“A Small Town In The Heart of Bali”.
Set in the uplands of Bali with its peaceful ambiance, scenic view, art galleries, ancient temples and shrines, and now Yoga studious, Ubud has been fascinating people from all over the world since 1920s. Ubud is located in Gianyar Regency, some 2 hour drive from Denpasar. The name comes from the word “Ubad” which means “Medicine” because there are many medicinal plants around the place, which can be used for traditional medicine. According to the legend, as far back as the 8th Century, royal families from across the island sent their ill to Ubud to be healed.
Although Ubud is small but this laid back town has great selection of accommodation option ranging from budget hotels and family owned home-stays to some of Bali’s most luxurious resorts and private villas. A lot of resorts are located in the outskirt of Ubud. If you want to explore the Ubud center where the Ubud traditional market and Royal Palace are located, almost all the resorts provide free shuttle to Ubud center on scheduled.
Ubud has everything for everyone. If you are into art and culture, Ubud is the place to be. Do some exploration in the villages of Ubud or in the central area where you can see the skilled craftsmen making wood products like masks, statues and many wood decorations to be sold as souvenirs or if want to watch traditional dance performance, there are number of open stages hold traditional dance-dramas performance such as Barong Dance, Legong Dance and Kecak Dance in the evening. However, if you are an outdoor person and fancy exploring the nature, there are plenty of outdoor activities you can enjoy such as white water rafting in Ayung river, hike Mt. Batur the second highest volcano in Bali which located only 1 hour drive from Ubud, waterfalls trekking, rice field trekking, cycling and many more.