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Volcanic lakes, colonial port towns, twin peaks wrapped in morning mist. North Bali's landscapes are the Bali of postcards and paintings — before filters were needed.
Quick Tips
- •Mornings are clearest for mountain views
- •The twin lakes are best visited together
- •Singaraja has the best Dutch colonial architecture
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North Bali: The Complete Travel Guide
Black-sand fishing villages, dawn dolphin boats, canyon waterfalls and two cool highland lakes, about three hours over the mountains from the airport: where north Bali is, where to base yourself and when to go.
September 2026
Buleleng Regency: What Buleleng Is, Its Nine Districts and Where to Go
The beach at Lovina, the lakes above Munduk and the reefs off Pemuteran all sit in one regency: how Buleleng is laid out, its capital Singaraja and its nine districts from Gerokgak to Tejakula.
September 2026
North Bali Map: Where Lovina, Munduk, Pemuteran and the Rest Sit
A north Bali map is one coast road from west to east, with the lakes and waterfalls on the slopes above it: where Lovina, Munduk, Pemuteran and the rest sit, with official distances from Singaraja.
September 2026
Seririt, Bali: The Market Town Between Lovina and Pemuteran
A real north Bali market town where the Pupuan road meets the coast: a morning at the market, then Kalianget's endek weavers, Puri Jati beach and the Titab reservoir inland.
September 2026
Lovina, Bali: The Complete Area Guide
Lovina, Bali, is a string of quiet black-sand fishing villages on the north coast, known for dawn dolphin trips and the natural base for waterfalls, hot springs and highlands an hour or two away.
September 2026
Amed, Bali: The Complete Guide to the Quiet Northeast Coast
Seven fishing villages where the reef starts a few kicks from the black sand: shore-entry snorkelling, two wrecks, salt-making traditions and Mount Agung behind every sunset.
July 2026
Bedugul, Bali: Lakes, Gardens, and the Cool Mountain Air
Bedugul, Bali, is the cool highland around Lake Beratan at about 1,200 metres: the lake temple of Ulun Danu Beratan, the botanic garden, the Candikuning market and the ridge road west to Munduk.
July 2026
Munduk Bali: The Complete Highland Guide
Munduk, Bali, is a cool highland village on a ridge above the twin lakes of Tamblingan and Buyan: waterfall trails, coffee and clove plantations, and how to spend two slow nights there.
June 2026
Pemuteran, Bali: The Complete Guide
A slow, quiet bay on Bali's far northwest coast, where you can snorkel the Biorock reefs from the beach and take the boat out to Menjangan Island's coral walls, then stay longer than you planned.
June 2026
Ulun Danu Beratan Temple: Bali's Lake Temple at Bedugul
Tiered shrines on small islands in Lake Beratan, twelve hundred metres up with forested hills behind: the water temple to the goddess of the lake, why it stands here, and how to see it well.
September 2026
Aling-Aling Waterfall: Cliff Jumps, Slides, and the Honest Guide
The north Bali waterfall you come to for the water itself: cliff jumps and natural rock slides at Sambangan, the walk down into the canyon, and a clear answer on whether you need a guide.
June 2026
The Twin Lakes: Buyan and Tamblingan
Two crater lakes in the cool air below the Munduk ridge, where morning cloud sits on still water and fishermen still cross the quiet one in dugout canoes.
June 2026
Singaraja: Bali's Old Capital, Its Landmarks, Markets and Five Facts Most Visitors Miss
The north's old port city, which governed Bali for most of a century: a half day on foot from the harbour and its Chinese temple to the winged lion and a library of palm-leaf manuscripts.
June 2026
Bali Botanic Garden: Kebun Raya Bali in the Bedugul Highlands
The Bali botanical gardens are Kebun Raya Bali, a 157-hectare research garden at Bedugul above Lake Beratan: its conifers and orchids, who runs it, and how to pair it with Ulun Danu Beratan.
September 2026
Banyumala Twin Waterfall: The Walk Down, the Swim and a Highland Day Around It
Two streams side by side down a creeper-covered cliff into a pool you can swim in, at the end of a forest walk from Wanagiri, the village that has run the falls since they opened.
September 2026
Handara Gate, Bali: The Split Gateway at Pancasari, the Photo Queue and the Day Around It
The Handara Gate is the split stone gateway at the entrance to Handara Golf & Resort in Pancasari: how the paid photo queue works, when to go, and the lakes and temple around it.
September 2026
Wanagiri Hidden Hills: The Twin Lakes Viewpoints
A ridge-top view over the twin lakes of Buyan and Tamblingan, with swings and nests built for the photo: what you actually see, how paying works, and whether it is worth the stop.
June 2026
North Bali vs South Bali: Which Should You Visit?
Surf and nightlife minutes from the airport, or calm water and quiet villages over the mountains: an even-handed look at the two coasts of Bali and which one suits the trip you have in mind.
June 2026
The Best Photography Spots in North Bali
The best north Bali photography spots are the waterfall gorges above Lovina, the twin lakes from the Wanagiri ridge and the black-sand coast at dawn, with the light and season for each.
June 2026
Dangerous Animals in Bali: How to Stay Safe
The dangerous animals in Bali are a short list, led by stray dogs and temple monkeys: the real risk from each, and the one rule that matters most, the rabies vaccine the same day after any bite.
June 2026
The Main Areas of Bali: Where to Go and How They Differ
The main areas of Bali are five broad regions: the busy south, Ubud and the central highlands, the slower east, the wild west and the quiet north coast, and the kind of trip each one suits.
June 2026
The 12 Best Beaches in Bali: Surf, Swim & Quiet Sand
From surf under the white cliffs of the Bukit to flat water and black sand on the quiet north coast: twelve standout Bali beaches by region, and which one fits the day you want.
