Tanah lot
The Temple of Tanah Lot is one of the nice and famous temples in Bali Island, located in coastal side of Beraban Village, 13 km from Tabanan. It’ s a Balinese Hindu Temple on the rock and the seawater encircles it when the sea water is tide. In Balinese Language, Tanah Lot means – Land in the Middle of the Sea . People can reach this Temple at low tide. The Temple of Tanah Lot was first built in the 15th century by the priest, Danghyang Nirartha from Java. At some nooks of coral reef around Tanah Lot Temple there are holy tame snake in black and white color where according to the local society believe that it as a deity property and as the guard of the temple from the bad influence.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Monday, March 2, 2009
Kuta Beach Bali
Kuta Beach Bali
Kuta Beach is nice and beautiful Beach in Bali Island, and one of favourite beaches discovered by tourist, also one of Bali’s best surfing beaches.
Coconut trees line the sand beach as far as the eyes can see towards the north stopped by the runway of Denpasar's airport far in the west.
Humid temperature and the tropical climate make the white sand of the Kuta Beach irresistible to a tourist. You can also enjoy swimming, surfing and other activities in Kuta Beach. Apart from enjoying surfing all by yourself , you can see and participate in the local or international surfing events organized during summer
Hotels and villas flock around the Kuta beach with various offers, from luxury to budget-wise and you can buy some of the artifacts and other souvenirs sold, so Kuta Beach is a nice place for a tourist from all around the world
Coconut trees line the sand beach as far as the eyes can see towards the north stopped by the runway of Denpasar's airport far in the west.
Humid temperature and the tropical climate make the white sand of the Kuta Beach irresistible to a tourist. You can also enjoy swimming, surfing and other activities in Kuta Beach. Apart from enjoying surfing all by yourself , you can see and participate in the local or international surfing events organized during summer
Hotels and villas flock around the Kuta beach with various offers, from luxury to budget-wise and you can buy some of the artifacts and other souvenirs sold, so Kuta Beach is a nice place for a tourist from all around the world
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Monday, February 2, 2009
Beautiful Panorama in Nusa Dua Beach
Nusa Dua Beach
Nusa Dua is located in Bandung Regency, it is located near Tanjung Benoa.
Nusa Dua Beach is considered as an exclusive beach with a beautiful panorama and considering it is not as crowded as Kuta Beach. This gives the advantage edge to tourist who prefer peaceful ambience along the beaches.
Nusa Dua Beach are famous for its fine white sand along its coast and having a blue clear and calm water, it is suitable for swimming
Along Nusa Dua beach, there are varieties of five-star hotels with world renowned facilities, there are several hotels that provide rooms with the spectacular view of Nusa Dua Beach.
Patrons who stay in the hotel are served with full facilities and the beautiful panorama view of the beach.
Nusa Dua Area is under BTDC whom are responsible for buildings built around Nusa Dua area since 1980.Nusa Dua Beach is the ideal place, if individual are looking for a peaceful ambience.
Other than Nusa Dua Beach, we can look into other types of tourist spots such as Bali Eye Balloon and Camel Safari.
Bali Eye Balloon
Bali Eye Balloon as the name was given, is one of the several few hot air balloon that operates in Indonesia. The balloon is filled with Helium gas and is linked with steel cable able to withstand 4.5 ton of weight. These hot air balloon will elevate its passenger to gain a bird eye view on Nusa Dua and its surrounding areas.
Balloon operates approximately 30 minutes and are able to accommodate up to 30 passanger. This ought not to be missed as one is able to observe Bali from the top.
Camel Safari
Another kind of tourist activity, individuals are able to tour the beach by camel. Traveling along the Nusa Dua beach by camel, one is able to view the panorama view of Nusa Dua Beach without the travel by foot. This will be a memorable experience for those who has not ridden a camel before as this animal are from Arab and its habitat is the desert.
Nusa Dua is located in Bandung Regency, it is located near Tanjung Benoa.
Nusa Dua Beach is considered as an exclusive beach with a beautiful panorama and considering it is not as crowded as Kuta Beach. This gives the advantage edge to tourist who prefer peaceful ambience along the beaches.
