Beratan Lake is the name given to the shallow lake situated at 1231m above sea level in Budugul and is one of the most famous tourist locations in Bali. At a huge 3.8km wide and with a maximum depth of 22 meters the Beratan Lake holds a volume of 49km squared. The best way to reach the lake it through the dock at Ulun Danu Beratan temple, which is an extremely holy temple that is located on the lake and appears to be floating. This area makes an ideal cultural landscape with the surrounding traditional villages and is fantastic around sunrise and sunset. The lake is situated around 3 hours drive from the main tourist area of Kuta but is an amazing drive up through the traditional villages and the rolling padi fields of the hills of Tabanan and later the tropical forests and quaint little traditional villages that can be found along the winding roads that snake there way up the mountaintops until you reach the peak where the fantastic views of Bali and the untouched areas around the mountains can be enjoyed in a fresh mountain climate.

In some areas of the lake it is possible to participate in a variety of activities and sports, although the most popular of these are to walk or drive around the perimeter, you can also step into the lake and enjoy paddling in canoes or kayak as well as the opportunity to try water skiing or banana boating this incredible scenery. If you really want to get the best view in Bali then why not have a go at Para sailing and look down over this incredible area from way above the mountains. You can also fish for the rich population of fresh water fish that live in the lake or combined any of the above activities to create a personalized activity adventure.

Beratan Lake is an excellent place to relax and spend a few days with many amazing view points and some good restaurants and cafes located in mind-blowing locations within this classic Indonesian scenery which is tempered by the rich Balinese culture that inhabits it. There is also a whole array of near by areas that are well worth visiting within the Budugul region including Tabanan where you can witness the bat caves and the monkey forests as well as some of the most important temples in Bali. Beratan Lake is a good place to visit if you area traveling around Bali as it is right in the center and can be integrated into any itinerary with excellent road access to the west including the conservation park and such coastal locations as Medewi and Balian as well as to the east towards the volcano and Amed and north to Lovina as well as the road that goes directly south and by passes Denpasar leading back to the south.

For a couple who wish to get away for a few days or travelers and even families or friends traveling together, there is plenty to do for every one at Beratan Lake.