura Tanah Lot. It is located on an islet about a hundred meters away and is accessed by a stone staircase. When the tide comes in it is totally isolated. There are no words to describe it, you have to see it. Next to this temple we also visited the Pura Batu Bolong, located on a mound in the sea accessible by a natural bridge. A must see.
Pura Tanah Lot
Pura Tanah Lot
Pura Tanah Lot
Pura Tanah Lot
Pura Batu Bolok
Accommodation: Sania's House 500.000 IDR double room with bathroom and breakfast.
Rent a car and driver: 1,500.000 IDR two days (we are 5 so it is very economical)
Pure Ulun Danu Bratan ticket: 50.000 IDR per pax.
Pure Tanah Lot ticket: 60.000 IDR per pax.
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