Karangasem Regency

   Karangasem regency is one of the regency in Bali Island. Its regency seat in Amlapura. Karangasem was devastated when mount Agung erupted in 1963, ultimately killed 1900 people. Karangasem formerly was a kingdom before Bali was conquered by the Dutch.

 Tourism in Klungkung Regency, namely : 

1. The Ujung Park was established in 1919 by King Karangasem. Its located in Tumbu village 85 km from the Ngurah Rai Airport. At that time is used for King Karangasem holiday. The construction of Ujung Park architecture had the resemblance with the Water Tirtagangga and The Agung Temple in Karangasem.

2. Candidasa is the area of the main aim of tourist who came to Karangasem. Its located in the Bugbug Village, Karangasem. Candidasa known as the replica of the Kuta beach because had a same white sand beach. Really suitable for water sport such as swimming, diving, snorkeling, ect.

3. Tulamben is very famous in Bali as the place for diving and snorkeling. Here we could encounter the US Liberty Ship that sank on the world war II. There are various tropical fish. Because the beautiful place tulamben is often call heaven for the diving and snorkeling lover. Tulamben is located 21 km north Karangasem in Kubu village.

4. Besakih is located in Rendang Village. Besaking offer the panorama with backdrop Mount Agung that had height 3142 metre. In the Mount Agung there are Temples name Besakih Temple. Besakih Temple is the biggest Temple in Bali. Its a Holly Hindu Temple.

5. Jambul hill is located in Pesaban, Rendang Village, 8 km north Semarapura. This is very famous hill for the tourist to have a rest. This place has beautiful nature scenery.

6. The Waja lake is located in Rendang Village. This place is suitable for the rafting activities. The waja lake has very beautiful clean water, some coral and the big stone along the river.

7. Tirtagangga is located in Abang village, only 6 km north Amlapura. Tirtagangga was established during 1948 by King Karangasem. It was used as the place for rest of King family. The architecture was escort between Europe, China and traditional Balinese architecture. Surrounded by beautiful panorama.

8. Karangasem Kingdom is located in Amlapura. Amlapura is the capital from Karangasem regency. Its located 78 km east Denpasar. Amlapura establised as a centre of the Kingdom. 

9. Tenganan village is a traditional Balinese village. This village is located in Manggis, Karangasem. This one of the 3 villages Balinese aga. Balinese aga is the village that still maintaining the pattern of the life that his community's order referred in the traditional rule the village tradition that bequeathed by their ancestor.