Guidebook for Ubud
Parks & Nature
A healing Natural Spa. Whether you're coming to play, relax or make Batur Natural Hot Springs your home with the friendly small-town atmosphere. Clean air, magnificent scenery and views of the Lake Batur, Mount Batur and Mount Abang.
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Batur Natural Hot Spring
A healing Natural Spa. Whether you're coming to play, relax or make Batur Natural Hot Springs your home with the friendly small-town atmosphere. Clean air, magnificent scenery and views of the Lake Batur, Mount Batur and Mount Abang.
About 30 to 40 minutes from the villa, we'd love to bring you to the cool mountains of Kintamani to view Mount Batur; an active volcano with its ribbons of black lava running down its peak to the valley below. Beside it lies the shimmering lake of Batur; Bali’s largest lake. You can enjoy lunch in one of the local restaurants, providing wonderful views (a picnic lunch can be ordered from our villa).
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Kintamani
About 30 to 40 minutes from the villa, we'd love to bring you to the cool mountains of Kintamani to view Mount Batur; an active volcano with its ribbons of black lava running down its peak to the valley below. Beside it lies the shimmering lake of Batur; Bali’s largest lake. You can enjoy lunch in one of the local restaurants, providing wonderful views (a picnic lunch can be ordered from our villa).
This rice terrace close to the villa is designed with beautiful rice fields and grooves and precisely located on the edge of the hill. You will enjoy the beautiful panorama. while walking through the terraces.
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Tegallalang
This rice terrace close to the villa is designed with beautiful rice fields and grooves and precisely located on the edge of the hill. You will enjoy the beautiful panorama. while walking through the terraces.
Bukit Jambul or Jambul hill, offers views of gorgeous rice-terraced fields and is a nice spot to stop for lunch. (Lunch at personal expense or a picnic may be ordered from Hillside Eden).
Bukit Jambul
Bukit Jambul or Jambul hill, offers views of gorgeous rice-terraced fields and is a nice spot to stop for lunch. (Lunch at personal expense or a picnic may be ordered from Hillside Eden).
Visit Lake Bratan and the 17th century Pura Ulun Danu Bratan. Built in 1663, this temple is used for offering ceremonies to the Balinese water, lake and river goddess; Dewi Danu. Lake Bratan is important as a main source of irrigation in central Bali. There are 11 stories of Pelinggih Meru that are dedicated to the God Shiva and his consort Goddess; Parvathi. Going up to the twin lake that has a beautiful panorama with the surrounding green hills. It is located in the plateau area with cool atmosphere, rain forest and mist. The two adjacent lakes in this area are Buyan and Tamblingan. Going further after the twin lake, you will witness the velvet-like mountain slopes, a photographer’s dream.
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Ulun Danu Bratan Temple
Danau BeratanVisit Lake Bratan and the 17th century Pura Ulun Danu Bratan. Built in 1663, this temple is used for offering ceremonies to the Balinese water, lake and river goddess; Dewi Danu. Lake Bratan is important as a main source of irrigation in central Bali. There are 11 stories of Pelinggih Meru that are dedicated to the God Shiva and his consort Goddess; Parvathi. Going up to the twin lake that has a beautiful panorama with the surrounding green hills. It is located in the plateau area with cool atmosphere, rain forest and mist. The two adjacent lakes in this area are Buyan and Tamblingan. Going further after the twin lake, you will witness the velvet-like mountain slopes, a photographer’s dream.
The Penatahan Hot Springs. The hot water comes from natural springs located near the bank of Yeh Ho River. It contains sulfur, potassium and sodium, which are known for their curative effects. It is also known as Yeh Panes, a beautiful natural resting place beside a river bank, surrounded by fresh vegetation and green forest.
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Penatahan
The Penatahan Hot Springs. The hot water comes from natural springs located near the bank of Yeh Ho River. It contains sulfur, potassium and sodium, which are known for their curative effects. It is also known as Yeh Panes, a beautiful natural resting place beside a river bank, surrounded by fresh vegetation and green forest.
