Tegalalang Rice Terrace
Without a doubt, the Tegalalang Rice Terrace is one of Bali’s most beautiful destinations. It has become a popular stopover for visitors passing through Bali’s sandy beaches, towering mountains, and rumbling volcanoes.
The magnificent green rice paddies stretch on for what seems like an eternity, creating a wonderfully breathtaking scene. The breathtaking Tegalalang Rice Terrace, which is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Cultural Landscape of Bali Province, is made up of cascading emerald-green fields farmed by local rice farmers.
Rice paddies with the subak (traditional Balinese cooperative irrigation method), which was passed down by a revered holy man named Rsi Markandeya in the seventh century, according to legend.
What to Expect
Tegalalang is one of the three most beautiful terraced landscapes in Ubud’s common region, the others being Pejeng and Campuhan villages.
The Tegalalang rice terrace alone provides a magnificent view that extends down before you and away to the rice terraces that dot the valley’s slopes.
The high roadside location is cool and breezy, and it is a popular tourist stop and photo location. You can enjoy the view from the top of Tegalalang Rice Terrace, but you can also climb down and back up the other side.
We would strongly advise going down. To see every aspect of the place, you’ll need anywhere from 30 minutes to 1.5 hours. Water may be seen pouring in thin channels between the balconies and down into the raw dirt in the rice paddies.
As a result, the ground is wet and muddy, and you might not realize how thin the paths between the terraces are, so be careful not to slip and fall into one of the paddies! Expect to sweat a lot if you visit the rice terrace! You’ll be climbing up and down the terrace on tiny, grassy trails, and it’s possible that you’ll become muddy.
The Love Bali sign is not to be missed! Given its location at the beginning of the rice fields, this is difficult to overlook.
Tegalalang Location and How to Get There
Tegalalang Rice Terrace is a stunning rice balcony perched on a cliff in Tegalalang Village, north of Ubud, Bali. Tegalalang Village is located 600 meters above sea level, with beautiful weather and the majority of the residents working as farmers.
To get to the Tegallalang rice balcony, you’ll need to take a motorcycle or a car. The location is roughly a half-hour drive north of Ubud town center.
Take Jalan Raya east as far as you can from the Ubud town center, then turn north. You’ll arrive in Tegalalang after around 9 kilometers and notice the balconies on your right. The traffic on these routes may be extremely congested, so unless you are confident driving on these narrow, winding roads, we recommend hiring a car or truck with a driver.
Entrance Fee to Tegalalang Rice Terrace
Check out to Tegalalang rice terrace go through an entrance fee of 15,000 IDR per person, and 5,000 IDR for parking. The ticket can be purchased the ticket counter which located in the main street just before the rice balconies perspective.
And the payment must be money in Indonesian Rupiah (IDR), so please prepare little money prior to you come here.
Tegalalang Rice Terrace Opening Hours
The Tegalalang rice terrace is accessible at any time; it is formally open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., although it is quite easy to get past the barrier before then.
As you can imagine, the weather in Bali is humid and extremely hot, and this is one of the island’s primary tourist attractions. We recommend going early in the morning or late in the afternoon, and if you’re into photography, the golden hour at dawn and dusk is your greatest buddy. This will help you avoid the sun and the heat.
Best Time to Visit Tegalalang Rice Terrace
Visit in March, April, September, or October to view the rice terraces at their greenest, as this is when the rice is harvested. Between April and September, the fields take on a brighter yellow hue, yet they are no less beautiful.
The months of December and February are the wettest in Bali. The balconies are lovely and green throughout these months, but it’s not the best time to visit because you could have to spend the day outside in the rain!
If you get at Tegalalang before sunrise, you will be able to see the light rays break through the trees in this peaceful location. Sunrise is also the best time to visit if you want to avoid crowds. If you’re not a morning person but still want to visit during the day, check out before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. Visiting at this time will allow you to avoid some of the tourist hordes as well as the harsh midday sun.
