Principal Bali Tourist Area
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Lovina
The journey to the north coast, over the volcanic central mountains, is dramatic and breathtaking. Vast mountain slopes have been fashioned into rice bearing padi terraces which are puncutated by patches of clove and cacao plantations. To the west of Singaraja, in the north of Bali is another attractive resrot village that is steadily growing. Lovina beach, with is dark,grainy sand is fast becoming a popular place with visitors,, The climate is hotter than in the south- grapes are grown on trelises here and the sea is usually calm and clear, shelving fairly deeply. Visitor can hire "Jukung" outriggers and sail offshore
Nusa Dua
A fine example of meticulous resort development, the luxury hotels of Nusa dua are amongst the best in Southeast Asia, although the beaches are not particular note. However just to the north of Nusa dua, on the southern stretches of Tanjung Benoa beach, you will find Bali's parasailors, Good for fun to watch even better to try.!
Ubud
Once a sleepy village that cultivated rice, Ubud has become a mecca for tourist seeking the soul of Bali. You will find a small town thriving on tourism and the sale of its paintings and artifacts - the nature of life in Ubud has been transformed in true Balinese fashion. However, with its peace losmens, small luxury hotels, and plentiful restaurant and cafes, it is a pleasant place to spend time and see thr full range of handicrafts produced by the Balinese. There are a number of interesting art galleries - Puri Lukisan Museum and the Neka Museum are the best. It's an excellent spot towatch traditional Balinese dances in the evenings. If you still seek the Bali of yesterday, you can walk along the deep valleys through the rice paddies where your only companions are the ducks. Ubud is a fine center from which to explores the hearth of Bali. Within kilometers (by inexpensive motorbike or bemo) you'll find the Gua Gajah Elephant cave; the outrageously beautiful Sayan Valley which tumbels in steep terraces down to the Ayung River and the superb rice terraces northwards at Sebatu
Major Balinese Sights
The pura or temples is the center of Balinese worship, ritual and devotion, so be respectful whenever you enter. It is appropriates to put a bright yellow sash around the waist and for men to wear either long pants or a sarong. Be prepared to make a nominal contribution toward the temple upkeep. for a fee, English speaking native guides will be glad to give you a tour of the temple grounds.
Besakih
The "Mother temple" or greatest of all Balinese sanctuaries, this complex perched high on the slopes of Mt Agung consist of 22 separate shrines, compounds and ancestral clan temples. The temples were built between the 14th and 17th centuries. Prominently featured are the three seats in the lotus throne, in which the great rituals of Balinese Hinduism, the Balinese come to this complex to obtain holy water for ceremonies and as part of the funeral rites after cremations, As it is often shrouded in cloud, try to coming in the early morning.
Gua Lawah (Bat Cave Temple)
A state temple of Klungkung in eastern Bali. Legend has it that when Klungkung was ruled from Kusamba, a prince of Mengwi sought protection here. The thousands of bats lining the cave make an awesome spectacle.
Gua Gajah (Elephant Cave Temple)
Located two kilometers east of Teges near Ubud, this complex dating from the 11th century overlooks the Petanu River and features a Siwatic rock cut cave, a sacred bathing pool, a monks chamber,serveral foundations, a number of Buddhist rock cut stupas and statues of Ganesa and Hariti
The journey to the north coast, over the volcanic central mountains, is dramatic and breathtaking. Vast mountain slopes have been fashioned into rice bearing padi terraces which are puncutated by patches of clove and cacao plantations. To the west of Singaraja, in the north of Bali is another attractive resrot village that is steadily growing. Lovina beach, with is dark,grainy sand is fast becoming a popular place with visitors,, The climate is hotter than in the south- grapes are grown on trelises here and the sea is usually calm and clear, shelving fairly deeply. Visitor can hire "Jukung" outriggers and sail offshore
Nusa Dua
A fine example of meticulous resort development, the luxury hotels of Nusa dua are amongst the best in Southeast Asia, although the beaches are not particular note. However just to the north of Nusa dua, on the southern stretches of Tanjung Benoa beach, you will find Bali's parasailors, Good for fun to watch even better to try.!
Ubud
Once a sleepy village that cultivated rice, Ubud has become a mecca for tourist seeking the soul of Bali. You will find a small town thriving on tourism and the sale of its paintings and artifacts - the nature of life in Ubud has been transformed in true Balinese fashion. However, with its peace losmens, small luxury hotels, and plentiful restaurant and cafes, it is a pleasant place to spend time and see thr full range of handicrafts produced by the Balinese. There are a number of interesting art galleries - Puri Lukisan Museum and the Neka Museum are the best. It's an excellent spot towatch traditional Balinese dances in the evenings. If you still seek the Bali of yesterday, you can walk along the deep valleys through the rice paddies where your only companions are the ducks. Ubud is a fine center from which to explores the hearth of Bali. Within kilometers (by inexpensive motorbike or bemo) you'll find the Gua Gajah Elephant cave; the outrageously beautiful Sayan Valley which tumbels in steep terraces down to the Ayung River and the superb rice terraces northwards at Sebatu
Major Balinese Sights
The pura or temples is the center of Balinese worship, ritual and devotion, so be respectful whenever you enter. It is appropriates to put a bright yellow sash around the waist and for men to wear either long pants or a sarong. Be prepared to make a nominal contribution toward the temple upkeep. for a fee, English speaking native guides will be glad to give you a tour of the temple grounds.
Besakih
The "Mother temple" or greatest of all Balinese sanctuaries, this complex perched high on the slopes of Mt Agung consist of 22 separate shrines, compounds and ancestral clan temples. The temples were built between the 14th and 17th centuries. Prominently featured are the three seats in the lotus throne, in which the great rituals of Balinese Hinduism, the Balinese come to this complex to obtain holy water for ceremonies and as part of the funeral rites after cremations, As it is often shrouded in cloud, try to coming in the early morning.
Gua Lawah (Bat Cave Temple)
A state temple of Klungkung in eastern Bali. Legend has it that when Klungkung was ruled from Kusamba, a prince of Mengwi sought protection here. The thousands of bats lining the cave make an awesome spectacle.
Gua Gajah (Elephant Cave Temple)
Located two kilometers east of Teges near Ubud, this complex dating from the 11th century overlooks the Petanu River and features a Siwatic rock cut cave, a sacred bathing pool, a monks chamber,serveral foundations, a number of Buddhist rock cut stupas and statues of Ganesa and Hariti
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