Four Natural Tourism Parks in Bali Close for Three Days during Nyepi

Bali’s Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) has announced that in observance of the Nyepi New Year celebration for the year Saka 1948, which falls on 19 March 2026, visits for nature tourism activities, research, and education at several conservation areas will be temporarily closed.

BKSDA Bali Head Ratna Hendratmoko stated that this policy refers to announcement number PG.1/K.23/TU/KSA.01.04/B/03/2026 regarding the temporary closure of visits to forest conservation areas during the national holiday period and communal leave for the holy Nyepi observance of the Saka 1948 New Year.

“The temporary closure will be implemented at four Natural Tourism Park (TWA) areas,” Ratna stated in a written statement on Wednesday (11 March).

The four TWA areas being temporarily closed include: TWA Danau Buyan-Danau Tamblingan in Tabanan Regency, TWA Panelokan in Bangli Regency, TWA Gunung Batur Bukit Payang in Bangli Regency, and TWA Sangeh in Badung Regency, Bali.

Visits to these areas will be closed for three days, from Wednesday to Friday or 18-20 March 2026. The areas will reopen on Saturday, 21 March 2026 at 09:00 WITA.

This temporary closure is implemented as a form of respect for the observance of Catur Brata Penyepian, which comprises: Amati Geni (not lighting fire or lights), Amati Karya (not working), Amati Lelungan (not travelling), and Amati Lelanguan (not engaging in entertainment).

“The Nyepi celebration also provides an opportunity for nature to rest momentarily from tourism activities, so that the ecosystem of conservation areas can recover and its sustainability can be maintained,” Hendratmoko added.

Ratna Hendratmoko also conveyed that BKSDA Bali invites all community members and tourists to respect the observance of the holy Nyepi celebration and jointly maintain the harmony of Bali’s nature and culture, thereby creating a shared sense of comfort, convenience, and safety unified in the spirit of peaceful coexistence.

Additionally, BKSDA Bali hopes for support and understanding from all community members and tourists to comply with this temporary closure policy. By respecting the observance of the holy Nyepi and maintaining the tranquillity of nature, it is hoped that conservation areas will remain sustainable and continue to provide lasting benefits to the environment, culture, and society.

“Bali’s KSDA Office fully commits to protecting nature and deeply respects Balinese culture, for the sake of shared harmony and comfort,” he concluded.