Nusa Dua Beach are famous for its fine white sand along its coast and having a blue clear and calm water, it is suitable for swimming
Along Nusa Dua beach, there are varieties of five-star hotels with world renowned facilities, there are several hotels that provide rooms with the spectacular view of Nusa Dua Beach.
Patrons who stay in the hotel are served with full facilities and the beautiful panorama view of the beach.
Nusa Dua Area is under BTDC whom are responsible for buildings built around Nusa Dua area since 1980.Nusa Dua Beach is the ideal place, if individual are looking for a peaceful ambience.
Other than Nusa Dua Beach, we can look into other types of tourist spots such as Bali Eye Balloon and Camel Safari.
Bali Eye Balloon
Bali Eye Balloon as the name was given, is one of the several few hot air balloon that operates in Indonesia. The balloon is filled with Helium gas and is linked with steel cable able to withstand 4.5 ton of weight. These hot air balloon will elevate its passenger to gain a bird eye view on Nusa Dua and its surrounding areas.
Balloon operates approximately 30 minutes and are able to accommodate up to 30 passanger. This ought not to be missed as one is able to observe Bali from the top.
Camel Safari
Another kind of tourist activity, individuals are able to tour the beach by camel. Traveling along the Nusa Dua beach by camel, one is able to view the panorama view of Nusa Dua Beach without the travel by foot. This will be a memorable experience for those who has not ridden a camel before as this animal are from Arab and its habitat is the desert.
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Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Tanjung Benoa
Tanjung Benoa Beach
Tanjung Benoa is located at east of Bali Island, Badung Regency
Tanjung Benoa is a peninsula in southern Bali, just north of Nusa Dua. At Tanjung Benoa beach, there is a wide variety of water sports, unfortunately surfing is a no-go because of the calm water.
Varieties of water sports:
Flying Fish
According to the name of this water sports let individual experience in the shoes being taken up in the air like a flying fish. Flying Fish uses three banana boats that are combined into one with the additional rubber boat…
Unfortunately, Flying Fish only can accommodate 2 passengers who are seated on its right “wing” and an instructor will sit on its left “wing” to stabilize the vessel. Flying fish is towed at a high speed by a speed boat which allows the Flying Fish to flutter above water surface.
Banana Boat
Passengers will sit on a rubber banana shaped boat, consisting of 4 people and an instructor. A speed boat will tow this oddly shaped boat along the coastline of Tanjung Benoa for a 15 minute tour.
Parasailing
Individual will wear a parachute that will be tugged by a speed boat around Tanjung Benoa beach for 5 minutes. This is one water-sport fun as one is elevated in air as the speed boat travel around the coastline.
Jetski
Jet Ski is another form of water sports, where one rides on a water “motor-bike” that allows individuals to move along the coastel area up to in the middle of the sea up to their liking. Passangers is accompanied by an instructor who is on the same jetski.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is the another variety of water sports that are offered in Tanjung Benoa, but one must have the ability to swim as individuals are basically using snorkeling mask and fin to view underwater scenery. Individuals are able to witness the gorgeous view of coral fishes and its habitat, which is truly a wonderful thing as one spectate at nature’s Aquarium.
Scuba Diving
In Addition to snorkeling, individuals who have the ability to swim can opt to try scuba diving. In this water sports, tourist will be provided with all the necessary scuba equiptment and while diving, the instructor will give direction and places of interest underwater. Similar to snorkeling, one is able to witness the exquisite view underwater but with scuba diving, individuals are able to observe at a closer distance.
Nice place to visit :
Turtle Island
Finaly, one place of interest for tourist is the Turtle Island where individual will get on a boat to travel for approximately 30 minutes.
Along the way to the Turtle Island, passengers of the boat are able to view the underwater scenery through a modified glass just right below the boat. One is able to witness the feeding frenzy of different colour fishes when the operator feeds the fishes.
In this island, turtles are encouraged to reproduce.
These turtles are not just ordinary turtle, they are an endangered species and the locals encourages the turtle to have an offspring. The offspring of the turtles are released into the sea when they are strong enough to swim in the open sea.
At times of high tide, turtles will move about around the coast line while at low time, turtles will return back to their cages. Visitors can take a picture with these turtles and other than turtles; there are other animals that are already tamed. These include birds and snakes.
