Nearby Points of interest

Petanu River:
Petanu river is born on the hills of Tampak Siring in central Bali. Fed by Tirtha Empul Holy Spring dated at least from X century as mentioned in the stone inscription kept in the nearby Mengening temple. The springs and the river are considered sacred by people since a legend tells its origin which was created by Indra, God of storm and rains who helped the Balinese people to destroy evil king Mayadenawa after a fierce battle. To revive the dead warriors, Indra created the holy spring. The site is only 20 minute drive from the bungalows.

Goa Gajah (elephant Cave)
"Goa Gajah" or Elephant cafe is an ancient hermitage dated from XI century, built on the banks of the sacred Petanu River, previously called "the elephant river," it was mentioned in Negarakertagama, a historical book from XIII century. Relics found inside and around the cave have Buddhist characters from VIII Century and Hindu legacy from XI century, two religions lived side by side in harmony and later merged into Hindu Balinese religion today. Only 5 minutes drive from our bungalows.

Yeh Pulu Reliefs
This mysterious reliefs dated from XIV century lies in the midst of rice fields depicting the daily life of Balinese people at the time. Contrary to the works of art of that time which usually describe the life of Gods and royalty, Yeh Pulu reliefs exposed scenes of common people. The site only 5 minutes drive from our bungalows.

Durga Kutri
This temple dated from XI century was built to honour queen Mahendradatta, the spouse of king Udayana. The view from the temple is superb as it was built on the top of a hill, surrounded by verdant ricefileds and lush vegetation. An old statue depicting the triumphant goddess Durga riding a raging bull known as Durga Mahisa Suramardini which symbolizes The Triumphant Mahendradatta adorns the temple. This site is only 10 minutes drive from our property.

Bona Bamboo Furniture Factory
Bona, a tiny but beautiful village on the main way to Gianyar is a center of Bamboo furniture and handicrafts where you will find lovely things on affordable prices. A set of living room big bamboo with cushion will cost you US$ 400 only. Come and buy chairs, sofas, tables, bamboo tray, bamboo lamps etc. Bona is about 15 minutes drive from our property.

Gianyar Ikat Weavers
Gianyar the capital of Gianyar regency where the bungalows also belong is also the place where to try the best suckling pig or babi guling in the island. Gianyar is also famous for its handmade Ikat "weft" cloths produced by expert artisans on the outskirts of the city hand made by old age technique passed from mother to daughter from generation to generation. Gianyar is only 15 minutes drive from our bungalows.

Samuan Tiga Temple
In this lovely temple took place a very important meeting in the X century between Mpu Kuturan, the king's advisor and court priest and the representation of several religious sects existing in Bali at that time. The participants agreed to accept concept of Balinese traditional village proposed by Mpu Kuturan, namely in every Balinese village it's compulsory to have at least three village temples honouring Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva respectively. Only 5 minutes drive from our premises.

Penataran Sasih Temple
Around 10 minutes drive from our property, you will discover Penataran Sasih temple ("the court yard of moon temple"), famous for its 2300 year old prehistoric drum. According to Balinese legend, in old times there were two moons in the sky which made a powerful thief frustrated since he could not do his nightly work. The thief then flied to urinate on the moon to extinguish its light, the moon exploded and killed the thief. The moon fell to the ground and then kept inside of this "The Courtyard of Moon" temple.

Kebo Edan Temple
The temple bears the characters of an extinct sect flourished in Bali during 13th century, namely Bhairawa sect which try to obtain moksa through the practises of matsya (eating fish), mamsa (eating meat) mada (being drunken) and maithuna (orgy sex practise). At that time Bali was  conquered by king Kertanegara of Singasari Kingdom in Java and Kebo Parud was appointed as vassal king of Bali. Kertanegara himself was one of the prominent members of this sect.

Gunung Kawi
The east Javanese style royal commemorative tombs dated from X and XI century bears the old inscription "Haji Lumah ing Jalu" that indicates the tomb of King Udayana, the most famous Balinese king in old time. "Rwa Anakira" was written on other tombs which were dedicated to his sons and predecessors, Marakata and Anak Wungsu. Other tombs were of his spouse, queen Mahendradatta, his concubines and his prime minister.