Danau Beratan, Bali

Danau Beratan, Bali (19 June, 2004)

Danau Beratan (GPS: -8.27982, 115.16572) is a scenic lake in the Bedugul highlands of north-central Bali. It is surrounded by tall mountains, among them Gunung Puncak Manggu and Gunung Catur. The people living around the lake are mostly farmers. Today, a few resorts have been developed on the shore of Danau Beratan, and visitors can engage in a variety of water sports such as parasailing and water skiing.

On the banks of Danau Beratan is one of the most beautiful lakeside temples in Bali, the Pura Ulun Danu Bratan.

To the north of Danau Beratan is the Bali Handara Kosaido Country Club, a large expanse of manicured lawns and home to one of the world's best golf courses.

Also within the vicinity of Danau Beratan is the 155-hectare Eka Karya Botanic Gardens, home to 320 species of orchids. It also has a herbarium and fern garden, and an extensive collection of medicinal plants.