Up till 1907, Bangli was one of the nine kingdoms of Bali. The capital has a famous Hindu temple, the Pura Kehen, which dates from the 11th century. Bangli also has one village, and lies surrounding a hill, Demulih. The northern part of the district includes the main road to the north coast passing through Kintamani and around the crater in which Gunung Batur sits. From the Demulih hill, Bali Island, particularly its southern part can be seen – Kuta, Nusa Dua, Gianyar and a part of Klungkung.