If you are currently planning a vacation to Bali, it might be time to try visiting Pura Ulun Danu Beratan. This tourist icon of the island of Bali is so popular among other tourist areas.
The scenery offered is not just beautiful, but also amazing to look at for a long time and capture. Make sure you explore all corners of this tourist destination, because every point is interesting to see.
Tourist Attractions
Besides Garuda Wisnu Kencana, Ulun Danu Beratan Temple is a tourism icon of Bali Island. Its location is to the west of Lake Bedugul. It is located on Jalan Raya Bedugul, Candi Kuning, Baturiti District, Tabanan Regency.
If you stay at one of the hotels by Kuta Beach, it takes about two hours to reach the Bedugul area of Tabanan. But you'll be closer to Lake Beratan if you stay in the Ubud tourist area of Bali.
The Charm of Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
This place is the most visited tourist destination by local tourists. Then, what interesting things can be obtained when visiting here?
1. History of Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
According to information, Pura Ulun was built by I Gusti Agung Putu (King of Mengwi Kingdom) in 1634, where the building serves as a place to worship God Almighty. In Hinduism, its manifestation is referred to as Tri Murti (Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva).
The development is expected to invoke fertile agricultural land, a prosperous and prosperous society, and a nature that is sustainable and far from catastrophic disasters. The shape of the temple is unique, built with Balinese architectural characteristics.
Made of wooden buildings shaped like pagodas, Ulun Danu Beratan Temple has eleven levels at the top. The fancy architecture is all the more beautiful because of the hills and natural lakes that surround the temple.
2. Natural Enchantment
This destination is suitable for those who love the unique Balinese architecture. With a garden layout that has various types of flowers, the natural environment looks more natural and fresh. Greeted by Bentar Temple, the cool air is the first thing that greets you when you visit here.
3. Lake Beratan
Of course, the lake is the main highlight as well. When the lake water rises, Ulun Danu Beratan Temple seems to float above the water surface when viewed from a certain distance. The clear and calm water adds to the peaceful atmosphere.
In the afternoon, a light mist descends, shading the water surface of the lake and the hilly area. Ulun Danu Beratan Temple located in the middle of the lake appears to be floating with the hilly area in the background, which was once the image on the Rp50,000 note.
Vacation Activities Around Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
Every tourist spot in Bali is very interesting to visit, including this iconic tourism destination. To fill your vacation, some of these activities can be done with friends or family.
1. Take a Picture with Ulun Temple in the Background on the Edge of Lake Beratan
The crowds of visitors admiring the panoramic delights make many people take pictures to record their vacation. There are also photographers by the lake who offer their services and print immediately with 6R size for IDR 15,000 / sheet.
2. Water Activities in the Lake
Besides taking pictures, it turns out that it is also allowed to do water sports in Lake Beratan. You can rent speedboats, kayaks, fishing and swan boats. Rentals are located at the small jetty to the right of the temple.
3. Speedboat
If you are squeamish, do not try this water activity. Even if you're not a good swimmer, you shouldn't try it because there are no life jackets provided on this speedboat. The driver will jump in front of the boat when it is in the middle of the lake.
He will then take pictures of you sitting in the speedboat with his own camera. You are also allowed to take pictures of yourself while holding the steering wheel, and you can also ask the driver to take pictures with his own camera.
4. Fishing
To the left of the temple is a very neatly arranged flower garden and a deer fawn in a cage. At the edge of the lake there is also a fishing equipment rental. If you have this hobby, you may be able to try fishing during your later visit.
Operating Hours
The Ulun Danu Beratan temple is open to tourists from 08.00 - 18.00 WITA. It's better if you come early to get a good photo, because at ten o'clock there are already many visitors arriving.
If you ask Bali Tour Package about the ideal duration of a vacation here, the answer is about one to two hours. But it still depends on what other activities you want to do here.
Parking facilities
For the safety and comfort of visitors during their vacation, the Ulun Danu Beratan temple area has a very large parking lot. There are also public bathrooms and toilets. Near the parking lot there is a small shop where you can buy Balinese souvenirs, drinks and snacks.
Entrance fee of Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
As a tourist spot, generally in Bali there will be an entrance ticket fee for visitors. For the Ulun Danu Beratan temple itself, the ticket price details can be seen below.
| CATEGORIES | TICKET PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult | IDR 30,000/person |
| Children | IDR 10,000/person |
| Motorcycle parking | IDR 2,000 |
| Car parking | IDR 5,000 |
A must-see when visiting Bali is Pura Ulun Danu Beratan. It must be very satisfying to be able to visit one of the objects that was once used as a picture on the IDR 50,000 currency, right? Don't forget to keep clean while on vacation!
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