Gunung Kawi (Mount Kawi)

Indonesia is no less than a paradise. Dotted with numerous islands Indonesia’s picturesque setting is simply impeccable and stunning. It is a perfect holiday destination for tourists. Bali in Indonesia is an immensely popular tourist destination. Rice paddies tripping down hillsides like giant steps, volcanoes surging up through the clouds, lavish tropical jungle, captivating stretches of soft sandy beaches, gleaming turquoise water and humble, friendly people make the place all the more lovable. Situated in Bali in Indonesia Gunung Kawi draws a huge crowd from different parts of the globe.

Built along a river in the 11th century Gunung Kawi, is a complex of pavilions and rock-cut shrines carved into the hillside northeast of Ubud. A tranquil calm surrounds the place. Gunung Kawi is surrounded by terraced rice paddies where local farmers carry on with their harvesting activities. Gunung Kawi happens to be a sacred spot for the Balinese people. Gunung Kawi happens to the largest ancient monuments of Bali. 

Description of Gunung Kawi- The Gunung Kawi monuments have been built in the honor of King Anak Wungsu of the Udayana dynasty and his favorite queens. Gunung Kawi complex houses one of the oldest monuments of Bali. The term Gunung Kawi literally means “carving in the mount”. Gunung Kawi monuments remain open from 8am-6pm daily.
A steep stone staircase usually leads down into a beautiful valley where one can find 10, seven-meter-high memorials beautifully carved into the rock face. Four are situated on the west side and five on the eastside of the river. The last one is situated to the south across the valley.

Lovina Beach - Bali

Lovina Beach, situated in North Bali, Indonesia, is a lovely beach perfect for coastal hangout. Whether you are planning a long pleasure trip or a short break to rejuvenate yourself, this is an ideal place for both in tranquil lap of nature.

The beach is encircled with around 8 Kilometers extend of black sand beach which will surely magnetize the beach Lovers. Lovina Beach is basically a collection of few villages. Anak Agung Pandji Tisna, a novelist, made this place known as tourist spot by his writing a number of articles on it. Because of its tranquility, boat riding and diving is allowed in Lovina beach. You will experience lovely blue morning, sunset, mountain range, rice field. With its unspoiled nature, tradition, culture and inhabitants the beach proves itself as an ideal seaport and holiday resort.

Except the beautiful seacoast, Lovina Beach extends itself to diving or snorkel diving in seawater, boat riding, diving in clear water in Bali Barat Nation Part in Menjangan Island, snorkel diving among coral reefs, boating in traditional boat called jukung. In early morning near seashore the dolphin watching is one of highlights.

Lovina Beach will attract you with its hot spring, natural falls, tracking in mountains, wood let, farmland, forests. These are surely relaxing and soothing holiday experience after the hustle and bustle of urban life. Your trip to Lovina resort covers Buddhist Monastery, Giant tree, Tablingan and Braten Lake, local market and gardens. If luck favors, you will be thrilled with sudden visit of Whales or Turtles. Colorful marine fish and fabulous Coral reefs are present there with all their beauty to surprise you. A stride through rice farm, Coconut plantation for vast area covering village after village, plantation of Banana Trees, locals and their rituals mesmerized the visitors and make the trip pleasant.

Lovina Beach, waiting for you with fine and relaxing and luxurious accommodation including some star hotels with their all starry features. Easy and available reach of food joints, bars, easy transportation make the trip comfortable to tourists. Of course, the reference of local Sea food claims to be mentioned.

Pasir Putih Beach - Bali

Come to the pristine white sand beach of Pasir Putih in East Bali. Pasir Putih Beach is your vision of tropical beach come true.

Location of Pasir Putih Beach 
It is located off of the main road in Perasi, East Bali. The beach is about 400 meters wide.

How to get to Pasir Putih Beach
Drive East from Kuta towards Sanur. From there take the Kusamba Bypass to East Bali. Keep driving on the coastal road past Candi Dasa and slow down when you come to Perasi, from there ask for directions from locals for ‘Pasir Putih’. The total driving time from Kuta is 2.5 hours.

Facilities available at the Pasir Putih Beach

  Parking

  Beach goers can rest in the shade of plenty of trees behind the beach. Moreover, a number of umbrellas have been recently installed at the beach.

  There are shacks selling drinks / nasi goreng. Etc at the beach

  You might try snorkeling from a boat

  Swimming is allowed at the beach

Dangers & annoyances at Pasir Putih Beach: 
Sometimes there can be strong currents at the beach. So always be careful if you go swimming alone. Make sure that there are a few beach vendors sitting next to you, wherever you go.

