Best 10 Things to Do in Bali
There are many things to do in Bali and if you have a short amount of time it is better to plan everything ahead. Bali has a rich culture and unique traditions. Its natural beauty makes it an attractive destination for a honeymoon, wellness and yoga.
Bali offers scenic and beautiful views, clear and warm water, white sandy beaches, and friendly locals people. Bali has a very diverse marine life with water meeting from west of Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea and Timor.
10 Things to Do in Bali
Here are some of the best 10 things to do in Bali, Indonesia while you are exploring:
Gunung Kawi Temple
Gunung Kawi temple is located northeast of Ubud in Bali, Indonesia, and was built in the 11th-century in Tampaksiring. It spread across both sides of the Pakerisan river and it is one of the oldest temples in Bali.
Before you reach the temple you climb hundreds of steps and past souvenir shops to a lush tropical valley. According to a legend, to honor a long-dead Balinese king named Udayana was built the original complex.
Tukad Pakerisan separated the temple complex into two parts. Here in Bali, you’ll find many temples that are great things to do in Bali and explore the old monuments.
Mount Batur
Mount Batur, located on the island of Bali, at the center of two concentric calderas northwest of Mount Agung, is an active volcano with the most recent eruption in 2000.
Mount Batur Caldera is a part of UNESCO’s Global Geoparks Network as of 2012. This volcano is 700-meter-tall rising above the surface of Lake Batur with a collapsed top, which is called a caldera.
The best time to climb Mount Batur is early n the morning, at sunrise. This is definitely a great place to visit and one of the best things to do in Bali and spend time.
Tanah Lot Temple
Tanah Lot is a rock formation off the Indonesian island of Bali and home to the ancient Hindu pilgrimage temple Tanah Lot temple or also called Pura Tanah Lot. The temple, along with other six sea temples are spread around the Balinese coast. All these temples form a chain within eyesight of the next temple.
Tanah Lot temple is one of the most popular Hindu temples built here. The location of the temple is on a large offshore rock that has been shaped continuously over the years by the ocean tide.
Before you reach the temple, you walk the path down to the sea through a set of Balinese market-format souvenir shops on each side. We also suggest you put this on your list for things to do in Bali.
Uluwatu Temple
Uluwatu Temple is known for its magnificent location, situated on top of a steep cliff approximately 70 meters above sea level. The temple offers an spectacular overlooking to the ocean. This is another place to visit from our list of best things to do in Bali.
The Uluwatu Temple is located in Uluwatu and is inhabited by monkeys. Every evening at 6 pm on the cliff-side is performed a Kecak dance based on the Ramayana in Uluwatu temple.
Ubud Monkey Forest
Ubud Monkey Forest is also known as Mandala Suci Wenara Wana and it is home to over 1049 monkeys. It is located at Padangtegal Ubud, Bali and it is a natural habitat of the Balinese long-tailed macaque.
The Ubud Monkey Forest has an important spiritual, educational, economic, and conservation center for the nearby village of Padangtegal. This park also seeks to conserve rare animals and plants for use in Hindu rituals.
Here also you’ll find three Hindu temples, constructed back in 1350. In the Balinese art tradition, the monkey finds an important place.
Tukad Cepung Waterfall
It is hard to decide which waterfall to visit because there are so many beautiful waterfalls to visit and things to do in Bali. Tukad Cepung Waterfall is a new tourist destination in the Bangli area and easy to reach and only a 15-minute walk.
What makes you unique from the other waterfalls is that it is hidden inside a cave and as sun rays light up the cave and amazing view. Don’t forget to put this on your list for things to do in Bali.
The closest biggest city to Tukad Cepung Waterfall the touristy city of Ubud, in Bangli Regency, which is located about 30-40 minutes by car.
Another way to get to the Tukad Cepung Waterfall is by renting a motorbike since cars and motorbikes are the only ways to reach the waterfall area.
Pura Lempuyang Luhur
Pura Lempuyang Temple is a Balinese Hindu temple located on the slope of Mount Lempuyang. It is on a mountain in East Bali. It offers an incredible scene and it is worth the 2.5 hours drive from Ubud. There are many temples in the complex as you up this hill.
Pura Lempuyang Luhur is the main and also the highest temple, which lies at 1,175m above sea level. Visiting temples is definitely one of the top things to do in Bali.
All several temples that are part of this temple are located in eastern Bali, the hiking path to Gamongan Hill.
Menjangan Island
Menjangan Island is a small island, part of the Indonesian archipelago and located 5 miles to the northwest of Bali island. The island is a significant part of Bali Barat National Park.
The island’s marine fauna is one of the best-preserved coral reefs in the area, which makes it a popular scuba-diving spot. The island is an important for the local tourism.
It’s forbidden to stay overnight on the island itself, but you can stay at the Menjangan Resort which is located within the national park.
Pura Ulun Danu Bratan
The Nusa Islands
Nusa Islands is a group of 3 islands which are located South East of Bali with the biggest island Nusa Penida with magnificent and picturesque views. Some of the best places to visit while in Nusa Penida include Broken Beach (cliff lookout over a hole in the rock), Kelingking Beach (T-Rex Point – cliffs forming in the shape of a Tyrannosaurus), and the crystal clear natural pool Angel’s Billabong.
You can enjoy snorkeling near Penida with the best pots at Manta Point, Gamat Bay, and Crystal Bay. Great white sandy and isolated beaches with a stunning view to visit are Diamond Beach, Atuh Beach, and Kellingking Beach.
While in Nusa Penida if you have a chance visit Rumah Pohon which gives you a quite unique experience with the best sunrise view among the whole Bali, Gili Islands, and Nusa Islands.
No matter what things to do in Bali you choose to plan it accordingly so you have enough time to spend and to not rush your vacation. Things like yoga, relaxing massages, visiting rice field plantations should be also on your list of things to do in Bali.
