Staying in a Bali golf resort is not the only way to enjoy the lush green spaces in the island but activities such as a trip to the Campuhan ridge walk could be great both for the mind and body. Tucked away in Ubud , this is one of the most scenic walks to take to enjoy the surrounding beauty. The ridge walk has more scenery of a jungle than that of rice fields surrounding it. It’s a free and easy nature trek that is popular among most visitors that visit the Bali Highlands. If you are someone who wants to experience a different side of Bali then this is something definitely worth checking. One of the hotels that organises excursions to this area is Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort.
It is a nine kilometre hill trek that allows one to burn off any excess holiday weight from indulging in the array of food available. The trek is a perfect escape from the busier touristy southern part of the island. The entrance to the walk is easily spotted by the surroundings of the Campuhan Valley with all the tropical foliage. The Pura Pura Gunung Lebah complex is an interesting land mark that one will come across during the tour. These curved walls and “meru” tiers add an exotic cultural touch to the start of the walk. Further from the temple the pathway broadens and gives a better view of the surrounding hills and sometimes you may run into some trekkers who started off early. The best time to engage in the trek is either early mornings or late afternoons. The skies put on the greatest show of hues during sunrise and sunset. As far as the eye can see, there are slopes of green which are often tall reed grass. The walk back also allows the curious trekkers to stop and enjoy a massage at the spa to relieve those muscles.
Fritzjames Stephen is a travel writer, who writes content based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life.
