Tegallalang Rice Terraces
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Tegallalang Rice Terraces - by Niklas Weiss on Unsplash
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.
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
av. transport time:1h
est. visit time:1h
Sunrise / early morningOk
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightNo
Night – aft. midnightNo