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Bedugul (Balinese script: ᬩᭂᬤᬸᬕᬸᬮ᭄) is a mountain lake resort area in Bali, Indonesia, located in the centre-north region of the island near Lake Bratan on the road between Denpasar and Singaraja. The area covers the villages of Bedugul itself, Candikuning, Pancasari, Pacung and Wanagiri amongst others. Bedugul is located in the Tabanan Regency, at 48 kilometres (30 mi) north of the city of Denpasar or 20 kilometres (12 mi) south from Singaraja city. In the area there are three crater lakes Lake Bratan, Lake Buyan, and Lake Tamblingan. Bedugul area enjoys a mild mountain climate due to its location at an altitude of about 1,500 metres (4,900 ft) above sea level. Major sites in Bedugul are the Pura Ulun Danu Bratan water temple, which gained World Heritage Site status with the Unesco listing of the subak water system; and the Bali Botanic Garden, the largest botanic garden in Indonesia.

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Altitude‑adjusted itinerary

Because Bedugul sits 1,500 m above sea level, the evenings are noticeably cooler than the coastal resorts of southern Bali. Savvy travellers schedule their most active day‑trips—such as cycling the Jati Luwih terraces or hiking the rim of Lake Tamblingan—during the mid‑morning when the sun is bright but the air remains crisp. After a handful of hours outdoors, retreat to a high‑land café for a cup of locally brewed kopi luwak; the cooler climate preserves the delicate aromatics better than the humid lowlands. This rhythm also sidesteps the afternoon mist that often rolls over the crater lakes, offering clearer views for photography and a more comfortable drive back to Denpasar.

Beyond the temples: botanical immersion

While most visitors flock to the iconic water temple, the Bali Botanic Garden provides a quieter, scholarly counter‑balance. Spanning over 157 hectares, it houses collections ranging from endemic orchids to high‑altitude conifers, many of which are absent from the island’s coastal gardens. Guided walks, often led by resident horticulturists, reveal the subtle ways the subak irrigation system supports both agriculture and native flora. For the curious traveller, the garden’s seasonal fruit orchards—such as the rare jambolan and salak—offer a tasting experience that ties botanical diversity directly to Balinese culinary tradition, something guidebooks rarely highlight.

Linking the lakes by local transport

The three crater lakes around Bedugul are best explored using the island’s modest network of minibusses, known locally as bemo. These shared rides follow a circuit that weaves between Bratan, Buyan, and Tamblingan, allowing passengers to alight at informal landing points for brief walks. The advantage lies in the rhythm of daily life: drivers often pause at roadside warungs where villagers sell fresh sambal and boiled cassava, giving a glimpse into the everyday economy that sustains the highland communities. This low‑key mode of travel also reduces the carbon footprint compared with private taxis, aligning with the region’s broader emphasis on environmental stewardship.

Introduction

Place in Bali, IndonesiaBedugul ᬩᭂᬤᬸᬕᬸᬮ᭄Pura Ulun Danu BratanBedugulLocation in BaliCoordinates: 8°17′S 115°10′E / 8.283°S 115.167°E / -8.283; 115.167CountryIndonesiaProvinceBaliRegencyTabananElevation4,900 ft (1,500 m) Bedugul (Balinese script: ᬩᭂᬤᬸᬕᬸᬮ᭄) is a mountain lake resort area in Bali, Indonesia, located in the centre-north region of the island near Lake Bratan on the road between Denpasar and Singaraja. The area covers the villages of Bedugul itself, Candikuning, Pancasari, Pacung and Wanagiri amongst others. Jati Luwih rice terraces, Bedugul, Bali. Bedugul is located in the Tabanan Regency, at 48 kilometres (30 mi) north of the city of Denpasar or 20 kilometres (12 mi) south from Singaraja city. In the area there are three crater lakes Lake Bratan, Lake Buyan, and Lake Tamblingan. Bedugul area enjoys a mild mountain climate due to its location at an altitude of about 1,500 metres (4,900 ft) above sea level. Major sites in Bedugul are the Pura Ulun Danu Bratan water temple, which gained World Heritage Site status with the Unesco listing of the subak water system; and the Bali Botanic Garden, the largest botanic garden in Indonesia.

Bali Botanic Garden

[edit] The Bali Botanic Garden was established under the auspices of Indonesia's first president, Sukarno, on July 15, 1959. It is located on 157.5 hectares (389 acres) of land and is the largest botanic garden in Indonesia. The garden ranges from 1,250 metres to 1,450 metres above sea level with 2,000 species of plants and 20,000 plant specimens ranging from orchids, begonias and medicinal plants to bamboos and Cyatheas. It also has views of Bratan Lake. The Bali Botanic Garden won the Cipta Pesona Award 2011 from the Culture and Tourism Ministry in recognition of natural tourist attractions, cultural tourist attractions and artificial tourist attractions.

Geothermal fields

[edit] Exploration of the Bedugul geothermal field started in 1974, as part of a New Zealand bilateral aid project. Exploration was continued by Pertamina company from 1978 until 1987. In 1994 Bali Energy Limited, a joint venture between California Energy and a local company, signed a joint operation contract (JOC) with Pertamina to develop a 4 × 55 MW geothermal power plant. In 2008, the estimated power production capacity of 175 MW corresponded to about 1/10 of the whole island's electricity needs. The owner of Bali Energy Limited has been officially approved to East Asia Company Limited.