Explore the Wonderful Karangasem in 6 Days
A 6-days tour in Karangasem will give you the opportunity to explore all the interesting places in it. Visiting beautiful temples and flower fields, walking along the traditional village, playing the water in the beach even in the waterfalls, or camping on the hill, all can be done here.
You will be delighted when you walking around Amlapura as the capital city of Karangasem Regency for 6 days. Guaranteed that your vacation will not be boring. Are you curious where else you want to go in this Regency? Immediately check the following recommendation list.
1. Gumang Hill
Start your vacation by seeing the sunrise at the top of Gumang Hill. Prepare yourself because you should climb about 15 minutes to the top. The breathtaking sunrise view as well as the outstanding landscape of rice fields to the blue sea can be a great start for your pleasant holiday. Just 30 minutes from here, lets continue the journey to the south head to Soekasada Park. Along the way to Soekasada Park, you will meet some small warung in case you want to stop by to buy snacks or having your breakfast.
2. Soekasada Park
Taking place in a quite big area, Soekasada Park is best visit when your stomach is full. The mixture of Balinese and European architecture making every corner of this water palace located on Jalan Raya Taman, Ujung Village can be used as a cool photo spot. Spending your time here around 1 hour would be perfect. After that, get ready to drive about 30 minutes to Bali Aga Traditional Village.
3. Tenganan Pegringsingan Village
In Tenganan Pegringsingan village, you can visit local people weave the unique gringsing fabrics in their house. Tired of walking around this traditional village, just take a break while chatting with the surroundings at the village hall. Besides, here, you can get more information about Bali Aga people (original Balinese). Let's move to our next agenda, enjoy lunch in the Candidasa Beach area.
4. Candidasa Beach
Lunch at a roadside seafood restaurant in the Candidasa Beach area can be an option before playing water on the beach. Drinking young coconut water is a must thing to do which is sold along the beach entrance. Chilling on the beach until evening while waiting for sunset can be a closing activity for the first day of your holiday in Karangasem.
1. Jagasatru Waterfall
You can feel the exciting experience in Jagasatru Waterfall. At first, you have to trek 1 km to the steep hills to get to this 40 m high waterfall. We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and footwear. When you reach the waterfall, bathing under a crystal clear waterfall can relax your muscles after walking. Please bring your own lunch since there are no food stalls here.
2. Agung Karangasem Castle
This historic place displays the Karangasem kingdom relics. In addition, taking pictures with the background of the mixture of Balinese, European and Chinese architectural buildings certainly making your photos look amazing. There is a small hall available for the visitor to sit and relax. Spend your time around 1,5 hours here before going to Bugbug Asah Hill to catch the sunset. On the way, stop by to buy snacks while enjoying the campfire at night.
3. Bugbug Sharpening Hill
End your second day tour by camping at Bugbug Asah Hill. If you don't bring any camping equipment, you can rent it there. You can enjoy the beautiful sunset from the gentle slope while setting up a tent. At night, feel free to set a bonfire while enjoying the snacks you bought earlier and chatting with your travel mate. Don't miss the amazing sunrise background extending from the sky to the open blue ocean in the morning. Next, visit Virgin Beach, which is close to Asah Hill.
1. Virgin Beach
Walking about 1 hour from Asah Hill, you will be arrived at Virgin Beach or White Sand Beach. With calm waves, you can have a great swim or snorkel here. In addition, just relax or try the local massage can be an attractive choice to do. Spend your time here as long as you want before continuing the journey to taste local culinary, Lilit Satay.
2. Culinary Tourism, Lilit Satay
Feeling tired of swimming in Virgin Beach, tasting typical Karangasem food Satay Lilit is absolutely hard to miss . Meat satay which is wrapped in the stem of the lemongrass plant and then burned is guaranteed recharging your energy. It is easy to find Lilit Satay because almost every warung (food stall) in Karangasem provides satay made from fish, chicken or pork.
1. Padang Bunga Kasna (Edelwies Flower Park)
Visit the only Padang Bunga Kasna in Bali, located in Pempatan Village on your fourth day. The overlay of white Edelweis creates a beautiful snow-covered flower effect on your photo. If you want to take a nice photo here, please follow the small path made by the owner. Remember to be participated in preserving the flower while you visit this place.
2. Besakih Temple
Driving 8 minutes from Padang Bunga Kasna, you will reach the Mother of Temple, Besakih Temple. Strolling around here for 1 hour can fill all your photo gallery collection. Please keep in mind to wear polite clothes before entering the holy place here. From here, be ready to get around looking for typical dish of Karangasem, Plecing Telengis.
3. Typical Karangasem Dish, Plecing Telengis
When you are in Karangasem, don't miss trying this food. Plecing Telengis is made from a mixture of coconut oil shreds, cayenne pepper, garlic, red onion, and lime juice, served with boiled kale and bean sprout will certainly add a fresh and delicious sensation on your tongue.
1. Lempuyang Luhur Temple
Everyone's must do when visit the oldest temple in Bali is taking a photo in the famous temple gate with the background of Mount Agung. We recommend you come in the morning to get the results of a neat photo. You will see long-tailed monkeys roaming around the temple. Please take care of your belongings because this monkey often takes visitors' thing. Spending an hour of your time here is enough because the trip to Padang Bai Beach will take about 1 hour. Before leaving, you can have breakfast around the exit gate of the temple first.
2. Padang Bai Beach
On Padang Bai Beach or known as Bias Tugel Beach, you can swim in a small stunning lagoon with tosca blue sea water. In addition, swimming, snorkeling, diving, taking pictures or just sitting on the rock while watching the phenomenon of Waterblow can be exciting activities. Some beachside stall are available if you want to buy some food or drink coconut water.
1. Yeh Labuh Waterfall
End your last day in Karangasem by checking in Yeh Labuh Waterfall. Although the water stream is quite calm, it can give you satisfaction playing the water. The cool atmosphere and calming situation around you can bring peace to your body and soul. The journey of reaching the waterfall requires a lot of extra energy, you should prepare your physical conditions. Enjoy this stunning waterfall for 2 hours, then end your whole trip by going to Lotus Lagoon.
2. Lotus Lagoon
Artificial ponds which is overgrown with hundreds of lotus become a popular photo spot among the tourist. Just sitting on the edge of the pool while admiring the lotus flower can naturally bring smile on your face. Adjust your time here while waiting for your departure schedule. This Lotus Lagoon can be visited on Raya Candidasa Street, Sengkidu, Manggis Sub-district, 1,5 hours away from Ngurah Rai Airport.
There is no doubt to explore the exotic nature of Karangasem Regency. Prepare your stamina so you can enjoy your holiday to the fullest. Besides, surely all of these fascinating tourist objects in Karangasem can be a stress reliever from your routines.
