PANDAWA BEACH

Pandawa Beach locally referred to as Pantai Pandawa, is a great addition to Bali's collection of gorgeous beaches, located on Bali's southern Bukit Peninsula. The fine, one-kilometre coastal stretch is located in the village of Kutuh, only eight kilometres south from the main hub of the BTDC complex in Nusa Dua. Hidden behind large carved limestone cliffs that reveal wide views to the Indian Ocean, Pandawa Beach was once also dubbed as Secret Beach and it was officially opened in 2012, fast-gaining popularity among local weekenders and international visitors. Huge cliffs were cut through to make way for its winding and smooth asphalt roads which lead down to the beach. The sides remained as high walls, while the ocean-facing cliffs midway down the slope feature deeply carved arches installed with large statues.

How to Get to Pandawa Beach

​Pandawa Beach is located in the south Bali islands, precisely in the village of Kutuh, Pecatu, Badung, Bali. The location is not so difficult to find, if you drive from the Kuta area it will take about 45 minutes provided the road is not so congested. Along the intersection there are directions to get to this pandawa beach, so you won't be confused to find the location. If you don't want to bother driving, you can use our services to take you to this Pandawa beach with very cheap transportation prices and very satisfying service and accompanied by an experienced driver will make the trip even more enjoyable.​

What to Expect at Pandawa Beach

When entering the area of Pandawa Beach, you will be astonished by the beautiful view in front of you. The sand in this beach is so white and clean which is combined with a background of turquoise sea. The ambience is still quiet, serene, and clean. There is no garbage, and if there is any, those are only the remains of seaweed brought by the wave. This beach is very suitable for swimming because the waves and currents are not so strong. A very clean beach with white sand always invites foreign tourists to enjoy the beauty of the Panca Pandawa beach which was formerly known as Secret Beach.

White beaches have always been the target of beach lovers because with white sand the atmosphere of sunbathing on the beach will be more fun. Here on Pandawa beach with white sand, you will feel at home for a long time here with a wide view of the beach that will complete this Pandawa white sand beach adventure. Various activities can be done on this beach for example playing in the sand or sunbathing. Because of its geographical location in the east of Bali Island, we can see the amazing sunrise panorama on this beach, there is also an interesting recreation activity around this area which is called Paragliding.

If the weather is fine and the wind is quite strong, you can see or try this activity directly. The location for starting this activity is actually not in Pandawa Beach, but in Timbis Hill which is not too far from this beach. Usually, this paragliding activity is done in day or afternoon time, if the weather meets the requirements. While you are paragliding, you will be able to see the true beauty of Pandawa Beach from the height. Don’t worry if you are a newbie or even a first-timer, because a training centre and instructors are available if needed. If you are interested in trying paragliding, you can go to Timbis Hill which is only a few kilometers away from Pandawa Beach.

Pandawa Beach History

​Formerly, Pandawa Beach is a hidden and secret beach that was very difficult to access due to being located in the deep valley and surrounded by the white stone cliff. We must go through a small step down on the cliff with a dangerous valley underneath and the only local people can access the beach since they have their own daily job as fishermen and seaweed farmers. But today, the old story was changed.

Since local people have the great inspiration to build their village, they work together to break the cliff and make a good road that can be accessed by any vehicle. Since the access is created, many visitors from foreign countries or domestic visit this beach every day. Now pandawa beach has access to the beach more easily, on the way to the beach you can see left and right are limestone cliffs that are split and access is made to this beach, a very enchanting sight.

Panca Pandawa Statue at Pandawa Beach

The Pandawa Beach name is taken from the name of 5 big brothers at Mahabaratha epoch consisting of Yudistira, Bima, Arjuna, Sahadewa and Nakula. This story has inspired the Balinese Hindu social life that are reflecting their cultures. This statue is 5 or better known as the 'Panca Pandawa Statue'. Each statue is placed on the hill that has been perforated. Five Pandavas named Bima, Yudhisthira, Arjuna, Nakula and Sahadeva. As for this story, it is taken from the story of the Mahabharata, formerly these five brothers were locked up in the Gala-Gala Cave. To save yourself, with a very hard effort.

The five Pandavas made a tunnel that led to a wilderness. In this forest then they founded a kingdom called Amertha led by Yudhisthira as king. This story is used by the local community in naming this beach. The name 'Pandava' is taken from the story of the Mahabharata which was inspired by the story of the Five Pandavas who managed to turn the wilderness into a great kingdom. Similar to the story of this pandawa beach where once this beach was very difficult to access because it was hidden behind a cliff, and finally access was made to split the cliff that could go directly to the beach, the story is similar to the story of the five pandavas, so that's why a statue of the five pandavas was made on this beach to remember the struggle to reach the beach.

Pandawa Beach Entrance Ticket

Adult : IDR 20,000
Children : IDR 10,000
Opening Hours : 07.00 AM - 07.00 PM