Munduk Waterfall

Munduk waterfall is one of the popular waterfall in north Bali . This waterfall site is located in northern valley of Munduk village . About two and half hours drive from south Bali . Beautiful green valley of cloves farm , coffee and also tropical fruits .

Munduk waterfall

Yes today we are going to explore the Bali Country side thorough Bedugul area . Our program including Munduk waterfall as the farthest destination also as the highlight of our trip . Munduk waterfall is amazing waterfall in the northern valley , about 70 km from Denpasar , south Bali . To reach this place we have to drive around two and  half hours from Denpasar , south Bali . From Denpasar or Kuta we have to drive through busy street to exit from the city and than enter the main province street in Kapal village , Mengwi district . From Mengwi district we turn left and follow the main street toward Lovina , northern region in Bali island .

We will also pass through some of the villagers house for living inside the farm and see how the live with the nature

Munduk Waterfall

Bali Country Side | Bali Hidden Waterfall

From Mengwi we will drive to the north , drive toward the mountain with amazing view of greenery and valley . The traffic on this street is much better than in the town but sometimes we hits a very worst traffic if during the busy season . Therefore we usually take a village street , a back street toward Jatiluwih Rice terrace . This street is quite small but as a great option to stay away from worst traffic . In the middle of the way to Waterfall we can also stop at Jatiluwih Rice Terrace , just turn left from the main street and drive further away about 7 km . This small street will arrive at Bedugul center and back to main street . From Bedugul we continue to the north , pass through the Monkey forest and the view of twin lake .

Small and short trekking route to the waterfall and also small bulding for ticketing before entering the waterfall . 

Munduk Waterfall

Driving toward Munduk Waterfall is an amazing full day drive to explore the great Bali Country side and also some interesting temple sites . It can one great combination of Bali Full Day Tour toward great Bali amazing scenery and country side . There are so many top list sites to visit such as Ulun Danu Temple and Bedugul Lake , Jatiluwih Rice Terrace , Twin Lake view at Gobleg village area and also Mengwi Kingdon and the Temple .

Munduk waterfall
With our clients from CROATIA . Stop over at Twin lake view before reach Munduk waterfall

North Bali Tour | Hidden Waterfall

Arrive at Munduk Village we will amazed with such amazing green valley view . There’s a quite big parking for visitor by the street but sometimes during the high season will always full . Especially during the European tourist season as this waterfall is a big spot for nature lover . From the main road we need to walk through small footpath road inside the villagers farm , approximately 15 minutes walk . We will walk down through some stairs but isn’t very steep .

Near the waterfall there’s small building and there are  some local from the villagers who in charge to collect the ticket entrance . It’s only cost 10.000 Rupiah per person , this is equivalent of 80 cent . Not a big deal for amazing nature sites .

Munduk waterfall
The main street and the parking area of the waterfall

Ulun Danu Temple at Beratan Lake

Ulun Danu Temple is one of the most popular temple in Bali Island . Almost appear in every search regarding Bali island and also as the most visited sites in Bali Island . The favorite place for weekend of local Balinese , due to cold climate and romantic atmosphere .  Its a favorite place to visit indeed .

Ulun Danu temple
Lingga Petak temple

Ulun Danu Temple administratively is belong to Tabanan region , Candi kunung village in the highland of Bedugul area . Approximately 3 hours drive from Bali airport toward northern part of Bali island . The temple lies on the western shore of Beratan lake , one of the biggest among 4 lakes in Bali island . This highland is right in the center of Bali island along the main street that connect south to north Bali . About 1200 meters above sea level with surrounded by mountain make this place is a romantic and misty atmosphere . Its a perfect place to spend your afternoon time indeed . Some shrine are built on the water and as an icon of every picture of Bali photographs .

Ulun Danu Temple  is a major temple in Bali , one of the temple among the nine Khayangan Jagat Temples around Bali . Khayangan Jagat is a major Temple in Bali , the temple that built for all Hindu believer all around the world . Here we worship the God on his manifestation as a lord of lake Dewi Danu . For the Bali peoples that the lake is important source for irrigation . Beside that there are also shrine to worship Lord Siva and also Buddhist .

Ulun Danu Temple Tour | Bedugul Tour

The story of Ulun Danu Temple founded on Mengwi inscription . Here written that the temple build around 16 century by I Gusti Agung Putu . He is also the founder of the Mengwi Kingdom . Base on story that he did meditation to worship the God for help to defeat his enemy . He was defeated during the war and return back after meditation on the top of Mount Mangu , beside the lake . After he build Mengwi Kingdom and helping King of Tabanan to defeat all the enemies and than he build the temple in Beratan Lake to worship the God of the mountain for his blessing .

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In addition here bellow the temples around Ulun Danu temple complex .

Penataran Agung Temple

The main temple on shore of Beratan Lake to worship the God as Tri Purusa . Siva , Sada Siva and Parama Siva . The temple facing to the south on the left hand side after we entering the main gate of the temple . Inside the huge entrance gate and surrounded by Balinese wall architecture .

Dalem Prajapati Temple

In front of the main gate at the right hand side with huge Banyan three as a parth of the temple . Here we worship Devi Durga or in our local words call Dalem Prajapati , the God of the death .

Ulun Danu Temple
Lingga Petak temple , the floating temple is one of the beautiful view spot of Ulun Danu Batur . Here our clients doing their wedding pictures . Its so romantic place indeed
Ulun danu Temple
Penataran Agung , the main temple of Ulun Danu Temple . Here also as a favorite place for picture , with magnificent main entrance gate architecture

Dalem Purwa temple

Located by the lake shore on the south gate of the main temple . This shrines also to worship Devi Durga and Lord Ludra on his manifestation as the lord of prosperity . The main gate facing the the east and the bank of the lake .

Ulun Danu Temple
Dalem Purwa Temple with its magnificent entrance gate . The temple where we worship Lord Siva Rudra

Lingga Petak Temple

This is the most temple on photographs , built on the water in the east of Penataran Agung temple . There are the main shrine with 11 number of roof , dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Devi Danu . The God on his manifestation who giving the agriculture fertility .

Dalem Prajapati
The temple where we worship God on his form as Lord Paramesthi Guru and Devi Durga .
Ulun Danu Temple
Buddhist Temple at the outer yard of the Temple . As we know our Hindu in Bali use to call Siva Buddha , we adopt the Buddha concept as a symbol of peace .

Buddhist Temple

Outside the main gate on the left hand direction facing the the south .  Buddhist is a symbol of peace and also giving a harmony of life .

Pura Beji also known as Pura Taman

The temple is located further away in the north side of the Temple complex . The only temple which is separate from the other temple . The purpose of this temple is as a place for purification ceremony or also known for Melasti ceremony temple .

Note : This temple is the most visited temple in Bali Island . Most popular sites for local domestic tourist . The temple will always full and crowded , so morning before 10 am will be the best time and after 3 pm will be less peoples . Avoid to come during weekend holiday .