Bangli

Bangli is a regency (kabupaten) of Bali, Indonesia. It has an area of 520.81 kmē and population of 197,210 as of year 2004. Up till 1907, Bangli was one of the nine kingdoms of Bali. The capital has a famous Hindu temple, the Pura Kehen, which dates from the 11th century. Bangli also has one village, lies surround a hill, Demulih. The regency of Bangli covers two distinct geographical areas: the volcanic uplands of the Batur and Kintamani area, stretching down towards the sea near Tianyar and Tejakula and the upper part of the rice-growing area of southern Bali, overlooking Gianyar and Klungkung. Geographically, Bangli is home to the mountain lakes and water couches that make Bali so fertile. Numerous villages are scatted across a landscape of rice terraces, lush valley and forests. This mountainous region is a strikingly different site of Bali Aga traditional communities.

You usually enter Bangli through Gianyar, via either Tampaksiring or the main road branching east from the city of Gianyar. Your discovery of Bangli regency starts here with the Sidan rice terraces, gently rising to a beautiful view over Bukit Samprangan. The road then climbs towards Bangli through Taman Bali.

This southern rice growing area, although containing no specific 'tourist attractions', is still one of the most enchanting areas on Bali, especially if one walks away from the main roads to discover the villages at first hand. You will find all the magical charm of the island - clusters of shrines in the midst of paddy fields, brick entrances along village streets, and giant Banyan trees towering above you.