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Ulakan

Bali, Indonesia · Asia

About Ulakan

Ulakan works well as a base: 15 minutes from Duda, 26km from Nusa Penida.

Ulakan is a town located in Bali, Indonesia. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Ulakan sits in Indonesia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Makassar time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ulakan to your route.

About Ulakan

Padangbai is a small coastal town in the Karangasem Regency, in south-eastern Bali, Indonesia. It serves as a ferry port for travel to Lembar on Lombok, The Gilis and other Lesser Sunda Islands.

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What are the best things to do in Ulakan?

Ulakan offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Ulakan located?

Ulakan is located in Bali, Indonesia, Asia. The coordinates are -8.4978 latitude, 115.5129 longitude.

What is the population of Ulakan?

Ulakan has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Indonesia.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Asia
Country
Indonesia
Region
Bali
Timezone
Asia/Makassar
Coordinates
-8.4978, 115.5129

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Indonesia

Police
110
Ambulance
118
Fire
113
All emergencies
112
Driving side
left
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Tags

AsiaIndonesiaBaliTown

Worth the detour from Ulakan

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Pura Besakih (Mother Temple)

Bali's largest and holiest Hindu temple complex perched on the slopes of Mount Agung, known as the Mother Temple of Bali.

15 km · about 30 min drive

photogenic

Pura Penataran Agung Lempuyang

The lower temple of the Lempuyang complex on Mount Lempuyang's flank, whose split candi bentar gate frames Mount Agung dead centre. The queue for that alignment can run for hours.

18 km · about 20 min drive

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.

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Tirta Empul Temple

A sacred water temple where Balinese Hindus come for ritual purification in its holy spring-fed pools.

24 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Nusa Penida

A rugged island off Bali's southeast coast with dramatic sea cliffs, crystal-clear waters, and the iconic Kelingking Beach dinosaur-shaped cliff.

26 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Tegallalang Rice Terraces

Dramatic cascading rice paddies carved into steep hillsides near Ubud, showcasing the traditional Balinese cooperative irrigation system.

27 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Angel's Billabong

A natural rock channel on Nusa Penida's west coast that fills with glass-clear water at low tide, forming an infinity pool above the surf. Swimming is dangerous when swell breaks over the lip.

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest

A lush nature reserve and Hindu temple complex in the heart of Ubud where hundreds of long-tailed macaques roam freely.

28 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Ulakan

  • 27 kmTegallalang Rice TerracesDramatic cascading rice paddies carved into steep hillsides near Ubud, showcasing the traditional Balinese cooperative irrigation system.
  • 28 kmKelingking BeachA jaw-dropping clifftop viewpoint on Nusa Penida where a T-Rex-shaped headland plunges to a pristine hidden beach far below.
  • 43 kmBali Mandara Toll Road12.7km toll road built over the sea across Benoa Bay, linking Nusa Dua, Ngurah Rai Airport and Sanur.
  • 44 kmJatiluwih Rice TerracesUNESCO-listed expansive rice paddies in Bali's highlands showcasing the traditional Balinese subak irrigation system across dramatic hillsides.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

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