 Tabanan
Regency |
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Tabanan |
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Highest Peak - Mt. Batukau - 2'276 metres above
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South-western Bali |
| Important phone numbers: |
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Direct Enquiries - 108 |
| Tabanan Tourist Office |
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Jl. Gunung Agung, Tabanan Tlp: 811602 |
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History |
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Founded in the 14th century Tabanan had a mixed history with
numerous conflicts, mainly with the neighboring kingdom of
Mengwi. By the end of the 1700's Tabanan had managed to claim
part of the Mengwi kingdom however lost it back to the Mengwi
Royal household by the mid 1800's. By 1906 the Dutch having
conquered Tabanan, imprisoned the king and his son.
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Tabanan - District Capital of
Tabanan |
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Located on the south eastern part of the Regency. A very
large, clean town with wide-open streets. The Subak Museum
dedicated to rice cultivation, and the Gedong Marya theatre,
dedicated to the famous dancer Mario, are the only real
tourist sites in Tabanan, however the rest of this fertile
region has many diverse attractions.
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Alas Kedaton Temple |
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Near the village of Kukuh, an ancient temple is located in
this12 hectare forest that houses both monkeys and large bats.
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Abiantuwung |
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This village stages many dance performances, both old and new.
It is also boasted the Whrahatnala School of Dance, which has
now sadly shut down.
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Batukaru |
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With the highest peak at 2'276 metres above sea level, this
volcanic massif has three small nature reserves on and around
the three smallest peaks, Lesung, Tapak and Pohen.
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Bratan Lake |
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Japanese caves on the west shore and a pleasure park on the
southern shore of the lake and the cool mountain air make this
a pleasant place to spend a day. Various water sports are
available at the pleasure-park.
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Botanical Gardens |
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Raya Eka Karya Gardens - With a land area of 129.2 hectares
the Botanical Gardens maintains up to 650 species of tree and
approximately 450 species of orchid.
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Bedugul |
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A cool, mountain, market town that supplies much of the fruit,
vegetables and flowers that Bali consumes. One thousand five
hundred metres above sea level, Bedugul is on the shores of
Lake Bratan, the crater-lake of Mt. Bratan
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Jatiluwih |
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Famous for the view over endless rice terraces stretching as
far as the eye can see. Here, at 850 metres above sea level,
temperatures are cooler.
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Kediri |
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A small village near Tabanan that stages an interesting cattle
market every three days.
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Kerambitan |
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Puri Gede, Puri Anyar Baturiti, are two 17th century palaces
of the former Tabanan royal family. Interesting stone carvings
and antique Chinese porcelain plates embedded in the walls of
the gong pavilions are amongst the various items of interest.
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Marga |
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National Monument of Margarana, built to commemorate the
bravery of I Gusti Ngurah Rai and his followers in Indonesia's
struggle for independence against the Dutch.
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Pura Luhur Batukau |
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A royal ancestral temple, with a seven-tiered pagoda, built on
the foothills of Mt. Batukau. Not as easily accessible as
others, this temple remains off the beaten track its forest
surroundings have an abundance of flora and fauna.
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Pujungan Waterfall |
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Near the village of Pujungan. Coffee plantations can be seen
en route to this waterfall, which plunges down between narrow
white cliffs.
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Soka Beach |
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A wide, quiet, white sand beach with a few kiosks and colorful
fishing boats.
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Tanah Lot |
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This famous temple sits on top of an eroding sentinel rock and
high tides cut it off from the mainland. Underground caves are
said to house sea serpents that guard this temple. This is
probably Bali's most photographed temple, and is renowned for
stunning sunsets.
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Ulun Danu Bratan Temple |
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A 17th century temple, dedicated to Sang Dewi Danau, goddess
of the lake. Part of the temple just out into the lake and a
Buddhist stupa near the outer courtyard bears witness to this
temple's Hindu- Buddhist roots. Early mornings are the best
time to visit, as clouds or mist soon roll in.
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Yeh Panas & Penatahan
Hotsprings |
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These hot springs are located on the banks of the River Ho.
The bubbling water contains sulphur and sodium and is said to
cure skin problems. Tourist accommodation is available.
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