Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
When you take the tour through the central part of the island, make sure to stop by the Beratan Lake in Bedugul. Why? Well, remember those photos of the small temple in the middle of a vast water area? This is Ulun Danu Beratan, located in the lake. Being in the upland, it’s not that hot here, so locals love to come during weekends to cool down.
After you go among religious structures and shrines and you finally come out to the lake’s shore, you will be amazed by the site. The temple really seems like floating on the surface of the lake! Add the high mountain peaks of the Bedugul region to the scenery and you will get one breathtaking landscape. A must-see on the “Bali Things to do” list.
The temple was built in the 17th century and it is dedicated to the Hindu trinity, Brahma-Vishnu-Shiva, as well as the lake goddess Dewi Danu. The floating temple is comprised of four groups of shrines and there are four gates facing them. When coming into the complex, you will immediately notice typical Balinese architecture. All those shrines are built among such lavish greenery. I was astonished by the nature, flowers I have never seen before. I should mention that there is also the Botanic Garden that flora admirers shouldn’t miss – another “BALI Things to do” item.
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