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Major city · Indonesia

Negara

Spend half a day in Negara for buffalo races and Rambut Siwi temple; add a night if you stay at Wira Pada Hotel or Cahaya Matahari Bungalows.

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Negara is a small coastal town in West Bali, mainly a transit point between Denpasar and Gilimanuk. Its attractions are modest – buffalo races, a cliff‑top temple, Bugis houses and colourful fishing boats – but they give a glimpse of rural Balinese life away from the tourist crowds. One night is enough for the sights; longer stays suit adventure‑seeking trekkers or those using the town as a base for West Bali National Park.

basic guide: no trip line yet
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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Currency
IDR
Best months
Apr–Oct
avoid Jan–Mar (rainy season)
Airport
DPS
Nights
1

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This is a basic guide for Negara: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 6Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…
  • Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
  • Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
  • Indonesia ↗Buy the visa on arrival or e-visa only on the official Immigration portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
  • Indonesia ↗Complete the All Indonesia digital arrival and customs form before landing; it is free.
  • Indonesia ↗Foreign visitors to Bali pay a one-off tourist levy; keep the payment proof on your phone.
  • Indonesia ↗Riding a motorbike needs a valid licence that covers motorbikes (an international permit alongside your own) and a helmet; check your insurance covers it.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Negara112 ▾

Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.

EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Negara, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Buffalo races (Mekepung)Rambut Siwi TempleBugis housesMadurese fishing boatsBlimbingsari and Palasari villages
Airports
DPS Ngurah Rai International Airport (Main Bali airport, about 75 km (47 mi) east of Negara; approx. 1½ h drive via coastal road.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  5. May

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    31°C (88°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Apr (32°C (90°F)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Negara: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

12 rd

Feb

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

11 rd

Mar

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

10 rd

Apr

32°C (90°F)

26°C (79°F)

6 rd

May

32°C (90°F)

26°C (79°F)

5 rd

Jun

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

4 rd

Jul

30°C (86°F)

25°C (77°F)

3 rd

Aug

30°C (86°F)

25°C (77°F)

3 rd

Sep

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

4 rd

Oct

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

7 rd

Nov

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

10 rd

Dec

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

12 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Most visitors arrive by rental car or motorbike from more touristic parts of Bali. Buses between Denpasar and Gilimanuk stop in Negara; local bemo terminal offers routes east and west.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

West Bali National Park

go

Door to door: ≈1 h

Drive east from Negara, about 30 km (19 mi), 45 min on a rental car

Park entry fee about IDR 20,000; good for trekking and birdwatching.

Gilimanuk ferry terminal

go

Door to door: ≈45 min

Drive west 25 km (16 mi), about 30 min; buses also stop in Negara

Ferry to Java departs regularly; allow extra time for ticketing.

Medewi Beach

go

Door to door: ≈45 min

Drive east 20 km (12 mi), about 30 min on a rental motorbike or car

Quiet surf spot; limited facilities, bring water and snacks.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Wira Pada Hotel

Simple centre‑town hotel, fan‑cooled and air‑con rooms; about IDR 60,000 per night.

Cahaya Matahari Bungalows

Six bungalows (2‑3 guests each) on the edge of town; about IDR 100,000 per night.

Taman Wana Villas

Mountain retreat near Palasari reservoir; from USD 105 per night.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
IDR 150,000–250,000 (≈ US$10–16) excl. bed
Mid
IDR 250,000–400,000 (≈ US$16–25) excl. bed
High
IDR 400,000 (≈ US$25)+ excl. bed

Watch out

Safety

Negara is low‑risk for tourists; main concerns are road conditions and limited services after dark.
  • Road to/from Negara is often in poor condition and busy with commercial traffic.
  • Accommodation is limited; most options are basic.
  • Homestays in Blimbingsari or Palasari require Christian affiliation.

Emergency numbers

General
112
Police
110
Ambulance
118
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Negara. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Jan–Mar (rainy season) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Indonesia

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