Closest accommodation from Pasir Putih Beach:
If you would like to spend some time at Pasir Putih Beach, you can stay in a small collection of guest houses in Jasri, to the east, which include Kangkung Cottages. Further east you can stay in Ujung, in a string of guest houses along the coast, including Seraya Shores. If you go west from Pasir Putih, you have a wide selection of places to stay in Candi Dasa.

Pasir Putih Beach is an ideal destination for:
Perfect for beach lovers who want tropical relaxation, and who have time on their hands. Families, couples and adventurous people will love it.

If you are in a hurry or don’t like leaving the Kuta area, or seeking shopping destinations, a selection of foods, and creatures comforts it is best that you stay away from Pasir Putih Beach

Bali tourism - Tulamben

Tulamben is a village which developed into a tourist attraction because it has a wide range of potential sea. Located in the village of Tulamben, Kubu district, Karangasem regency in the northern part of about ± 25 km from City Amlapura - the district capital -, 37 km from Candidasa tourism, and about 82 km from Denpasar City. 
Access to convenient location because it is situated on the edge of the highway department Amlapura - Singaraja. Tulamben later developed into a tourist area that includes 2 sub-districts, namely the village of Tulamben in Kubu district; Datah Village, Village Labasari, kidnap Village, Village Purwakerti, and Villages in District Bunutan Abang. 
Tulamben main attraction is the natural potential of the exotic underwater for diving and snorkeling activities because of the clear water conditions throughout the year and the current is quiet. At a depth of 30 meters below the sea there is the framework of the ship "U.S. Liberty", a U.S. merchant ship that sank due to hit by a Japanese submarine torpedo on 11 January 1942, when the voyage across the Straits of Lombok. Shipwreck diving in the depths of Liberty is the best reason for divers who come to Tulamben. It is estimated there are about 400 species of reef fish inhabit the wreck and visited about 100 species of sea fish (pelagic). 

This place is also called the paradise reef because it is full of surprises that emerged marine animals, such as the type of ribbon eel, mimic octopus, boxer crabs, ghost pipefish, seahorses, leaf fish, garden eels, lion fish, harlequin shrimp, and other unusual species also found here. While a large collection of jack fish whose numbers up to hundreds tail always enliven this shipwreck, and they are very friendly to divers. 
Very interesting is not it? Of the divers who have been here, will come back again. What about you?

Bali tourism - Bedugul

Bedugul tourist resort, located in the district of Tabanan, offers a soothing atmosphere of the hills and the beauty of the lake Tamablingan.

Ever to Kintamani? This place also offers the atmosphere of the hills with temperatures around 18 degrees Celsius plus the lake is so beautiful.

To enjoy the beauty of the lake here, enough to rent a speed boat you can get aroundthe lake. Close to the lake is also you can enjoy lunch at local restaurant with a menu ofI ndonesia and also international cuisine.

Tired of playing in the lake? You cool off again by visiting the Eka Karya Bedugul Botanical Garden while buying souvenirs in the form of strawberry, which is one source of income of local residents.

This Botanical Garden is one of the protected forest that serves as the lungs of air in Bali, so to cover operating costs and maintenance, the area is too commercialized.

Bali tourism - Dreamland

Want to know the most beautiful beaches in Bali than Kuta beach? The answer, of course, Dreamland beach in the area Pecatu (Uluwatu).

This beach is so beautiful and not crowded Kuta beach visitors. Of course with thissituation you will be more comfortable and can enjoy the atmosphere of the beach isfamous as a place to surf.

With travel more than 30 minutes from Kuta and Jimbaran Pecatu direction, you'll gethere.

Dreamland beach area currently being developed as a tourist area of Bali PecatuResorts complete with 18 hole golf courses, international schools, internationalhospitals, shopping malls and other tourist facilities.

Certainly not long before this area will become an exclusive tourist area and dimanagebetter.

Bali tourism - Sanur

Sanur Beach, the beach is famous for sunrisenya, only 6 km from the center of Denpasar can be reached by car, motorbike or public transport linking the city of Denpasar Sanur beach.

Sanur area known as the initial development of tourism in Bali with the presence ofhotels such as the Inna Grand Bali Beach and several other first hotel in Bali at the firstBali tourism develops.

Sanur Beach is very crowded in the visit by Foreign tourists as well as Nusantara.Day week and holidays, the place of choice for recreational Denpasar city dwellers forrecreation while bathing in the sea.

On the day of the month Purnama evening many people come to relax and bathe there,looking at the beautiful beach at night day. Sanur beach, Le Mayeur Museum are also many tourist attractions.

