BALI :)

Places of  Interest in BALI

 

   1.   Denpasar

Denpasar is Bali’s capital city. Although the modern centre of government departments, international banks, and many other offices, is still retains its unique Balinese personality. This is strongly felt and clearly seen in its many temples, universities and pleasant gardens, which still maintain their presence and influence.

2.   Klungkung

Bali’s smallest district Klungkung is located between Gianyar and Karangasem, and includes the island of Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan and Ceningan. Klungkung itself is a bustling town. Based on the decree of governor of Bali Province on 1993 Number 528, Nusa Penida in one of with also fixed as a tourist resort in Bali.

3.   Kintamani

The villages of Kintamani and Penelokan provide a great view of the still active Mount Batur and fantastic lake. Seven miles in diameter and sixty feet deep, Batur caldera is simply astounding.

4.   Ubud

Ubud is Bali’s cultural heart. This area is located in the cool mountains, just one hour’s drive north of airport and the resort of southern Bali, this traditional country town is the home of Balinese Royal family and a flourishing arts centre.

5.   Bedugul

Bedugul is the name of both a small city and a mountain – lake resort area, which Balinese have long used for weekend retreats. Bedugul is located on the main north – south road between Denpasar and Singaraja in cool damp mountain country, and excellent base for walking trips around the lakes and surrounding hills.

6.   Tenganan

Tenganan, northwest of Candidasa, is situated about 5km from the main road. Tenganan is a symmetrically laid out Bali Aga village with a walled homes and unique crafts.

7.   Trunyan

Trunyan is another ancient village inhabited by people who call themselves the “Bali Aga” or old Bali who live in ways that are vastly different from other Balinese. The Bali Aga’s temple in this village is named Puser Jagat, meaning Navel of the Universe.

8.   Sukawati

Sukawati area is known for its art market that become ‘a must see’ palace by tourists especially the local ones from Jakarta or other area in Java. Huge number of small stalls ocupied the two stories building offer a lot of cheap souvenirs.

9.   Sanur

Sanur is one of Bali’s biggest traditional villages but it’s also one of the most established tourist areas. Sanur was Bali’s first beach resort but still retains its Balinese character and old style village ambiance.

10.     Kuta Beach

   Kuta Beach is one of the first favorite beaches discovered by tourist. Coconut trees line the sand beach as far as the eyes can see towards the north stooped by the runway of Denpasar’s airport far in the west. The sunset in Kuta is most breathtaking.

11.     Legian Beach

   Legian Beach Close to the Kuta action but far enough for some down time, Legian is less hectic than downtown Kuta but still has a funky nightlife zone.

12.     Jimbaran Beach

   Jimbaran is directly south of the airport, on the way from Denpasar towards Nusa Dua. Jimbaran village is the narrow neck of Bali Island, and thus it has two remarkably different beaches.

13.     Nusa Dua

Bali’s most prestigious resort area, Nusa Dua is where the tourists will find international world, class luxury hotels elegantly lining beautiful white sands. Located on the Bukit peninsula, in the southern part of Bali, approximately 10 km from the international airport. It is quiet and exclusive with superb facilities.

14.     Lovina Beach

   Near the northern tip of the island of Bali lies a stretch of villages by the Bali Sea. Lovina Beach is the name. Lovina is really a string of coastal villages to the west of Singaraja. Escape from the hustle and bustle of Kuta to Lovina Beach located in north of Bali, about 100 kilometer from southern tourist hotspots.

15.     Candidasa

   Located 85 km north – east of the airport, Candidasa is a relaxing beach area close to cultural treasures like Pura Besakih (“Bali’s Mother Temple) While the beach is not one of Bali’s best.

16.     Tanjung Benoa

   Tanjung Benoa, or the Benoa peninsula just north of Nusa Dua has become much busier over the years and has a wide range of accommodation including prestigious resorts like ‘The Conrad”. Benoa peninsula is a scenic 5 kilometers of coconut palms and fine sand. The area is the almost exclusive home of luxury hotels, private villas, has become busier over recent years with more hotels Bali Resort and Spa joining impressive resorts like Aston Bali. The shape of the beach also makes Tanjung Benoa perfect for water sports with no shortage of shops catering to marine sports enthusiasts.

17.     Nusa Lembongan

   Nusa Lembongan, a small island between Bali and Nusa Penida in Badung Strait, is the perfect holiday hideaway with few visitors and pristine un – spoilt beaches.

18.     Batur Lake

Batur Lake is the old charter of mount Batur, a still active volcano next to it. It is located on the northern part of Bali.

19.     Beratan Lake

   Bratan Lake is the old crater of mount Bratan and Mount Catur. It is the second largest lake in Bali. Filling the crater of the inactive volcano Mont Catur, Bratan Lake sits at over 1.200 meters above sea level.

20.     Mount Agung

   Mount Agung is Bali’s biggest trekking challenge. The most revered and the highest peak in Bali, Mount Agung stands tall at over 3.100 meters.

21.     Sangeh Monkey Forest

   It is located near to Sangeh village, the renowned 6 hectares of Bali Sangeh Monkey Forest are filled with giant nutmeg trees capable of growing as high as 40m.

22.     Besakih Temple

   Over a thousand years old, Besakih Temple is known as the “Mother Temple of Bali” Perched on the slopes of Mount Agung, at a lofty 1.000 meters (3.000 feet).

23.     Tanah Lot

   Tanah lot is located about 12 kilometers from Tabanan City and 20 kilometers from Denpasar. The area comprises a wondrous mixture of natural beauty and sheer human effort. Here lies and idyllic white sand beach with crashing waves, complemented by a small yet majestic temple. This temple, known as Pura Tanah Lot, juts out to sea on a rocky background.

24.     Tampak Siring

   Pura Tirta Empul is the temple of Tampak Siring, built around a sacred spring.

25.     Uluwatu Temple

   Pura Luhur Uluwatu is one of Bali’s Kayangan Jagat (directional temple) and guards Bali from evil spirits from the almighty God, in which dwell major deities, in Uluwatu’s case, Bhatara Rudra, God of the elements and of cosmic force majeures.

26.     Elephant Cave

   Goa Gajah, literally means ‘Elephant Cave’. Although named by ‘elephant’ it doesn’t mean there is any real elephant live or ever live here. The name Goa Gajah derived from ‘Lawa Gajah’, which is mentioned in the manuscripts that found in this site. This temple complex was built for the first time around 11 century based on epigraph found in this site.

27.     Amed & Tulamben

   Amed and Tulamben are alternative destinations in East Bali. Amed is a resort town that harks back to the early days in Kuta. Simple losmens and a couple of good, small hotels sit along the shady, grey sand beach.

28.     Secret Beach

   Secret Beach that located in the village of Kutuh, 6 kilometers away to Nusa Dua is made up 3000 population. 25 years ago, when there was no development, job was hard to be found and life was difficult. The steep coastal unable them to get the water for irrigation. Which means, farmer had difficulties to water their field and there was only once harvest in a year.