While vacationing in Bali, if you are looking for a serene nature escape, then quaint little town of Munduk Bali has to be the best bet. Since your search for the Hidden Gems and the best things to do in Munduk Bali, let’s not waste any time on unwanted explanations (as I believe you already know about Munduk, and hence, straightaway looking for the top things to do here) and commence our list. So, here we go!
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Getting from Ubud to Munduk Bali
The route of the bus cuts through Munduk. It would take around 4-5 hours to reach Munduk and the ticket would cost you around 60000 IDR. Not just this, a daily shuttle service also runs between Ubud center and Munduk. The shuttle will pick you from your location at around 11 in the morning and you will arrive at around 1:00 PM. The service of the shuttle continues till Lovina. There are a number of private tour operators that run this daily shuttle service. One of such operators is Gedong Sari Tours and Travel. You can also tell your hotel about the shuttle service. They can also arrange it for you.
Getting from Canggu to Munduk Bali
Rent a scooter in Bali
This is honestly hour favorite way to get around while checking off all the things on our Bali itinerary. You can Scooter hire Ubud or Canggu, basically anywhere in Bali you can rent a scooter. No matter where it generally costs the same depending on how long you rent for, Check out a full finish guide on how to rent a scooter in Bali.
Things to Do in Munduk Bali
Plan a Tour to All Waterfalls in Munduk Bali
We all know Bali is known for its exquisite waterfalls especially with all the waterfalls in Ubud. Some of the best waterfalls in Bali are located in the Munduk Bali region. Since Munduk is a highland area, this means you can expect to find a number of waterfalls amidst the towering mountains. The top falls in the area are as follows
Banyumala Twin Waterfall
Address
Wanagiri, Sukasada, Buleleng Regency, Bali 81161, Indonesia
Operating Hours
Sunday to Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Entry Fee
20000 IDR
Munduk Waterfall
Address
Jl. Kayu Putih – Munduk, Munduk, Kec. Banjar, Kabupaten Buleleng, Bali 81152, Indonesia
Operating Hours
Sunday to Saturday from morning to evening
Entry Fee
20000 IDR and 2000 IDR for parking
Melanting Waterfall
Address
Jl. Air Terjun Melanting, Gobleg, Kec. Banjar, Kabupaten Buleleng, Bali 81152, Indonesia
Operating Hours
All throughout the day
Entry Fee
20000 IDR and extra 5000 IDR for parking
Aling-Aling Waterfall
Location
Jl. Raya Desa Sambangan, Sambangan, Kec. Sukasada, Kabupaten Buleleng, Bali 81161, Indonesia
Operating Hours
Sunday to Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Entry Fee
20000 IDR
Gitgit Waterfall
Location
Jl. Raya Bedugul – Singaraja, Gitgit, Kec. Sukasada, Kabupaten Buleleng, Bali 81161, Indonesia
Operating Hours
Sunday to Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Entry Fee
Between 10000 IDR and 20000 IDR
These are some of the most renowned waterfall sites in the Munduk region. Such is the picturesque beauty of each of these waterfalls that they together have to be one of the top things to do in Munduk Bali. The entrance fee to all these waterfalls varies between 10000 IDR and 15000 IDR.
Best of Munduk Bali
Take a Photo at the Golf Gates
This might not seem an appealing thing to do in Bali, but it is indeed. In fact, it is probably one of the most interesting things to do. There is a main road that takes you all the way up to Munduk passes where this impressive Golf Gate is located. For a fact, this gate marks the entrance of a golf course in Munduk Bali. Now you must be wondering what’s so special about this place that people are considering taking pictures here, right? Well, more than the gate, it’s the breathtaking mountain background that is worth stopping to see. In the last few years, this place has turned out to be an important tourist site in the region. To get there, you are required to pay a small entrance fee. would recommend you visit this place early in the morning. This is the time when you can make the most of your time here. But make sure you wear something warm as it will be cold here.
