JATI LUWIH RICE TERRACE

JATI   LUWIH  VILLAGE

Jatiluwih is one the famous tourist destinations in Bali located in Tabanan regency, west part of the island offering the beautiful scenery of rice terrace with fresh atmosphere surround it. It is equal with its named of Jatiluwih where it is derived from two words ’Jati and Luwih’. Jati means real and Luwih means good or beautiful. The breathtaking panorama of rice terrace with mount Batukaru as backdrop is categorized as the most interesting scenery natures. It has been appointed as the World Heritage Site by UNESCO in particular of Subak Organization as a fundamental of the local society life. The varieties of local rice planted in this area are very specific with the size of rice tree that are relatively higher than the normal rice planted in other area in Bali. Jatiluwih is also well known as an area with the organic agriculture.

LOCATION  

Jatiluwih is located on 700 m above sea level with fresh and cool temperatures surround it. Beside of the nature potential, Jatiluwih is also has culture potential in particular to the farmer temple building that is related to the power of the famous king of Ida Dalem Waturenggong in Gegel Palace ( 1460- 1552). This site is easily be fond and can be reach from Denpasar about 48 Km. It is located on the north part Tabanan regency around 28 km. This site is one of the famous tourist destinations to visit in Bali and mostly included on the famous tour itinerary like Batukaru Temple Tour. The road is sustainable improved to facilitate every visitor who visits this place, which can be accessed by any vehicle from Pacung Village or Batukaru Temple. Jatiluwih is many visited by foreign tourist who wants to enjoy the beautiful scenery of rice terrace with fresh and cool temperature