Best Tourist Attractions in Bali 2020: Places to Visit in Bali
Best Places To Visit In BALI, Indonesia [2020]
Bali, aka The Island of the
Gods,
is a province
of Indonesia that offers several enchanting beaches,
delightful natural sites, vivid ceremonies, and
gifted artistries to
explore. A visit here sparks the senses. Bali is the most
evocative and popular tourist destination in the whole Indonesian peninsula,
through which its tourism industry contributes up to 80% of the nation’s
economy.
Bali
has been one of the most popular destinations among couples looking for a
romantic tropical getaway. It's where they can spend their precious moments
together, and there’s a bit of everything catering to romance. Thanks to the
island’s natural, you’ll have plenty of choices for great things to do on a
honeymoon in Bali. From sailing out to sea on castaway trips to romantic sunset
dinner cruises, from the countless waves for the surfers to the jungly volcanic
peaks for the hikers, misty waterfalls, majestic temples and historical
monuments, Bali has it all. Impress your significant other over candlelight or
starlight at the many dining venues. To unwind, Bali has a rich wealth of
luxury spas that offer pampering times designed with couples in mind.
This compilation of Bali attracts a huge number
of tourists and honeymooners, who don’t want to miss the chance to experience
the natural treasures like a native Balinese.
Despite the clamor and chaos of the main
tourist area, Bali has
so many attractions in its kitty that even a week-long vacation is not enough
to explore the whole island. To explore the best and most of Bali, one must
draft their trip with meticulous planning.
So, are you excited to explore the island country
like a true Balinese? Take a look
at the list of best places to visit in Bali that offer
an unforgettable experience for your romantic island getaway. Let
your love kindle on the island in the best way possible!!
BESAKIH TEMPLE
Besakih temple is also known as Bali’s ‘Mother
Temple’. This temple sits over 1,000 metres high on the southwestern slopes of
Mount Agung, Bali’s largest volcano. It holds a very high spiritual value to the Hindu
Balinese. Pura Besakih temple consists of three
temples dedicated to the Hindu trinity.
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| Pura Besakih Temple |
This artistically designed temple is actually a unique
complex of over 80 separate temples that can be explored by the tourists,
including Pura Penataran Agung (the Great Temple of State). It
is believed that this nine-directional temple was built to protect the island
from evils. It is built in such a design that prayers can be done facing
towards northeast and Besakih. With 28 structures on terraces, it is surrounded
by amusing views of rice paddies, lush forests and streams.
Pura Besakih came into the limelight
in 1963 when the temple - believed to be saved by the gods - miraculously
survived a catastrophic volcanic eruption by Mount Agung.
Location: Besakih,
Rendang, Karangasem Regency, Bali
Timings: 8 am - 5 pm
Price: INR 292/IDR
60,000 per person
Quick tip: Hire a registered guide to
understand the signs and symbols through terraces. Avoid local guides and don’t
forget to dress appropriately!
PURA LEMPUYANG TEMPLE
Lempuyang
Temple or Pura Lempuyang Luhur is one of Bali’s oldest and most venerated
temples, which holds the oldest historical heritages in Bali. The temple is
located at the height of 1175 m above sea level, on the peak of Mount
Lempuyang. One has to take over 1,700 steps to reach the main temple on the top,
with several other temples on the way and hordes of long-tailed gray macaques
that inhabit the surrounding cool mountain forests.
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| Pura Lempuyang |
The
whole loop of Pura Lempuyang Temple Bali takes around 4 hours. However, it’s
definitely worth the sore legs though; the views of Mount Agung, perfectly
framed in the split gates (often called Gateway to Heaven) from the top are
truly mesmerizing that make you forget about all the soreness.
Although it is a bit far from other typical holiday
destinations, but that doesn’t stop people flocking out East to witness the
view amongst the clouds and capture some beautiful photos. This has become a
one of the most loved places for instagrammers in recent times.
Location: Banjar
Purwa Ayu, Tribuana village, Abang Subdistrict, Karangasem regency, Bali
Timings: 7
am - 4 pm
Price: No Entry Fees The
temple asks for donations only. We recommend around 10,000 IDR per person,
which is the usual price of temple entrances in Bali.
How to reach: Pura
Lempuyang Temple Bali is around 2 hours drive away from Ubud and 2.5
hours from Canggu.
