Sidemen is one the famous village at Karangasem Regency - East Bali, about 1 hour and 45 minutes drive from airport (south Bali), or 1hour and 15 minutes from Ubud (center Bali) pass through Klungkung Regency to the north. This village located at the valley, surrounded by hills and rivers and most of rice field. The river in this area is very clean and has very clean water.
Sidemen village also has produced masters of Balinese literature and Hindu theology, as well as generations of skillful weavers of "endek" and ""songket" the balinese clothing. Sidemen has also served as a secluded heaven for the world-weary. There are many bungalows and accommodations to spend the night in this beautiful village. Many tourist, painter, and student from around the world has come to this village every year. In Sidemen you will find your place, get the absolute tranquility here.
Many activities can do in this area such as rice field trekking, Agung volcano trekking, white water rafting. motor bike tour, etc. There are many other beautiful places to visit not far from Sidemen ; Mother Temple Besakih, Lempuyang Temple, Tirta Gangga ( water palace ), Padang Bay, Candidasa, Virgin beach, Kerta gosa at Klungkung, or Amed and surrounding area.
Here are some suggestions of transport from or to this area ;
Destination Price per car
Sidemen -- Ubud .................................. IDR. 350.000,-
Sidemen -- Airport/Kuta ........................ IDR. 500.000,-
Sidemen -- Nusadua / Jimbaran ........... IDR. 500.000,-
Sidemen -- Uluwatu, Bingin .................. IDR. 600.000,-
Sidemen -- Singaraja / Lovina .............. IDR. 750.000,-
Sidemen -- Sanur ................................. IDR. 450.000,-
Sidemen -- Pemuteran / Menjangan ..... IDR. 900.000,-
Short time charter per hour ................... IDR.100.000, (min.3hrs.)
It is possible to arrange to other places as well.