Bali tourism - Tanah Lot

Tanah Lot is one of the favorite tourist destinations in Bali island. This tourist attractionfamous for its temple of Tanah Lot which is located separately from the mainland, butstill can be reached if low tide without having to use a boat. This temple is one of themain temple in Bali, known as Sad Goda.

Pura Tanah Lot is located in the village Beraban, Tabanan, about 1 hour 15 minutesdrive from Kuta.

According to the story, the temple is built in the 16th century by a successful Nirarthastrengthen Hinduism in Bali island.

Besides laden with historical value, this temple also offers a stunning charm of which the sunset (sunset) and very crowded by tourists especially in the afternoon.

The view offered is similar to that in Uluwatu Temple.

Obviously this place has always been a choice for the tourist who was vacationing inBali. What about you?

Bali tourism - GWK

One of the favorite places frequented in the area of ​​Bukit Jimbaran is the Garuda WisnuKencana or more popularly known as the pedestal (the same as President SusiloBambang Yudhoyono who is more famous for some ye SBY or ice).

The statue is located near Ungasan - Bukit Jimbaran Bali. Masterpiece Balinese artist, INyoman Nuarta. This area is planned to be developed as a park and a landmark forcultural tourism in Bali and Indonesia.

When we visit other tourist attractions such as Dreamland (Pecatu resorts) or Uluwatu,we will pass the GWK.
Hightlight of this tourist attraction is 2 statue, Vishnu statue and the statue of Garuda.The statue of the god Vishnu in the form of Hindu religion is the protector and guardiandeities, riding a Garuda bird. Taken from the story "garuda & kingdom" where a sense of devotion and sacrifice of the bird Garuda to save his mother from slavery andeventually protected by Lord Vishnu.
The statue was built with a height of 140 meters, is projected to bind with the spatialvisibility to 20 km so that it can be seen from Kuta, Sanur to Nusa Dua.
Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue is a symbol of environmental rescue mission and the world.
GWK field complex is often used as a concert venue or launching companies in Bali. At night, we can enjoy the twinkling lights at the bottom like Jimbaran, Benoa and Kuta.

Bali tourism - Nusa Dua

Nusa Dua and Tanjung Benoa, located at the southern tip of Bali island but has a different appeal. 

Nusa Dua with BTDC (Bali Tourism Development Center) is known as the central star hotels in Bali. Hotels such as Westin, Ayodya Resort (formerly Bali Hilton International), Grand Hyatt, Nusa Dua Beach and the Nikko Hotel here. 

Meanwhile, Tanjung Benoa is known as a center for water attractions ranging from parasailing, banana boat, Jet Ski, Rolling Donut, Flying Fish, Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Glass Bottom Boat + Turtle Island and other water sports can be enjoyed here. The beach here is not choppy and quiet so it is safe for a family holiday with your children. 

The game can be enjoyed include: 

* Parasailing is a game where you will use the umbrella parachute and pulled by speed boat to Tanjung Benoa beach surrounding. So just like real skydiving. When the game is one round kira2 4 minutes in the air. Height of the rope which connects the parachute to a speed boat about 80 yards. So flying fairly high. 

* Jet Ski, the game uses the vehicle on the beach like a motorcycle. Jetski here can not you drive yourself, should be accompanied by an instructor, given the numerous beach perahu2 TB and other watersport activities, so that collisions can be avoided. Do not worry, the instructor will only drive from the beach toward the middle of the sea, well until you turn there who do drive, the instructor lift. When the game is 15 minutes. If you want exciting ride, try the actions of waves imaginable .. then you will feel the sensation of driving pleasure this jetski. 

* BANANA BOAT, using a single rubber boat, you will be attracted by speed boat around the coast within 15 minutes. Banana boat load capacity is max 4 people plus 1 instructor as a companion. You can ask diceburin into the water during the boat running, or if you do not want to wet .. just ask who normal2. Less exciting does that play banana boat without nyebur. 

* FLYING FISH, this most brand-new game in Bali. 3 pieces of banana boat put together with additional rubber boat across the front and there is a kind of right beside left wing.Flying Fish is played by 3 people max, that is 2 people left right passenger side and 1 instructor ditengah2. Position you can beridir like riding a motorcycle or sleep on her back. Flying Fish will be attracted by speed boat speeds with downwind path. Thus, the flying fish would fly over the water kira2 2 meters or more depending on wind speeds.Just like kites. For those who like challenges, do not miss to try this game. 

* Snorkeling, namely swimming, looking at the underwater scenery. The main requirement you should be able to swim. By using a mask and fins, you'll see ikan2 ornamental and reefs imaginable while swimming. 

