JATILUWIH

Jatiluwih, one of the most picturesque areas in Bali,  is located about 20 kilometres north of Tabanan city, or about 48 kilometers from Denpasar, Bali, at an altitude of 700 metres above sea level. Jatiluwih which means "really beautiful" has become an important tourist destination and is one of the most important natural tourist objects in Bali with its amazing view of a vast terraced rice fields. The place with its expansive views across terraced rice fields, undulating hills and valleys to the north is backed by densely forrested mountains with cool and fresh air. Recently this object was rewarded as world’s heritage by Unesco.

Stretching from the foothill of mount Batukaru to the south coast, Jatiluwih deserves the name as it offers you wonderful Balinese ambience, rice harvest, flocks of ducks, water buffaloes, farm houses, all the images that reminisce in your heart the true Bali. 

The rice terraces are the most striking and magnificent feature of the landscape. When lucky, you will be encountered with the Balinese working on rice planting or harvesting and welcome you to join and taste a little bit of their fascinating lives.

Around the area, you will observe a variety of tropical fruits and vegetations. You can best enjoy this natural wonder while enjoying lunch at a cozy restaurant standing on the left side of the road. From the restaurant you will see the vast Jatiluwih rice terrace and the sacred volcano of Batukaru in  distance.

In addition to its nature potentials Jatiluwih also has cultural potentials, especially its relation with history of the Petali temple existence said to be related to the power of Ida Dalem Waturenggong, king of Gelgel  (1460 - 1552). 

Jatiluwih is easily accessible, the road to this place has been progressively improved. You can reach from the east side through Pacung village or from the west side through Batukaru temple. 

Indeed, Jatiluwih has been recognized since the Dutch colonial time with the development of Security Headquarters which is now popularly called the Dutch Tangs.