Tanjung Benoa is located at east of Bali Island, Badung Regency
Tanjung Benoa is a peninsula in southern Bali, just north of Nusa Dua. At Tanjung Benoa beach, there is a wide variety of water sports, unfortunately surfing is a no-go because of the calm water.
Varieties of water sports:
Flying Fish
According to the name of this water sports let individual experience in the shoes being taken up in the air like a flying fish. Flying Fish uses three banana boats that are combined into one with the additional rubber boat…
Unfortunately, Flying Fish only can accommodate 2 passengers who are seated on its right “wing” and an instructor will sit on its left “wing” to stabilize the vessel. Flying fish is towed at a high speed by a speed boat which allows the Flying Fish to flutter above water surface.
Banana Boat
Passengers will sit on a rubber banana shaped boat, consisting of 4 people and an instructor. A speed boat will tow this oddly shaped boat along the coastline of Tanjung Benoa for a 15 minute tour.
Parasailing
Individual will wear a parachute that will be tugged by a speed boat around Tanjung Benoa beach for 5 minutes. This is one water-sport fun as one is elevated in air as the speed boat travel around the coastline.
Jetski
Jet Ski is another form of water sports, where one rides on a water “motor-bike” that allows individuals to move along the coastel area up to in the middle of the sea up to their liking. Passangers is accompanied by an instructor who is on the same jetski.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is the another variety of water sports that are offered in Tanjung Benoa, but one must have the ability to swim as individuals are basically using snorkeling mask and fin to view underwater scenery. Individuals are able to witness the gorgeous view of coral fishes and its habitat, which is truly a wonderful thing as one spectate at nature’s Aquarium.
Scuba Diving
In Addition to snorkeling, individuals who have the ability to swim can opt to try scuba diving. In this water sports, tourist will be provided with all the necessary scuba equiptment and while diving, the instructor will give direction and places of interest underwater. Similar to snorkeling, one is able to witness the exquisite view underwater but with scuba diving, individuals are able to observe at a closer distance.
Nice place to visit :
Turtle Island
Finaly, one place of interest for tourist is the Turtle Island where individual will get on a boat to travel for approximately 30 minutes.
Along the way to the Turtle Island, passengers of the boat are able to view the underwater scenery through a modified glass just right below the boat. One is able to witness the feeding frenzy of different colour fishes when the operator feeds the fishes.
In this island, turtles are encouraged to reproduce.
These turtles are not just ordinary turtle, they are an endangered species and the locals encourages the turtle to have an offspring. The offspring of the turtles are released into the sea when they are strong enough to swim in the open sea.
At times of high tide, turtles will move about around the coast line while at low time, turtles will return back to their cages. Visitors can take a picture with these turtles and other than turtles; there are other animals that are already tamed. These include birds and snakes.
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Monday, January 5, 2009
Beautiful View in Kintamani
Kintamani
In Kintamani, there are many restaurants that are stratergically located so as their patrons are able to enjoy the exquisite view of Batur Lake while having their meal.
Kintamani is located in Bangli Regency, Bali Island and one of the favourite tourist spot in Bali . Kintamani is located 900 m above sea level and has a cool climate ranging around 18 degrees celcius. Its cool climate are smiliar to the one in Bedugul.
From Kintamani, We are able to view the beautiful scene of Mount Batur and Batur lake. Mount Batur having an active status as a mountain that last erupted in 1917.
Batur Lake is considered as one of the largest lake in Bali Island and the locals uses the lake as a irrigation to their advantage for their plantation purposes.
From Kintamani, We are able to view the beautiful scene of Mount Batur and Batur lake. Mount Batur having an active status as a mountain that last erupted in 1917.
Batur Lake is considered as one of the largest lake in Bali Island and the locals uses the lake as a irrigation to their advantage for their plantation purposes.
In Kintamani, there are many restaurants that are stratergically located so as their patrons are able to enjoy the exquisite view of Batur Lake while having their meal.
In addition to that, there are a wide variety of hotels ranging from budget to a five star rating hotels.