Visit Jatiluwih; endless contours of shimmering terraced rice fields. Jatiluwih has cool temperatures as it lies 700 meters above sea level. Apart from its natural beauty, Jatiluwih is also well-known for Patirtaan in Petali Temple. Regularly, in accordance to the Balinese calendar, a ceremony to worship the Goddess Shri, Goddess of agriculture, is held.
Jatiluwih has gained acknowledgement from UNESCO as part of the world's cultural heritage.
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Jatiluwih Rice Terrace
No.Desa Jl. Jatiluwih KawanVisit Jatiluwih; endless contours of shimmering terraced rice fields. Jatiluwih has cool temperatures as it lies 700 meters above sea level. Apart from its natural beauty, Jatiluwih is also well-known for Patirtaan in Petali Temple. Regularly, in accordance to the Balinese calendar, a ceremony to worship the Goddess Shri, Goddess of agriculture, is held.
Jatiluwih has gained acknowledgement from UNESCO as part of the world's cultural heritage.
Sightseeing
Jalan Tirta Mengening
Temple
Ubud Palace, which is one of the most prominent places in Ubud. The Ubud palace was built during the lordship of the late Ida Tjokorda Putu Kandel (1800-1823) and is well kept by his successive heirs. This Puri Saren Ubud Palace currently also serves as a cultural repository of arts, evening dance performances and literature.
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Ubud
Ubud Palace, which is one of the most prominent places in Ubud. The Ubud palace was built during the lordship of the late Ida Tjokorda Putu Kandel (1800-1823) and is well kept by his successive heirs. This Puri Saren Ubud Palace currently also serves as a cultural repository of arts, evening dance performances and literature.
The Gunung Kawi temple, a complex that serves as a place to glorify the spirit of King Udayana and his family. This interpretation is connected with the inscription carved on one of the temples. The Gunung Kawi temples were divided into four groups. The group of five temples are located on the eastside of Tukad Pakerisan.
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Pura Gunung Kawi
Jalan Gunung KawiThe Gunung Kawi temple, a complex that serves as a place to glorify the spirit of King Udayana and his family. This interpretation is connected with the inscription carved on one of the temples. The Gunung Kawi temples were divided into four groups. The group of five temples are located on the eastside of Tukad Pakerisan.
The Tirta Empul temple at Tampak Siring village. The holy springs in this temple are believed to have magic curative powers. The spring-fed bathing pools are its most important features.
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Tirta Empul Temple
Jalan TirtaThe Tirta Empul temple at Tampak Siring village. The holy springs in this temple are believed to have magic curative powers. The spring-fed bathing pools are its most important features.
Besakih Temple, the largest holy site in Bali and the island of Gods’ Mother Temple. The Besakih Temple was built during the late 8th century and located on the slopes of the highest mount in Bali; Mount Agung (3.142 meters). The temple comprises of 3 main complexes, dedicated to the Hindu Trinity. We recommend you wear a sarong and sash provided at the entrance of the temple. The Mother Temple of Besakih is a complex made up of twenty-two temples which sit on parallel ridges. The main sanctuary of the complex is the Pura Penataran Agung. The symbolic center of the main sanctuary is the lotus throne or Padmasana. This is the spiritual heart or centre of the entire complex. Besakih Temple is located approximately 62 km’s from Hillside Eden.
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Besakih Temple Tour
6 No 27 Jl. Raya MenangaBesakih Temple, the largest holy site in Bali and the island of Gods’ Mother Temple. The Besakih Temple was built during the late 8th century and located on the slopes of the highest mount in Bali; Mount Agung (3.142 meters). The temple comprises of 3 main complexes, dedicated to the Hindu Trinity. We recommend you wear a sarong and sash provided at the entrance of the temple. The Mother Temple of Besakih is a complex made up of twenty-two temples which sit on parallel ridges. The main sanctuary of the complex is the Pura Penataran Agung. The symbolic center of the main sanctuary is the lotus throne or Padmasana. This is the spiritual heart or centre of the entire complex. Besakih Temple is located approximately 62 km’s from Hillside Eden.
Kertha Gosa Pavilion, an ancient court of justice at Klungkung Palace. The Klungkung Palace is a historical building complex situated in Semarapura. The palace was erected at the end of the 17th century, but largely destroyed during the Dutch colonial conquest in 1908. Within the old palace compound is also a floating pavilion, Bale Kambing, which was added in the 1940’s. The paintings of Puri Kertha Gosa are one of the outstanding examples of the Kamasan or Wayang style.
