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01 Lempuyang TempleImage Credit : Lempuyang Temple
Lempuyang Temple is also known as Pura Lempuyang Luhur and it is one of the oldest and most visited temples in Bali. The majority of Hindu population in Bali comes to this temple, thus it has gained much popularity among the tourists coming to Bali. The main temple that is the mother temple lies about 1175 meters above sea level on the peak of Mount Lempuyang in East Bali. One can reach the heights via a steep staircase that would posit some real life adventure and you will be challenged to count 1700 steps watching the irresistible attractions in the surrounding.
The hordes of long-tailed macaques will surprise your visions. The ardent lovers of hiking and trekking will fall for the matured blend of mountains and the serenity bowing its head before you. You can ask for motorcycle taxis of the locals to take you till the asphalt ends at the Penataran Agung and then again you have to climb other thousand steps that would lead you to immerse in extraordinary sights.
Highlights: However, there is a strong belief among the villagers that you have to maintain a respectful behavior and you should not complain about the challenging way up. If you climb up the steps with a heavy heart, you cannot reach the top but lose your stamina in between. The calm and cherish-able serenity at the top would let you bewitched for long and the small temple owns rather a heightened mysticism.
Location: On top of Mt. Lempuyang, Indonesia
02 Bali PulinaImage Credit : Bali Pulina
Situated close to the popular rice patios of Ubud in focal Bali, Indonesia is Bali Pulina, an agro-tourism fascination which is an unquestionable requirement visit for you. Bali Pulina Agro Tourism is one of Ubud's new vacationer goals that expect to present kopi Luwak (Civet Coffee), which is their fundamental item and also to instruct the neighborhood individuals and traveler about it. In this place, you can likewise witness the conventional procedure of making the Civet Coffee.
Not just coffee, Bali Pulina Agro Tourism likewise plants Chocolate and other homegrown plants and natural products that you can look at amid your stroll around. After stroll around and learn the process of coffee preparing, you can proceed with your stroll to the cabin where you can unwind while getting a charge out of some espresso or some other drink and see the excellent scene of reviving green environment.
Location: Bali Pulina is located at Sebatu, Tegallalang, Gianyar, Bali 80561, IndonesiaTimings: Opens from 8:00 AM–7:00 PM
03 Bajra Sandhi MonumentImage Credit : Bajra Sandhi Monument
Bajra Sandhi Monument is a noteworthy point of interest in Denpasar, set ideal in the focal point of the Renon Square (alluded to just as, 'Puputan Renon'). The site is neighboring the Bali Governor's office and is difficult to miss with its stupendous structure that takes after a Balinese Hindu minister's supplicating chime, or 'bajra'. Inside the base is an exhibition hall that showcases differently recorded dioramas of the general population's past battle for Independence.
Highlights: The landmark is a rectangular shape, and takes after the structural standards of the "Tri Mandala." It comprises of three sections specifically Utama Mandala, Madya Mandala and Nista Mandala.
Location: Bajra Sandhi Monuments is located at Jalan Raya Puputan No. 142, Panjer, Denpasar Sel., Kota Denpasar, Bali 80234, IndonesiaTimings: Opens from 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
04 Bali Botanic GardenImage Credit : Bali Botanic Garden
While exploring few of the places in Bali you will always be interested in exploring a few more places there. Once such place which is a must see for you in Bali is the Bali Botanic Garden. Bali Botanic Gardens provides an awesome escape to appreciate the amazing Bali plan.
Popular among the locals and the tourist for its scenic beauty together with the rare tropical flowering plants and specimens in its vast collection this garden attracts a lot of tourists. An excursion to the patio nurseries is ordinarily joined with recreational exercises at Beratan Lake, where you'll likewise locate the notable Ulun Danu Beratan Temple.
Highlights: Other than the immense gathering of tropical plants and wildlife in their natural habitat inside the Bali Botanic Garden you can likewise get your adrenaline surge and a day of fun at the Bali Treetop Adventure Park, which incorporates six primary circuits extending from tree to tree, together with nets, Tarzan swings, hops and scaffolds. Each run additionally includes 'Flying Fox' zip-lines of up to 160 meters.
Location: Bali Botanic Garden is located at Jl. Kebun Raya, Candikuning, Baturiti, Kabupaten Tabanan, Bali 82191, Indonesia.Timings: Opens from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
05 The Monsters Parade- FestivalImage Credit : The Monsters Parade- Festival
The Monster Parade is an event in Bali which is very popular among the people around the world. Weeks before the beginning of the Balinese New Year festivity, individuals will begin assembling the stunning ogoh's which are tremendous mortar evil presences painted in striking hues. On the eve of Nyepi they will be helped through the boulevards on bamboo stages like parade glides.
Strolling before the astounding animals will be the youngsters with their lights and their littler ogoh creatures, trailed by the ladies holding flags and men on drums while others push the substantial gongs on haggles cymbals for the obvious sound of the gamelan. Ogoh monsters for the most part have various heads and arms, convey swords or pitchforks, and are indicated battling divine beings or assaulting guiltless ladies.Highlights: Some include modern elements, like demons presences or legends on bikes or surfboards drinking Bintang brew. During sunset, one can find the group filled with the boulevards and the ogoh's from every town are completed to the intersection to put on a show and contend with those of different towns for the loudest commendation of the onlookers and the votes of the jury.
