Ubud Resting Place in Bali

Ubud is a resting place in Gianyar district, Bali island, Indonesia.

Why Ubud?

Ubud is located in the heart of Bali - geographically and metaphorically - in the cooler central highlands. For centuries this royal city was the artistic, cultural and spiritual epicenter of the island. Here you will find a Bali "more authentic". Here the inhabitants cling to deep-rooted Hindu traditions, omnipresent in ornamental ceremonies and eroded temples. However, Ubud is becoming one of Bali's most popular travel destinations and is a popular Asian epicenter for yoga, spa and wellness - a holistic hole that radiates regenerative energy.

Find your feet

Ubud is a series of scrambled old villages. Most of the main attractions are within walking distance of the densely populated center. The main road Jalan Raya Ubud, which runs from east to west, is impaled by the monkey forest road and leads south to the tourist magnet of the monkey forest. These isolated streets are full of guest houses, cafes, restaurants, craft shops and galleries. The most remarkable contours of Ubud are traditional villages, rice terraces jade green - the most expensive of Instagram perspective, such as Tegallalang (10 km north) - and rugged river valleys in the rainforest, there are including Sayan, where resorts offer spectacular views of the gorge . To the east, the landscape is dotted with venerated archaeological sites and Hindu temples easily accessible by car.

A comfortable bed

Regardless of budget, most accommodations are influenced by Balinese aesthetics and traditions and compete for the best outlook for rice fields. Komaneka (www.komaneka.com) is a collection of quality resorts in Ubud, all focused on art and Indonesian heritage, but with a good price (4,840,000 rupiah [Dh1,362] including breakfast and tourist tax) and family - Komaneka at Bisma is the star and offers modern and discreet luxury in the hills (the hotel has an elegant stay in the trees), a stone's throw from the center of Ubud. Former Chedi Club Tanah Gajah (www.ghmhotels.com/en/tanah-gajah) lies on a sleepy farmland. In a beautifully landscaped garden surrounding the 20 suites and villas, the spa and outdoor restaurant (one suite costs 55 rupees 554,180 Indonesian [Dh 1559] per night, including breakfast, butler service, afternoon tea dinner, cocktails at sunset and taxes included.

Meet the locals

Ubud, translated as a Balinese medicine, has naturally become a hotbed of healing and spirituality, with an exceptional number of local holistic healers and practitioners of alternative medicine. Organize a private meeting with an authentic Balian to complete the alignment of the spring and the chakra.

Reserve a table

Ubud offers a wonderful restaurant scene and trendy café culture - but at an affordable price - with Bali's leading gastronomy, dedicated to raw food and farm-to-table philosophy, with local organic products. Mega-popular since 2013 (reservation is essential). The modern European cuisine of Locavore (www.restaurantlocavore.com) includes almost all Indonesian products in multi-course tasting menus from Rs. 665,500 (Dh187). Carefully composed dishes are mini-works of genius, such as raw lamb with marinated fennel and seaweed cream. Duck is the special dish of Ubud, especially Bebek Betutu, a smoked duck dish with herbs and banana leaves, which is slowly baked. At Bebek Tepi Sawah (www.bebektepisawahrestaurant.com), a paradise garden restaurant with pavilions with a thatched roof overlooking the rice fields, you can try the specialty of the house based IDR127.500 (DH36) or other dishes on basis of duck.

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Retail is inspired by local crafts. The art market in Ubud on Jalan Raya Ubud offers transport memories all-in-one, wood carving lumber batik fabrics (negotiations in itself). Buy for better decisions and better prices at the source in the surrounding craft villages that specialize in this craft. Visit the village of Sukawati for an excellent art market. Threads of Life (www.threadsoflife.com) helps Indonesian rural communities to maintain a weaving tradition on the web.

What to avoid

The crowd that is the victim of its own popularity, Ubud's center can be flooded with visitors and traffic, especially in high season (July and August) and annually at three festivals.

Do not miss it

Early morning hikes in Ubud rice fields and farmland - better with a local guide; A few traditional herbalists and healers practice Bali Herbal Walks (www.baliherbalwalk.com) to determine the medicinal properties of native plants and ancient rice cultivation. Ubud is the best for traditional Balinese music and dance under the stars, which are often performed in important cultural sites such as the Royal Palace. Ubud's excellent art is reflected in the abundance of high-quality art museums; Various, such as the famous Neka Art Museum (www.museumneka.com), are installed in garden pavilions without crowds.