BALI HANDARA GATE

Bali Handara Gate is one of the most popular Bali Places of Interest located at the entrance to the Handara Golf & Resort Bali which lies in the central highlands of Bali, where you can take a wonderful picture in front of Handara Gate with the breathtaking view of green scenery and gigantic-exotic traditional Balinese gate as your backdrop. Bali Handara Gate is one of the most Instagrammed spots on the island, It's become a must-visit place among tourists and photography lovers. The traditional Hindu gate symbolises the entrance from the outer world to the temple, or in this case, golf course, and plays an important role in Indonesian culture, particularly in Bali.

How to Get to Bali Handara Gate

Bali Handara Gate is easily accessible from any areas of Bali, which lies on the main road passing through Bedugul highland within 10 minutes or 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Ulun Danu Temple. It took 2 hours drive by car from Kuta area, 2,5 hours drive from Denpasar Ngurah Rai International Airport, 2 hours from Seminnyak, and 45 minutes drive from Lovina area in north Bali. However if you come from Ubud and you have to drive up in the north about 1 hour and 20 minutes. There is no public transportation to Bali Handara Gate, so we recommend renting a scooter or car with a driver and taking a tour of Northern Bali to discover some of the best hidden gems!

What to Expect at Bali Handara Gate

If you are staying at the resort located at the golf course then you will be able to take photos in front of the gate for free. The dark Balinese style and massive size of the gate looks incredible in photos. This makes it a very popular spot for tourists and Instagrammers. It’s best to head there as early as possible to beat the crowds. In the early hours of the morning you’ll also be able to capture some light rays that shine through. During midday plenty of tour vans start to turn up.

Best Time to Visit Bali Handara Gate

If you want to get a great photo, the best time to visit the Bali Handara Gate is for sunrise during the wet season, which lasts from October through to April. Although the best time to visit Bali in terms of the best possible weather is April, May, June and September, just before and just after high season. However, there is no specific opening time for the gate as it's just on the side of a main road so you are free to go anytime.

Bali Handara Gate History

Bali Handara Gate is the main entrance of Handara Golf & Resort Bali. It boasts a world class golf course in a magnificent setting, cozy hotel and cottage accommodation and a beautiful dining experience. Handara Golf & Resort Bali is located in Pancasari Village Bedugul, the central highlands of Bali and nestled down inside the crater of an extinct volcano at an altitude of almost 1,400 meters (almost 4,000 feet) above sea level. In 1974 - (Ibnu Sutowo), known as the father of Golf in Indonesia, started building Bali Handara Country Club to share his passion of Golf and to provide employment for the local community. The stunning 18 Holes Golf Course was designed by five times British Open Champion, Peter Thomson, with his design associates, Michael Wolveridge and Ronald Fream.

​Now - Become very popular locations for tourists and locals to visit because of their massive exposure on the social media platform Instagram. Come and experience the natural wonderland featuring lush tropical gardens, cool weather, and breathtaking mountain scenery. A perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle. Bali Handara has benefited from some major recent renovations. Come and experience the new Breeze Terrace with amazing 180 degree panorama over the spectacular mountain view. Another unforgettable experience is the new Soyokaze restaurant where guests can enjoy Japanese cuisine by Handara’s veteran chef whilst appreciating the serene ambiance provided by the stunning panorama.​

Balinese Gate or Candi Bentar

Gate is Candi Bentar in Balinese, and Gapura in Indonesian, both have the same meaning which is split gate. The classical Javanese and Balinese gateway entrance commonly found at the entrance of religious compounds, kraton palaces, or cemeteries. It is basically a candi-like structure split perfectly in two to create a passage in the center for people to walk through. The passage is usually elevated with a flight of stairs to reach it. A candi bentar is commonly found in Java, Bali, and Lombok. Is there other famous Bandi bentar in Bali, called The Gate of Heaven that is located in Lempuyang Temple. Candi Bentar has a candi-like form but split perfectly in two to create a symmetrical image.

Characteristically has a stepped profile, which can be heavily decorated in the case of Balinese candi bentar. The two inner surfaces are always left sheer and unornamented, as if the structure has been split in two. There are two types of gates within Balinese architecture: the split gate, known as Candi Bentar, and the roofed tower gate known as paduraksa or Kori Agung. Both types of gates have specific roles in Balinese architectural design. Candi bentar is the gate used in the nista mandala, while the kori agung is employed as the gate between the madya mandala and Utama mandala inner compounds. The rules for gate types are also valid for non-religious compounds such as Puri, nobles', kings' residences and other as well as an entrance to a golf course of Bali Handara Golf & Resort which become the most iconic Bali photos.

Bali Handara Gate Entrance Fee

Adult : IDR 30,000
Opening Hours : 06.00 AM - 19.00 PM