Things to do & places to visit in Karangasem, Indonesia

Karangasem municipality in , Indonesia. Timezone: Asia/Makassar, current date and time: Sunday, May 12, 2024, 6:46.

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General weather summary in May

83°F - 79°F

Temperature Highs - Lows

Pleasantly warm, muggy

Feels like

42%

Chance of rain

200.0 millimeters

Amount

8.8 mph

Wind speed

81%

Humidity

11.7

Daylight length

6:21 AM

Sunrise

6:06 PM

Sunset

30%

Cloud cover

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Top things to do (16)

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

5.0 Side By Side Organic Farm (39 reviews)
- Highlight of Our Holiday
Farms

It's hard to put to word our experience at Side by Side. Ketut was absolutely lovely throughout, teaching my partner and I about their invaluable work in the community. He was friendly, knowledgable, took all the time in the world for us.. he and his sister-in-law made some seriously delicious meals. The dinner banquet there is to die for. The place is incredibly grounding. So serene as the light fades and you get surrounded by this cocoon of forest sounds punctuated with the pin-pricks of firefly light. Blissful. Absolutely blissful. See more..
5.0 Dana's Paintings (6 reviews)
- Master Of The Light
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Art Galleries

We have visited Dana S. many times in his exhibition rooms and his atelier as well. Over time we bought several big paintings which embellish our home in Bali. Dana S. is a master of creating wideness, tranquility and light. The different colors he uses in his paintings are overwhelmingly intense and are illuminating the painted scenes with a unique brightness. We love both him and his paintings. See more..
5.0 Jagasatru Waterfall (5 reviews)
- A beautiful waterfall in a wonderful location, with a relaxed atmosphere
Spent < 1 hour Waterfalls

As long as you use your GPS to get you reasonably close by the waterfall is well marked and hard to miss. It's a bit of a narrow trail toward the end so if you're not confident on a scooter you can walk the last couple of hundred metres to the 'setting off' point, where you'll meet smiling helpful locals who seem genuinely pleased to meet you and grateful that you've come to visit their little corner of the world. From there it's down about 100-150 steep but very manageable steps to the waterfall itself. The surroundings are lush and green, and there's a wonderful feeling of peace and tranquility to the place. The water is chilly but very bathe-able, and it makes for great photographs. There is no entrance fee per-se but they do ask for donations, 10-20,000 per person should be sufficient. See more..
5.0 Maha Gangga Valley (4 reviews)
- Lovely morning out!
Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas

Maha Gangga Valley a True Spirit of Bali Camping Places and nature Tourism Destination Location Jl. raya Tirtagangga , Desa Ababi Amlapura Karangasem , Bali See more..
4.5 Tirta Gangga (3.262 reviews)
- Cooling peaceful way to spend an afternoon
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Gardens

The former royal palace of Tirtagangga (which means water of the Ganges, Hinduism's holy river) features tiered fountains, gardens, and stone sculptures of mythical creatures spouting water into bathing pools. Just outside the palace grounds, the views of the lush rice paddies of northeastern Bali are stunning. See more..
4.5 Ujung Water Palace (1.296 reviews)
- Taman Ujung Water Palace
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites

Taman Ujung ( Edge Sukasada Park ) was built in 1919. In the area , there are some buildings also large and spacious pool. There are three or entrance gate to the park area. The main gate is at a height on the west side as an entrance that is called "Bale Ship" because the build was once made to resemble a ship. Furthermore, this bale of our entrance into the park area with hundreds of fruits down the stairs. From this spot the entire area of the park can be enjoyed. According to the predicate as the Kingdom Water Park on the Water Place, The Park has three large pool and spacious. In the middle of the pond, they have on the extreme north of main building called " Gili Bale " which area connected by bridges to the south. See more..
4.5 Jemeluk Beach (1.007 reviews)
- Great bay for swimming and snorkelling!
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Beaches

Great bay for snorkelling and sunbathing. There are a lot of restaurants, especially on the south end of the bay, which have lounge chairs, showers, food and drink. We found the prices to be very reasonable with a large Bintang coming in at IDR 40K. Great price considering the location! See more..
4.5 Lipah Beach (323 reviews)
- Gorgeous black sand beach
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Beaches

A lovely beach with a laid-back feel, beautiful clear warm water, and excellent snorkelling. There are plenty of restaurants and hotels here, but there's no busy vibe like other oceanfront locations in Bali. Take a boat ride in a traditional jukung for fishing, snorkelling, diving, or to see the sunset in the next bay. The locals are friendly and there's no problem with being hassled, like other beaches. At the moment there are turtles residing here, which you can see with a simple snorkeling journey not far from the shore. In some spots it's a little rocky, and beach shoes are helpful - but if you head out just in front of Warung Indah, its sand all the way. Love this beach, and have returned again and again! See more..
4.5 Japanese Ship Wreck Point (164 reviews)
- Amazing snorkeling
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

