Budakeling or Budha Keling is a village area in East Bali, east of Besakih and north of Candidasa. The village is located at the epicentre of the East Bali.

Understand

Budakeling

Budakeling is a small village south of Mount Agung, about 10 minutes to the west of Tirta Gangga, almost half way to Amed, the village is the center point of tourist destination point of East Bali. Budakeling is widely used though to refer to the Balinese Hindu community with Buddhist syncretism. In addition, there is a Muslim community, which can be said to be a multi-cultural and multi-religious village.

In the village there are several silver and gold craftsmen, then blacksmiths who make necessities from the Griya or the priest's house complex. This activity has been around since the village was founded in the 14th century.

In addition to multi-cultural and religious activities, there are beautiful natural scenery in the form of terraced rice fields and hills like Ubud. However, with tourism facilities and accommodations that are not as complete as in Ubud.

Get in

Taxis are hard to find in this area and most trips tend to be by private car or motorbike. Consider booking accommodation with free airport pick-up accommodation as this is the easiest way to reach Budakeling.

Get around

It is recommended to cycle in the west because in the east there are many trucks, then be careful of dogs, stay alert but don't be afraid. However, it is better to go around the village on foot, because some places are not accessible by bicycle.

See

• Very pastoral, Budakeling offers a chance to observe the daily rhythms of Balinese village life.
• 1 Bukit Komala Sunrise Point. Check out the sunrise from hill, north side of the village. At night, you can see the view of the town of Amlapura and the sea activities from the Lombok Strait from the top of the hill (updated Apr 2022)
• 2 Budakeling Terraced rice fields. View of the terraced rice fields, with the best point on the north side of the village (updated Apr 2022)
• 3 Pande Mas. The activity of making traditional rings and necklaces with Balinese characteristics in the Pande Mas Community (updated Apr 2022)
• 4 Pande Besi. Traditional Balinese blacksmith community (updated Apr 2022)
• 5 Traditional Public Bathing. Public bathing with some good view (updated Apr 2022)
• 6 Pura Dalem Budakeling (Pura Dalem Desa Pakraman Budakeling). At certain times from March to April you can see a wide variety of cultures staged at the temple. (updated Apr 2022)
• 7 Pura Dalem Saren (Pura Dalem Desa Pakraman Saren). Once every two years can see the activities of the fire war on the south side of the village. (updated Apr 2022)
• 8 Men Tanjung Art. Stone art with Balinese style. (updated Apr 2022)
• 9 Taksu Valley (Lembah Taksu), Nangka, Buana Giri. beautiful view of Amlapura town from Mount Agung. (updated Feb 2023)
• 10 Samsara Living Museum (Museum Samsara), Jl. Kuncaragiri, Jungutan. 9AM-4PM. A place to study and see the life and activities of Balinese people in the past. $8. (updated Feb 2023)

Eat

• 1 Warung Mina Sari Murti, ☏ +62 852-3919-1919. 08:00-21:00. Fresh water fish dishes with Balinese style (updated Apr 2022)
• 2 Warung Cemara Cader (Warung Cemara). 08:00 - 20:00. Chinese fusion food, Capcay, Nasi Goreng, Rica-rica chicken. Rp. 10000-30000. (updated Apr 2022)

Buy

• 1 Budakeling Market (Pasar Budakeling). Buy some traditional dessert for morning breakfast. (updated Apr 2022)
• 2 Arunia Silver. Silver and gold handcraft. (updated Apr 2022)
• 3 Silversmith. Balinese-style jewelry souvenirs made of silver and gold. (updated Apr 2022)

Sleep

• 1 Budakeling Oka House, Jalan Darmawangsa. (updated Apr 2022)
• 2 Uma Shanty By Madhava. (updated Apr 2022)
• 3 Dana Bali Ricefield Villa. (updated Apr 2022)
• 4 Butterfly Villas. (updated Feb 2023)

Go next

• Water palace Tirta Gangga is only 10 minutes away by car or scooter, other options are by bicycle or trekking through the rice fields with travel time of 30-60 minutes
• Sibetan village to try salak wine and see the plantation, only 15 minutes away by car