TAMBLINGAN LAKE

Danau Tamblingan is the Indonesian word for Lake Tamblingan, a charming lake in the archipelago. It is a caldera lake belongs to Buleleng Regency in Bali. Mount Lesung’s foot gives space for the lake to exist and this is one of the three lakes that were created inside an ancient caldera and the other two are Lake Buyan and Lake Bratan. The surrounding thick rainforest and some remnants of historical sites are the main reasons behind the pristine beauty of the lake.

The historical site believed to the 10th century Tamblingan civilization. The government has declared the lake and its surrounding areas as spiritual tourism area and thus protected from any type of exploitation. Tamblingan Lake measures 1.9 km broad and 90 meter depth and with 0.027 km3 volume.

Highlights: The lake lies on a plateau which is even inside an ancient volcanic caldera that possesses several dormant volcanoes. Among the three lakes, Lake Tamblingan is the smallest and the location that is 1000 meter above the ground gives an alpine climate. The rainforest encircling the lake houses orchids and other rare plants along with a decent collection of macaques. The Village of Gubung existing at the southern shore of the lake is the only village in the premises.

According to the intensity of the rain, the water level will vary. Other highlights near the lake are the small sized temple among which Pura Dalem Tamblingan is prominent.

Activities: Jungle trekking is the fascinating activity that can be done here since the presence of lush green rainforest will give the trekker an unforgettable experience.

Location: Buleleng Regency, Bali, Indonesia.

Danau Tamblingan is the Indonesian word for Lake Tamblingan, a charming lake in the archipelago. It is a caldera lake belongs to Buleleng Regency in Bali. Mount Lesung’s foot gives space for the lake to exist and this is one of the three lakes that were created inside an ancient caldera and the other two are Lake Buyan and Lake Bratan. The surrounding thick rainforest and some remnants of historical sites are the main reasons behind the pristine beauty of the lake.

The historical site believed to the 10th century Tamblingan civilization. The government has declared the lake and its surrounding areas as spiritual tourism area and thus protected from any type of exploitation. Tamblingan Lake measures 1.9 km broad and 90 meter depth and with 0.027 km3 volume.

Highlights: The lake lies on a plateau which is even inside an ancient volcanic caldera that possesses several dormant volcanoes. Among the three lakes, Lake Tamblingan is the smallest and the location that is 1000 meter above the ground gives an alpine climate. The rainforest encircling the lake houses orchids and other rare plants along with a decent collection of macaques. The Village of Gubung existing at the southern shore of the lake is the only village in the premises.

According to the intensity of the rain, the water level will vary. Other highlights near the lake are the small sized temple among which Pura Dalem Tamblingan is prominent.

Activities: Jungle trekking is the fascinating activity that can be done here since the presence of lush green rainforest will give the trekker an unforgettable experience.

Location: Buleleng Regency, Bali, Indonesia.

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