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Taman Wisata Kertha Gosa
11 Jalan KenangaKertha Gosa Pavilion, an ancient court of justice at Klungkung Palace. The Klungkung Palace is a historical building complex situated in Semarapura. The palace was erected at the end of the 17th century, but largely destroyed during the Dutch colonial conquest in 1908. Within the old palace compound is also a floating pavilion, Bale Kambing, which was added in the 1940’s. The paintings of Puri Kertha Gosa are one of the outstanding examples of the Kamasan or Wayang style.
Pura Penataran Sasih in Pejeng where the Pejeng Moon is being kept. In Bali this is the largest single-cast bronze kettle drum and the largest known relic from Southeast Asia's Bronze Age period. It is considered highly sacred by local people. The drum is 186.6 centimeters high and the diameter of the tympano is 160 centimeters. Hillside Eden is about 20 km’s from Pejeng.
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Pura Penataran Sasih
Jalan RayaPura Penataran Sasih in Pejeng where the Pejeng Moon is being kept. In Bali this is the largest single-cast bronze kettle drum and the largest known relic from Southeast Asia's Bronze Age period. It is considered highly sacred by local people. The drum is 186.6 centimeters high and the diameter of the tympano is 160 centimeters. Hillside Eden is about 20 km’s from Pejeng.
2,5 hour drive from Hillside Eden lies Munduk. A place fmous for its breathtaking views of valleys, lakes, coffee and clove plantations.
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Munduk
2,5 hour drive from Hillside Eden lies Munduk. A place fmous for its breathtaking views of valleys, lakes, coffee and clove plantations.
The former kingdom of Mengwi, and visit the 17th century Taman Ayun state temple, built by the early rulers of Mengwi Regency. Taman Ayun temple is approximately 35 km’s from Hillside Eden.
The Taman Ayun temple was built in 1634 by I Gusti Agung, the king of Mengwi. The Taman Ayun temple was connected with the legend of Mandara Giri; the story of Gods and Asuras (demons) who fought over Amerta; holy water giving eternal life.
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Taman Ayun Temple
No.10 Jl. AyodyaThe former kingdom of Mengwi, and visit the 17th century Taman Ayun state temple, built by the early rulers of Mengwi Regency. Taman Ayun temple is approximately 35 km’s from Hillside Eden.
The Taman Ayun temple was built in 1634 by I Gusti Agung, the king of Mengwi. The Taman Ayun temple was connected with the legend of Mandara Giri; the story of Gods and Asuras (demons) who fought over Amerta; holy water giving eternal life.
Go to Mount Batukaru and visit Pura Luhur Batukaru. This ancestral temple of the former Tabanan rulers, is set amidst a lush tropical forest. It was originally built in the 11th century, and is also one of nine important holy temples in Bali, representing nine cardinal directions. The temple's most important shrine is the 7-tiered meru in honor of the God of Mount Batukaru; God Mahadewa.
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Pura Luhur Batukaru
Jalan Penatahan - WongayagedeGo to Mount Batukaru and visit Pura Luhur Batukaru. This ancestral temple of the former Tabanan rulers, is set amidst a lush tropical forest. It was originally built in the 11th century, and is also one of nine important holy temples in Bali, representing nine cardinal directions. The temple's most important shrine is the 7-tiered meru in honor of the God of Mount Batukaru; God Mahadewa.
Visit the unspoilt 17th century Tegaljadi village in Marga, which provides some of Bali‘s best sandstone, called paras. It is often used in buildings, temples and decorative artworks. The Marga district is also famous with the ‘Battle of Marga’, when Indonesian National Hero, I Gusti Ngurah Rai was killed by Dutch forces during the Indonesian Revolution in 1946.
Tegaljadi
Visit the unspoilt 17th century Tegaljadi village in Marga, which provides some of Bali‘s best sandstone, called paras. It is often used in buildings, temples and decorative artworks. The Marga district is also famous with the ‘Battle of Marga’, when Indonesian National Hero, I Gusti Ngurah Rai was killed by Dutch forces during the Indonesian Revolution in 1946.
