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Tegallalang Rice Terraces

Jalan Raya Tegallalang, Tegallalang, Bali

Description

The Tegallalang Rice Terraces are located 10km north of Ubud and are considered one of the most scenic rice farming areas in Bali, alongside the terraces located in the villages of Campuhan and Pejeng or in the Jatiluwih area. The rice paddies use the traditional Balinese irrigation system called "subak" which is managed by a form of farmers' cooperative gathering all those relying on a specific, linked, irrigation network. It has nowadays become difficult to sightsee without either paying a fee or sitting in one of the cafes since most of the view from the roadside has been fenced-off.

Access & Transport

The rice fields are 10km straight north from Ubud along Jl Raya Tegallagang. It is 75mins drive from Sanur and 1h30 from Kuta-Seminyak

Instructions & Recommendations

Sunrise and sunset are the best times of the day in terms of luminosity. This attraction can easily be combined with the nearby temple of Tirta Empul.

Meta review

The terraces of Tegallang are often seen in travel magazines promoting / covering Bali and they get excellent reviews from a pure aesthetic standpoint. However, there is a significant percentage of travellers who find the over-commercialization a turn off; for them, it is not worth buying a ticket to cross a small village and be bothered by stall owners - the views from the roadside and the various cafes will do just fine. From a practical perspective, there are recurring tips to avoid the midday sun and heat.

Environmental & Social

Green activity. Theoretically positive in terms of injecting activity in the rural economy but this attraction is completely over-commercialized with related impact on behaviours

Conclusion

The rice Terraces of Tegallang are undeniably some of Bali's prettiest and some of the most easily accessible, in particular if staying in the Ubud area. The secret has been out for a while now though and those travellers who like to enjoy natural environments without scores of other tourists or having their presence monetized may look further afield (Jatiluwih or Sidemen for instance). Also, the area is actually very compact so if you are looking for a scenic countryside, that is not the place.

Key positive

Gorgeous terraces

Close to Ubud

Key negative

Way too touristic and commercial

Entrance price has increased dramatically in the last few years

Less impressive during the dry season

Suitability

Visitors with reduced mobility will not be able to hike through the rice paddies but can enjoy the views from the side of the road / various cafes.

About this Rating

TYPE

Onsite

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:1h

est. visit time:1h

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
IDR 50,000
Adult
12 - 64
IDR 50,000
Child
5 - 11
IDR 50,000
Infant
0 - 4
IDR 0
The entrance price is requested in various access points by villagers / farmers.

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