UNESCO-listed terraces stretching to the mountains.
Address: Jatiluwih, Penebel, Tabanan, Bali
Jatiluwih covers more than 600 hectares of terraces climbing the slopes of Mount Batukaru, Bali's second-highest mountain. It is the heart of the UNESCO-listed subak cultural landscape.
The name is often explained as "truly marvellous". Farmers here still grow traditional red rice, and water flows from forest temples through canals to every field.
March–April and September–October, when terraces are green or golden before harvest.
Morning, before clouds roll down the mountain.
Cooler than the coast.
Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.
It is larger and quieter, but farther from Ubud.
From about 1 to 3 hours.
Yes, as part of the subak landscape.