Visit the Famous Munduk Bali Water Temple
The Munduk village region is not just famous for its natural wonders and viewpoints, it is also known as the home to one of the most beautiful shrines of Bali, Ulun Danu Bratan. It is a temple that was constructed in the Tamblingan Lake region. The stunning location of the temple makes it a popular tourist site in the region along with its serenity. The shrine is located almost in the middle of the lake. The picturesque setting is what attracts a huge footfall of tourists to this place, and hence, you should not waste your opportunity to explore this famous temple in Munduk.
Entrance Fee
50000 IDR
best time to visit Ulun Danu Bratan Temple
early morning.
Operating hours
Sunday to Saturday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Explore the Viewpoints Around Twin Lakes
If you are driving from Ubud to Munduk, then the route will automatically take you to one of the most picturesque attractions of the region – Twin Lakes. Around these lakes, there are a number of viewpoints that are perfect to visit if you are looking to capture some amazing sights in your camera lenses to flaunt them on Instagram. I can definitely say that these will be some of the most unique and interesting viewpoints that you have ever visited. These tourist spots are not just known to offer some amazing views but are also known to house some other key interests like hearts, swings, nests, and extended bridges. If you have time to visit only one of these viewpoints, then I would recommend you to go for the Twin Lake Viewpoint. Touted as Twin Lake Wanagiri spot on Google Maps, this viewpoint has everything to awestruck you with its serene beauty. Another viewpoint that you also can consider to visit is Pucak Swing and Agro Tourism.
Entrance Fee
40000 IDR
Best Time to Visit Twin Lakes
early morning
Operating Hours
Sunday to Saturday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Gaze Upon the Surreal sunrise Views on Mount Batur
If you are up for some early morning adventure, then be prepared to serve yourself with some unrealistic experience at Mount Batur. A 1700 meter hike all the way up to Mount Batur takes you to a beautiful spot. From this very spot, you can relish the surreal view of the sunrise which is a not-to-miss thing here in Bali Munduk. This two-hour hike is not that challenging and only requires a normal level of fitness. If you are vacationing in Indonesia with your consort, then this experience has to be on your Bali itinerary as it is one of the most beautiful romantic hideouts in the Munduk region.
Entrance Fee
100000 IDR
Best Time to Visit Mount Batur
early morning at sunrise time
Operating Hours
The entire trek takes 5 hours including watching the sunrise.
Try the Famous Bali Coffee
It’s no hidden secret that cool and pleasant weather conditions and volcanic soil of the mountain region in Bali are perfect to grow coffee crops. The Munduk region is also quite famous for coffee plantation. Here you can expect to see a large amount of area’s ground covering in the coffee plantation. If you desire, you can choose to visit these plantations as Bali coffee is one of the best of its kind in the world.
Enjoy Your Time in the Infinity Pool in Munduk Bali
If you are looking to enjoy a lavish stay in Munduk, then there isn’t a better place than Munduk Moding Plantation. Don’t fall for its name, it is a hotel which is located in the center of a coffee plantation. While staying here, you get a chance to savor in the infinity pool with an astonishing backdrop of rolling hills and tons of shopping. Besides, the accommodation in the midst of a garden of vegetables, herbs, and fruits is itself an experience to relish here in Munduk. Since this hotel is quite famous in the region, it is advisable to do your bookings in advance.
Entrance Fee
NIL. You get access to the pool when you make a reservation here.
Best time to visit
anytime
Operating Hours
All throughout the day.
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Now if you have chosen your set of activities to do in Munduk, it is important to understand that all these cannot be experienced in a single day. You will need a few days to explore them all. Hence, it becomes essential to look for comfortable Munduk accommodation. Just to let you know, there is an excellent selection of hotels in Munduk that fits in every traveler’s budget range. Most of these accommodations are located in the downtown of the village; one being the popular Munduk Moding Plantation. But, if it doesn’t fit in your budget, you can consider other accommodation options like Airbnb. You can expect to get clean, well-maintained rooms, and family-friendly rooms at most of these hotels. However, I would still recommend you do some research and then select the apt one according to your needs and preference.
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