Quick Tip: Make sure to wear a t-shirt or take a
scarf of some sort coz you won’t be allowed to enter with bare shoulders. Sarong
(a kind of scarf to be worn around waist) is mandatory to wear.
KUTA BEACH
Kuta Beach is amongst the Bali’s most famous Honeymoon destination
and thereby a little crowdy. A melting sun over the white sandy beach and air
snuggled with the flavors of sizzling seafood at the beachside dining spots,
that’s how Kuta Beach looks like in
evening. Kuta has amazing dining, entertainment, nightlife, and water sport
options and pulsating music of clubs like Hard
Rock Café, and Engine Room brings
the life on the beach.
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| Kuta Beach |
After Strolling at the Kuta Beach Walking Street and the Kuta
Art Market, you can have a romantic open-air sunset dinner with your best half.
Couples with an extra adventurous zeal can make their
honeymoon by indulging in wave riding, surfing, and snorkelling. You
can book surfing lessons and rent surfboards, boogie boards, sun loungers, and
umbrellas directly from vendors bordering the beach.
Location: Kuta Beach is located
on Bali’s southwestern coast between Legian and Tuban.
Timings: The best of Kuta
Beach can be experienced in between April and October.
Price: A meal for two
will cost around IDR 200,000/ INR 1000.
How to Reach: The
beach is around 6 kilometres from the Ngurah Rai International Airport and can
be reached via JI. Kubu Anyar Route.
Quick Tip: Don’t
miss a visit to the Kuta Sea Turtle
Conservation Site. Take a horse ride through the beach and drive through
picturesque toll bridge.
NUSA LEMBONGAN
Craving
a slower-paced Bali? Nusa Lembogan
Island paradise is a fine place to put your feet up, which is just a world
away from the hassle and hectic pace of South Bali. Neither hawkers nor
traffic, turquoise water and a mushroom-shaped coral offshore this is how I
remember this small island located off the southeastern shores of Bali. This
insane spot is home to the bluest waters you will find in Bali, which brings it
amongst the best places to visit in Bali for honeymoon.
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| Nusa Lembongan |
Nusa Lembongan is
approximately 8km² in size and is one of three neighboring islands, the
others being much larger Nusa Penida, which is just a boat
ride away and tiny Nusa Ceningan which is just over a
bridge, from it.
Many
areas around the island, like Crystal
Bay, Manta Point and Toya Pakeh,
are good for diving, surfing, paddle boarding and snorkeling, with healthy
coral and abundant marine life including manta rays, sunfish and turtles. If
you both are adventure lover then visit this place for these water
activities. There is a well established seaweed farming industry and many
locals still make their living from seaweed farming.
Nusa
Lembongan’s Blue Lagoon is definitely one of the most Instagrammable places in
whole Bali.
Location: Nusa
Dua, Lembongan, Bali
Timings: Open
24 hours
How to reach: Lembongan
Island can be easily reached by boats from Sanur Beach.
Quick Tip:
Don’t skip some of the spectacular locations like Bali Marine Walk, Hidden
dream beach and take a boat ride to Mangrove Park.
WATERBOM BALI
Waterbom Bali is called the Asia’s best action-packed
waterpark, located in the heart of Kuta. This place has numerous rides that
offer a thrilling day to every member of the family. There’s the Lazy River
Ride for those wanting to take it slow and relax a little, and a huge 20-metre
tall fall of thrill Boomerang ride which is just full of adrenaline pumping.
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| Waterbom Bali |
The rides range from mild to extreme and this actually
aids in making the park more versatile. The park is clean and green, and the
grounds are landscaped with large, shady trees and beautiful tropical gardens, making
this a refreshing solace from the heat on a hot tropical day.
Honeymooners who have an adrenaline loving soul, Waterbom
is the place for a day in the sun! Rides like Fast n Fierce, Super Bowl
and Green Vipers not only let you
enjoy together but also brings in a romantic challenge to see who is a better
sport! Apart from this, you can experience some really affordable Javanese
massages along with a fish foot spa therapy, reflexology session, manicure or
pedicure, inside the park which would delight anyone.
Location: Jl. Kartika, Tuban, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali-
80361
Timings: Every day 9:00 am- 6:00 pm
Price: Single Day Pass IDR 355,000, INR 1721
How to reach: Waterbom is located around 3.8 kilometres from
Ngurah Rai Airport and is reached via JI. Bandar Udara Ngurah Road.
