Lake Tamblingan
Lake Bali crater lake with ancient lakeside temples
Highland Bali’s Tamblingan sits among volcanic ridges and forest; tourists visit for temple shrines on its shores, village walks, and trekking through upland woodland.
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Lake Tamblingan is a volcanic crater lake on the central-northern plateau of Bali, Indonesia. It is one of several crater lakes in the island’s upland region and sits within a forested volcanic caldera landscape.
The lake is visited for short hikes, boat trips across the water and to see traditional village temples on its shores; the setting is commonly combined with visits to nearby lakes and highland villages. Facilities are typically small-scale and oriented to local tourism.
The lake occupies a volcanic crater formed by past eruptions on Bali; the area around it has long-held local cultural significance with small temples and traditional settlements on the shoreline.
Geographically it lies in central-northern Bali, on the island’s upland plateau in Buleleng Regency, within driving distance of the Munduk area.
- crater-lake group: one of a group of crater lakes on Bali's central plateau, located on the island's upland near the Munduk area and accessible by local roads and short hikes.
How to Get to Lake Tamblingan #
Munduk (a small hilltown) is the usual jumping‑off point: from Ubud or Denpasar, drive north along the main Buleleng routes and then take the narrow upland roads toward Munduk (roughly 2-3 hours from Denpasar depending on traffic). From Munduk, local guides and boatmen can arrange access to the lake and temple landings; some trails can also be reached on foot.
Tips for Visiting Lake Tamblingan #
- Hire a local boatman from nearby Munduk to reach the small shore temples - approach is part of the experience and some temples enforce dress and behavior rules.
- Go early in the morning to avoid both heat and tour groups from southern Bali; the mirror‑calm lake and temple incense make for memorable photos.
- Respect temple customs: cover shoulders and knees when stepping ashore at any temple sites.
Best Time to Visit Lake Tamblingan #
April-October (dry season) is the most reliable window for clear trails and calmer waters; mornings are best for light and fewer visitors.
Weather & Climate near Lake Tamblingan #
Lake Tamblingan's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 14°C to 23°C. Heavy rainfall (2619 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (406 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (373 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (356 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (236 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (161 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (128 mm).
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November
November is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (256 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (366 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
