Bali The Paradise Island

Bali is known as the island of gods , thousand temples island , or an island paradise . Outstanding natural beauty , like a volcano that looks close and big , endless green rice fields that provide a sense of peace and tranquility , as well as the grains of sand and the beauty of the sea is amazing . Feel by your gentle breeze and clouds in the sky -wine seems to be offering endless natural beauty .

Bali is a wonderful place that holds the combined beauty of the spectacular natural landscape and culture that is so alluring. Beauty in harmony with the people warm and friendly. Here the culture continue to be preserved from generation to generation. There are no tourists or not, the indigenous and the boisterous sound of drums beat of traditional instruments performed.


In Bali you will find works of art and cultural greatness . Details of the curve and symbols as if born from creativity without limits and continue to improve. Bali also has a dramatic dances and ceremonies are diverse, arts and crafts and wonderful quality. Lots of interesting things to offer this exotic island, ranging from culinary and spiritual life through incredible experience surfing, diving to jungle trekking in challenging your courage. You will find beautiful temple built with incredible wherever you are on magnetized magical island .

With the addition of direct flights from different parts of the world, travel to Bali is very easy. Flights from Jakarta to Bali about 1.5 hours.
While another route to Bali is through Banyuwangi by ferry, is in the eastern region of East Java. Crossing time of about 30 to 45 minutes from Ketapang in Banyuwangi to Bali. From Bali, you can continue your trip to Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. By using the ferry for 4 hours to the port and transit in the port sheet.
Bali has many travel agents to assist you during your trip in Bali.


Bali is a gathering place for many tourists from all over the world, ranging from tourists who come to surf the waves of Kuta Beach, Uluwatu and Dreamland, to tourists who come to enjoy the beautiful panorama of mountains and lakes in the Lake Batur, Kintamani, or Beratan in Bedugul, until tourists who come just to shop or spend time at the beach


Bali is unique as well as food on the island, from fancy to simple, from international cuisine to traditional Balinese specialties. All you can try for a vacation in Bali.
Following dining options that are frequented by domestic and foreign tourists by region.
Kuta, Tuban, Legian and Seminyak

  White sandy beach in Bali is a favorite place for families who are on vacation . There are a variety of water sports are available , such as banana boat , parasailing , jet skiing , swimming or just sunbathing . visited the islands around Bali , submarine ride and see the underwater life of the submarine safe . The most famous beaches in Bali are Kuta Beach , a best place to see the sunset
The dramatic and fascinating . Lined along the beach hotels , ranging from five star hotels to homestays , restaurants, shops , and cafes . While this region began the evening with a variety of lively night clubs and bars .



If you prefer to enjoy a quiet dinner, go to Jimbaran , a place which is famous for seafood barbeque at night while watching from a distance the planes landing and taking off from the airport of Ngurah Rai . Here the best located hotels such as the Four Seasons in Bali and Bali Intercontinental hotel . Jimbaran is also famous for its dance 'Barong. 

To the west there Legian Kuta and Seminyak . On the other side of the peninsula there is Sanur Beach is also the growing place hotel and restaurant . There is also Nusa Dua if you prefer the beaches are less crowded and facing luxury hotels .


Start point for surfers usually at Kuta Beach . However , the best waves at Uluwatu in Bali , the most southern part of the island of Bali , a place that is often used as an international surfing competition . Best time to surf is from April to September when the wind was blowing to the southeast .

The surfers also like the waves in the near Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan , an island located in the southeast of Bali and overlooks the Indian Ocean . This island is 45 minutes by boat from Nusa Dua or Sanur . Here the waves are known as Playground Surf Break , Shipwreck Surf Break , Ceningan Reef Surf Break up Lacerating Surf Break .






Nusa Penida , strong waves flow because this strait separates Bali from Lombok . In the southwestern part of Nusa Penida there is Manta Point and Malibu Point place for divers to swim with Travally , big rays , and even sharks . In the Blue Corner you can find fish 
Moia . At the most eastern tip of Bali there Padang Bay and Cemeluk , better known as Amed beach that is perfect for diving , in this place you will be greeted by cardinal fish , black snappers , and damsel fish .
While in the north-west coast of Bali in Bali Barat National Park , the best diving spots in the reef flat Menjangan , ruins anchor , garden eels and caves to be explored .


For those of you who enjoyed trekking , visit to West Bali National Park . This national park covering an area of ​​76 312 hectares , located in the district of Jembrana and Buleleng . Entered in the Jembrana side close to the motorway Melaya Denpasar - Gilimanuk . This national park offers an unspoiled tropical nature and is home to a rare parrot hundred remaining tail . This bird is white and pretty , with black wingtips and blue lines around his eyes . There is also a Javan buffalo or bull rare , with 30 to 40 head remaining in the depths of the forest . Other animals that are here , among others , elk , deer , leopards , ferrets , monkeys , and several other species of monkeys .

Accommodation

Many nice resort offers luxurious accommodations. Most five-star hotel located in Kuta. In addition, the hotels usually have a private spot on certain beaches. You can easily find popular spots like Kuta or Sanur.
If you are in the highlands of Ubud soothing like, forget-star hotel. You because they are in Ubud to enjoy the atmosphere. Choose a small inn that lined the street Ubud.
At the Ubud Readers and Writers Festival in 2007, a man in a wheelchair to stay in a small inn in the Monkey Forest. He had trouble down the stairs at his bungalow. Then he missed the festival. When he returned in the evening, the innkeeper has made ​​a special way to the bungalow. That's typical Balinese hospitality.




Tips

There are many one-way lane in Bali so beware.
We are very merekomedasikan you to refuel your vehicle in many retail outlets. In a remote area on the edge of the road there is usually a sell fuel in bottles. Quality may not be as good at the pump and not good for the engine.

Visitors who want to Bali West must obtain prior permission can be obtained for free at Cekik , Labuan Lalang or at the office of the Ministry of Forestry in Renon , Denpasar . Although there is a shelter here , trekkers should bring their own bedding , mosquito repellent , food , water and other supplies .


Balinese society that adheres to Balinese Hinduism devout, dedicated most of his life in a traditional ceremony that aims to maintain harmony in the world. Therefore, this small island to save a lot of culture shock in it. 

by Beni Wiranta

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