Tegallalang Rice Terrace

One of 5 UNESCO World Heritage-listed Balinese rice terraces for the use of traditional irrigation system, "subak", fed by canals and weirs centered around a sacred water temple. It's not uncommon to see farmers diligently harvesting rice with traditional tools and methods.

Look Around

Walking down steps towards lower valley

Reflections on flooded paddy

Very large yellow spider along pathway

"Love Bali" lookout point

Walking through rice terraces

View from restaurant along main road

Northeast view from pathway

Bridge at bottom of valley

Westward view from east side of valley

Climbing the eastern side of valley

Walking through rice terraces

Who Will Like Tegallalang Rice Terrace

Nature Lover

Wander along narrow paths and hear irrigation creeks gently trickling in the background. 

Culture Buff

Visit on a guided tour to learn about traditional Balinese rice farming methods and traditional irrigation system, “sabak”. Watch farmers walking in their ancestors’ footsteps.

Photography Whiz

Capture the scenic landscapes with beautiful sunrays dancing through the trees. If you’re lucky, a friendly farmer might pose for a portrait. Instagrammers will love the colorful “Love Bali” signs and suspended rope swings. 

Insider Tips For Tegallalang Rice Terrace

Visit in the morning or late afternoon to avoid the peak heat of the sun. Make sure to wear comfortable walking shoes as there are some muddy, slippery, and rocky pathways.

Entry via the main gate costs Rp15,000 and provides entry up until the top lookout point. Additional 'donations' are required to proceed down to the terraces (USD$0.92).

Seated rope swing on east side of valley

Tourist on rope swing

Giant rope swing

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How To Get There

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Food & Drink

Some small stalls within the rice terraces sell drinks and snacks. Several coffee shops and food stalls are along the main road. It’s not uncommon for locals to approach within the rice terraces selling drinks. 

Backstory

Tegallalang is one of 5 Balinese rice Terraces that received UNESCO World Heritage listing under the Balinese Cultural Landscape. This honor was not awarded for the terraces’ sheer beauty, but for their use of traditional irrigation technique, “sabuk”, and demonstration of “Tri Hita Karana”, a Balinese philosophy that prioritises harmony with nature, harmony with humans, and harmony with God. Examples of Tri HIta Karana include:

• all buildings in the terraces being constructed with only natural materials, like wooden frames and grass roofs; and 
•  the irrigation system centers around a water temple to honor the gods.

Etiquette

Rice field worker

Narrow walkway along east side of valley

Smiling rice field worker

More rice field workers

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