East Bali is covered mostly by the Regency of Karangasem, but actually covers the entire area of Eastern Bali. The “entryway” to East Bali is commonly considered the city of Candi Dasa, which sits on the East Coast of Bali, and is a very popular resort town. Just a bit further south is Padang Bai, which is the main ferry port for Bali, and the entry and exit spot for the Gili islands or Lombok.Besides Candi Dasa, the other main towns are Amlapura in the center of Karangasem, and Amed in the north. Sideman, on the southern edges of East Bali is rising rapidly in popularity with visitors as well. Above them all presides Mount Agung, an active volcano that is also the highest point in all of Bali. From anywhere in East Bali you can see the majestic peak, and place such as heaven gate have become even more popular simply because of the view of the indomitable mountain. 

East Bali also holds much history of the Kings of Karangasem, and many of the best places to visit will having you walking in their footsteps. Tirta Gangga and the Water Palace are two such places.

No matter where you go in East Bali, there is something amazing just around the next corner.

 

Below is a list of things to see around east Bali:

1. Lempuyang temple

Opening hours 06am - 18:00pm

Entrance ticket IDR 55.000 per person, Shuttle ticket IDR 55.000 per person

2. Tirta Gangga water palace 

Opening hours 8am - 17:30pm

Entrance ticket IDR 50.000 per person

3. Taman ujung water palace

Opening hours 8am - 17:30pm

Entrance ticket IDR 75.000 per person

 

 3. Bat cave temple 

Opening hours 08am - 17:30pm

Entrance ticket IDR 50.000 per person

 4. Lahangan sweet 

Opening hours 8am - 17:30pm

Entrance ticket from IDR 100.000 - IDR 300.000 per person (to reach the location required shuttle by jeep 4WD car from the central parking)