Travel to Jatiluwih rice terrace an epic culture of Subak Bali

“What kind places should i go while traveling in Bali ?” You’ve asked yourself this, and with good reason. As a main travel destinations in Indonesia, Bali had a lot changes of situations in recent years. Not only beautiful beaches, pubs and cafes were lined up at the legian or kuta roads . Some areas of remote villages, also began to prepare to become a part of travel destinations in Bali.

So, which parts does Bali's wouldn't changes ? The only one thing that i know is [ you can put your answer here.... ], they culture, the Balinese culture.

Belief it or not, in fact there was a place in Bali were carved for more than years, Where is it ? Just take a minute while you can enjoying a cup of tea at your table nicely.

Some places in Bali has created a nature work art such as Jatiluwih rice terrace in Tabanan, Bali. It was made by Balinese culture for centuries. Balinese farmers work together in a cooperative manner, called Subak.

Strong determination and scalable work from each existing Subak in Bali, is also incidentally created a natural work of art, which in 2012 , Subak was recognized consistently for UNESCO World Heritage Site.

You know you are a world traveller when you are standing in a location such as this. This is the quintessential Bali rice field and a UNESCO World Heritage site !

Amazing Scenery in Jatiluwih rice terrace Bali Indonesia

Subak Cultural Background

Since in the mountainous area in the hinterland of Bali it was not easy to find water, were it's needed for the irrigation of rice fields. The farmers in Jatiluwih had to work together creating an irrigation system.

Through up to two kilometer long underground tunnels, and through rocks, aqueducts have been built to make the water flows on the fields where it is distributed. The continuous development and maintenance could not be done by individual farmers.

Subak is the answer, hereditary this organization had runs for centuries and still hold tight for the culture were they ancestor begun.

Some historical manuscipt, from the year of 1071st , Subak organization have been working, not only created a unique system of water supply, but also realized an efficient and environmentally sustainable rice production. As a unified landscape, cultural values, society organizations, and belief systems, Subak can only found in Bali.

There is known at least four Subak were determined as a world heritage, the first is Subak Lake Batur, Subak Pakerisan, Subak Catur Angga Batukaru (Jatiluwih), and the last is Subak Taman Ayun Temple.

Similar places were looks alike with Jatiluwih rice terrace is in Cordillera and the Banaue, Phillippines. Although it looks similar, rituals and belief systems as well as the organization behind the system is very different.

It can be seen from the small temple in Jatiluwih rice terrace. The temple is dedicated in honor of Sri, the goddess of rice.

Breath-taking views and peacefull at Jatiluwih rice terrace Bali Indonesia

Jatiluwih Rice terrace has a total area of 303.15 ha.There are two items paddy were planted, red and white. Red paddy is usually planted in January with 4-month growing season.While white paddy planted in August with 3-month growing season. Averagely the paddy will be harvest 3 times a year.

Travel to Jatiluwih rice terrace

Jatiluwih rice terrace is located in Penebel district, north of Tabanan city, Bali. Situated at an altitude of 700 meters above sea level, Jatiluwih had a quite cool weather condition. The road up to Jatiluwih isn't good at all nor bad along the way.

Traveling to Jatiluwih, can be reached for 2 hours from Ngurah Rai Airport within 58 kilometers long distance and heading to the north island of Bali.

Unfortunately, there is no public transportation such a bus service to Jatiluwih. In order to travel to Jatiluwih, you should take a private driver or tour operator.

Things To do in Jatiluwih

To get the best dramatic scenery in Jatiluwih rice terrace is between dusk or dawn, stay overnight and get a sense in a cozy rustic and far from the bustle of the city chaostic.

In the next morning, you can go down to the rice fields with a couple dollars to see, explore and make some nice conversation with any farmers over there , or just take amazing panoramas with two volcanoes as a backgound.

Meanwhile there is another adventure activities you can do in your travel time in Jatiluwih such as riding an ATV, do mountain cycling, or even tracking up until Tamblingan lake (with tour guide of course).

Jatiluwih Travel Tips

1. Prepare your panoramic camera ( yes you must!), hat (beware of the sun heat), sandals or shoes, and spare clothes if you want to get dirty. There are public bathroom and toilet nearby the peak to clean yourself.
2. The paddy will be harvest 3 times a year. July is planting time while October is the harvest time. You should go around September If You want to experience full greenery picture
3. It will be better if we visited this place in the morning before 10, it will be hot in 12pm. Don't forget to check the weather forecast.
4. The entry ticket to enter Jatiluwih rice terrace cost around 1 USD, do not lose the ticket until you exit jatiluwih. There are few options for restaurants its OK to prepare your own lunch and eat in the middle of paddy fields but do not trashing.