Teletubbies Hill Nusa Penida

The Beauty of a Hill that Looks Like the Hill in the Movie Teletubbies

Are You Familiar with This Beautiful Stretch Of Hill?

Teletubbies Hill is tourist destination that is unique in form of hill. That resemble hill in the Teletubbies movie. Before it was known by this name, this hill was called Gamal Hill Tree. Because around hill there are plants, that are often used by local resident as animal feed.

As popularity and tourist visits increased, the name of hill was changed to Teletubbies Hill. Located in Nusa Penida, this hill has surface that is usually covered with 50 cm thick soil, where alluring green grass grow.

With cool atmosphere and stunning natural panorama of vast ocean around it. The scenery on this hill truly provide stunning photography backdrop. No wonder Teletubbies Hill is one of Klungkung Interesting Places to Visit, presenting different vacation experience.

On closer inspection, these hills bear resemblance to Eskimo house or Teletubbies’ hemispherical house. Then lined up in hilly area of Nusa Penida. These hill stretch for about 25km from harbor of Kutampi village toward eastern hill. With stretch of green grass that refreshe the eye, beauty of this hill is even more enchanting to anyone who visit it.

History of Origin of the Teletubbies Hill Name

Originally called Gamal Hill by the local, this hill was once known for abundance of Gamal tree that grew in area. These trees were commonly used by resident as animal feed. Particularly for cow, goat and pig. As most of local people were animal breeder. They frequently visited hill to gather trees for their livestock. It was only later that hill became known as Teletubbies Hill.

At one time, tourist who was trekking in Nusa Penida visited this hill. He was mesmerized by lush green scenery of hill. Then took picture and uploaded it to internet. Many people who saw photo commented that hill resembled. The hill in children movie Teletubbies.

Since then, name Teletubbies Hill has been used, replacing previous name. Until now, the name has stuck as identity of this place. The name Teletubbies Hill is very appropriate. Because of its vast expanse of hill with mound of land and green grass, that display very beautiful natural charm.

Location and Route to Teletubbies Hill

If you interest to visit Teletubbies Hill, you can find it in Nusa Penida Island. Precisely in Julingan Hamlet, Tanglad Village. This hill is located in easternmost part of Nusa Penida, with fairly easy access. To get to Nusa Penida, you can cross sea using speed boat from Padang Bai or Sanur Port, with trip duration of about 45 minute.

Upon arrival in Nusa Penida, either at Toyapakeh Port or Banjar Nyuh Port, you can rent vehicle to go to border, between Sekartaji and Tanglad Village. This journey is about 25 km or take about 45 minute from Kutampi Village Pier. The path to hill is quite challenging as there are many bend and winding road.

We recommend that you visit this hill during rainy season, as view of the hill will be filled with green grass, that is very mesmerizing and suitable as photography background. However, if you come during dry season, hill tend to be dry and barren so its beauty is slightly diminished.

Tourist Attraction for Teletubbies Hill

Teletubbies Hill is very famous hilly area. Also favorite destination for tourist. Because it offera variety of special attraction. Here are some of thing that make it unique:

• Green Hill: As the name imply, Teletubbies Hill present vast expanse of hillcover by mound of green grass. This panorama captivate the eye with view of rolling hill. So resembling  landscape from Teletubbies cartoon. The beautiful and cozy atmosphere make it special attraction.
• 360 Degree View: From top of hill, visitor can enjoy spectacular view that stretch as far as 360 degree. You can see expanse of blue ocean, high cliff, and green hill, that enhance natural panorama. This location is also ideal to watch the mesmerizing sunset.
• Cool Air: In addition to scenic beauty, Teletubbies Hill offers cool and refreshing air. Then making it perfect place for relaxation and relief from fatigue.
• Great for Sunrise and Sunset: The hilltop is ideal place to enjoy beauty of sunrise in morning or sunset in afternoon. With  panoramic backdrop of house and ocean in distance. Then this experience is all the more special.
• Friendly People: Aside from natural charm, you will also experience hospitality of local. They are often happy to help tourists who need information or direction.
• Diverse Flora and Fauna: In this area, visitor can find variety of thriving green plant and several type of chirping bird, adding to natural appeal of this hill.

Activity That Can Be Done When Visit This Tourist Attraction

Travel to Teletubbies Hill is guarantee to provide fun and memorable experience. Here are some fun activity that you can enjoy while you are here:

• Enjoying Dusk and Sunset: This hill is stunning place to enjoy twilight and sunset. You can sit on green grass while enjoyview of people house and panoramic view of sea in distance, accompanied by stunning beauty of sunset.
• Enjoy Sunrise: If you visit in morning, you will be treated to  beautiful sunrise. The fresh and cool morning air will add to enjoyment of this moment.
• Photography: Teletubbies Hill provide many beautiful photography spot, such as green hill and surrounding natural panorama. This place is often favorite location for pre-wedding photo because the result are very satisfying.
• Relax: This place is suitable for those of you who want to relax while enjoying simple picnic. Bring some food and drink. Then enjoy your time together with stunning scenery in background.
• Exploring the Hill: For those of you who love trekking. To explore the hills here can be invigorating experience. The clean and cool air will provide positive energy to relieve fatigue and stress.
• Culinary: Around this tourist area, there are various restaurant and food stall that serve typical dish. You can enjoy delicious meal while being treated to incredible natural scenery.

Entrance Ticket, Facilities, and Best Time at Teletubbies Hill

• Ticket Price: Entry to Teletubbies Hill area is usually free. Although there are certain location that charge very reasonable rate. Food price around area range from IDR 20,000 – 50,000. While transportation cost include speedboat about IDR 300K – 500K round trip. Motorbike rental about IDR 70,000 – 100,000 per day. Also car rental about IDR 500K- 1,000K per
• Facilities: Facility around area are quite complete. Including public toilet, food and beverage kiosk. Also adequate parking area.
• Best Time: The best to visit is during rainy season, when hill look green and lush. So create mesmerizing view,  that is perfect for enjoy panoramic sunrise in morning or sunset in afternoon. However, if you visit during dry season, the hill will tend to be dry and barren. Although they still have their own charm.

According to Bali Touristic, Teletubbies Hill Nusa Penida is must-visit destination, when you are on vacation in Bali. This place offer extraordinary natural beauty with calm atmosphere. Surely suitable for various exciting activity such as: Photography, Enjoy natural scenery, and Relaxing while enjoying fresh air.

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Teletubbies Hill is highly recommended for nature lover, and photography enthusiast. Or anyone looking for relax and peaceful atmosphere. So, if you’re in Nusa Penida, don’t miss opportunity to visit this hill. Then capture every precious moment with perfect panoramic background.

Let’s plan your vacation to Teletubbies Hill in Nusa Penida and enjoy the stunning natural beauty! (YL)