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Padangbai is a village in Manggis District, Karangasem Regency, on the east side of Bali Island, Indonesia. This city is a ferry port for sailing to Lombok Island, Nusa Penida, Gili Islands and other islands in West Nusa Tenggara.

There are plenty of things to do in Padangbai, a remote coastal town area in East Bali that's best known for its bustling harbour. You'll find a laidback seaside retreat at its beautiful and secluded beaches, which are located within a short walk of Padang Bai Port. The waters surrounding Blue Lagoon and Bias Tugel are popular diving sites, while ancient temples can be found along the coast.The main beach of Padangbai is suitable for swimming and snorkelling.

Selumbung is a village located in Manggis sub-district, which has a waterfall tourist attraction

Yeh Labuh Waterfall is located in Selumbung Village, Manggis District, Karangasem Regency. As we said before, this is one of hidden paradises in Bali. So, the path is quite challenging. To get there, you have to walk hundreds of meters with a fairly challenging terrain. The road isn’t smooth. It’s more like steep and rocky area. Moreover, you have to cross a river first before arriving at the location!

Once you arrive at the location of the waterfall, your fatigue will be gone instantly! You’ll be greeted with a beautiful panorama and also the melodious sounds of the waterfall. Yeh Labuh is a multilevel waterfall with a height of around 35 meters.

Amed Beach is actually more than just a single beach. Seven villages make up what is popularly known as Amed Beach. The villages of Amed, Jemeluk, Bunutan, Lipah, Selang, Banyuning, and Aas are stretched out along a narrow road that connects them all and runs along the stunning coastline. The road connecting these seven villages is about 10 km long, and one village will melt into the other without you even noticing it. On one side of the road, you get the ocean in every shade of blue imaginable.

The blue meets black sand beaches where an armada of jukungs (fishing boats) await their fishermen. From the black sand, you can swim out to some of the best snorkeling reefs in Bali. On the other side of the road, it is the jungle book where the lushness lives.

Candi Dasa, or often Candidasa is a seaside town on the eastern cost of Bali that rests on the edge of a fresh water lagoon, named Candi Dasa Lagoon. The town is centred around Jalan Raya Candida, where a number of hotels, restaurants, and shops line the main road. Candidasa and other areas around Bali’s eastern region are home to well-preserved ancient villages and mysterious temples that help make up Bali’s list of must-see landmarks. Due to its far-flung location away from the popular beach resorts on the island's south, Candidasa and most of East Bali offer landscapes of rugged beauty and laidback seascapes with treasures hidden under their waves.

The main Jalan Raya Candidasa road winds through the region and it helps you navigate the exotic and less-explored highlights of Bali’s remote east. Candidasa alone serves as a great stopover on tours to the north-eastern parts of the island, where some of Bali’s major dive sites like Amed and Tulamben reside.

Taman Ujung ‘water palace’, with its complete and official designation of Taman Sukasada Ujung, is located in the village of Seraya in Karangasem regency. It's the sister site of Tirta Gangga, also built by the late king of Karangasem. The complex consists of various large pools and historic structures set against a backdrop of Mount Agung and the eastern shoreline.

The site suffered near devastation by showers of hot ash following the eruption of Mount Agung in 1963, and also weathered an earthquake in 1979. Restoration efforts throughout the decades helped it on its way to its current splendour, and it continues to appeal to both locals and visitors.

Gembleng Waterfall is located in the Karangasem region, and in the village of Sidemen on the east side of Bali.

Gembleng Waterfall gradually became more accessible to the public, and it is now a famous tourist site. Religious ceremonies are still held at Gembleng Waterfall on rare occasions. The waterfall is closed to the public during those times.

There is no formal admission fee to see the falls, although a donation is appreciated.
You can expect to swim in infinity-style rock pools with panoramic views of the woods and rice fields nearby. It's a picture-perfect buried treasure. Unlike other Bali waterfalls, Gembleng Falls is approached from the top rather than the bottom. There are approximately 60 shallow and easy stairs that will take you to the summit.
You must go across a suspended wooden bridge and scramble over some boulders to reach the rock pools. Keep an eye out since they may be quite slippery, but it's not a long walk and the vista at the end is well worth it.

