By K&P 
On the right, the slope rises steeply, covered with ferns and trees, some of which have hanging vines, though unfortunately not as thick as those in Hollywood movies. On the left, a cliff drops steeply down, so one must stay alert. There are no barriers, no warning signs, but it’s clear that it’s dangerous. The narrow road, about two meters wide, has only a few centimeters of shoulder, where small shrubs or banana trees have taken root, and then the cliff drops further.
The view that breaks through the dense vegetation is impressive and easily distracting. The uneven, steep mountain range and the vegetation, which from this perspective looks like a rainforest, are separated by a valley that’s about one to two kilometers wide. There are sharp bends every few dozen meters, and on such a narrow road, it’s better not to gaze at Agung, which is occasionally visible in the distance behind the next mountain range. At 3,000 meters high, it’s hard to miss on a clear day, but it’s impossible to see when it’s cloudy. The road climbs upwards along a range that’s 700 meters high, and the ridge is not far away, but you don’t drive all the way to the summit.
On the coast near Padang Bai, it’s hot, with tank tops and sweat on your forehead. The clear sky changes with every turn, and the temperature drops, which can be felt while riding a scooter. At the end of the route, it can be as much as 10 degrees cooler, and with overcast skies, it feels even more so. Starting on the sunny coast in a sleeveless shirt, and finishing with a rain jacket.
It’s rare to encounter others, and if you do, they’re mostly locals. In the lower parts, there are many houses, but as you go up, the vegetation becomes more dominant, and in the upper parts, there are long stretches without any buildings. It’s hard to find space to build a house, so people build on the slopes. A small shed for a scooter by the road suggests someone lives nearby, with a barely noticeable small roof below. They have a great view, I wonder if you could get used to stepping out of the house directly onto the cliff.
Near Selat, you can turn right, and the road changes from asphalt to a narrower concrete road. It continues through a village, steeply downhill, and is flanked by concrete walls on both sides—local fences. It doesn’t look great, but it works well in these conditions. This road leads to the Air Terjun Jagasatru waterfall, which is really beautiful, but only during the rainy season or after heavy rainfall.
Alternatively, you can continue straight to Selat. This town is located high up, and the road leads further to Sibetan, Amlapura to the east, or to Sidemen and Klungkung. These towns are not particularly picturesque, typical small towns in the central part of Bali.
The section from the main road near the coast to Selat takes about half an hour, approximately 13 km. On a sunny day, it’s pleasant and refreshing, but on a rainy day, the slope can slide onto the road, with large stones and even boulders, mud, and clay. Small streams run down the slope, crossing the road, making it slippery and particularly dangerous.
The return to the coast doesn’t have to be via the same route instead, you can choose a scenic, but less gloomy route from Sibetan to Manggis. The road is just as winding but wider, with a view of the coastline, and not as dark as the previous one.