Lake Bratan
Lake Bratan
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CAM
London, UK391 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
We visited Lake Bratan as part of a day tour to several temples. Ulu Dana was noisy & pretty much all we could hear was the whooping sound of people on speed boats on the lake. There were also ‘petting’ animals and a snake you could have your picture taken with. Exploitative, unethical & horribly touristy. We left pretty quickly.
Written September 3, 2023
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CSMelody
London35 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
This was our last stop after spending the day at the waterfalls, rice fields and lakes.
It was a big disappointment. We shuffled along with the crowds (coach loads) who only seemed to be there to get the perfect Instagram picture, rather than enjoy the experience. It was a nice view but not worth the 175,000 entrance fee and parking charge.
If you're short of time, I would skip it and save your money, or get there very early.
It was a big disappointment. We shuffled along with the crowds (coach loads) who only seemed to be there to get the perfect Instagram picture, rather than enjoy the experience. It was a nice view but not worth the 175,000 entrance fee and parking charge.
If you're short of time, I would skip it and save your money, or get there very early.
Written January 18, 2020
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Leila K
London, UK36 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
Holy place to visit. Very crowded. Pretty scenery. Good to go with a guide so they would explain the culture and tradition.
Written December 26, 2018
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Chan C
London, UK173 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
Temple by the lake. Beautiful scenery and peaceful. Can get crowded during peak time. But the ground is big enough to not feel too crowded. Not far from here, you can also visit the view points for the twin lakes. Lovely view.
Written December 15, 2018
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Sandy H
Nelson, New Zealand58 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
Well worth a visit. The temple is set out over the lake surrounded by beautifully manicured gardens containing alot of different animal figurines. Lots of places to capture great photos. Bedugul district grows strawberries so we bought some from the locals along with fresh passion fruits and peanuts.
Written December 13, 2018
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Sally54007
Sydney, Australia37 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
Well worth a visit, but do a daytrip. My visit was too short and was an add on from my Resort. I'd book my own driver next time and also go on a boat on the lake if available
Written August 2, 2018
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David D
Devon, UK20,413 contributions
Sep 2019
Tuesday 10th September, we had finished our lunch at Puri Candkruring and we walked through the gardens to the shores of this beautiful lake.
It was from here that we picked up our small wooden boat for our journey down the Lake to the sacred Ulun Danu Bratan Temple, the Guardian of the lake.
It was a gentle 20 minute journey on the Lake to the Temple, it was gentle for us the passengers, the boatman paddled us all the way, no outboard engine or motor. It was a delightful way to relax and enjoy the amazing scenery and tranquillity of the Lake.
Occasionally the tranquillity was broken by the screams of other tourists enjoying a speedboat ride around the Lake, all good fun.
Our most knowledgeable Guide, Wayan, informed us that at its deepest the lake is 35 metres deep. It is also about 1,239 metres above sea level and is the second largest lake in Bali. It is situated near to Mount Bratan and Mount Catur.
It was from here that we picked up our small wooden boat for our journey down the Lake to the sacred Ulun Danu Bratan Temple, the Guardian of the lake.
It was a gentle 20 minute journey on the Lake to the Temple, it was gentle for us the passengers, the boatman paddled us all the way, no outboard engine or motor. It was a delightful way to relax and enjoy the amazing scenery and tranquillity of the Lake.
Occasionally the tranquillity was broken by the screams of other tourists enjoying a speedboat ride around the Lake, all good fun.
Our most knowledgeable Guide, Wayan, informed us that at its deepest the lake is 35 metres deep. It is also about 1,239 metres above sea level and is the second largest lake in Bali. It is situated near to Mount Bratan and Mount Catur.
Written September 12, 2019
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traceypellett
Hanoi, Vietnam35 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Very pretty but very very busy with tourists - always take small change with you for the bathrooms (and toilet paper)
Written July 19, 2019
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frerehub
Singapore, Singapore27 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
Second time I see this place in few months. My impression has not improved : it is said to be a must go to temple but it so crowded with people only interested in selfies that at the end it defeating the purpose.
Written July 10, 2019
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shawn202
Washington DC, DC139 contributions
Sep 2018 • Friends
We had lunch overlooking the lake and then took a boat to the temple on the other side. It was a nice experience.
Written January 24, 2019
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Diane C
Albany
I would like to take row boat across lake bratan at sunrise and see the temple through the mist
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Bratan
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Lake Bratan:
- Bali Transfer Tour from South/To North Bali Munduk Lovina (From $83.40)
- Bali : Private Full Day Tour with Photographer (From $120.00)
- Famous Temples Tour with Tanah Lot Sunset (From $56.98)
- Full Day Trip to Banyumala Waterfall, Bratan Temple, Handara Gate (From $65.93)
- 3-Day Bali North Tour with Snorkeling,Dolphin & Ijen Crater Trek (From $452.00)
- Hotels near Lake Bratan:
- (0.41 mi) CLV Hotel & Villa
- (0.25 mi) Enjung Beji Resort
- (0.32 mi) Dedanau Hotel
- (0.37 mi) Eco Bedugul Adventurer Camp
- (0.76 mi) Strawberry Hill Hotel
- Restaurants near Lake Bratan:
- (0.07 mi) Ulun Danu Restaurant
- (0.15 mi) Saras Restaurant
- (0.17 mi) Ulundanu Restaurant
- (0.18 mi) De Danau Restaurant
- (0.34 mi) Strawberry Stop
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