East Bali’s Instagram route

East Bali has some top spots if you want that perfect photo for your Instagram. We went on a highly recommended photography tour we found on Airbnb. This was going to be Divya’s spotlight day. We started really early (at 4am) and even then couldn’t beat the crowds at our first spot - Lempuyang Temple with the famous Gate of Heaven. Interestingly, the officials had a numbered queue system for clicking pictures at the main spot. We got in the queue and waited for an hour before our number was called. It was fascinating to see an entire experience carved around getting perfect Instagram shots. Next, we went to the Tirta Gangga temple, a picturesque garden with many water ponds and fishes. This was followed by the highlight of the day - the Goa Raja waterfall. We were supposed to go to the Tukad Cepung waterfall but replaced it at the last moment because of accessibility and a recent landslide there, and we were very happy with our decision. The waterfall was beautiful and Divya was able to click many stunning shots over there. We then visited a coffee plantation and tasted the Kopi Luwak (world’s most expensive coffee). We also bought some. Finally we went for lunch over to the rice terraces, which also had the famous Instagram-favourite swings. Divya started on the swings but it started to heavily rain before she could complete them all. She had gotten some nice shots by then, so we called it a day and headed back to our hotel amidst pouring rain.Read more