Pancasari, Buleleng — Bedugul highlands
Handara Gate
Bali's Instagram-famous split gate framing a misty mountain backdrop
Handara Gate is one of Bali's most photographed spots — an iconic candi bentar (split gateway) that frames a picturesque misty mountain backdrop in the cool Bedugul highlands. Originally built in the 1970s as the entrance to the Handara Golf Resort, it sits at 1,400 m altitude and went global on social media around 2015–2016. The split gate symbolises the division between the everyday world and sacred space, and today visitors queue for that perfect centred photo.
Highlights
- ✓The classic split gate with intricate traditional carvings
- ✓A dramatic misty mountain backdrop in the highlands
- ✓A favourite for centred-figure and silhouette photos
- ✓Cool, fresh air at 1,400 m altitude
- ✓Just 5 km from Ulun Danu Bratan lake temple
Visitor FAQ
What does it cost?
There's a photo fee of around IDR 30,000–50,000 per person to use the gate for pictures.
When is the best time to visit?
Come early, around 6–8am, for the mist and to beat the photo queues; late afternoon (5–6pm) also works. A stop takes just 15–30 minutes.
How do I get there?
It's on Jalan Raya Bedugul in the highlands, about 1.5–2 hours from Ubud and 5 km from the Ulun Danu Bratan lake temple.
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