February 1, 2016

Bali, Indonesia: Puri Candikuning + Bali Botanic Garden/Eka Karya Botanic Garden; things to do + restaurant/hotel review

Puri Candikuning  

Jl. Raya Candikuning KM 52, Baturiti, Tabanan, +62 368 203 3252. 

Located in the highlands, the serene luxury resort Puri Candikuning overlooks Lake Bratan.  The grounds are beautifully landscaped, and the views exceptional.  Though I did not stay here, I enjoyed a lovely meal in the dining room and later toured the atmospherically decorated accommodations. 

Nearby, the Bali Botanic Garden/Eka Karya Botanic Garden is a good place to enjoy the cool central Bali upland.  It is popular with both locals and visitors, who enjoy the highlands scenery combined with the vast collection of tropical plants--many of which are rare--and wildlife viewed in their natural habitat.  The giant and rare Rafflesia blooms several times each year.  Bali Treetop Adventure Park, with six main circuits stretching from tree to tree, is also found here, and a Balinese-style guesthouse provides onsite lodging.  A trip to the gardens is commonly combined with recreational activities at Lake Bratan and visiting the iconic Pura Ulun Danu Bratan Temple.


view of Lake Bratan at Puri Candikuning in Bali
view of Lake Bratan at Puri Candikuning in Bali


dessert plate at Puri Candikuning in Bali
dessert plate at Puri Candikuning in Bali


lodging at Puri Candikuning in Bali
lodging at Puri Candikuning in Bali


garden statue at Puri Candikuning in Bali
garden statue at Puri Candikuning in Bali





images ©2016 Carole Terwilliger Meyers 

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