Danau Beratan is a lake located in Bali which is surrounded by hills and has cool air. This lake is in the Bedugul region which is located in the highlands and the nature is so beautiful. Do not forget to buy the crops as souvenirs for your family at home.
Beratan lake is one of Bali’s most famous tourist attractions. So it’s no wonder Beratan lake tourism is always busy of visitors, especially on holiday. Even so, many tourists are more familiar with the name Bedugul Lake than the original name.
Religious Harmony in Beratan Lake
In the middle of this lake, there is a temple called Ulun Danu which has a Buddhist stupa, depicting the harmony of Hindus and Buddhists since ancient times. Buddhist stupas and the temples are always guarded and receive regular maintenance so that cleanliness is maintained. Ulun Danu Temple is a place of worship of Sang Hyang Dewi Danu as a fertility giver. You would be very sorry if you did not visit Ulun Danu Temple. If you come on a good day according to the Balinese calendar, you might meet Balinese people doing religious ceremonies here.
Activities to Do at Beratan Lake
You can get around the lake by renting a boat or speed boat. You can also enjoy the cool air by walking around the edge of the lake. Not only that, you can also play in the Bedugul Botanical Garden which is the only botanical garden in Bali. Various types of vegetables and fruits that flourish and you can harvest yourself. Just 5 minutes drive from the lake, you will arrive at the Bedugul Botanical Gardens.
Location and How to Get to Beratan Lake
Beratan Lake is located Jalan Raya Candi Kuning in Candi Kuning Village, Baturiti District, Tabanan. It is about two hours drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport. Towards Beratan lake, you will go through winding and sharp roads and beside the right and left there is a ravine. But you will not be bored because you will be treated to views of rice fields and vegetable gardens.
If you stay around Lovina area, you will familiar with a famous tour named Lovina Tour. Beratan lake is included in this tour. You will have opportunity to explore the North of Bali.
