The Danu Beratan Temple The first place on our list is the Danu Beratan Temple. It’s a cool place by lake Beratan and looks like it’s floating when the water’s high. The air’s fresh and it’s really peaceful there.
The temple was built in the 17th century. It’s for the water goddess, Danu, and it’s important for Bali’s farms and water. There are a few temples there, each with a special meaning. The biggest one is for the god Shiva and has a big tower. What is the best time to go? Early morning, like before 9 AM. It’s quieter, and the light is great for photos. You’ll pay around $5 to get in. It’s about an hour’s drive from Denpasar. You can rent a scooter or get a driver. There are buses too from places like Lovina and Ubud. You can rent boats at the temple for a fun time on the lake. It is religious place so in order to respect, dress properly and cover your legs and shoulders.
Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
Handara Gate The next one is Handara Gate you should visit in Bali. It’s famous for its big, beautiful Balinese gate. It’s in north-central Bali, near Munduk. If you’re coming from Ubud, it’s about 1.5 to 2 hours drive. From Kuta, it’s around 2 hours... Go early in the morning, like around sunrise, to miss the crowds. It gets busy later on. The gate is actually the entrance to a golf course, but it’s a trendy spot for photos.
Handara Iconic Gate
The next stop is Nungnung Waterfall, It is located in the Badung Regency. It is about 75 minutes from Ubud and a little longer from other tourist areas like Canggu, Seminyak, or Kuta. You can reach Nungnung Waterfall in around 1–2 hours from Ubud, Canggu, or Kuta, depending on traffic. Another option is to join a guided tour, which can be found at local agents in Ubud and Canggu.
The Nangnung waterfall is open from 9 AM to 4 PM daily. You can Visit in the morning, between 9 am and 10:30 am, to avoid crowds and enjoy a serene experience. If you are just looking for photographs, the best time for photos is between 10 AM and 1 PM, when the light creates magical effects with the water spray. The entrance fee for foreign tourists is about $2 per person. There are facilities like a parking area, toilets, and a small shop selling food and drinks near the parking lot. After exploring Nungnung Waterfall, there are other attractions nearby, like the Jatiluwih rice fields, the Leke Leke waterfall, and the Sangeh Monkey Forest. So make sure to check them also if you have enough time.
Nungnung Waterfall
Jatiluwih Rice Terraces The Jatiluwih Rice Terraces is located at the foot of Mount Batukaru in Tabanan Regency. Jatiluwih is approximately a 1.5-hour drive north of popular areas like Canggu, Seminyak, and Kuta, and around 80 minutes from Ubud.