Sunday, July 24, 2011

BEDUGUL : MOUNTAIN AND LAKES TOUR IN BALI

Bedugul is the name of both a small city and a mountain-lake resort area, which Balinese have long used for weekend retreats. Bedugul is located on the main north-south road between Denpasar and Singaraja in cool damp mountain country, an excellent base for walking trips around the lakes and surrounding hills. Bedugul is located in a high plateau at the center of the Island. Cool air and mists are natural for the place. Bedugul is a resort in Bratan Mountains, famous for its golf course; and also the Ulun Danu. Ulu Danu is an amazing temple, which seems to have risen out of Bratan Lake 1,200metres above sea level. There are many water sports available here are boating, water skiing, and parasailing. When the heat and humidity are get, why not escape to Bedugul. Bali's highland retreat has tucked into the crater of an extinct volcano 1400 meters above sea level. Here three lakes provide everything from recreation to the water for springs, rivers and rice fields below. Lush pine forests seem to create freshness in the air. Bedugul is known for the quality of its fruit, vegetables and flowers. There are several places to stay near the lake and there is also an interesting temple, botanical gardens, an excellent golf course and a variety of activities on Lake Bratan itself.
Paradise Island is what people call Bali. Holidays in Bali have been recommended by tour services, especially to newly-weds to have honeymoon in Bali. One gorgeous place in Bali worth to visit is Bedugul. Bedugul is one touristic destination in Bali that charms tourists through its natural beauty from lake and mountain. Bedugul is located in Bedugul area, Candikuning village, Tabanan Bali. It is about 48 km north of Denpasar, capital city of Bali. If you stay in the main tourist area Kuta, to go to Bedugul will take you around 3 hours drive. The place is in between Denpasar – Singaraja route. As Bedugul is located in the highland, the temperature is always low and foggy, giving you a relaxed feeling while enjoying he natural beauty. It is located 70 km or 2.5 hours from International Ngurah Rai Airport where all flights to and from Bali held in here. Bedugul is always listed as a must-see place in tour to Bali packages.


Bali, Indonesia | Bedugul Garden
Bedugul is one out of many famous touristic places in Bali. Major touristic destination to see is Pura Ulun Danu Beratan and Bedugul Botanical Garden (or in local language it is called Kebun Raya Eka Karya). As you step inside the gate of Bedugul water temple, you will feel relaxed right afterwards as the cool temperature is good, especially after taking tour to hot places. In Bedugul you will enjoy a mild mountain weather due to its location at an altitude of about 1,500 m above the sea level. The average temperature is around 18-22°C.





Bali, Indonesia | Garden area inside Bedugul water temple
The entrance fee is cheap, which is less than US$ 1. A large banyan tree shades the entrance; walk through manicured gardens and past an impressive Buddhist stupa to reach the lakeside. There you can walk around to see gardens, with different types of flowers, or exploring the temple around the area. Some tourist guides are available for giving you information about the whole area and also help you in taking photos, for sure.





Bali, Indonesia | Bedugul Water Temple in Lake Beratan
Kebun Raya Eka Karya (Bedugul Botanical Garden) is a perfect place for relaxing. Having a whole day tour in Bali might exhaust you. However as you get inside the garden, you will be relaxed and fresh again! It is a very airy site with mountainous atmosphere, well-known for its wide selection of plants. The garden itself was built in July 1959 as the branch of Bogor National Botanical Garden in Java island.



Bali, Indonesia | Kumbakarna Statue in Bedugul Botanical Garden
In the beginning, the garden is intended to be a home for coniferae plants. The whole garden area is about 158 hectare, a home for large collection of native plants and more than 500 specimens of orchids. Have fun in Bali!
WHERE TO STAY NEAR BEDUGUL
Staying near Bedugul gives you the fresh feelings and many of the hotels provide the beautiful scenery of nature when you stand in the balcony. Check out our hotels in Bedugul rates and review:
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  1. Bali Handara Kosaido Country Club (starts from US$52)
  2. Munduk Sari Villas Bali (starts from US$53)
  3. Munduk Moding Plantation Resort Bali (starts from US$96)
  4. Puri Lumbung Cottages Bali (starts from US$65)
  5. Dara Ayu Villas Bali
  6. Anaheim Villas Bali (starts from US$115)

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