Sidemen, Agricultural district in Karangasem, Indonesia.
Sidemen spreads across terraced rice fields at 250 meters elevation, with Mount Agung rising prominently in the background overlooking ten smaller villages.
The district maintains traditional farming methods developed by generations of Balinese families who shaped the agricultural landscape through intricate irrigation systems.
Local artisans in Sidemen continue the production of Endek and Songket textiles, which were once reserved exclusively for Balinese nobility and ceremonies.
Visitors can reach Sidemen by private vehicle from South Bali through a two-hour drive across mountainous roads with limited public transportation options.
The district contains multiple white water rafting routes through valleys and rivers, offering different experiences than the standard locations near Ubud.
Location: Karangasem
Elevation above the sea: 250 m
GPS coordinates: -8.48442,115.44486
Latest update: March 7, 2025 06:34
Walking routes in Bali traverse rice terraces, waterfalls and temple complexes, offering access to the island's varied landscape and cultural sites. The trails range from the sculpted rice paddies of Tegallalang and Jatiluwih to the clifftop setting of Uluwatu Temple and the volcanic slopes of Mount Batur. Visitors will find a network of paths through traditional villages, water gardens and highland areas. The routes include the rolling rice landscapes of Sidemen Valley, forest trails to Sekumpul and Banyumala waterfalls, and the Campuhan Ridge Walk through Ubud. Many paths connect natural features with cultural landmarks such as Gunung Kawi, Tirta Gangga and the rural village of Penglipuran. The coastal walks of Nusa Penida, including Kelingking Beach and Angel's Billabong, provide access to cliffs and sheltered coves along the shoreline.
Bali offers diverse natural formations and religious sites. From coastal cliffs at Broken Beach to ancient temples at Pura Luhur Lempuyang, the island contains waterfalls, beaches, and rice fields. The Jatiluwih terraces show agricultural heritage while temples like Gunung Kawi present historical architecture. Natural pools at Angel's Billabong and coral reefs at Blue Lagoon display marine environments.
Mount Agung
17.2 km
Tirta Empul Temple
16.2 km
Besakih
12.3 km
Penglipuran Village
11.7 km
Istana Tampaksiring
16.5 km
Tirta Gangga
17.6 km
Klungkung Palace
7.3 km
Pura Goa Lawah
7.9 km
Pura Kehen
10.5 km
Moon of Pejeng
17 km
Kertha Gosa Pavilion
7.3 km
Pura Dasar Buana Gelgel
8.9 km
Mengening Temple
16.3 km
Semarajaya Museum
7.3 km
Yeh Pulu
17.5 km
Yeh Pulu
17.5 km
Kanto lampo
13.4 km
Pura Taman Pecampuhan Sala
13.5 km
Tukad Cepung Waterfall
7.8 km
Pura Gelap
12.6 km
Pura Batu Madeg
12.5 km
Pura Pasar Agung Giri Tolangkir
14.4 km
Bias Tugel Beach
9.1 km
Pura Silayukti
9.2 km
Tibumana Waterfall
12.6 km
Bale Kambang
7.3 km
Pura Penataran Agung Besakih
12.3 km
Blue Lagoon
9.1 kmReviews
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