Saturday, May 1, 2010

Bedugul


Bedugul is the name of both a small city and a mountain-lake resort area, which Balinese have long used for weekend retreats.
When the heat and humidity finally gets to you, the place to escape to is Bedugul, Bali’s highland retreat, tucked into the crater of an extinct volcano, 1400 meters above sea level. Here, three lakes provide everything from recreation to the water for the springs, rivers and rice fields below. Lush pine forest seems to create freshness in the air. Bedugul is known for the quality of its fruit, vegetables and flowers.
The mountain resort of Bedugul, 18 Km north of Denpasar, is known for excellent golf course. Located besides Lake Bratan, it is surrounded forested hills. A beautiful sight is the “Ulun Danu” temple which sems to out of the lake. The area offers good walks. Boats are available for was skiing and parasailing. Is done as well. The Bali Handara Country Club bungalows for rent and a restaurant.
Bedugul is an area in the central mountains of Bali. Bedugul Area is composed of 3 lakes (Bratan, Buyan and Tamblingan) and one main town (Candikuning). At an alitude of 1.150 meters above sea level, Bedugul

Get in
Bedugul is located 48km north of Denpasar, on the main road from South Bali to the North Coast (Lovina and Singaraja)

See
The most visited places of Bedugul are:
Ulun Danu Temple on Lake Bratan. Unique Temple on a small island on the lake.
The Bedugul Botanical Gardens (Kebun Raya Eka Karya) with trees collection and Bali Treetop Adventure Park.
The Traditional Market of Candikuning.
The Bali Handara Kosaido Golf and Country Club.

Do
Bali Treetop Adventure Park
Bali Treetop Adventure Park, Bedugul Botanical Gardens, Tel.: (62)(361) 8520680,[1]. The park includes six main circuits that stretch from tree to tree, as well as nets, Tarzan Jumps, and bridges. Each run also features “Flying Fox” zip-lines of up to 160 meters, providing heart-pounding thrills to guests as they fly through the air. Two circuits are designed for young children from 4 years old.
Bali Handara Kosaido Golf and Country Club. [2]. At an alitude of 1.142 meters above the sea level and surrounded by green mountains, crater lakes and ancient forest, the course is considered as one of the greatest golf course in the world.
Water sports on lake Bratan. Parasailing, speedboat, jetski.
Trekking in the mountains. Departure from the Lake Bratan or from Bedugul Botanical Gardens
Soaking in Angseri hot springs. Angseri lies about 20km to the south. From the main market head directly south. It is well sign-posted.

Buy
Bedugul Traditional Market in Candikuning. Bedugul is the garden of Bali with lots of fruits and vegetable. In the market you can find strawberry, corn, and lots of spices. Also an art market with lots of handicraft.

Eat
Pacung Indah Restaurant with a great panoramic view on all South Bali, from the Ocean to the Mount Agung.
Strawberry Stop near the Ulun Danu Temple. To try the Bedugul strawberry.
Lake view on the way down from the Market to the lake.
Roti Bedugul. Bakery famous for its international quality of bread, croissant and danish pastries.

Drink
Cracker’s Bar. An Australian sport bar in Bedugul Traditional Market.

Sleep
Many small and affordable guesthouses in Bedugul.
Pacung Indah Hotel [3], 10 kilometers before Bedugul. 8 bungalows with panoramic views.
Bali Handara Kosaido Golf and Country Club. Up market hotel in the golf course.

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