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about 35 kms to the north direction of Denpasar City. This
area is classified as a virgin area for tourism development
in Bali, especially in Badung regency. All are natural, and
at this condition this area promises another sense of eco-tourism
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in Tampaksiring district that exists from Ubud to the north
in 10km.It is not large so much, however, it is a quiet temple
to which surroundings were enclosed by the forest. There is
a fountain where the clear water that is called "Holy
fountain" begins to spring in the temple.
Bad king Maya Denawa was defeated at the army of Dewa Indra
because of the fight that happened in Tampaksiring village.
Then, bad king Maya Denawa ran away to Subatu village on the
west side in Tampaksiring village. All villagers were frighteningly
because of the appearance of Bad king Maya Denawa, and ran
away from the village at that time. God Vishnu of water saw
confusion of people on Sebatu village. People who ran away
from this village were neither the eaten one nor the drinking
water, and were embarrassed very much. Then, Vishnu gave the
spring water for them. And, the souls including Vishnu challenged
Maya Denawa to a fight. The bad king Maya Denawa to whom the
forces had already failed was driven to Petanu river, and
killed. The villagers built a small shrine in the place in
a present temple for savior Vishnu. It is said that this is
a starting point of Pura Gunung Kawi Sebatu. |
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is a rich farming village where they grow rice, and other
tropical farms such as corn, sweet potatoes, clove, vanilla,
etc. when you go or drive by the village you will easily see
the sign of a waterfall and it leads you to drive in through
the rich farming area to a huge parking lot. You then have
to walk down to the bottom of the river to see the giant waterfall.
There are concrete steps down to the bottom but it is quit
steep. You have to be sure that you are in fit condition to
walk to the bottom of the valley. It is a very lush river
valley with its typical of rain forest and sometime wild monkeys
can be seen around the forest. The air is very fresh and much
cooler up here which is really refreshing. At the bottom of
the river is even much cooler and there are a number of small
waterfalls that’s from the natural spring along the
river. You have to notice that it is a little slippery sometime
because of the green moss that grows along the path ways.
It is much better to go with a good walking shoe.
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