Kintamani is one of the most underrated destinations in Bali right now.
As the gateway to Mount Batur and Lake Batur and home to some of the most incredible coffee shops in the province, tourists really need to spend more time in this emerging travel hotspot.
There is now even more reason to celebrate life in Kintamani. The area is not only one of the most beautiful landscapes in Bali but also home to some of the most fertile soils in the land.
The cool, temperate hills of Kintamani have long been home to some of Bali’s most important farming communities.
With the volcanic slopes and foothills, the perfect landscape for growing coffee, citrus fruits, ceremonial flowers, and more, this abundant region of the island is now exploring more agrotourism initiatives, and tourists love it.
Kintamani is celebrating a bountiful orange harvest right now. For those yet to experience the juicy goodness of a Kintamani orange, cleanse your pallets suitably; these oranges are some of the best you will ever taste.
Ripened by the sun and grown surrounded by cool mountains air by small-scale farmers who tend to cultivate crops by hand without heavy machinery, tourists can visit Seville in Spain for the abundance of oranges, so why not celebrate the harvest season in Bali?
The first round of harvesting is well underway, with communities set to be fruit picking well into September.
The main road of Sekardadi Village, just outside of the main hub of Kintamani, is now popping with color as the deep yellows and oranges stand in contrast to the verdant greens of the orange groves.
Kintamani-based farmer and fruit vendor I Nengah Ardana told reporters, “The average is good now. One tree can produce 20 kilograms per pick.”
With such a big harvest expected in 2024, farmers are also exporting their oranges as far as Java, Lombok, and the islands of West Nusa Tenggara.
Given that the year so far has offered favorable conditions to Kintamani’s farmers, many people are also harvesting cabbage, beans, tomatoes, and flowers.
Ardana added, “[our] income is not only from oranges but also from vegetable and flower crops.”
Tourists can experience the magic oranges of Kintamani for themselves by stopping at any of the many fruit stalls and local farm shops within Kintamni and the surrounding villages.
Simply ask your tour driver to stop and pick up a bag or two to take you back to your accommodation; you will need to pay in cash.
One interesting way to sample Kintamani oranges is by ordering an orange espresso at one of the popular coffee shops and cafes along Kintamani’s Penelokan Main Road. An odd combination for some, but it’s pretty tasty!
Pahdi Speciality Coffee, known to be the biggest coffee shop in Asia, serves up a particularly special Jeruk Kintamani cold brew.
Pahdi Speciality Coffee says that this chilled specialty coffee offers “the perfect mix of coffee and orange for a fresh and light game changer, the best way to start your morning.”
If you fancy your oranges in a purer form then you’ll find that locally grown Kintamani orange juice features on the drinks menu at many area’s vibrant cafes.
The freshly squeezed juice menu at the ever-popular Paperhills in Kintamani offers tourists the chance to sip on zesty, locally ground goodness while soaking in views of the majestic Mount Batur.
Although Kintamani is becoming increasingly popular with tourists, the area is still mostly visited by tourists just passing through on day trips to the summit of Mount Batur and those looking for coffee plantation tours.
For those looking to spend a little extra time in this magical area of Bali, be sure to explore the boutique accommodation options along the banks of Lake Batur; glamping here is pretty magical and offers breathtaking stargazing opportunities too.
Source: https://thebalisun.com/tourists-can-celebrate-bountiful-orange-harvest-in-balis-kintamani/
