Kintamani not only has a Kintamani dog, a cute dog native to Bali, but also has a stunning natural beauty. A typical mountain landscape, the serene natural lake and the cool air become an alternative choice for visitors who are bored with the atmosphere of the beach. Let’s see the best things to do in Kintamani Bali ..!
1. Visiting Penelokan Village
Penelokan Village is Kintamani’s flagship attraction. Penelokan Village is located at an altitude of 1,400 meters above sea level and has breathtaking views.
Accompanied by the cool air, visitors can admire the beauty of Lake Batur surrounded by mountains. In addition, visitors can dine in the restaurant that serves a delicious menu while enjoying the beautiful scenery.
How to Get There
Penelokan Village is located in Central Batur, Kintamani, Bangli Regency. It’s about one and half hour drive from Denpasar.
2. Visiting Batur Lake
Lake Batur is a must visit place in Kintamani. The lake is located at an altitude of 1,050 meters above sea level with an area of 16 square kilometers.
Its water comes from the rain filtered through the mountain and seeps to fill the lake. Lake Batur, which has a calm and peaceful atmosphere, is functioned purely for tourism.
How to Get There
Lake Batur is located in South Batur, Kintamani, Bangli Regency. It’s about 2 hours drive from Denpasar. The admission is Rp 15,000. Another famous lake in Bali is Lake Beratan. Visiting Lake Beratan is one of things to do in Bedugul Bali.
3. Visiting Ulun Danu Batur Temple
Ulun Danu Batur Temple, which is situated at an altitude of 900 meters above sea level, was built as a tribute to the Goddess of Danu, known as the goddess of rivers and lakes. The temple was once damaged during the eruption of Mount Batur in 1926.
Ulun Danu Batur Temple is a complex consisting of nine temples. To enter Ulun Danu Batur Temple, both foreign and local tourists must wear a cloth tied around the waist like a long skirt.
How to Get There
Ulun Danu Batur Temple is located in Batur, Kintamani, Bangli Regency. It’s about 2 hours drive from Denpasar. It’s free entry. If you love the atmosphere of temple, you should stop by Badung whose temples are wonderful. And certainly there are lots of things to do in Badung Bali.
4. Visiting Puncak Penulisan Temple
Puncak Penulisan Temple, which is situated at an altitude of 1.745 meters above sea level, is a place to worship the Lord Shiva. The temple is one of the oldest temples in Bali and has a variety of relics from the Megalithic era.
The structure of the Puncak Penulisan Temple is made to resemble a hill or a storied pyramid. Puncak Penulisan Temple is a complex consisting of seven temples where the temples are connected by stairs.
How to Get There
Puncak Penulisan Temple is located in Sukawana Village, Kintamani, Bangli Regency. It’s free entry. Temple hopping is really fun and one of things to do in Bali for solo travelers.
5. Climbing Mount Batur
Mount Batur has a height of 1,717 meters above sea level and is an active volcano. However, for years Mount Batur is safe and has an easy climbing path.
From the top of Mount Batur, visitors can see the stunning Lake Batur and the amazing sunrise. At Independence Day celebration, local climbers often held flag ceremony in Mount Batur.
How to Get There
Mount Batur is located in South Batur, Kintamani, Bangli Regency. The admission is Rp 10,000.
6. Soaking at Batur Natural Hot Spring
Batur Natural Hot Spring is near Lake Batur and has three separate pools each for children, teenagers and adults. Its water has a temperature of 38-39 degrees Celsius and is believed to cure various skin diseases.
Batur Natural Hot Spring has complete facilities such as restaurant, gazebo, toilet, dressing room and parking lot. Around the bath there are also lodgings at affordable prices.
How to Get There
Batur Natural Hot Spring is located in Pekraman Batur Village, Toya Bungkah, Bangli Regency. The admission is Rp 60,000 for adults and Rp 30,000 for children. Soaking in hot spring is also one of things to do in Singaraja Bali.
7. Visiting Trunyan Village
Trunyan Village has a unique tradition in which its deceased residents are not buried or burned, but placed on land in a remote area far from the settlements. To go to that area, which is across the Lake Batur, people must use the boat.
The corpse is covered with bamboo cages to avoid disturbance of wild animals. Then the corpse that has become bones will be collected with other bodies to make room for the new corpse.
How to Get There
Trunyan Village is located in Kintamani, Bangli Regency.
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8. Visiting Pinggan Village
The charm of Pinggan Village lies in the mist at dawn. Accompanied by cold air at 16-18 degree celsius, visitors will be stunned by the amazing natural paintings.
To enjoy the beauty of Pinggan Village, visitors must arrive at the spot before 6 am. The best month to enjoy the mist in Pinggan Village is around September – November.
How to Get There
Pinggan Village is located in Kintamani, Bangli Regency.
9. Visiting Catur Village
Catur Village is an agro-tourism area in Kintamani. In addition to enjoying the natural beauty of the countryside, visitors can also see the fertile plantations of coffee and oranges.
Various activities of the farmer, ranging from nurseries to processing of plantation products, may add knowledge to visitors. If the harvest time arrives, visitors can taste the freshness of Catur Village’s fruits.
How to Get There
Catur Village is located in Kintamani, Bangli Regency.
10. Visiting Kedisan Village
Kedisan Village is the perfect place to see the beauty of Lake Batur from close range. Kedisan Village has a dock where boats await visitors who want to surround Lake Batur.
There is also a restaurant that juts into Lake Batur. While dining, visitors can enjoy the scenic beauty and the cool air typical of the mountains.
How to Get There
Kedisan Village is located in Kintamani, Bangli Regency.
All right guys, you see the top things to do in Kintamani Bali. A day certainly will not be enough to explore this one piece of Bali. Let’s visit Kintamani Bali Indonesia..!