Tabanan

Adorned by mountains in the north, lush rice fields in the south and beaches, most of them covered with volcanic black sand. Corner that remains practically intact fulfilling the visions of a true paradise. Being a culturally vibrant native local reserve of great spirituality. Traditional Bali is shown with authentic centuries-old lifestyle villages.

Bedugul- Area located in the village of Candikuning, it is a mountainous area with fresh air and a beautiful view of Lake Beratan, the second largest lake after Lake Batur on the island. Very important for being the main source of irrigation in central Bali. It has an area of ​​approximately 375 hectares with an average depth of 22-48 meters.

• The Ulun Danu Beratan Temple stands on the edge of the lake built in the early 17th century to worship the gods in order to invoke the grace of fertility, prosperity, human well-being, and sustainability of the universe. It is commonly known as a “temple in the water”, mainly because it seems like floating on Lake Beratan on days when the water level is high, it is of great photographic and tourist interest. 

• Bedugul Botanical Garden (Kebun Raya Eka Karya) unique in Bali as a place for botanical research, conservation, education and recreation. With more than 2000 species of plants, where we can relax in a beautiful and peaceful environment, while learning about the use of plants in the daily life of the Balinese, as well as many of the interesting plants of the rain forest and birds. It has a traditional market for fruits, vegetables and plants, where we will find many tropical fruits such as papaya, banana, rambutan, mangosteen, strawberry and many others. Wide variety of spices such as cloves, nutmeg, pepper and turmeric and for lovers of plants, orchids, roses, hibiscus, begiones etc. 

Alas Kedaton-  Monkey Forest and Pura Alas Kedaton Temple, where hundreds of monkeys (long-tailed macaque) and some large bats hang from tree branches, the temple is facing west and has 4 doors as entrances and exits with a unique interior patio (in Balinese called Jeroan or Utama Mandala). 

The Butterfly Park (Taman Kupu Kupu)- Officially opened in 1996 as one of the attractions of nature and education. It is the largest butterfly farm in Indonesia and Southeast Asia for the conservation and reproduction of butterflies. With a great variety of specimens, where to see hundreds of butterflies that live and reproduce, many of them are protected as the Ornithoptera Priamus and Troides Helena families, the adults will be released into their natural habitat. There are also insects like the cobalt blue tarantula, the scorpion, selenocosmia javanensis, etc. This park has an area of ​​1 hectare, consisting of 3,700 m² for the butterfly habitat and the remaining 6,300 m² are used for the flower, plant and herb garden used as food and cultivation of the butterfly, the rest is for tourist infrastructure. 

Subak Museum- It is the best place to see and learn about traditional Balinese agriculture, agricultural tools and the SUBAK irrigation system that gives the museum its name. Located in the village of Banjar Anyar, inaugurated in 1981, it aims to preserve the traditional institution of Subak as the nation's cultural heritage, teaching it to young generations and tourists. Unique system that was established in the Tabanan regency as it has the most extensive rice fields in Bali.

It is divided into two separate parts that include a closed museum and an open-air museum. The closed museum consists of two main buildings, it functions as an information center, exhibition hall, audiovisuals, library, office and miniature model of Subak. While the open-air museum is an extension of rice fields that use this method of irrigation. 

The Jatiluwih Rice Terraces- Powered by the traditional Balinese irrigation system known as Subak, which was developed in the 9th century and is now recognized by UNESCO as a cultural asset. Located near Batukaru Mountain, the name Jatiluwih derives from "Jaton" means amulet and "Luwih" means good. 

Mount Batukaru- Reaching 2,275 meters above sea level, its summit often hidden by a cloud dominates the Regency of Tabanan. Where small deer, anteaters and monkeys reside. It is well worth the challenging hike to its summit as it offers a spectacular panoramic view of Mount Agung, Lombok Island and Java Island. 

Batukaru Temple- It is one of the key temples of Bali, located at the foot of Mount Batukaru, it has a multitude of shrines as well as high "meru" towers and "bale" pavilions with very old Balinese characteristics. There are different courtyards within the complex connected through a series of flower gardens. Inside the courtyard of the main temple there is a fresh water spring that serves as a source of holy water for prayers and ceremonies in cleansing and purification rituals. Various parts of the temple's inner sanctuary remain out of the reach of non-pilgrims. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Mahadeva. 

Tabanan Hot Spring Water- It is one of the most relaxing hot springs in Bali, a paradise on the banks of the river fed by the water that flows from Mount Batukaru. It is said to have healing powers. Located among the extensive rice fields near the sacred temple of Batukaru, it is undoubtedly a place to replenish your mind and body. With options for bathing in the main pool, on the riverbank or taking a dip in one of the smallest pools on the hillside, they are the perfect place to experience the luxury of nature. 

Balian Beach- It is one of the best surfing spots in western Bali, it has become a paradise for surfers and surf fans.

Located in the Lalang Linggah village area where the river of the same name "Balian" is located. Its story is related to the arrival of a holy priest from Dang Hyang Nirartha (founder of the Tanah Lot Temple). In the 15th century he passed through this place on his sacred journey to visit the island and it is said that when he arrived at this place he found many sick people, so he placed a magic wand in the river and ordered the sick to bathe in your stream. Then immediately those people were healed. Due to the river's effectiveness in curing diseases the locals call it "Balian" which in Balinese means shaman / healer (who can cure the disease), it has 11 tributaries, considered sacred by the locals it is used for purification rituals (penglukatan) . The waters of the Balian River flow directly into the sea. Like most Balinese beaches, the best time to visit is just before sunrise or sunset. It should be noted that shark attacks do not occur in the waters of Indonesia, although some have been seen on this beach, so precautions must be taken. Nearby we can find other attractions such as the Soka beach that has beautiful landscapes and the dragon fruit gardens (Pitaya) found in the town of Antap.