Part of the UNESCO Global Geopark, Kintamani is where I go for a refreshing escape from the southern traffic and heat. Kintamani is home to Bali\u2019s majestic Mount Batur and sacred Lake Batur, dramatic black lava landscapes of northeastern Bali, and fresh highland air.<\/p>\n
In recent years, you may have seen more of Kintamani on social media because of the many cafes with million dollar views. But Kintamani cafes aren\u2019t the only things you can find in the area. In this guide, I\u2019ve rounded up the best places to eat, stay and visit in Kintamani<\/strong> \u2013 worthy of hours on the road from south Bali.<\/p>\n Psst.. check the end of this post for a sample 3D2N Kintamani itinerary!<\/strong><\/p>\n Kintamani area is located in the Bangli Regency in northeastern Bali, roughly 30 kilometres north of Ubud. Despite being remote and elevated, streets leading to Kintamani are mostly paved. This means that you can easily get to Kintamani by a car or scooter from the south Bali area. To help you plan your drive to the north, I\u2019ve listed the estimated one-way travel times by car.<\/p>\n Travel times to Kintamani viewpoint (Jalan Penelokan AKA Kintamani cafe street):<\/strong><\/p>\n Kintamani offers a change of scenery from Bali\u2019s beaches. Think Mount Batur, Lake Batur and Mount Abang views, as well as refreshing, cooler temperatures, natural hot springs, and outdoor adventures (including the famous Mount Batur sunrise trek).<\/p>\n In the past few years, Kintamani\u2019s viewpoint along Jalan Penelokan has gained popularity due to the many cafes lining up the street. They offer the best views of the twin caldera of Mount Batur and Lake Batur, whilst enjoying food, hot coffee or brunch cocktails. FYI, the cafes on Jalan Penelokan typically open around 5.30am to 6am, so this area is a good pitstop to refuel after your sunrise hike up Mount Batur.<\/p>\n Practical information on Kintamani:<\/strong><\/p>\nWhere is Kintamani<\/h3>\n
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Why visit Kintamani<\/h3>\n
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