Official site: http://waterbom-bali.com/
Quick Tip: Soak up some sun in the Pleasure Pool, have a message and indulge in
world cuisine at the cafes here. Don’t miss the pizzas, grills, and the noodles
for a lunch date.
MOUNT BATUR
Every day in Bali's predawn darkness, several hundred visitors
take their feet out to trek up the 1,700-meter summit of Mount Batur to watch
the sun rising above the mist-shrouded mountains and the picturesque caldera
far below. Also known as Kintamani
Volcano, this sacred active volcano is one of the quaintest landscapes for
sightseeing in Bali. On the clear day, the panaromic views of its 13 sq km Batur caldera lake, which fills the
large part of the caldera, are soul-soothing.
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| Mount Batur |
A two to three hours of hiking along the well- marked
trails falls under easy category but sturdy hiking shoes and multi-layered
clothing is advised as the temperature can be relatively low at the top before
sunrise. Guided treks are also available which generally include a breakfast
with the Mt. Batur special eggs cooked by the steam from the active volcano.
This sunrise point was well worth getting up at 2 am for.
Mount Batur can be a bit challenging but nothing worthwhile come easy... Right??
Along with Mount Batur, you can also visit one of Bali's
most important temples, Pura Ulun
Danu Batur, on the lake's northwest shore.
Location: Batur, Bangli, Bali
Timings: Sunrise brings the best view from the hill top.
How to reach: About
an hour drive from Ubud an it takes 2-3 hours by taking a transfer service from
Denpasar, Lovina or Karangasem.
Quick Tip: Soak yourself in the beautiful sunrise and take
therapeutic soak in hot springs in beautiful village of Toya Bungkah on the banks of Lake Batur.
ULUN DANU TEMPLE
Bali
is an island of temples. Even though, there are numerous temples but each one
of them has its own uniqueness and beauty. Set against the imposing backdrops
of Gunung Beratan, this 17th century built Pura Ulun Danu Beratan is
one of Bali's most picturesque temple complexes. Located amidst picturesque
scenery of cool highlands of central Bali, Pura Ulun Danu is surrounded by
water of Lake Beratan from all sides.
This temple complex is dedicated to Devi
Danu, the goddess of lakes but people also worship the main Hindu trinity
i.e. Brahma-Vishnu-Shiva.
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| Pura Ulun Danu |
When
the water levels rise, the thatched temples seem to float on its
surface, giving the pleasing views to the eyes. There is a Buddhist stupa built
on the entrance to the first courtyard, with figures of Buddha meditating in
the lotus position, reflecting the adoption of Buddhist beliefs by Balinese Hindus.
You
can also explore the meru (thatched shrines) at close range by hiring a canoe
and paddling out on the lake. The Bali Botanic Garden (Kebun Raya Bali) with its beautiful
bamboo forests, begonias, orchid collection, and medicinal plants, is also
worth a visit.
Location: Danau
Beratan, Candikuning, Baturiti, Tabanan Regency, Bali
Timings: 7
am - 7 pm. Temple is best seen in the soft morning light, when cool mist
sometimes cloaks the lake and the mountains beyond.
Price: INR 245/IDR
50,000 per person
How to reach: It
is 64 km drive away from Bali Airport and takes 1 hrs 39 mins to reach.
SEKUMPUL WATERFALL
Sekumpul Waterfall, also renowned as “Aling-Aling
waterfall”, is undeniably one of the best things to do in Bali for honeymooners
to witness. In the Singaraja region in Bali's north, Sekumpul Waterfall,
actually a cluster of seven mesmerizing falls. It takes a little hiking to
reach this charming location and most of the hikers `hire a local guide to do
the trek.
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| Sekumpul Waterfall |
The trail passes through bristling rice terraces and local villages
rimmed with durian trees, and continues to take you through dense tropical
jungle. It can be strenuous in parts, but once you arrive, you can immerse
yourself in the ultimate solitude by taking a dip in the cool and refreshing
water of the pond formed at the base of the falls.
It is a perfect adventure for nature lovers who
want to add a little taste of wildness, far from the rush of the touristy
points. Take a splash of water with your best half and add charm to your
unforgettable trip.
Location: Sekumpul, Lemukih, Sawan, Kabupaten Buleleng, Bali
Entry Fees: The entry fee is 20,000 IDR per person.