* SCUBA DIVING, namely diving. Instead of snorkeling, diving better as well. You will be given complete diving equipment, ranging from clothing, etc. oxygen tank. Diving should not be swimming, it's better if you can not swim, because it's easier. The tourists will be accompanied by an instructor under the water, so do not worry. Previously, you'll be brief about cara2 first dive distinguished. The depth for beginners ranging between 3 feet - 7 feet in the water for 40 minutes. Taking the bread for food fish, you will see the beautiful underwater scenery which met by beautiful coral reefs and fish who hued-hued ornamental. 

* GLASS BOTTOM BOAT & TURTLE ISLAND, is the most suitable tour if you ask your child who is still small. With a distinguished underneath there boarded the boat clear glass, you will be invited to sail to see the underwater aquarium which located at Tanjung Benoa beach. As he threw the bread out of the boat, ikan2 will rise and they will be chasing food. Hundreds of tails and colorful. Similarly, with lovely views of sea coral reply. After the satisfaction of seeing things they will be, the boat will slide into Turtle Island to see the turtle breeding locations, which are quite rare animal existence. Here you will see a distinguished dikeram turtle eggs and turtle who still kecil2, hawksbill turtles teens to adults who are ready to become a parent. Types of turtles not only one, but there are several types. In addition, this location there are also other animals such as birds, bats, snakes, etc. which are very tame, so can you hold for the photo. This game lasted about 1 hour. 

Interested? Why not invite your family to enjoy your favorite water sports in Tanjung Benoa.

Bali tourism - Kuta

Kuta is located in the southern island of Bali, is one of the embryo development oftourism in Bali. This place was once a fishing village along the development of tourismin Bali and Indonesia and Bali in particular, local residents began renting a private house for rent as a place of lodging.

Now the Kuta has developed into an icon of tourism in Bali, or better known asInternational city because it is a meeting place for tourists from around the world andalso local tourists.

In terms of Kuta facility has complete facilities. Inns or hotels, restaurants, spas andother tourism supporting too many can be here.

Kuta Beach is a tourist place that many choose to spend the holidays over in Kuta.Beach with white sand was chosen as a place to surf sports and also very suitable place to relax while waiting for the beautiful sunset beach of Kuta. Not one of thousands of tourists the beach is always crowded.Another       attraction thatcanbe enjoyed in Kuta including Waterbom Bali, Bali Slingshotor also Bungy Jumping.

Bali tourism - Ubud

Ubud, located in Gianyar regency, offers arts and cultural attractions for visitors.

Since the tourism boom in Bali, Ubud area was developed into a center for the arts inBali handicrafts ranging from wood carvings, gold and silver handicrafts, paintings andother art. Local cultural life of Bali is still maintained strong here.

Not surprisingly, in the Ubud area much used as a place to learn the art for the mainforeign tourists. They live here and the day-to-day filled with learning interaction withlocal residents.

Vilage Mas, Ubud area, known as a center for producing wood carvings that is second to none. Almost along the road and the house you will see carved in the form of Balineseart galleries.

Another case with Celuk village known as gold and silver craftsmen, also a favoriteplace to get souvenirs.

In the travel or tour route, trips from Ubud you can proceed to visit Kintamani

For the needs of accommodation, Ubud offers many options that offer "private escape"atmosphere away from the crowd with a beautiful hilly landscape. Among Pitamaharesorts, Maya Ubud, Sayan Four Seasons Resort and other international-class hotel is asmall example.

Bali tourism - Kintamani

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Kintamani, which is located in Bangli regency, is one of the favorite attractions of tourists both domestic and foreign.

Generally, in almost any travel agent or tour operator in Bali, Kintamani included in theitinerary (travel route) after visiting the Batu Bulan (Tari Barong), or Sukawati Ubudtourist area as a shopping center.

Kintamani offers a fresh atmosphere of the hills with the air temperature around 18degrees Celsius, much like air in Bedugul. The main attraction of the region is a view of Mount Kintamani and Lake Batur. Mount Batur is a volcano which is still active and the second highest after Mount Agung at Besakih. The atmosphere is best when enjoy lunchwhile enjoying the beauty of the lake and mountains which give off smoke friendly.

Interested to know more about Kintamani? Also a time to yourself to visit Trunyan villagelocated near the lake. But you have to cross by boat to get there by travelingapproximately 20 minutes. An interesting and unique is the way local residents funeralwill be different from the norm in Bali. The corpse was propped on a tree without buried.But that unique body odor is not due neutralized by the smell fragrant wood calledincense.

Unique is not it? If interested, why not incorporate alternative Kintamani attractions inyour vacation? Congratulations on holiday in Bali.