About Belimbing & Trekking Opportunities
Belimbing Village in Tabanan offers a unique, off-the-beaten-path trekking experience through lush rice terraces, plantations, forests, waterfalls, and traditional villages. With guide-led 4–5 hour treks, cultural insights, and refreshing nature, it's ideal for travellers seeking tranquility and authenticity in Bali.
Belimbing is a scenic tourism village nestled around 500–600 m above sea level, at the foothills of Mount Batukaru in Pupuan, Tabanan Regency . The terrain resembles a star fruit (“belimbing”) due to its rolling slopes, valleys, and lush rice terraces spread across approximately 360 hectares .
Trekking here offers:
A peaceful escape from crowds—far quieter than Tegallalang or Jatiluwih rice terraces .
Views of traditional Balinese farming using the Subak irrigation system, local plantations (coffee, coconut, mangosteen), and working rice fields .
Stops at spiritual highlights like Mekori Temple surrounded by a monkey forest, plus two hidden waterfalls: Sade (Benben) .
Trek Overview: Typical Routes & Experience
A typical trekking itinerary (around 4–5 hours) offered by local guides includes:
Pickup early morning from Bali hubs (Ubud, Sanur, Kuta, etc.).
•A visit to a local village .
A route from Mekori Temple, through rice terraces, coffee/clove plantations, bamboo forests, streams, and valleys.
•Get the lunch with gorgeous rice terraces view , then return transport .
•Difficulty: Medium (some uphill, uneven terrain) — requires reasonable fitness. Not recommended for young children .
Details:
Duration: ~4–5 hours trekking + drive (2.5 h from main Bali areas)
Logistics & Best Timing
Roughly 2 hours from Denpasar, or 1.5 hours from Ubud by car or motorbike—no public transport directly to village .
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What to Prepare
Item Why It Matters
Comfortable trekking shoes Needed for uneven terrace paths and jungle trails
Light layers & jacket Morning in Belimbing can be cool (~25 °C)
Sun protection (hat, sun cream) Fields exposed to direct sun
Water & snacks Keeps energy up during trekking
Insect repellent & cash Businesses are small local warungs; bring cash and bug repellent
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Nearby Attractions
Blahmantung Waterfall (Singsing Benben/Sade): Accessed via trekking route, ideal for cooling off mid-hike .
Pura Luhur Batukaru: Sacred temple near the mountain’s slopes (~40 min drive away) .
Jatiluwih Rice Terraces: UNESCO-listed and located about an hour away; often combined with tours .
