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BALI PLACE OF INTEREST
- WEST BALI -
Tanah Lot Temple.
A spectacular temple built in the 17th century, on Top of a
lava rock about 200 meters offshore. The whole compound will
turn into a wonderful silhouette as the sun sets right behind
the temple. Should you reach this spot earlier, there will be
an opportunity for you to relax and enjoy fresh "young coconut"
drink while waiting for the sunset.
Batukaru Temple.
The Second most sacred temple in Bali located in the midst of
tropical rainforest, on the slope of Mount Batukaru. The
serenity of its surrounding enables you to listen to the sounds
of the nature which why people count it as an ideal spot for meditation.
West Bali National Park.
A place to see the bali's original birds call "jalak putih".
This bird is a very rare type and only fews left. There are
also some deer live there. a rumor says that in this jungle
also live a bali's tiger...
Kerambitan
The village of Kerambitan, southwest of Tabanan, was once
an extension of ruling Raja's court, and is still a cultural
stronghold, with music groups maintaining ancient customs of
music and dancing, using unique bamboo instruments.
Sangeh - Monkey Forest
Families of monkeys inhabit the sacred nutmeg forest of Sangeh,
and fearlessly wander the temple and village. It doesn't pay to
hide peanuts in you pockets as these monkeys aren't shy, and won't
think twice about jumping on your shoulders so as to get a closer look
Negara
Providing the western bate to Bali in gilimanuk bay, and only a
short ferry-ride away from Java, is the regency of Jimbaran. Here
in the main town of Negara, an exiting spectacle takes place: the
traditional of "Makkepung", thrill packed bull races which draw
large crowds keen to witness, and bet on the spectacle. Two bulls
are hitched into each small cart and their jockey's balance precariously
on the wildly swaying vehicles as wild chariot race takes place over
the two kilometers long course.
Jatiluwih
Approximately 20 km from Tabanan towards Mount Batukaru, the
road climbs up high into the hills to a small village named
Jatiluwih, at a height of 850 meters above sea level. The scenery
here is one of the finest imaginable - Bali's terraced paddy
fields stretch in endless contours over hills and valleys as
far as the eye can see.
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