Bali's temples, rice terraces and surf — plus Java, Lombok and the Komodo islands beyond.
🛂 Visa for Indian passport holders
Visa on arrival or e-VOA, 30 days
Indian passport holders can get a 30-day visa on arrival (IDR 500,000), extendable once for another 30 days — apply online as an e-VOA before flying to skip the queue. Bali also charges a separate tourist levy, payable online.
Checked 27 Sep 2026. Official source: Indonesia e-Visa / e-VOA (Imigrasi) ↗
🗓️ When to go
April to October is the dry season; November to March is rainy but green and quieter.
🚕 Getting around
Grab and Gojek apps for cars and scooters, private drivers by the day, and fast boats to the Gili islands and Lombok.
💡 Local tips
- Hiring a driver for a full day is often cheaper than several separate taxi rides.
- Carry a sarong for temple visits — many temples rent them at the entrance.
- Only ride a scooter if you're experienced and licensed; accidents are common.
😅 What we wish we'd known
- Bali traffic is slow — an hour on the map can easily be two in reality.
- Money changers offering rates far above the market are a common trick; use banks or authorised booths.
Places worth the detour
- Ubud & Uluwatu, Bali — Rice terraces, temple ceremonies and jungle cafés in Ubud, then clifftop sunsets and surf breaks down south in Uluwatu.
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