Moreover, we can drop by at Trunyan village, where corpse can be found just under the Trunyan tree, but strangely there is no unpleasant smell coming from the corpse as a kind of timber, "Menyan" neutralizes the odor.
Trunyan village are located at the border of the Batur Lake, to get there we can rent a boat with an approximation of 20 minutes journey.
Trunyan village are located at the border of the Batur Lake, to get there we can rent a boat with an approximation of 20 minutes journey.
From Kintamani, Individuals are able to roam at other tourist spot like, Tampaksiring and Besakih.
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Monday, December 8, 2008
Bedugul
Bedugul
Bedugul is the name of place located in mountain area encircled by the cold temperature and natural environment with beautiful panorama of Bratan Lake, 18 km north of Denpasar, Bali Island and 1400 meters above sea level, is known for excellent golf course.
In the Bratan Lake, we can rent a boat and take a round trip on the lake and there are many water sports available here are boating, water skiing, and parasailing.
Nice Places you have to visit :
Ulun Danu Temple
Ulun Danu Temple is a famous temple located in the lakeside of Bratan and have the beautiful panorama with Bratan Lake and mountain as a backdrop view. When the lake water is going up, Ulun Danu Temple is looked like adrift above water because the water encircles it.
The Bedugul Botanical Gardens
In The Bedugul Botanical Garden named Kebun Raya Eka Karya Bali, we can take a relaxing walk among trees and orchids. The garden contains about 500 species of orchids and a large number of tree species
We can reach by following a narrow road about 1 km from the main road passes Candikuning
The Traditional Market of Candi Kuning
In the village Candikuning there is a large traditional market, Bukit Mungsu, where the assortment of fruit and vegetables is quite good
In the Bratan Lake, we can rent a boat and take a round trip on the lake and there are many water sports available here are boating, water skiing, and parasailing.
Nice Places you have to visit :
Ulun Danu Temple
Ulun Danu Temple is a famous temple located in the lakeside of Bratan and have the beautiful panorama with Bratan Lake and mountain as a backdrop view. When the lake water is going up, Ulun Danu Temple is looked like adrift above water because the water encircles it.
The Bedugul Botanical Gardens
In The Bedugul Botanical Garden named Kebun Raya Eka Karya Bali, we can take a relaxing walk among trees and orchids. The garden contains about 500 species of orchids and a large number of tree species
We can reach by following a narrow road about 1 km from the main road passes Candikuning
The Traditional Market of Candi Kuning
In the village Candikuning there is a large traditional market, Bukit Mungsu, where the assortment of fruit and vegetables is quite good
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Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Nice & Holy Place in Pura Besakih
Pura Besakih
Known as “Mother Temple”, Pura Besakih is the biggest temple in Bali and the most holy place for Balinese Hindus. Besakih sits on the western slop of the Highest Mountain in Bali, Mount Agung.
Pura Besakih is located in the village of Besakih – Karangasem Regency, about 62 km from Denpasar.
Tracing its origins to prehistoric times, the complex was untouched by the great 1963 eruption of Mount Agung, which wiped out surrounding villages.
There is a total of 18 separate sanctuaries, the three main temples are : Pura Penataran Agung, Pura Kiduling Kreteg, and Pura Batu Madeg. Pura Penataran Agung is the Biggest Temple in Complex. The complex also houses the oldest remaining gamelan instrument in Bali called selonding. Odalan - The temple ceremony falls on the 10th month of the Balinese calendar, in April.
Known as “Mother Temple”, Pura Besakih is the biggest temple in Bali and the most holy place for Balinese Hindus. Besakih sits on the western slop of the Highest Mountain in Bali, Mount Agung.
Pura Besakih is located in the village of Besakih – Karangasem Regency, about 62 km from Denpasar.
Tracing its origins to prehistoric times, the complex was untouched by the great 1963 eruption of Mount Agung, which wiped out surrounding villages.
There is a total of 18 separate sanctuaries, the three main temples are : Pura Penataran Agung, Pura Kiduling Kreteg, and Pura Batu Madeg. Pura Penataran Agung is the Biggest Temple in Complex. The complex also houses the oldest remaining gamelan instrument in Bali called selonding. Odalan - The temple ceremony falls on the 10th month of the Balinese calendar, in April.
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