Ulun Danu Beratan Temple

Where it is & how to get there

• From Ubud: About 1.5 hours by car through the highlands.
• From the south: About 2 hours from Seminyak or Kuta.
• Tours: Often combined with Jatiluwih rice terraces and Handara Gate.

The story of Ulun Danu Beratan

Pura Ulun Danu Beratan was built in 1633 on the shore of Lake Beratan, about 1,200 metres up in the Bedugul highlands. It is dedicated to Dewi Danu, the goddess of water, lakes and rivers.

The lake supplies water to farms across central Bali, so the temple is vital to the island's subak irrigation system. Its tiered shrines seem to float on the lake when the water is high.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Combine with a day trip to the north.
• Arrive at opening for misty, crowd-free photos.
• Try the strawberries and corn sold at the Bedugul market nearby.

What's around Ulun Danu Beratan

• Bedugul marketFruit, flowers and spices.
• Bali Botanic GardenLarge garden in the hills.
• Handara GateIconic split gate photo spot.
• Twin lakes viewpointViews over Buyan and Tamblingan lakes.

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