waterfall
Tibumana Waterfall
A single symmetrical fall dropping into a round jade pool in a fern-lined gorge near Bangli, five minutes' walk from the car park. Quieter than the Ubud-area falls it sits between.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Ubud
Bali, Indonesia · Asia
About Ubud
Ubud works well as a base: 15 minutes from Gianyar, 7km from Tibumana Waterfall.
Ubud is in Bali, Indonesia, with about 75,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Gianyar, about 8 km away.
The Ubud Palace, officially Puri Saren Agung, is a historical building complex situated in Ubud, Gianyar Regency of Bali, Indonesia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Ubud?
Within an hour or so of Ubud: Tibumana Waterfall (7 km), Tegallalang Rice Terraces (9 km), Tirta Empul Temple (12 km), Sanur Beach (20 km).
Are there any good drives near Ubud?
The nearest famous roads are Bali Mandara Toll Road.
Where is Ubud?
Ubud is in Bali, Indonesia, about 8 km from Gianyar.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 74,800
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Indonesia
- Region
- Bali
- Timezone
- Asia/Makassar
- Coordinates
- -8.5098, 115.2654
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Worth the detour from Ubud
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Tegallalang Rice Terraces
Dramatic cascading rice paddies carved into steep hillsides near Ubud, showcasing the traditional Balinese cooperative irrigation system.
9 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
Tirta Empul Temple
A sacred water temple where Balinese Hindus come for ritual purification in its holy spring-fed pools.
12 km · about 20 min drive
beach
Sanur Beach
Sheltered east-coast Bali beach with a long paved promenade and calm reef-protected water, a common first or last stop.
20 km · about 25 min drive
cafe
Deus Ex Machina Bali
The Bali outpost of the Deus motorcycle and surf culture empire in Canggu, a destination cafe where custom bikes, surfboards, and great coffee converge.
21 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Jatiluwih Rice Terraces
UNESCO-listed expansive rice paddies in Bali's highlands showcasing the traditional Balinese subak irrigation system across dramatic hillsides.
22 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Tanah Lot Temple
An iconic sea temple built on a rocky outcrop surrounded by crashing waves, one of Bali's most photographed landmarks at sunset.
23 km · about 25 min drive
beach
Seminyak Beach
Bali's trendy beach strip known for upscale beach clubs, spectacular sunsets, boutique shopping, and vibrant nightlife.
23 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Ubud
- Right hereTegallalang Rice TerracesDramatic cascading rice paddies carved into steep hillsides near Ubud, showcasing the traditional Balinese cooperative irrigation system.
- 22 kmJatiluwih Rice TerracesUNESCO-listed expansive rice paddies in Bali's highlands showcasing the traditional Balinese subak irrigation system across dramatic hillsides.
- 27 kmBali Mandara Toll Road12.7km toll road built over the sea across Benoa Bay, linking Nusa Dua, Ngurah Rai Airport and Sanur.
- 34 kmKelingking BeachA jaw-dropping clifftop viewpoint on Nusa Penida where a T-Rex-shaped headland plunges to a pristine hidden beach far below.
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