Bali Botanical Garden is the largest botanical garden in Indonesia that houses the island's huge collection of wild orchids and welcomes more than half a million visitors each year.
Nestled in the cool, refreshing Bedugul mountains of central Bali, the 157-hectare Bali botanical garden is easily accessible during the day, about a 90-minute drive north of Denpasar city . The vast peaceful garden is a combination of green spaces, ornamental gardens, a unique collection of plants and the remaining tropical forest located on the misty slopes of Tapak Hill. The garden was established on July 15, 1959 and is located about 1300 meters above sea level, overlooking Lake Bratan and the Ulun Danu Temple on the Tapak hillside.
Information about Bali Botanical Gardens
Known locally as Kebun Raya Bedugul , the Bali Botanical Garden is the largest botanical garden in Indonesia with a wide variety of greenery, and unique plants. The garden is a place for locals and visitors to love the refreshing and cool mountains.
A statue is placed at the entrance
The botanical garden is a unique site on the island of Bali that combines botanical research, botanical conservation, education and entertainment. Here, you can relax and enjoy the beauty and tranquility while learning the benefits of the many plants. The botanical collections found in the Balinese botanical garden are ferns and mosses, orchids, sea lanes, cacti, medicinal plants, and plants as materials for Hindu religious rituals. Aquatic plants, bamboos, rhododendrons, lilies, herbs, and birds, with more than 79 species of wild birds.
More than 2,000 species of plants are preserved in this giant botanical park, representing plants from the mountains of eastern Indonesia: Bali, Nusa Tenggara, Sulawesi, Maluku and Papua. New plants are purchased from commercial nurseries, other botanical gardens, plant breeding programs and plant collection expeditions.
Things to do in Bali Botanical Garden
Here you will have a relaxing experience under the cool temperatures in the wonderful natural setting. There is always a fresh and fresh air here so prepare warm clothes with you. Here you will learn about a variety of tropical plants, the ideal place to see some birds ...
Attractions include display of large orchids, carnivores, bamboo gardens, cactus greenhouse, fern gardens, traditional Balinese medicinal plants and ceremonial plants, Rhododendron gardens, rose gardens, aquatic gardens, greenhouses and one of the largest marine collections in the world. On a clear day there is a beautiful view of Lake Bratan and one of the most photographed trees in the garden is the giant fig tree located on the upper slopes of Tapak Hill.
Bali Treetop Adventure Park: For a more dynamic and enjoyable experience, you can visit Bali Treetop Adventure Park located in the Bali Botanical Garden . From a greater height, you can explore the mountains and tropical forests. Swinging from tree to tree is one of six experiences in the area. Passing glides, bridges, swings, ropes, you will become a real Tazan when you experience this way. Each activity is tailored for each age group so you will be able to decide what to play. In the park, all the tree networks have sightseeing cables for you to relax and experience the environment.
Cactus Greenhouse: One hundred species of cacti are placed in cactus greenhouse. Cacti is the largest group of succulent, spiny plants in the world that include nearly 2000 species in the hot desert regions of the US, although cacti can still grow and thrive in areas of high intensity high, cool like the Bali botanical garden . Some species can even reach height of more than five meters.
Cactus greenhouse
The greenhouse is also home to a species of sugarcane orchid that can grow to over seven meters tall and is considered the largest orchid species in the world. It is endemic to Indonesia and prefers dry conditions, which is why it is placed on rockery in a greenhouse. It only flowers under certain conditions and is so named due to its resemblance to cane foliage.
The daytime temperature is about 17-25 degrees Celsius, the night decreases 10 - 15 degrees C, humidity 70 - 90%. The climate is cool with 3,000mm of annual rainfall, fresh air and beautiful scenery like mountains, adjacent forests, lakes and fascinating landscapes, all in harmony making this garden a a famous spot away from the heat on the south side of the island Bali .