Puri Gangga Resort is a short distance north of Ubud, set among the traditional villages of Gianyar. This resort offers grand accommodations nearby some of Bali’s interesting spiritual sites and authentic culture. Get off the beaten path and experience a slice of Bali that’s just a short distance off the beaten path.

Gianyar has rules about new buildings, and has a night market that hearkens back to an older Bali. Make sure to plan a visit here to sample some of the local delicacies that visitors often don’t get to sample. Travelers here should also plan visits to attractions like the Tirta Empul Water temple, where you can venture into the pools for your very own water blessing. You can also stop by the Tagalalang rice terraces to see a slice of scenery that embodies rural life in Bali.

The spa offers health-giving treatments as well as beauty services. In addition to the spa, you can soak up the tranquil atmosphere at the on-site yoga studio, where the resort offers a complimentary yoga class every morning. If your day of nature walks and yoga leaves you peckish. help yourself to an afternoon teatime, complete with Balinese cake.

Choose from pristine villas or plush suites. These accommodations come with All of the rooms come with direct dial telephones and satellite TVs. The resort also has Wi-Fi hotspots and air conditioning. Check out what’s available in the minibar, or peruse the room service menu. When you want to leave for the day, you can lock your valuables in the safety deposit box. You can leave your laundry and dry cleaning with the staff.

The pool is surrounded by landscaping that shows off the richness of the Balinese landscape, as well as comfortable loungers and umbrellas. Swim up to the edge to admire the variety of plants that thrive in this tropical environment, and listen to the river babbling at the bottom of the hill where the resort is perched. If you’re looking for some peace and quiet, there are a couple of lovely communal spaces to check out, including the library and business center.