A Day in Bali: Exploring the Island Paradise

  1. 8:00AM: Pura Taman Ayun Temple
    30 minutes (11 miles) from Kuta

    Begin your day by exploring the beautiful Pura Taman Ayun Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple features stunning gardens, moats, and meticulously designed architecture representing the Balinese traditional style.

  2. 10:00AM: Ubud Monkey Forest
    50 minutes (15 miles) from Pura Taman Ayun Temple

    Next, head over to the Ubud Monkey Forest, home to over 700 Balinese long-tailed monkeys. They are friendly and playful and love to interact with visitors. You can feed them or watch them play. Don’t forget to take selfies!

  3. 12:00PM: Lunch at The Sayan House
    25 minutes (6 miles) from Ubud Monkey Forest

    Feast on delectable Japanese and Latin American fusion cuisine at The Sayan House. This peaceful restaurant overlooks a lush rainforest and is the perfect spot for a relaxed lunch.

  4. 2:00PM: Tegalalang Rice Terrace
    20 minutes (5 miles) from The Sayan House

    Visit the iconic Tegalalang Rice Terrace, an agrarian setting that offers a glimpse into traditional Balinese life. The emerald green rice paddies are truly a sight to behold.

  5. 4:00PM: Sunset at Tanah Lot Temple
    30 minutes (10 miles) from Tegalalang Rice Terrace

    End the day at the iconic Tanah Lot Temple, an ancient rock formation located offshore and facing the Indian Ocean. The temple is a great spot to catch a magnificent Balinese sunset.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Pura Taman Ayun Temple (2h, ₹800)
  • Ubud Monkey Forest (2h, ₹700)
  • Lunch at The Sayan House (2h, ₹2500)
  • Tegalalang Rice Terrace (2h, ₹400)
  • Tanah Lot Temple (2h, ₹500)
  • Total Estimated Costs: ₹4900

Useful Tips

If you want to spend more time exploring, you can add other famous landmarks such as Uluwatu Temple, Jatiluwih Rice Terraces, or Goa Gajah Elephant Cave, which are close by. However, if you have to trim down your itinerary, skip Tegalalang Rice Terrace and Tanah Lot temple. Although they are beautiful, they require a lot of travel time.

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