How To Reach: You can drive about 66 kilometers north of Ubud.
SANUR BEACH
A former fishing village that still has a peaceful and vivid
coastal ambience, Sanur Beach has kept itself away from the changes of morbid
world for very long. But don’t get mistaken thinking it a place that lives in
the past, even though Blended with an eclectic mix of restaurants and shops,
Sanur Beach continues to charm visitors with its innovative and modern
entertainment venues.
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| Sanur Beach |
Sanur was the first area of Bali to be developed for
tourism and contains some of the islands first hotels and beachfront retreats,
together with an eclectic mix of restaurants, shops and bars. It has managed to
cling on to its charm and a wealth of arts and culture, making it a great place
to enjoy both classic and contemporary attractions at the coastline.
A tree lined street and shady beachfront with long
stretched seashore– located in the village of Denpasar in Southeast Bali, is
just opposite to the Kuta, both in location and attributes. It houses some
important must see places in Bali which makes it one of the major attractions
among the honeymoon couples.
Location: Denpasar City, Bali
Price: No entry Free
Timings: 24 Hours
How to Reach: It is just 30 minutes drive away from Ngurah Rai
International Airport
Don’t Miss: Get to the beach early to witness the mesmerizing
sunrise; enjoy water sports and track starfishes while tides are low.
KUTA BEACHWALK
Kuta Beachwalk is
the latest addition to the Kuta’s premium leisure alternatives. Occupying 3.7
hectares of land and a 250-meter street side near the end of Jalan Pantai Kuta, its innovative and
unique design, stunning architecture and eco-friendly design with plenty of
natural light, greenery and soothing water features makes it the most stylish
shopping environment in Bali. This remarkable complex is home to a
huge variety of shops, many of which house popular international and luxury
brands, as well as restaurants and entertainment facilities.
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| Kuta Beachwalk |
Stepping
into the Kuta Beachwalk is an easy
stroll from the Kuta beach. The
Beachwalk complements several high end hotels and resorts nearby and also has a
multi storey underground parking space for up to a thousand vehicles, which
makes it stand apart in one of Bali’s most packed streets.
It
has some of Bali’s renowned restaurants like Delis and you will also find a nice food court that
serves classic Indonesian dishes. It is great to note that it brings all the
necessities like kid’s play area, ATMs, salons, supermarkets, money changers, a
stage that hosts scheduled dance performances, and a new Cineplex, at
one place.
Location: Jl. Pantai Kuta, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali
Timings:
10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
How to Reach:
Easy walk down from the Kuta Beach.
LOVE ANCHOR CANGGU
With the most iconic shopping and restaurant spot, Love Anchor is a place in Canggu that
always welcomes you with open arms and heart-warming vibes. Filled with finely
selected international and local brands, this classic wooden Joglo style Love Anchors’ complex is
simply astonishing. It is merely a kilometer away from the Canggu beach and you
can easily walk down here through beautiful rice paddies.
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| Love Anchor Canggu |
Love Anchors Boutique Complex is the epicenter of
Canggu's emerging popularity as a destination for tourists, expats as it
delivers an authentic modern mix of food, entertainment and retail within a
traditionally designed setting. It is counted amongst the best open-air markets
in Bali.
Apart from stalls selling artworks, organic face
products, straw crafts, it is also a perfect place for honeymoon couples to spend
their weekend listening to live music and munching on mouth-watering dishes.
The market is open round the week and Saturdays & Sundays is the special
weekend bazaar which is filled with more than 150 vendors.
Location: Love Anchor, Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No.56, Canggu
Timings: Every day 9:00 am-11:00 pm
How to Reach: Canggu is around 22 kilometres from Ngurah Airport
and is reachable via Bypass Ngurah Rai Road.
Quick Tip: Don’t miss to indulge in the fruit flavoured frozen
yoghurts and local street food here.
Bali never fails to please, with its
spectacular beaches, lush countryside’s landscape, cultural highlights,
historic spots, nightlife, shopping, theme parks, and it’s never ending list
adds to the appeal.
Bali has a
wealth of things to keep everyone
engaged and interested. Either you’re looking for the ideal place
for a Honeymoon with your loved one, an exciting destination to explore on your
own, or a vacation spot for plenty of fun with your family and friends. Here is a Map of Bali.
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| Map of Bali |
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make your way through this list of the best
places to visit in Bali for an unforgettable Indonesian holiday.
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