Sidemen Village is an attractive village surrounded by many hills and beautiful rice fields that is irrigated by Subak or a Balinese traditional water system for rice fields. The village is located in the east part of Bali, Karangasem Regency. Approximately 63 kilometers away from Denpasar City and it takes about 2 hour drive to reach the village. It is precisely located on a valley on the slopes of Mount Agung, the highest and sacred mountain in Bali. Sidemen Village is situated far from the city, hustle of people and pollution. 
It has a calm and relaxing atmosphere, very suitable for visitors who would like to relax and have a peaceful holiday in a village far from the busy city. It is also believed that the village has a strong spiritual aura due to its location on the the slopes of Mount Agung, many Hindu temples are found in Sidemen Village.The population of this village is about 7000 people and most of them earn their living by farming. Sidemen Village is famous for its stunning rice field scenery and simple traditional way of life of the inhabitants. It is also famous because the village has produced masters of Balinese literature, Hindu theology and generations of skillful weavers.
There are several interesting activities that can be done in Sidemen village, they include trekking, having strolls along the village and rice field and see various types of traditional farming activities which are very rare to be seen in developed cities. Besides that, visitors also have a chance to enjoy more challenging rafting in the Tegal Waja river which has stronger current than the Ayung river. Several home stays and hotels are provided for visitor who wish to spend a night in this calm village. Sidemen Village is an beautiful village to visit.More Photos:
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