Tegallalang Rice Terraces (Bali, Indonesia) — detailed description, location, reviews, photos and map.
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The Tegallalang rice terraces in Ubud are famous for being one of Bali's most distinctive landscapes. They were created according to the traditional Bali irrigation system, which, according to legend, was brought to the island by the holy man Rsi Markandeya in the 8th century. Tegallalang is one of the three most amazing terraced landscapes in the Ubud area (the other two are in the villages of Pejeng and Campuhan). It is located closer to the city than the other two, and therefore the most frequently visited by tourists.
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It would seem, what is so special in the rice field? But there is actually something special. There is not so much soil suitable for agriculture in Bali, so any piece of it that is more or less suitable is used. One farming cycle for growing rice in Bali is only 3 months, so your photos may turn out to be completely different from the photos you have seen: the picture changes too quickly. The undulating terraces built into the hillsides fill with water and these small pools reflect the blue sky. Then young shoots peep through the water surface. The rice then grows to normal length and the terraces turn emerald green. And then - gold, when it's time to harvest. The least interesting, perhaps, are the empty terraces immediately after its collection, but even then you can find an object for photography: these are numerous ducks.
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Tegallalang is one of the three most amazing terraced landscapes in the Ubud area.
Due to its relatively high location near the road, Tegallalang terraces are quite cool and have a light breeze. This is a well-known place for all tourists to stop and take a photo. Nature lovers and artists also come to the terraces, and there are numerous art stalls and cafes.
The small village of Pakudui, home to craftsmen, is located in Tegallalang and is well worth a visit to get to know the local talents. Here you will find an amazing variety of things, skillfully carved from wood and not only, with intricate ornaments. The villagers are true Balinese craftsmen, and they make sculptures of various forms, generation after generation, according to the tradition of woodworking. Nevertheless, the most common image among the figurines is the garuda, the mount of Vishnu, to which Bali has a special relationship. Among other mystical products: lions, horses, dogs, dragons, vases, frogs, kangaroos, cats, ornamental totems, panels, doors and windows, tables and human figures, even large dinosaurs - garuda stands apart and is most common.
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A path winds between the terraces, along which you can walk and look around, but for this you need to take care of comfortable shoes in advance.
If you stay long enough, the local old farmer and owner of this land will offer you to try his drink from green coconuts or buy wicker hats, which he himself makes from coconut leaves. In addition, the farmer is happy to pose with guests for a small fee. Some of the souvenir vendors and the old farmer himself can seem a little pushy. But there are no fixed prices here, so show your talents. The modest fee for posing for a photo is up to you.
Practical information
Tegallalang is located north of Ubud, about half an hour away. From the central market, turn east to the crossroad with the large statue and head north from there. Pakudui village can be reached by turning right after the observation deck overlooking the farmer's rice fields.