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Thursday, May 12, 2011

Bali



Bali Island, popular as a holiday island, a land of a thousand gods, thousand temples, thousand dances is located at the Pacific Ocean, just below the equatorial line, on latitude 8 degree south and longitude 115 degree east. The island is considered to be the most attractive island to visitors. It is estimated that they were more than 3.500.000 tourist a year from all round the world. Most of them seek an understanding of a way of life that is really unique.

Bali Islands today become one of most favorite holiday island in the world has been enchanting visitor for centuries with its rich cultural traditions and spectacular panoramas. From lofty, mist enshrouded volcanoes and cool mountain lakes down through terraced rice fields to a golden strand lapped by azure waters; every square inch of Bali offers a fresh and unforgettable image.

Those of you keen on delving into the island’s fascinating culture will have plenty of opportunities, as colorful ceremonies or festival which most involving music, dance, religion and art. All of which are held very close to the hearts of the people. Two of the major festivals are Galungan and Nyepi. Galungan is the major feast of Wuku calendar. For ten days the Gods are said to visit the island and mythical lion dogs prance between temples and villages in celebration. The eve of Nyepi involves the noisy banishment of lingering evil by using music instrument such as gongs, drums, and flame torches. On Nyepi, the whole of Bali is quiet.

The shoppers among you will find Bali a treasure house of handicrafts and fine work of art. The Balinese are incredibly gifted artist and craftsmen, and their material creations are imbued with the same sense of wonderment with which they regard their universe. Stone and wood carving, traditional and modern paintings and intricately designed jewelry in gold and silver are readily available in shops and galleries throughout island.

The artisans, craftspeople and street vendors of Bali are kept busy supplying the tourist demand. Vendors crowd the beaches and streets of major tourist destination offering you their products, which can sometimes become a bit overwhelming but is also a fun way to shop. It this is not quite your style of shopping then try the big department store where prices are fixed and major credit card is accepted. In all areas of Kuta there are a multitude of shop and restaurants selling a wide variety of good including swimwear, sarongs, handicrafts, cassettes, CDs, jewelry, clothing, artworks, furniture and leather goods while Ubud and its surrounding villages considered as home based of all handicraft, gold and silver jewelry.

As for recreation, there is no shortage of options. Nature walks, horseback riding, cruise, fishing tour, diving, surfing – even bungy jumping and white water rafting as well as water sport – awaits.





jatiluwih rice terrace ( subak )







Jatiluwih is one tourist attraction with beautiful panoramas. Variations panoramic rice terraces-steps with heavily wooded mountain backdrop, can be categorized as natural attractions are as interesting as Kintamani and Lake Batur.

Sightseeing Jatiluwihlocated 48 km from Denpasar. Its location is 28 km in the northern city of Tabanan. To be able to enjoy a fun tour, then tour the usual combination of Denpasar – Bedugul – Village Pertigaan Pacung – Teak Luwih – Yeh panes – Tabanan – Alas Kedaton.

Sightseeing Jatiluwih visited by domestic and foreign tourists who want to enjoy the cool and the beauty and expanse of rice field terraces. Ie once every 210 days on Wednesday Kliwon Ugu is a day that held a ceremony Petoyan Pendet Guardian also dances that are sacred.

Jatiluwih as natural attractions in fact been known since the Dutch power Bali (1910-1942). But the road that connects to the object is corrupt then not many tourists who come to enjoy the panorama of lush, cool and refreshing.

Poorly maintained condition lasted until 1970 and after that thanks to government funding, infrastructure development is addressed. It turns out that asphalt roads have been built that can lift the name Teak Luwih become natural attractions for visitors.

Besides enjoying the cool beauty of natural scenery mountains, Jatiluwih also store a unique attraction rituals once every 210 days on a Day Wali, Petoyan, Patirtan Wednesday kliwon Ugu. At its peak the ceremony is also performed a sacred dance Pendet Guardian. (Wan)

Identification and Attractiveness
Jatiluwih including one tourist attraction with beautiful panoramas. Variations panoramic rice terraces-steps with heavily wooded mountain backdrop, can be categorized as natural attractions are very interesting. Teak Luwih have cool air being located at an altitude of 700 m above sea level. In addition to its natural potential, the potential cultural store Jatiluwih historical events especially the construction of a temple that had something to do with the name of Ida Dalem Waturenggong suzerainty in Kraton Gelgel (1460-1551).
Location
Mileage is 48 km from Denpasar. Its location in the north of Tabanan (28 km). To be able to enjoy a fun tour, the tour of Denpasar, Bedugul fork combined Pacung Jatiluwih Village, Tabanan panes Yeh, monuments Subak, Alas kedaton go to Tanah lot to enjoy the Sun Set with a beautiful panoramic beach.

Facilities
Sightseeing Jatiluwih been equipped with parking facilities, toilets, Bale filmed, Wantilan to rest, while for the tourists who visit to enjoy the natural beauty Jatiluwih. In the vicinity of the object has been built a few restourant preparation services in order to eat and drink. Roads are getting upgraded so that vehicles can enter from the east path is through the T-junction towards Teak Luwih Pacung likewise from west route through the attractions Yeh panes Penatahan Batukaru-Pura continued to Jati Luwih

angseri hot springs




Need some privacy in a closed cabin to relax and enjoy the hot waters without any outside interference? Angseri Hot Springs is the Answer. Angseri Hot Springs nestled between lush rice paddies and small streams, precisely in Banjar Munduk Lumbang, Angseri Village, Baturiti District, Tabanan Regency. Places that used only as a traditional bathhouse by the local people, now transformed into a comfortable bathing area, with only Rp 3,000 (entrance fee) was able to enjoy the warmth of the hot spring pools.