 

Bali Tenganan Village is one of the Oldest Balinese Traditional Village located in Karangasem Regency, east part of Bali. This village is much referred by cultural literature science of Tenganan Pegringsingan, which is very famous in the island.

It own very unique local community life pattern which is one example of Bali Aga Village cultures (Hindu Prehistoric) and different with other countryside in plain of Bali. Nowadays, this village has been appointed as a place for tourist destination which can present the attractive and unique matters which able to add the variation of object and fascination for tourist to come.

A very pleasant experience to see the oldest village that still maintains its traditions and culture from generation to generation and is not eroded by modern times, cultural tourism that is very interesting for you to know if you are vacationing on this beautiful islands.

Tirta Gangga Water Temple, otherwise known as Pura Tirta Gangga, is a Hindu temple found in the eastern part of Bali in the Ababi village, located in the Karangasem district. This site is widely known for its stunning gardens, fountains, and pools. It displays a combination of Balinese and Chinese architecture, and is devoted to Dewa Tirta, the god of water. This temple has become one of the holiest spots on the island.

Tirta Gangga Water Palace was built in 1948 by Raja Karangasem, Anak Agung Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasem. The purpose is to be built as a bathing place for the king and his family. Previously, only the king and his family could enter the Tirta Gangga Water Palace. Over time, the Tirta Gangga Water Palace began to be opened to the public and became one of the favorite tourist attractions in Karangasem.  Upon entering the location of the Tirta Gangga Water Palace, the first thing you’ll see is two large ponds filled with ornamental fish the size of an adult's hand. The first pool on the east side is decorated by statues lined up. You can walk along the pond by walking on solid rock arranged neatly like a path. Well, this pool is a favorite photo spot for visitors. You can take a selfie with the background of the statues in the pool. 

Bukit Asah is a new tourist attraction in East Bali, precisely located in the village of Bugbug. A tourist spot located on a hill that has a charming scenic charm.

To be precise, Bukit Asah is behind Prasi Beach. This tourist spot is often an alternative tourist destination, especially in the east Bali region. From the tourist area, Bukit Asah is a place to see the sea view from a height. There are various activities that tourists can enjoy at this tourist spot.

Bukit Asah as an instagrammable tourist spot offers views of the hills, sea and steep cliffs bordering the coast. The condition of this tourist spot is very calm, which can be a choice for getting away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Bukit Asah faces the sea and you can see the beauty of Virgin Beach.

Virgin Beach has several names. Foreign tourists usually call it as Virgin Beach because the beach is far from the crowds and still natural. While other foreign tourists call this beach as White Sand Beach because only this beach around Karangasem city has white sand. Although the actual color of the beach sand is not whiter than Padang Padang Beach or Pandawa Beach. The white sand on this beach depends on the volcanic content of Mount Agung. Yes, Virgin Beach is only about 33 km from Mount Agung. If you drive, it will take around one and a half hours to get here.

To visit Virgin Beach you can ask local residents because the access to this beach is relatively far from the city center, even you have to find some road instructions to get to the beach. As a suggestion, if you want to ask local residents, they usually call this place as Perasi Beach. Since it is located in Perasi Village, Karangasem Sub-district, Karangasem Regency, Bali. It is the reason why Virgin beach has several names. You can call this beach as what you want.

Pura Agung Besakih or Mother Temple of Bali is the largest temple and is the center of activity for all Hindus in Bali. The location is in Besakih Village, Rendang District, Karangasem Regency.

Besakih Temple is often referred to as Bali’s ‘mother temple’ – a grand complex of at least 86 clan temples and shrines on the south-western slopes of Mount Agung. At least 70 celebrations take place at Besakih every year, as each shrine has its own anniversary. Besakih is considered to be the biggest and holiest of Bali’s temples. Its high location offers spectacular countryside views with rice paddies, hills, mountains, and streams. 

For the Balinese, visiting the temple sanctuaries of Besakih is a special pilgrimage. Mount Agung’s position gives it an almost mystical quality. Several stairs lead up to the sacred mountainside, leading to temples that vary by type, status, and function.