You may be dreaming of your adventure in Bali, but if it is true that Bali is famous for its rice fields, on the terraces of Tegalalang you will enter a legitimate and idyllic rainforest.
Tegalalang rice terraces
Tegalalang rice terraces you will find them only 11 kilometers north of Ubud. It is one of the most touristic and iconic attractions of rural and millenary Bali.mainly you should know that rice terraces change their color. From the lustful green, it changes to brown at harvest time, when it is just cut.
Anyway that should not worry you, because Tegalalang rice terraces are really a tourist destination all year round. Located in a beautiful valley, its millenary construction is very attractive, it calls the attention, because it draws perfect and spectacular steps.
☝ The Tegalalang rice and tourist complex
Today in Bali every idyllic rice field has been converted into luxury villas or comfortable apartments for tourism, so the business of local farmers, retaining the terraces of Tegalalang is completely legal and helps the valley does not end up in the hands of ambitious builders.
Once in the rice fields of Tegalalang we can go up and down them, as they are two valleys zigzagged by paths. You will have to reserve about one hour to visit them. The Tagalalng terraces are cultivated with the subak system and run the countryside like every culture in Balinese life: in harmony with the family, the neighborhood, nature and its gods.
☝ What time to visit the rice fields of Tegalalang?
The best time to visit the terraces is early, before the tour buses arrive, as they usually arrive at ten. You should not stress too much about the time, because even if there are people, is usually well distributed between the two valleys.
☝ How to get to Tegalalang?
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11 kilometers from Ubud, the two ways to get to the terraces are: in rented motorcycle or with a private excursion. Remember that if you rent a motorbike, you must bring your international driving licence, as sometimes the Balinese police ask for it.if you are going to tour the island on a motorbike and you have forgotten it, you can always get a tourist licence in Denpasar, of course with previous payment.