June 2026
North Bali Beaches: Where to Swim, Snorkel and See Dolphins
North Bali beaches are for swimming and snorkelling in flat water: Lovina's calm black sand and dawn dolphins, Pemuteran's reef trail, the white sand at Menjangan and Gili Putih, and the quiet east.
June 2026
The 10 Best Temples in Bali: Sacred Sites & Visitor Tips
The best temples in Bali are the great sea, mountain and water temples, from Tanah Lot and Uluwatu to Besakih and Tirta Empul, plus two quiet ones in the north, and how to visit each with respect.
June 2026
The Best Temples in North Bali: 8 Sacred Sites & Their Stories
The best temples in north Bali are eight sacred sites, from the carved temples at Sangsit and Kubutambahan to Pura Pulaki, Ponjok Batu and the Buddhist monastery in the hills above Banjar.
June 2026
The 10 Best Waterfalls in Bali
The best waterfalls in Bali gather in the northern highlands above Lovina and around Ubud: Sekumpul, Aling-Aling, Banyumala and the Munduk falls, the central falls, and how hard each walk is.
June 2026
Best Time to Visit Bali: Month-by-Month Weather & Crowds
The best time to visit Bali for most trips is the dry season, April to October, with May, June and September the sweet spot: Bali month by month, and why the drier north shifts the answer.
June 2026
Bali vs Phuket: Which Should You Visit?
Both islands give you sun and sea, so the choice comes down to the trip you want: Bali and Phuket compared on beaches, culture, food, cost and nightlife, with a clear verdict from people who live in Bali.
June 2026
Yeh Mampeh (Les) Waterfall: The Flying Water of Northeast Bali
One high ribbon of water above Les village, a gentle walk in through the jungle and a pool to cool off in, far enough east of the usual circuit that you may share it with few others.
June 2026
West Bali National Park: Wildlife, Trekking & How to Visit
Savanna, monsoon forest and mangrove in Bali's quiet far northwest, home to the rare Bali starling: how to walk the park with a guide, and the way out to Menjangan's reefs.
June 2026
Brahma Vihara Arama: The Buddhist Monastery Above Lovina
Brahma Vihara Arama is a working Theravada monastery above Banjar, near Lovina, that calls itself Bali's largest: its terraced gardens, the small Borobudur replica, etiquette, and the nearby hot springs.
June 2026
Tejakula: A Quiet Fishing Village on Bali's Northeast Coast
Tejakula, Bali, is a working fishing village on the northeast coast, about an hour east of Lovina: black-sand beaches, an old bathing place built for horses, a masked dance and quiet reefs offshore.
June 2026
Pura Pulaki: The Clifftop Monkey Temple of Northwest Bali
A Balinese sea temple set against a sheer black cliff on the road west, with its troops of grey macaques, and a short, sarong-on stop on the way to Pemuteran and Menjangan.
June 2026
How Many Days Should You Spend in North Bali?
How many days in north Bali: three nights at least, five for the sweet spot of coast, highlands and reef, and a week or more to go deep, with how to spend each and where to base yourself.
June 2026
North Bali with Kids: A Family Travel Guide
North Bali with kids works because the sea at Lovina is flat and calm, with no surf: the dawn dolphin boat, Banjar Hot Springs, gentle snorkelling and waterfalls, and where to base a family.
June 2026
North Bali Honeymoon: The Quiet, Romantic Side of the Island
A north Bali honeymoon is a private pool villa on the Lovina coast or in the Munduk highlands, with dawn dolphins and sunsets over the sea: how to shape it, and the honest trade-offs for couples.
June 2026
North Bali on a Budget: How to Travel the Quiet Coast Cheaply
Beaches, village walks, temples and sunsets cost next to nothing on the north coast: where the money actually goes, what is free, and the local habits that make a north Bali trip go further.
June 2026
North Bali vs Ubud: Which Should You Choose?
Rice terraces, art and yoga inland, or a calm sea, dolphins and cool crater lakes up north: how Ubud and north Bali differ, who each one suits, and why the honest answer is often both.
June 2026
Is North Bali Worth Visiting? An Honest Answer
Yes, north Bali is worth visiting if you want the quiet, nature-rich side of the island: dawn dolphins, waterfalls, reefs and cool highlands, with the honest trade-off of a three-hour drive.
June 2026
Melanting Waterfall: Munduk's Taller Fall in the Clove and Coffee Gardens
Melanting waterfall is a fall of about 20 metres in Munduk's clove and coffee gardens, a 20-minute walk from Red Coral. Where it is, the walk, swimming and why the name confuses.
October 2026
Singa Ambara Raja: Singaraja's Winged Lion and the Two Birthdays Counted Into It
Singa Ambara Raja is the winged lion monument at Singaraja's zero point and the coat of arms of Buleleng. Its feathers, corn and lotus spell 30 March 1604 and 17 August 1945.
October 2026
Tirta Gangga and Taman Ujung: The Royal Water Palaces of Karangasem, East Bali
Tirta Gangga and Taman Ujung are the two royal water gardens of Karangasem, built by its last Raja around a holy spring and on great pools by the sea. Their history, what to see in each, and how to visit both from Amed.
October 2026
Air Sanih Natural Spring: Freshwater Pools Beside the Sea, Their Story and How to Visit
Air Sanih is a freshwater spring gathered into two stone pools beside the sea, 17 km east of Singaraja. The village runs it and closes it for its own Nyepi every 840 days.
October 2026
Gili Putih Sumberkima: North Bali's White Sandbar, and How to Reach It at Any Tide
Gili Putih is a white sandbar off Sumberkima in north-west Bali that grows and shrinks with the tide. Cross by boat from Bangsal harbour, or walk out at low tide.
October 2026
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