It is only 2 hours drive from Denpasar taking the direction to go to Bedugul. If you are a little confused with the location of Angseri Hot Springs, asking some locals around may be can help you. You can also reach it coming from Penebel through Jatiluwih going north-east as well, but then it's a bit more difficult to find. Coming closer to the destination you will see black and white signs "Air Panas", which means Hot Spring in Bahasa Indonesia.

The whole area is surrounded by green vegetation, mainly bamboo, palm and fern trees, as well as cultivated rice paddies, where you can sometimes see the local farmers going after their work in the rice fields.

Angseri Hot Springs offers 2 open-air pool, and 4 small private cabins, with rooms for up to 6 people max. Only Rp 10.000,- (USD 1) for each visitor, you can call one of the cabins for 30 minutes (if a visitor to this place relatively quiet, you can call as long as you want :p). For the public open-air pool, the cost is free! The private cabins are cleaned after every visitor and the water is exchanged completely as well. The whole place is practically only a few years old and hygiene looks very good. Early afternoon, the open-air pool is already emptied and cleaned for the next day to come. So make sure you arrive not later than lunch time to use this one.

This place is also equipped with a canteen that sells food and drink typical of Bali, like tipat cantok and young coconut. So after enjoy the hot waters, do not be afraid to go hungry.

Angseri Hot Springs is a potential place as tourist destination in Bali due to the place is unique with original hot water surrounded by green vegetation. It is many visited by local and foreign tourists who want to take a bath in the hot water while enjoy the natural nature surround it.

Family tourism object that offering natuural hot spring with beautiful natural viewing of village and ricefield

Tourist can do vigorous physical activity by walking from parking area to the main place through the natural viewing of rice field.

Angseri hot spring offering some facilities for you who dreaming natural feeling like :

  • Swimming pool for adult
  • Swimming pool for children
  • Private room



Sea Walker at Sanur





This time, we will try one of the exciting water sports and fun in Bali. Not snorkeling, scuba diving or surfing, but seawalker alias walk on the seabed. Its location at Sanur beach, near the Puri Santrian hotel. The essential equipment is specially designed helmet dive for underwater activities such as Sea Walker. And interestingly, the activities that one can be joined even by those who can not swim at all. Ask why?

Before stepping into the sea, we will be given a briefing on the techniques. Then we will transfer by boat to the pontoon Seawalker in the middle of the sea. Here we want to pair that special helmet fed by pure oxygen. Guided by the instructor, we’re going down the stairs to go down there who set foot towing which is about 5-7 meters deep. Stay calm and relax, because we do not feel there is a difference between breathing in the land to breathe in water. No matter if you wear glasses or contact lens, this unique helmet is not transparent. So you can still wear glasses under the water. In the water, we can take a walk to enjoy the enchanting underwater imaginable while feeding the fish dance. Approximately 30 minutes after the dive, we will be invited to ride to the pontoon and then taken again by boat to the mainland to enjoy lunch at the restaurant imaginable Puri Santrian hotel. The total time we need for this activity from the start pick-up back to the hotel about 4 hours. It would be nice and interesting to follow the trip in the morning It’ll be a good and clear water.

Ayung River Rafting.








Welcome to Ayung River Rafting is a new establishes Bali rafting Adventure inviting you enjoys the adventure rafting at Ayung River Ubud Bali which is still wild with the beautiful and high riverbank. Ayung river is the largest river in Bali, which is used as a place of tourist water adventurer . Ripples irrigate the river rock, tracing Bali nature pass the river which is full of fun and pass the attractive and challenging rapids are the impressive experience on your vacation in Bali. Bali Tour Adventure, Bali Rafting Along with Ayung River Adventure Rafting Adventure at Ayung River Ubud Bali An impressive experience trace the Ayung River will be started from your pick up schedule at the hotel resident and drop to start point to get the short training from well trained and experience guide. Movement raw the safe and high quality rubber boat with a capacity of maximum 5 persons and also led by professional guide which have experienced to pass the attractive and challenge rapids with full of fun along the 11 km, where the Ayung River rafting can be done while enjoying the atmosphere rice fields, tropical forest and the atmosphere of the village who are still natural. Your journey above water river, take a bath in natural waterfall and also view Bali nature which still be wild represent you will not forget your Holidays in Bali with amazing experience which is not fallen into oblivion. Your adventure in the water will end at the finish point and enjoy the buffet lunch at the same time enjoy the nature of Ubud Bali. Taking shower and change clothes will be reserved to refresh your body. The comfortable transportation which have been provided will bring the you return to hotel with fully memory. Enjoy the white water rafting adventure at Ayung River with Ayung River rafting is correct choice for the adventure in river water. With the complete facilities and also supported by the staff which professional and skilled in this classic adventure tour hence adventure dream in Bali will be existed.



Excess ayung Rafting:
What distinguishes the track Ayung rafting with the other tracks are there cliff stone carving work of artists who achieve along ubud until meter.Here also you can take pictures together with the background Engraving.