Posted by My Bali Homestay
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Jatiluwih is a favorite tourist destination in Bali famous with
the beautiful rice terrace unfolding from the foot of mountain until the
coastal side. It is one of places to visit in Bali with the beautiful
view as according to its name from Jati and luwih, where Jati mean
really and Luwih meaning especial, good, and beautiful or the
equivalent. The local paddies are planted in this place look typically
of the high relative size plant if it is compared with other pre-eminent
paddy planted by most farmers in Bali.
Despitefully, Jatiluwih also
famous with its organic agriculture system due to the location is
located in the in the plateau of Watukaru Mount which is suitable for
the agriculture development. Jatiluwih is surrounded by cool atmosphere because it is located in the height of 700 meters above sea level.
The
distance from Denpasar to Jatiluwih is about 48 km and it is situated
in upstate of Tabanan town (28 Km). The road to this place has been
progressively improved so that motor vehicle can enter from east side
through Pacung Village and go to Jatiluwih and also from the west side
from Watukaru Temple pass to Jatiluwih.
Jatiluwih is many visited by
tourist from local and foreign countries who want to enjoy the cold
atmosphere and beautiful panorama of rice terrace. Jatiluwih as a nature
tourist destination in Bali which has been recognized since Dutch
colonial build the Security Headquarter and until now the local
residents conceives with the Dutch Tangs. Indonesian government has
assigned the Jatiluwih to be a Tourist Destination Village because of
this potency
Untouched by the hand...
3 – 4 hours / short treeking Include Lunch.
This program is designed ideally for who want to have an experience
with tropical nature. Explore Bali’s most unspoiled terrain that has
literally remained untouched by the hand of time. Our experience
chaperon will escort you deep inside of Bali’s most famous rice
terraces ” JATILUWIH ” and show you the art of farming and traditional irrigation system called ” SUBAK ” . It’s a 1,5 hours trekking in the middle of huge rice terraces with a peaceful unspoiled mountainous background.
Besides farming see also the daily activities of our farmers, their
ritual ( if we lucky) as well as learn a bit of tropical plantation
such as : coffee, cocoa plantation and any leaves that could be used
for traditional medicine. This trekking will give you a unique
opportunity to discover a side to Bali rarely seen by most visitors.
Jatiluwih Cycling tour
Recommended for adults only
The highlight of your trip is the village of Jatiluwih, where you
will see the most beautiful rice terraces in Bali. You'll learn
how to grow rice and learn how it's cultivated and harvested by
the local farmers. Stop at your leisure for photos to experience the
magnificent views and surrounding! Enjoy refreshments while taking in
the breath-taking views.