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budhist temple Brahma Vihara Arama Banjar Bali, Indonesia.

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Overview

The land on the other side of the map, that's north Bali. Although one-sixth of the island's population lives here, this vast region is overlooked by many visitors who stay cocooned in the south Bali−Ubud axis.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • High-angle view of Sekumpul waterfall.

    Sekumpul Waterfall

    Singaraja

    Sitting 18km southeast of Singaraja, some six or seven separate waterfalls – all fed by upland streams – pour up to 80m over cliffs in a verdant bamboo…

  • Air Terjun Singsing

    Air Terjun Singsing

    North Bali

    About 5km west of Lovina, a sign points to Air Terjun Singsing (Daybreak Waterfall); about 1km from the main road there's a warung (food stall) on the…

  • Pura Maduwe Karang

    Pura Maduwe Karang

    North Bali

    One of the most intriguing temples in north Bali, Pura Maduwe Karang is particularly notable for its sculptured panels, including the famous stone-carved…

  • Sangsit

    Sangsit

    Singaraja

    About 6km northeast of Singaraja is an excellent example of the colourful architectural style of north Bali. Sangsit's Pura Beji is a temple for the subak…

  • Brahma Vihara Arama

    Brahma Vihara Arama

    North Bali

    Bali's single Buddhist monastery is only vaguely Buddhist in appearance, with colourful decorations, a bright orange roof and statues of Buddha – it also…

  • Makam Jayaprana

    Makam Jayaprana

    North Bali

    A 20-minute walk up some stone stairs from the southern side of the road, a little west of Labuhan Lalang, will bring you to Jayaprana's grave. There are…

  • Air Terjun Gitgit

    Air Terjun Gitgit

    Singaraja

    Around 11km south of Singaraja, a well-signposted path goes 800m west from the main road to the touristy waterfall, Air Terjun Gitgit. The path is lined…

  • Pemuteran Beach

    Pemuteran Beach

    North Bali

    The grey-brown sand is a little thin and definitely not powdery but you can't beat the setting. The blue waters and surrounding green hills make for a…

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