What comes to mind when you hear the name Ubud? A stretch of green nature with a beautiful atmosphere? Or the warm hospitality of local residents who make you feel at home? Both are equally true, really! Ubud is indeed popular with the instagrammable rice terracing system and the openness of local residents to tourists. If you stop by Ubud, don't forget to explore every corner that is mesmerizing!
Let's see what are the cool spots to interesting things in Ubud!
History
Before moving on to its amazing natural charm, do you know how the origin of the name Ubud was created? According to ancient Balinese history, in the 8th century a priest named Rsi Markandeya founded Pura Gunung Lebah. Right behind him, there is Campuhan Hill which is believed to be a sacred area and is believed to have a strong spiritual aura. Not far from Campuhan Hill, the priest also found a strategic land contour area of rice fields in Ubud that was made into terraces. The place is none other than Tegallalang which is now very popular with its beautiful terracing system. In addition, Ubud is also considered suitable for planting various medicinal plants or in Balinese called ubad, then people from outside Bali Island call it the name Ubud. Well, it is said that that is where the name Ubud was created.
Destination
Well, now is the time for you to explore the natural beauty of Ubud which is very mesmerizing. Want a beautiful trekking destination or suitable for morning jogging? Go straight to Campuhan Hill and enjoy the beautiful scenery on the Campuhan Ridge Walk which is very popular with tourists! However, if you want a traditional tour that is thick with the culture of the local Ubud community, try stopping by the Ubud Palace, Taman Saraswati Temple, or Goa Gajah. A visit to Ubud is also not valid if you miss a visit to the Ubud Monkey Forest or what is popularly known as the Ubud Monkey Forest, Pesona Friend. In addition to interacting with cute monkeys, you can also explore the Bali Bird Walks tour which is calm and perfect for mind relaxation.
Culinary
In Ubud, there are many culinary specialties that must be tried, Sobat Pesona. Some of them are kedawetan chicken rice which is a spicy mixed rice served with lawar (a mixture of chicken, vegetables, and coconut), then kakul satay aka snail satay, and betutu duck. If you want to find unique local snacks, try stopping by the Ubud culinary market which sells a variety of Balinese market snacks. You can find traditional cakes such as laklak, banana rai, godoh, kaliadrem, and klepon. Around the market, there are also several food stalls that generally sell heavy menu dishes such as Balinese porridge, jinggo rice, and satay lilit.
Cara Menuju ke Sana
To get to Ubud, flights from major cities in Indonesia such as Medan, Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Balikpapan, Manado, Malang, and other cities to Ngurah Rai International Airport are always available. From Ngurah Rai Airport, your trip to Ubud can be continued by land for approximately one hour.
Ubud can also be reached by sea by ship from major cities around Bali, such as from Surabaya, Lombok, Makassar, Ambon, or Merauke which anchored at Benoa Harbor, Denpasar. After arriving in Denpasar, the trip to Ubud can be continued with a distance of about 1 hour.