Bali Botanic Garden Garden
Tropical botanical garden showcasing Indonesian plant diversity
Bali Botanic Garden near Bedugul preserves montane plants, an orchid house and shaded walking paths at higher elevation; visitors enjoy cooler air, curated plant collections and picnic spots.
Bali Botanic Garden at a Glance#
Address: Jl. Raya Cinta Damai, Candikuning, Baturiti, Tabanan, Bali 82191
Website: https://kebunraya.id/energylab/ (Kebun Raya Eka Karya official pages)
Hours: Daily 7:30am-5:00pm
Admission: IDR 20,000-30,000 (adult, foreigners may have higher rate); children discounted; vehicle parking charged separately.
About Bali Botanic Garden#
Overview
The Botanic Garden Ubud is a privately created garden just over a kilometre from the centre of Ubud, opened in 2006. It is a different place from the much larger state Bali Botanic Garden (Kebun Raya) at Bedugul in the central highlands.
What visitors find / highlights
Set about 350 metres above sea level on a hillside, the garden is prized for its peace and tranquillity. Among its features are a Greek- and Roman-inspired maze, a Water Lily Pond, a Bamboo Grove and a Fern Garden, together displaying a wide range of tropical flowers and plants.
Location
About 1 km north of central Ubud.
Exploring Botanic Garden Ubud#
Just over a kilometre from Ubud, the Botanic Garden Ubud opened in 2006 as a display of vegetation, flowers and other natural attractions prized for its peace and tranquillity. Set 350 metres above sea level, its grounds take in a ravine, hillside, river, meadow and natural forest, with just about every kind of flower and plant you might hope to see gathered in one place. Among the most popular spots are the Great Fountain, the Water Lily Pond, the Bamboo Grove and the Fern Garden.
The garden was laid out in the manner of ancient Greek and Roman gardens, and wandering through it can feel like navigating a maze-like labyrinth. If you take the time to trek the full circuit, which is well worth doing, it is best to arrive in the morning, as the afternoons grow hot.
How to Get to Bali Botanic Garden#
From Denpasar or Kuta, drive north-west on Jalan Raya Bedugul (approx. 1.5-2 hours depending on traffic). Public transport is limited; many visitors hire a driver or take an organized tour. The garden is a short walk from the main Bedugul junction; follow signs for Kebun Raya Eka Karya.
Tips for Visiting Bali Botanic Garden#
- Arrive before 9:00 to see dew on orchids and avoid tour-bus arrivals.
- Hire a local guide at the entrance to learn botanical names - many labels exist but local lore and uses are best explained by staff.
- Head to the high-elevation fern collection and the cactus house; they're often overlooked by day-trippers.
Best Time to Visit Bali Botanic Garden#
Morning visits in the dry months are ideal; the gardens sit in Bedugul at higher altitude, offering relief from Bali's coastal heat.
Weather & Climate near Bali Botanic Garden#
Bali Botanic Garden's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 14°C to 22°C. Heavy rainfall (2472 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (413 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (375 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (345 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (218 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (141 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm).
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August
August is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is the warmest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).
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November
November is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (222 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (351 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
