Talking about Bali Island, it feels incomplete if you don't visit to enjoy its natural beauty. Its natural charm is well known to foreign countries. No wonder, Bali is indeed the best place to spoil the eyes. Bali also has a lot of tourism potential, one of which is Kintamani tourism in Bangli district.
Then, what are the Kintamani attractions that must be visited? Let's take a peek below.
Kintamani is located on the slopes of a mountain, so its attractions are related to nature. In fact, there are many Bali Tour Packages that offer trips there. Therefore, this place is very popular and crowded with visitors. Before deciding to take a vacation to Bali, you should first check the following Kintamani tourist attractions that should not be missed.
1. Enjoying the Beauty of Nature While Hiking at Mount Batur
A tourist attraction that must be included in the travel list is Mount Batur. This mountain has a height of about 1717 meters above sea level, so it can still be reached even if you are not a reliable climber. Mount Batur is famous for its eye-pleasing sunrise charm.
Visitors can enjoy the sunrise from a height. This place is also suitable for those of you who like to capture pictures, coupled with a panoramic sunrise background.
Interested? maybe you can try to see our Mount Batur trekking activities.
In addition, Mount Batur is also an active volcano with a distinctive smell of sulfur odor from the crater. No need to worry, this mountain is safe to climb and there are guide services that guide your journey easily.
For visitors who want to make a hike, it is mandatory to register at the Mount Batur Tourist Association Post first. The best time to visit or do hiking is usually during the dry season. The entrance ticket price is Rp. 15,000.
2. Visit Ulun Danu Batur Temple
Bali has a nickname as the 'Island of a Thousand Temples', where almost all corners are temples, one of which is Ulun Danu Batur Temple. This temple is used as a place of worship for Hindus. In addition, it is the second largest temple after Besakih Temple. The purpose of the temple is to make ceremonial offerings to Sang Hyang Widhi and Dewi Danu.
As a place of worship, of course this temple is highly respected. So visitors are required to wear a sarong when entering the temple. There is no need to bother bringing the cloth because there is a rental place available and if you are interested, you can also buy it. Don't forget to dress modestly when visiting.
3. Enjoying the Charm of Lake Batur
A visit to Mount Batur is not complete without enjoying the beauty of Lake Batur. When viewed from above, this lake looks like a crescent moon. Lake Batur is located directly on the slopes of the mountain, at first glance appearing to envelop Mount Batur.
This Kintamani tourist attraction is considered a beautiful natural caldera, plus the clear water further attracts its charm. This is what makes many foreign tourists visit. Although many people visit, it turns out that Lake Batur still maintains its beauty. While enjoying the lake, you can also eat culinary delights at the location. If you want to visit, you can come during the dry season, so you can see the lake surface directly.
4. Exploring Penelokan Village in Kintamani Tourism
The next Bali tourism recommendation is Penelokan Village. This village is one of the famous areas in Kintamani. When visiting Mount Batur, you can immediately stop by this place. The locals have made the village a tourist attraction. That way, visitors can feel the cool, beautiful atmosphere and enjoy the beauty.
Not only that, but you can also stay in Penelokan Village while enjoying the beauty of Mount Batur. Meanwhile, the location is far from the city center, but there is already adequate transportation. Some access has been built to make it easier for visitors to come, so the trip feels comfortable.
5. Toya Bungkah, a Hot Spring Pool
Toya Bungkah is one of the bathing places that is naturally derived from geothermal heat. You can enjoy it by swimming freely in the large pool. The temperature is around 50 degrees, so be sure to check the temperature beforehand so that it is not too hot when immersing. This hot spring pool has many benefits, ranging from curing various skin diseases, making the body more relaxed, and can rejuvenate the skin.
This pool is divided into two, namely a free pool and a therapeutic pool. There are also pools for children and toddlers, so parents don't need to worry if they want to take their children on vacation there. The entrance ticket price is priced at around Rp. 100,000 (local tourists), while foreign tourists are priced at around Rp. 150,000.
6. Extreme Tourism, Trunyan Village
Want to find a new atmosphere when visiting Kintamani tourist attractions in Bali? Trunyan Village can be the best choice to enjoy your vacation days. This village has a different charm from the village of Penelokan.
Why?
Because, this village is the burial center for the locals. The villagers put the corpses under the trees without burying them. Interestingly, it doesn't leave any odor at all, it just smells nice.
Some tourists visit because they are curious about this Kintamani tourist attraction. When visiting, you must obey the rules that apply when going to the funeral center. Although it sounds scary, it turns out that outside Trunyan Village there is still natural beauty with clean, fresh and beautiful air. In fact, it is often used as a sports track, especially cycling. If you want to visit here, the entrance ticket price to Trunyan Village will be combined with the boat ticket price.
Then, How to Visit These Kintamani Attractions?
To visit, you can use the services of a travel agent or personally. If you visit without a tour, you must rent a car, motorcycle, or charter a taxi as transportation. However, you must use maps to get to the destination. If you want to make it easier, you can charter a taxi because there is already a driver who leads the way to the desired location. However, you have to prepare more budget when making a rental. Usually the rental price starts from Rp. 300,000, depending on the destination.
In addition, you can use the services of a travel agent to Bali. There are many advantages to using a travel agent, namely no need to bother looking for a destination location, all accommodations have been prepared, and the schedule is arranged so as not to waste much time. When using a tour, usually the price will tend to be cheaper than vacationing alone.
Moreover, there are now many Kintamani Tours that offer affordable prices. In a day trip, you can visit several locations at once. The car, entrance tickets, and lunch will also be arranged by the agent.
So, you can still take a vacation without having to spend a lot of money. How, a vacation trip becomes more enjoyable, right? What tourist sites do you want to visit? Let's prepare a list of Kintamani attractions according to your choice!