Temple of Bedugul

The Ulundanu Temple of Bedugul

If you happened to have a journey to northern Bali why don'tyou drop in at one point of interests called Ulundanu. It is abig temple complex beside the lake Beratan at the village ofCandikuning, district of Baturiti, in the regency of Tabanan.It will take you about 75 minutes from Denpasar in a normaltraffic.
Cool temperature always covers the area of the temple since itis located around the mountainous area at the altitude of some1400 meters above sea level. The verdant tropical rainforestsurrounding the lake Beratan makes the view behind the templemore spectacular.
The temple lies on the side of the Beratan Lake. Separatedfrom the main complex of the temple, there are two groups'temple shrines in the lake. When the ritual ceremony or templefestival falls, a simple bamboo bridge will be built toconnect the temple with the main complex upon the ceremonytime.
Walking from the parking area, you will enter and enjoygreenery and the shadow of the Banyan tree. A small gardenwith some of local flowers raises the beauty of the landscapein front of the temple.
After visiting the temple, you can watch additional attractionon other part of the area. You can get in touch with some wildanimals such as anaconda-like snake, giant bat, iguana, andsome tropical forest birds. Their masters look after the birdscarefully. Take an amazing picture with the animals based onyour own request with certain amount of rental fee.
Black and white portrait paintings are available on thesouthern lakefront pavilion near the wooden jetty. The artistwill draw your face patiently while you are sitting relaxinglyon the stone-like chair. Certainly this can be a memorableitem on your journey on this island.
If you would like to explore the wonder of the lake, you havefreedom to choose between wooden jukung outrigger andspeedboat. Or just enjoying the panorama with the backgroundof the temple. This has been a classic for years with itsspecial characteristics for those who would like toimmortalize their visit and use it as background of theirpicture. You can also go fishing by hiring fishing equipmentand go sailing slowly with the colorful jukung.

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