Are you planning on traveling to the island of Bali? If yes! I am sure that Beratan Lake is one of tourist attractions in Bali that is on your list tourist attractions that you want to visit. Of the many interesting tourist attraction on the island of Bali, Bedugul Lake is included in the category of famous tourist attractions on the island of Bali.
Furthermore, the Beratan Bedugul lake is so famous as a holiday destination in Bali, almost every day it is always busy with tourist visits. Even during the low season, tourists are still busy on visiting the natural destinations in Bedugul. Bali, as one of the tourist destination in Indonesia, is famous for having beautiful natural views. There are many types of natural tourist attractions in Bali, including beaches, volcanic views, natural lakes, rice fields, natural waterfall, underwater views and protected forest.
The original name of this lake was not Bedugul Lake, but Beratan Lake. However, because it is part of the Bedugul tourist attraction area, many tourist are more familiar with the name Bedugul Lake. There are several tourist attractions and holiday activities around Beratan Lake Bedugul.
If you have never been visiting the Beratan Lake, you will definitely ask! What are the interesting tourist attractions in the lake area in Bedugul? Apart from that, are there any exciting holiday activities that we can do at Beratan Lake? To answer those question, here are the lists:
- Ulun Danu Temple Beratan
An interesting tourist spot is located right on the edge of the Beratan Temple in Bedugul. The Ulun Danu Beratan Temple is quite unique because it is situated in the middle of the lake. When the water lake rises, the Ulun Danu Temple appears to float on the lake’s surface. Although Bali has many tourist attractions such as Tanah Lot, Kuta Beach, and Uluwatu Temple, the Ulun Danu Beratan Temple in Bedugul always stands out as an iconic symbol of Balinese tourism. If you ever looked at the old Rp. 50,000 banknote, you will see the image of the Ulun Danu Beratan Temple.
Furthermore, the Ulun Danu Beratan Temple features architecture that is very characteristic of Balinese temples. It has tiered roofs, with towers include 11tiers, 7 tiers, and 3 tiers. These towers symbolize the Balinese Hindu belief in three gods namely: 1. Dewa Wisnu (11 tiers)
2. Dewa Brahma (7 tiers)
3. Dewa Siwa (3 tiers)
In addition being located on the edge of Beratan Lake in Bedugul, there is also a Hindu temple named Ulun Danu in the Kintamani area of Bangli Regency. This temple is called Ulun Danu Batur. So, don’t be confused by the similar names of these two temple tourist attractions; they are in different locations and each has its own unique appeals.
One of the favorite activities for tourists visiting Beratan Lake in Bedugul is taking photos with the temple in the background. Due to the high number of the visitors who also want photos with the temple backdrop, it can be challenging to the capture a short without other people in the frame. To avoid this, it is best to arrive early in the morning.
The most captivating sight you can witness is the mist that occasionally appears and then disappears over the lake’s surface. When the mist settles, it envelops the temple, the lake, and the surrounding hills, creating a truly magical and serene landscape.
In addition to take photos, many tourists rent speedboats to explore the Beratan Lake up close. This allows them to enjoy the lake’s scenery from a more intimate perspective. Beratan Lake has a water depth up to 23 meters, so please exercise caution when riding a speedboat on the lake.
The following is the information of entrance tickets prices for Ulun Danu Beratan Temple, Bedugul, Bali:
Categories:
- Adult (Domestics) IDR 30,000
- Children (Domestics) IDR 20,000
- Adult (Foreign) IDR 75,000
- Children (Foreign) IDR 50,000
Vehicles tickets:
- Motorbike IDR 3,000
- Car IDR 5,000
- Bus IDR 10,000