BEDUGUL & TABANAN
Regency

The Regency is just west of Badung, stretching from the coastline of massive black rocks up to the central mountains. Tabanan is an unspoilt of Bali which is also richly fertile, containing the best agricultute and a place to give peace and prosperity to their villagers. The main place to stay in Tabanan is the mountain resort of Bedugul, famed for its cool climate and spectacular lakes, mountains and rice fields. Penebel offers hot springs with modern facilities. Krambitan is the place for an unusual stay in a royal palace, living the mystic life. Tabanan's west coast is being developed as Bali's newest beach resort-with miles of deserted black sand and a pounding surf.

A range of water sports are available next to the Ulun Danu temple and at the lakeside hotels such as Bedugul and Lila Graha.
Motorboat Covered Boat. Water cycle Rowboa

Shortly before Tabanan on the main highway from Denpasar a signboard directs you southwest to Tanah Lot. Alternative access if north of Legian, turning west toward Canggu, following the signs to Tanah Lot. There are a number of shops and restaurants nearby. Tourists congregate at this Balinese landmark by the busloads at sunset.

Bedugul - Tabanan Hotels
» Lemeridien Nirwana Bali (5 star)
» Pacung Asri Hotel (3 star)
» Enjung Beji Resort (2 star)

MT. BATUKARU
This 2,278 meters peak towers over the local landscape, and strongly influence local spiritual beliefs. All local temples have a shire dedicated to the spirit of the "coconut shell " mountain , and high on its slopes is the public ( Kayangan Jagat )
Temple of pura Luhur Watukaru.

BEDUGUL
In the center highland of Bali is the serene mountain area of Bedugul. Here , vegetables, fruits, and flowers thrive in the alpine climate , and a colorful litte market at Bukit Mungsu offers a wide selectionof produce including exotic wild orchids, roses, and colorful birds. There is a large botanical garden nearby. At Pancasari, an 18 - hole championship golf course has been developed, with all the facilities to suit golfing lovers. At Lake Beratan, the area's climate is refreshing after being in the heat of the lowlands. Bratan Lake, approximately 60 kilometers from Denpasar ( to the north ), also provides exciting surrounding, with cool fresh mountain air .

ALAS KEDATON
Located about 20 km north of Tanah Lot temple. This forest is inhabited by hundreds of monkey that live amicably. There is a temple where one find something unique happens. It is when a ritual ceremony held there, no one is allowed to use any kind of fire offering equipment, such as incense and candle. Tens of big bats dwell on the tips of leaves of big trees attract the visitors who come there.

TANAH LOT
Carved out of the landscape by tides, wind, and rain , the huge offshore sentinel rock of Tanah Lot supports a small picturesque sea temple which can be reached by a scramble over the wet rocks. These are reputed to be several large caves just below the water line, at the base of the rock , which shelter large sea snakes, who are the guardians of the temple.

KRAMBITAN
The village of Krambitan, southwest of Tabanan, was once an extension of the ruling Raja's court and is still a cultural stronghold, with music groups maintaining ancient custom of music and dance, using bamboo instruments.

JATILUWIH
Approximately 20 kilometers from Tabanan, the road climbs up high into the hills to a small village named Jatiluwih. With a height of 850 meters above sea level, the view here is one of the finest imagineable. Bali's terraced paddy fields stretch into endless contours over the hills and valleys as far as the eye can see.