Hiking Route · By Donald Redana · 5 min read · Updated 2026

Kastala to Tenganan Rice Terrace Trekking: Complete Route Guide

If you only do one nature walk in East Bali, make it the Kastala to Tenganan trail. Uncommercialized, peaceful, and breathtakingly beautiful.

Kastala to Tenganan Rice Terrace Trekking: Complete Route Guide

The Trail Experience

The hike begins at Kastala dam, crossing a bamboo suspension bridge before traversing narrow grass ridges between layered rice paddies with Mount Agung towering above.

Flora & Wildlife

Pass cacao trees, snake fruit (salak) plantations, cloves, and vanilla vines while kingfishers and egrets dive for fish in the canals.

Arriving in Tenganan

The trek concludes as you enter the back gate of Tenganan Pegringsingan village, where you can refresh with young coconuts and explore traditional artisan looms.

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