Lake Bratan, Bali

Lake Bratan (19 June, 2004)


Lake Bratan is a scenic lake in the Bedugul highlands of north-central Bali. It is surrounded by tall mountains, among them Gunung Puncak Manggu and Gunung Catur. The people living around the lake are mostly farmers. Today, a few resorts have been developed on the shore of Lake Bratan, and visitors can engage in a variety of water sports such as parasailing and water skiing.

On the banks of Lake Bratan is one of the most beautiful lakeside temples in Bali, the Pura Ulun Danu Bratan.

To the north of Lake Bratan is the Bali Handara Kosaido Country Club, a large expanse of manicured lawns and home to one of the world's best golf courses.

Also within the vicinity of Lake Bratan is the 155-hectare Eka Karya Botanic Gardens, home to 320 species of orchids. It also has a herbarium and fern garden, and an extensive collection of medicinal plants.

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