Fantastic setting with shade and seating on shore - 25k entry per adult gives you access to the amenities & a drink. Food also available to order. Can hire snorkeling equipt & go pro for the shipwreck experience- so close to the shore, our 9yr old LOVED it! So easy to just walk out 5mtrs and you are already immersed in fish - shipwreck is only about 20mtrs off shore. See more..
4.5 Asah Hill (38 reviews)
- Bukit Asah
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Geologic Formations

Bukit Asah is a new tourist attraction in East Bali, precisely located in the village of Bugbug. A tourist spot located on a hill that has a charming scenic charm. The right time to visit this place is during sunrise and there is also a stall for a break. See more..
4.5 Guungan Hill (30 reviews)
- Nice view from the top
Spent < 1 hour Hiking Trails

Careful! This is a temple. I didn't realize and got yelled at as I walked in. Be sure to rent the sarong before making the climb. See more..
4.5 Asah Hill (28 reviews)
- Great escape location
Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts

Bukit Asah Bali is the hidden beautiful sight located in Bugbug village Karangasem Bali, You can see the perfect sunrise at 6 in the morning from the top of the mountain. See more..
4.5 Houses Tree Hill Lemped (23 reviews)
- Not for the faint of heart.
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Bridges • Lookouts

Amazing rope crossings to different platforms high up in the trees. Great views if you are brave enough to venture out on the high crossings..... Only 50k per person which is more than reasonable..... See more..
4.5 Bugbug Village (21 reviews)
- Gate of Paradise to explore East Bali - Karangasem
Spent More than 3 hours Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Desa Bugbug is one of oldest Balinese village in Bali, strong Bali culture, with everyday Balinese culture lifestyle. Bugbug village is located in east of Bali, has beautiful panorama and beaches such as Candidasa Beach, south bugbug beach and the pasir putih beach, call virgin beach Bali. See more..
4.5 Yellow Bridge Tukad Yeh Unda (8 reviews)
- Track trough the countryside from Sidemen,
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Bridges

On a nice Track trough the countryside from Sidemen, by bicycle, scooter or walking, you pass little villages, rice fields, nature and the yellow bridge over the river. Beautifull!! Sometimes a little bit steep uphill, but it is worth the effort! See more..
4.0 Lempuyang Temple (1.095 reviews)
- Lempuyang temple
Sunday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

The best view picture from Lempuyang Temple. From Lempuyang Temple we can enjoyed the view for Mount Agung See more..
4.0 White Sand Beach (1.045 reviews)
- Sea Breeze Warung Virgin Beach is OPEN!
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Beaches

Went to our favourite beach today and Warung Jepun shut so stopped at Warung Seabreeze. The staff very hospitable, the drinks cold and the food very tasty. Not many customers around so if you can please support. Had my usual massage by Komeng one of the many massage ladies there and she is great value and knows her work. Sea Breeze is a must. Especially if Jepun is shut. See more..
4.0 Amed Beach (474 reviews)
- Loved everything about Amed
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Beaches

I have been to a lot of beach towns in my travels and I have to say, Amed is absolutely one of my favourites! The beach itself is volcanic black sand so if you are looking for the fine powder you won't find it here. The beach is very clean and water warm. What you will find here is an incredible town full of amazing people. The vibe is very relaxed. You can sit and watch the seaside life of the Balinese in action. The main road is filled with amazing little warungs which are incredibly well priced. We didn't find this town overly touristy and it is NOTHING like the craziness of south Bali. We absolutely loved our stay in Amed. Our only regret is that we discovered it at the end of our three month trip to Bali so only stayed 5 nights. We will definitely be back for an extended stay. See more..
4.0 FreeBird Express (422 reviews)
- Fast and comfortable trip
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 1-2 hours Ferries

Freebird Express is the newest, largest and most luxurious boat servicing the Gili Islands and Lombok out of Amed. Our number one priority is safety and the boat is inspected frequently to make sure it meets all safety requirements. See more..
4.0 Virgin Beach (278 reviews)
- Best beach
Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Beaches

Definitely the best beach in the east Bali, very clean, white sand, not crowded, with plenty of restaurants to choose from. Entrance fee is 10k per person and is totally worth paying. There are some pushy sellers that would stand next to you and only leave after multiple “no thank yous” but that’s probably the thing everywhere. See more..
4.0 Lotus Lagoon (151 reviews)
- Small but beautiful
Spent < 1 hour Bodies of Water

