Klungkung Regency Plans Rp3.2 Billion Permanent Stairway for Kelingking Beach Descent
Travelers visiting Kelingking Beach in Nusa Penida, Bali, will soon use a safer route down the notoriously steep cliffside.
Ctrip International Indonesia Finances Klungkung Tourism Infrastructure
The infrastructure project carries an estimated value of Rp3.2 billion. PT Ctrip International Indonesia, a subsidiary of Trip.com Group, is financing the construction through its corporate social responsibility program. The stairway is part of a broader cooperation agreement between the corporate group and the Klungkung government aimed at upgrading tourism facilities across regency-managed destinations.
Previous phases of this partnership have already delivered a new ticketing post and pergola at Kelingking Beach, additional pergolas at various attractions, and supporting equipment for Balawista water-rescue personnel. Acting Klungkung Regional Secretary and Tourism Office head I Gusti Agung Gede Putra Mahajaya noted that upgrading access points has become a priority due to the severe hazards associated with the existing trail.
Addressing Safety Hazards on the Clifftop Descent
Authorities acknowledge that the current unpaved route down the cliff carries significant risks for visitors. Tourists attempting the physical descent have frequently slipped, sustained injuries, or suffered severe exhaustion, occasionally requiring emergency intervention from local search and rescue teams.
Access down to the beach has been quite dangerous and high-risk,
Putra Mahajaya said, emphasizing that the new permanent stairway is designed to improve both safety and comfort for domestic and international visitors.
Klungkung Regent I Made Satria stated that ongoing infrastructure improvements across Nusa Penida must carefully balance visitor safety and comfort with tangible benefits for the local economy, environmental protection, and the preservation of local culture. While Kelingking Beach remains famous worldwide for its dramatic clifftop views and secluded white-sand shoreline, the new structured stairway is expected to provide a reliable alternative for visitors attempting the demanding climb.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Kelingking Beach Stairway
When will construction on the Kelingking Beach stairway begin?
The sources do not specify a precise construction start date or completion timeline for the Rp3.2 billion permanent stairway project.
Who is paying for the Kelingking Beach stairway?
PT Ctrip International Indonesia, part of Trip.com Group, is funding the entire Rp3.2 billion project through corporate social responsibility support, meaning no regional budget funds from the Klungkung government are being utilized.
What other facilities have already been built under this tourism partnership?
Previous handovers under the cooperation between the Klungkung government and Ctrip include a new ticketing post and pergola at Kelingking Beach, additional pergolas at other tourist sites, and safety equipment for Balawista water-rescue personnel.
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