Arts & Culture
A little bit further, but worth the trip lies Batubulan, a village that is known for its stone carving and dances. In this village, there is a temple where you will witness the exciting Barong Dance. This traditional dance portrays the eternal struggle between Ratu Barong, the faithful guardian of the community, and the pendulous-breasted Rangda, demonic mistress of the graveyard.
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Batubulan
A little bit further, but worth the trip lies Batubulan, a village that is known for its stone carving and dances. In this village, there is a temple where you will witness the exciting Barong Dance. This traditional dance portrays the eternal struggle between Ratu Barong, the faithful guardian of the community, and the pendulous-breasted Rangda, demonic mistress of the graveyard.
Neka Art Museum
Everything Else
Visit Monkey Forest Ubud. A cool little rain forest, inhabited by several groups of long-tailed Macaques or Macaca Fascicularis monkeys, located in the heart of the Ubud village. These monkeys are believed as guardian of the Dalem Agung temple, located in the northwest of this forest.
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Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
Jalan Monkey ForestVisit Monkey Forest Ubud. A cool little rain forest, inhabited by several groups of long-tailed Macaques or Macaca Fascicularis monkeys, located in the heart of the Ubud village. These monkeys are believed as guardian of the Dalem Agung temple, located in the northwest of this forest.
Entertainment & Activities
At the opposite of the palace is the Ubud Market. Viewing the various items from one stall to another is a highlight on its own, showing the craftsmanship and the artistry of Bali. Compared to other art markets in Bali, the Ubud Art Market can be considered to feature higher quality items and a larger mixture. Prices vary, depending on your bargaining skills, but do so politely as possible and with a smile.
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UBUD ART MARKET
No.35 Jl. Raya UbudAt the opposite of the palace is the Ubud Market. Viewing the various items from one stall to another is a highlight on its own, showing the craftsmanship and the artistry of Bali. Compared to other art markets in Bali, the Ubud Art Market can be considered to feature higher quality items and a larger mixture. Prices vary, depending on your bargaining skills, but do so politely as possible and with a smile.
Bali Treetop Adventure Park is a fun activity set in an open air environment for groups and families
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Bali Treetop Adventure Park
Bali Treetop Adventure Park is a fun activity set in an open air environment for groups and families
Bali Bird Park, which has over 250 exotic bird species, including the largest collection of the Bird of Paradise, as well as the famous Bali Starling and Komodo Dragon.
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Bali Bird Park
Bali Bird Park, which has over 250 exotic bird species, including the largest collection of the Bird of Paradise, as well as the famous Bali Starling and Komodo Dragon.
Ubud Horse Riding is a very adventurous journey on a horseback riding will bring you into outmost fascinating moment by magnificent view of rice terraces and ran forest in the heart of Bukian Village in Payangan. Scenery of Balinese people who lively perform their routine life on their fields become impressive and inspiring for each and everyone who whiteness. Extraordinary traditional life which lives in harmonically connected with beloved ones of mother earth. Birds fly among the ricefields with their beautiful voice sing their happiness song, accompanied by most rejuvenating sounds of water flows. Our Ubud Horse Riding's Professional guide, will bring you to that piece of heaven in one or two hours horseback riding from our Beautiful compound in Banjar Amo. No matter if you are a very beginner for a horse riding, or even the expert ones, our horses will be ready for you to amaze your journey.
Ubud Horse Riding
Ubud Horse Riding is a very adventurous journey on a horseback riding will bring you into outmost fascinating moment by magnificent view of rice terraces and ran forest in the heart of Bukian Village in Payangan. Scenery of Balinese people who lively perform their routine life on their fields become impressive and inspiring for each and everyone who whiteness. Extraordinary traditional life which lives in harmonically connected with beloved ones of mother earth. Birds fly among the ricefields with their beautiful voice sing their happiness song, accompanied by most rejuvenating sounds of water flows. Our Ubud Horse Riding's Professional guide, will bring you to that piece of heaven in one or two hours horseback riding from our Beautiful compound in Banjar Amo. No matter if you are a very beginner for a horse riding, or even the expert ones, our horses will be ready for you to amaze your journey.
Food Scene
Hanging Gardens Of Bali