This is not a big spot. You will see people but the pathway is big enough to share. Locals swim and fish in a spot close to the ocean where the lagoon drains. You can site and look at the ocean and islands or the lagoon at sun rise or sun set. See more..
4.0 Dasa Temple Beach (103 reviews)
- Stop by
Beaches

Just stop by to update my trip. Found pantai cinta with love sign near the pond. Nice breeze and relax in the gazebo See more..
4.0 Gates of Heaven (38 reviews)
- Stunning
Points of Interest & Landmarks

We arrived about 3pm, and had 100 people before us. We had about a 1 hour wait for our turn, waiting in the shade of bales and watching people practice their poses, so quite entertaining. We ended up with about 10 stunning photos each, so extremely pleased. Please note: the images shown are false perspective as there is no water in the temple, however, the photographers do an excellent job with everyones cameras/phones. My tips: get there early as queues can be large. You are given a numbered ticket so are free to wander around until your number is called over the microphone. Bring your own sarong and selandang (belt), to to save renting. From the drop off point, the walk is about 500 metres up an extremely steep tarmaced road. Wear comfortable shoes. Take the cover off your phone in advance. Have an idea of your poses before it is your turn Great day, long wait but well worth it. See more..
4.0 Pasar Agung Temple (30 reviews)
- Beautiful
Religious Sites

A very interesting temple to visit. You need to be reasonably fit as there is a lot of walking and some steady uphill inclines. But when you get to the top it is well worth the effort to get there. The plus point is what goes up must come down, a steady walk down gives you the opportunity to take in the scenery. Entry fee is 60,000 IRp. See more..
4.0 Candi Dasa (21 reviews)
- Becoming a favourite
Neighborhoods

My second visit this year and becoming a favourite for us. Candidasa is like a smaller version of Sanur - there is plenty of great beach side accommodation of all standards. There is plenty of good restaurants within the area , many of which will pick you up for dinner and drop off. Candidasa is a relaxing spot to do nothing too plus opportunities for water activities from snorkeling to fishing as well. Only about an hour from Sanur , about half an hour or so from Amed and plenty of attractions nearby to organise a good day tour. See more..
4.0 Taman Harmoni Bali (17 reviews)
- The actual paradise of Bali
Spent More than 3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts

Taman Harmoni Bali is the beautiful hillside located in Bukit Asah Bugbug village, The best things to do is to see the perfect sunrise and sun set thought the ocean. Down you can see the Bias Putih beach (virgin beach. Another things to do is hiking, fishing or others adventure. The Taman Harmoni Bali will show the Balines culture show manage by local such as dance, music and more. See more..
4.0 Desa Tenganan (17 reviews)
- Where you find rare gringsing tenun
Points of Interest & Landmarks

The people are so nice and friendly. They were preparing for the moonlight ceremony when I visited. There were some activities in their Banjar on that day. The houses are so ancient. They speak a different language from the normal Balinese and have slightly different tradition. Some houses sell traditional clothes. Their speciality is kain gringsing, which is very rare now. It takes years to complete from cotton to cloth. The design is always classic with typical colours of black, red, yellow, and white. It is natural dye, such as candle nuts. They use the ones which have already fallen from the trees. It took about 1.5 hours from Ubud where I was staying. The roads are smooth now. It is a must visit place in Bali. See more..
4.0 Sibetan Farm (13 reviews)
- Free Explore and Harvesting Salak Fruits with GunGGunG Adventure
Farms

Free Explore and Harvesting Salak Fruits with GunGGunG Adventure the spieit of agrotourism. what ever the activities that we are joint in with GunGGunG Adventure either Salak Agro Village Trail / Salak Agro - Mt. Agung Sunrise / Salak Agro Cycling /Salak Agro Trekking. See more..
4.0 Pesaban Traditional Village (13 reviews)
- Older style homes and a sense of community
Historic Sites

If you are interested in the culture and community of Bali and want to get away from the hustle of the tourist towns this is a quiet and lovely village. The locals are offering their arts & crafts also, but it is low key and an opportunity to see an older way of life. See more..
3.5 Besakih Temple (2.673 reviews)
- Watchout with the seller
Sunday: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

Over a thousand years old, Besakih Temple is known as the "Mother Temple of Bali". Perched on the slopes of Mount Agung, at a lofty 1000 metres (3000 feet)Pura Besakih is the paramount Hindu temple on Bali. Located high on the slopes of the volcano Mt. Agung, it has developed over more than a thousand years into a great complex of 22 separate temples, the largest and central being Pura Penataran Agung. The annual cycle of more than 70 rituals, which symbolically link the temples into a whole, culminates in the centenary ceremony called Ekadasa Rudra, last held in 1979. The temple complex, state-supported since the 15th century, has undergone a series of architectural and ritual changes. See more..