Puri Sukmawati is located on Jalan Raya Andong, just one kilometre
north of the Arjuna statue at the Peliatan-Ubud corner. This two storey
home is set in a lush tropical garden with views of rice fields, the
sacred Mount Agung, and other mountains of north-east Bali.
Tjok Gede Anom Putra Sukawati (Tjok Anom) is the Host at Puri
Sukmawati. He is a member of the local parliament in the Province of
Bali, and is interested in culture and nature conservation based on the
dynamic spirit of the Balinese way of life. Tjok Anom inherits the
spirit of open dialogue between cultures which was pioneered by his
great-grandfather, Tjokorde Gde Sukawati, the former ruler of Ubud.
Tjokorda Gde Sukawati first opened Ubud to foreign interactions at the
end of the 19th century and his family have continued that tradition of
openness and cultural and religious exchange to this day.
Tjok Anom is eager to develop communication which will enrich your
experience and understanding of Balinese culture. In the tradition of
his great-grandfather Tjok Anom as host will help you learn about the
culture, history and way of life of Ubud and its surroundings. Ubud and
its surroundings have a very busy program of temple festivals and
cultural performances. As part of Puri Sukmawati activities Tjok Anom
and the Puri Sukmawati staff will introduce you to some of these
activities.
Wayan Suweta is the friendly face who will look after your
housekeeping needs and provide your breakfast. Wayan Kopad looks after
the garden. Please feel free to talk with either Wayan if you need
help.
Ubud is a magical place that has been attracting
visitors, tourists and artists from all over the world for more than
100 years. The people of Ubud today continue a unique combination of
traditions based on rice-field cultivation, a rich Hindu-Bali religious
ceremony cycle, and a dynamic life of dance, music, art and sculpture.
Since the 1930s Ubud has also attracted Western and other Asian
artists; and since the 1990s the town has developed a name as a
traditional healing centre, a centre for yoga and meditation; and
increasingly, a gourmet diner's paradise!
Relax ... just hang out in Rumah Sukmawati, read a
novel, watch a video or two, write, paint, enjoy the garden, take a dip
in the pool...
Walk ... take a stroll along Jalan Raya Andong and explore the handicraft shops. Turn off down a side alley and into the rice fields. Walk to Petulu village to watch the White Herons (Kokokan birds).
Bike ... hire a mountain bike and explore the villages of Ubud. While traffic along the main roads is often busy, only local traffic passes through the villages and riding the back lanes of Ubud is a delight. Note: there are some steep hills!
You can also join a bike riding tour - the tour company will pick you up and drive you to Kintamani: you can then coast downhill through picturesque villages to Ubud or the nearby village of Pejeng.
Drive ... hire a car and explore further afield. Exit the House driveway and turn right then just go straight uphill - a one hour drive takes you to Kintamani, the town on the ridge overlooking the Mount Batur volcano and caldera. Fantastic views, and some reasonable restaurants for lunch.
Walk ... take a stroll along Jalan Raya Andong and explore the handicraft shops. Turn off down a side alley and into the rice fields. Walk to Petulu village to watch the White Herons (Kokokan birds).
Bike ... hire a mountain bike and explore the villages of Ubud. While traffic along the main roads is often busy, only local traffic passes through the villages and riding the back lanes of Ubud is a delight. Note: there are some steep hills!
You can also join a bike riding tour - the tour company will pick you up and drive you to Kintamani: you can then coast downhill through picturesque villages to Ubud or the nearby village of Pejeng.
Drive ... hire a car and explore further afield. Exit the House driveway and turn right then just go straight uphill - a one hour drive takes you to Kintamani, the town on the ridge overlooking the Mount Batur volcano and caldera. Fantastic views, and some reasonable restaurants for lunch.
