Denpasar Bali Island

Bali

Bali is a small island having 8 districts in Indonesia. Bali is also known internationally as a tourist island that is often on the visit by tourists from abroad.

The island of Bali in the squeeze by 2 large islands of Java island is to the West and Lombok to the East. The Bali capital of Denpasar, which is located in the southern part of the island. The majority of the inhabitants are Hindu religions. In other countries such as countries in Europe, America, Australia and others, Bali is famous as a tourism destination with the uniqueness of the various results and cultural art, especially for the Japan and Australia. Bali is also known as the island of the gods.

In view of the vastness, Bali is part of the Lesser Sunda Islands along the 153 km from West to East and 112 km from North to South or from Buleleng to Nusa Dua. Astronomically, Bali is located at 8 ° 25 ° 23 "South latitude and 115 ° 14 ° East Latitude 55″ tropical mebuatnya as other parts of Indonesia.

Bali island has 8 districts and 1 Kodya. Eighth district it is existing Jembrana Regency on the West, the Regency of Buleleng that existed on the North Coast, East of Tabanan Regency a sustainable, Badung Regency in Central, Gianyar, Bangli and Karangasem Klungkung, which is in the East end. One Kodya namely Denpasar.

Geographically has a mountainous area on the side of the middle of the island of Bali memenjang from West to East, consists of Mount Batukaru, Mount Agung is the highest mountain in Bali, the peak of Mount Batur, Abang, Puncak Mangu and some mountains are rather small.

Attractions in Bali

Pura Tanah Lot

This temple was founded in the XV century A.d. by Pedanda Bawu Rawuh or Danghyang Nirartha originating from the Kingdom of Majapahit. Tanah Lot Temple located at sea or separated from the Mainland and around the temple, there are also several small and large temples include Pekendungan Temple. Below and to the West lies the source of fresh water which is the holy water for Hindus. Tanah Lot Temple located in the village of Beraban sub-district of Kediri + 13 km from the town of Tabanan, complete with adequate parking. When the water receded the visitors can directly get to the Court of the temple for worship. Under the pretense of there are a number of caves in which several small and large snake tail is black and white. This snake is very docile and should not be disturbed. If sea water plug, then it will seem like a boat floating on the water. At Tanah Lot we can see the onset of the full moon at night and the sinking of the Sun at the foot of the sky, is a picturesque scenery.

Uluwatu

The temple is located at the southern tip of the island of Bali and leads to the Indian Ocean, is a charming tourist attractions. This Temple stands firmly at the top of the rock which juts out into the sea at a height of about 50 meters. Where in this temple there are many very naughty monkeys sometimes can steal our stuff so if coming here should be carefully brought valuables and save it in the bag. Waiting for the sunset at this location there are a bevy of Dance Kecak and fire Dance in the conduct of each afternoon starting at 18.00-19.00.

The Area Of Bedugul

Bedugul is a tourist area located at an elevation of + 1240 m above sea level. This area is very cool with average temperature to 180 c at night and 240C during the day. Denpasar Bali – Bedugul – Tanah Lot – Alas Kedaton a travel route is very pleasant from Denpasar towards Bedugul. Bedugul is a cold mountainous area where there is a Lake (Lake Beratan) and Pura Ulun Danu. 

We can enjoy the beautiful natural scenery and water recreation and others. From Bedugul us towards tourism Alas Kedaton, where there are hundreds of tails of APE and bat in the forest that surrounds the Alas Kedaton Temple built around the XV century AD. After that we proceeded to Tanah Lot that are familiar to tourists throughout the international community. At Tanah Lot there is a temple in the middle of the sea and when the Sun will sink at the end of the sea, then creating a picturesque scenery.

Tanjung Benoa

To the North the area is Tanjung Benoa Nusa Dua. Located along the coast of the ramps with the pure white sand is a pleasant place to do various water sports and recreation, such as; snorkeling, parasailing, diving, boat ride, sailing, surfing, underwater scenery with the glass boat and various activities buttom water sports more. As part of the Nusa Dua, Tanjung Benoa, there is some five star hotel with amenities.

GWK

This statue is located on the Hill Unggasan – Jimbaran Bali. The works of masterpiece of Bali I Nyoman Nuarta. When it was developed as a park of culture and become a Landmark for tourism Bali and Indonesia. The statue of the God Vishnu takes the form of the in Hinduism is a guardian, rode bird Garuda. Taken from the story of "Garuda & his Kingdom" where a sense of devotion and sacrifice of Garuda to save his mother from slavery was finally protected by Lord Vishnu. The statue was built with a height of 140 meters, projected to tie tat space with distances up to 20 km so it can be seen from Kuta, Sanur, Nusa Dua to Tanah Lot. Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue is a symbol of the environmental rescue mission and the world.

Kuta Beach

Kuta Beach is wide, clean white sand is an attraction for tourists, so there is a speech, come to Bali Kuta is far from complete without visiting. At dusk in the solar time begins to sunset, Kuta presents a view of the picturesque and romantic wrote. While enjoying a refreshing cool air blowing, Kuta often wear exciting afternoon workout. 

In 1930, the Kokes promote Bali Kuta at once, as well as inspiring the Hotel's architecture development Kotij (cottage). Now Kuta has been able to become the center of Bali tourism, because it has been able to provide complete facilities according to needs of travellers such as lodging and hotels, shopping centers, places of recreation, nightlife is so vibrant, facilities and sports facilities like Bungy jumping, water boom and others.

Pura Taman Ayun

Pura taman Ayun in Mengwi Village is situated approximately 18 kilometres north-west of the city of Denpasar and is one of the most beautiful temples in Bali. Such a beautiful styled mock page and surrounded by fish ponds built in 1634 by the King of Mengwi. that time I Gusti Agung Anom. Decorated by meru meru-towering and majestic intended both for the Royal ancestor as well as for the gods bestana at other temples in Bali.

Pura Taman Ayun Temple is lbu (Paibon) for the Kingdom of Mengwi. Every 210 days precisely every "Tuesday Kliwon Medangsia" (according to the calculation of the Saka year) all the community celebrated the anniversary of Temple for several days worshiping God with all its manifestations.

Pura Agung Besakih

Pura Agung Besakih located in the village of Besakih, Rendang, located on the slopes to the

southwest of Mount Agung is the highest mountain in Bali. Access from the city of Denpasar to reach this place is about 25 km to the North of the town of Semarapura – Klungkung Regency. Journey to Besakih Temple past the Crest Hill panorama which is also one of the objects and tourist attraction of Karangasem Regency. 

Besakih Temple layout is deliberately chosen in the village which is considered sacred because of its height, called Hulundang Basukih which later became the village of Besakih. The temple name diambildari Sanskrit, wasuki or in old Javanese basuki which means congratulations. In addition, the name of the mother temple of Besakih is grounded by mithologi Dragon Mount Mandara counterattack as Basuki.