BEDUGUL

 

"Beautiful Highland, I Jump and Move Be Like Highlander..."

Bedugul adalah nama daerah dari dataran tinggi yang berada ditengah Bali, meliputi kawasan Candikuning, Pancasari, Pacung dan Wanagiri.

Lokasi ini adalah daerah dengan pesona keindahan panorama alam dataran tinggi Bali. Lokasi pariwisata berada di tiga kawasan antara lain Danau Bratan, Danau Buyan dan Tamblingan serta Kebun Raya Bedugul.

Seluruh wilayah di ketinggian 700 meter atau lebih dengan puncak gunung tertinggi diatas 2000 meter, yang jelas udara di Bedugul sudah pasti terasa dingin.

Jika sobat traveler menginap di Bedugul, menyewa sepeda motor adalah ide yang bagus untuk memudahkan dalam mengunjungi kawasan satu dan berpindah ke kawasan lainnya, jika ditempuh dari Kuta sekitar 60 kilometer, lumayan, gak jauh amat kok.

Jika sobat Traveler cukup sehat bisa menikmati kawasan ini dengan sepeda gunung dan sudah pasti ini akan menarik bagi sobat yang menggemarinya.

Tidak ada taksi resmi di daerah ini tetapi sobat dapat menyewa mobil berikut supirnya dari daerah lain dengan harga pasaran yang berlaku di Bali pada umumnya.


WELCOME TO BEDUGUL

Bedugul is the name used to cover a large area of the central highlands of Bali around the villages of Bedugul itself, Candikuning, Pancasari, Pacung and Wanagiri (amongst others). This is an area of great natural beauty.

The focus point of the area centres on the three crater lakes of Bratan (Beratan), Buyan and Tamblingan, and the nearby botanical gardens.

The whole area is at an altitude of 700 metres or more, with the tallest mountain peaks above 2,000 metres, and it can be distinctly chilly here.

If you are staying in Bedugul, hiring a motorcycle is a good idea as some of the distances between areas of interest are quite long. If you were staying in Kuta, you can reach Bedugul about 60 kilometers by motorcycle.

The physically fit will enjoy mountain biking here. There are no formal taxis but you will find plenty of drivers willing and able to transport you for a fixed price.


PLACES
Bali Botanical Gardens:
Located in Candikuning, the entrance road is identified by the presence of a giant stone corn on the cob statue!

Jatiluwih:
A startlingly beautiful area of verdant, terraced rice paddies nestled in the shadow of Mountain Batukaru.

Munduk Waterfall:
These falls are impressive and really roar in the wet season.

Lake Bratan Temple:
Lake Bratan Temple aka Pura Ulun Danu located in Lake Bratan open 7AM-5PM daily. After Tanah Lot, this is perhaps the most photographed temple on the island and is certainly one of the iconic images of Bali.

ACTIVITY
Canyoning:
Canyoning in Gitgit of course discover beautiful and hidden place at the heart of Balinese nature! If you want to go in non commercial area and feel adventure, do not hesitate, but they've reputable company that organize canyoning tour in this area.

Birdwatching:
Good in this area around the lakes, and in the botanical gardens where some 97 species have been officially recorded. A number of scarce montane species are to be found here.

Explore the Mountain Roads:
Take in the wonderful views, the area around Munduk to the west of Lake Tamblingan is especially spectacular, and you can continue the drive through Munduk village to Banyuatis.

Water Sports on Lake Bratan:
Parasailing, speedboat rides and jetskis are all available if you are comfortable with polluting such a beautiful lake.

Angseri Hot Springs:
Lies about 20 kilometers to the south of central Bedugul. From the main market head directly south.

TREKKING
Trekking in the mountains and around the lakes is very rewarding. There are regular, organised group departures from Taman Rekreasi Bedugul at Lake Bratan and the Botanical Gardens. If you require an individual guide for your own planned trek, your hotel will be able to help or ask at Taman Rekreasi Bedugul.


Popular Organised Treks:
Climbing Mount Catur (2,096m), starting at Taman Rekreasi Bedugul, this is quite a stiff climb.

Around Lake Tamblingan, returning by canoe. A very leisurely trek.
Around Jatiluwih with options from a 2 hour stroll to a stiff 8 hour trek. The Munduk area is also popular and extremely scenic.


Foto: +Ahmad Heriandi
Location Around: http://goo.gl/maps/CddD5
Around Lake Bratan, Bedugul, Bali, Indonesia.