06 Angseri Hot SpringsImage Credit : Angseri Hot Springs
How about taking a hot dip at one of the best hot springs in Bali? Sounds fun right. Well, then Angseri Hot Springs is the perfect place for you. For those of you who are looking for some a more secluded area to appreciate hot spring then head out to Angseri Hot Springs. Enjoy an unwinding dunk in their private spring showers while overlooking the rice paddies, bamboo backwoods, and palm trees.
Since it's remote, it'll require a little push to get to the hot springs, yet it will make your vacation a special one. Visitors additionally have the choice of remaining under a falling waterfall adjoining an open pool for a natural massage. The hot springs have a little zone for showering on the off chance that you need to spruce up after a dunk in the hot springs.
Highlights: Close to the hot springs are different warungs that serve neighborhood charge. The whole spot is limited by green plants, essentially bamboo, palm and greenery trees, and in addition reaped rice paddies, where you could once in a while see the area agriculturists going soon after work in the rice fields. Angseri Hot Springs has two outdoors pool, and four little individual lodges, with spaces for up to Six people groups most extreme.
Location: Angseri Hot Springs is located at Banjar Munduk Lumbang, Angseri Village, Baturiti District, Tabanan Regency
Price: The approximate price starts from 10.000 IDR per person.
07 Serengan Island Coral FarmImage Credit : Serengan Island Coral Farm
The islands of Bali have a wide collection of rare marine species and corals are astonishing among them. The long stretches of colourful corals can be seen on different islands. Serangan Island offers you the best views of the sea which is filled with surfers and fishermen but below the surface, there is something unique everyone will get amused to watch.
There are rows upon rows of metal racks that give space for multi colours corals to grow perfectly. It is one of the coral farms operated by Bali Aquarium and the coral reefs grown up here have gained international reputation now.
Highlights: You can visit the farm during low tides since you can swim between the racks easily and watch closely how each coral behaves. Acroporas, Euphyllia etc are some of the major coral species found here. Divers and snorkelers from different parts of the world arrive here to spend ample time among the rare species. Each type of coral has separate behavioural aspects. Some will grow only in darker water and in deep and some others grow in some other conditions.
Thus Bali Aquarium has multiple farms set up around the island that let grow the corals in their own suitable conditions. Workers will go to the deep and collect or care the corals every day at low tide. The Royal Blue Acropora tenuis is a brilliant type of coral and it is quite famous.
Location: Serangan beach, Serangan Island, Denpasar, Bali
08 Tibumana WaterfallImage Credit : Tibumana Waterfall
A closely hidden waterfall and the chances you have never heard of Tibumana Waterfall are higher. It is one of the kept secrets of Bali, anyone can say as the photographs of the waterfall are rarely rare. Reaching there is not easy as you think since information online is not updated but if you get the location from the map, then you can seek help from the locals. From Kuta, the waterfall is at a distance of around 1 hour drive.
Highlights: As you reach the car parking area near the waterfall, you can see temple and proceed around the left of it. Afterwards, there are the winding paths with stairs and a walk for 10 minutes suitable for any fitness level will lead you to the waterfall. Trek lovers would be loving this place as rare birds and butterflies will be roaming around you.
Then the rumbling of the water becomes louder as you reach near. You will find a number of locals here swimming, bathing and enjoying the nature that sings lullabies for the waterfall to peacefully roll down to the pool. The green, slippery rocky structure that give space for the water to flow down and immerse in the crystal clear water in the pool is itself an amazing sight to be photographed. A proper relaxation is a promise as the environment is a bliss.
Entry fee: There is an entrance fee of IDR 10000.
Timing: The waterfall will be open for tourists from 06:00 am to 06:00 pm.
Location: Jl. Desa Apuan, Apuan, Susut, Kabupaten Bangli, Bali 80661, Indonesia.
09 Nungnung WaterfallImage Credit : Nungnung Waterfall
The land of surprises is Bali and there are no limitations for jaw-dropping landmarks and sites on the island. The beaches, the temples, nature, the waterfalls, the sea and the natural visuals are making Bali a perfect tourist destination. Although there are countless waterfalls in Bali, some are extraordinarily beautiful.
Nungnung is one of the most visited waterfalls in Bali, located in a village of the same name, 40 kilometers north of Denpasar. People who love to do trekking will find the visit to Nungnung an exhilarating experience. The location is accessible only after a tiresome walking down the stairs and through the river valley.
Highlights: Nungnung waterfall is a famous tourist sector in Bali and hence it offers a great time to the visitors. There is an extensive parking area and roads to the waterfall and a number of steps to reach the cascade. After a walk of 20 minutes from the entrance, you will reach the waterfall that shows a heavy discharge of water from a decent height.
Nungnung waterfall has undergone significant changes such as the development of facilities to support the tourism here. Swimming and trekking are the most beautiful combination of activities that can be done here at the waterfall and remember, the atmosphere is chilling always as it maintains the vapours.
Timing: The waterfall will be open 24 hours on all days.
Entrance fee: 3000 IDR
Location: Desa Plaga, Kec. Petang, Belok/Sidan, Petang, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80353, Indonesia.
10 Banyumala Twin WaterfallImage Credit : Banyumala Twin Waterfall
A waterfall flanked by greenery at an uneasily accessible location in Bali is Banyumala Twin Waterfall. The uninterrupted cascade that falls down through the thick boulders is an overwhelming attraction and you will be forced to mesmerize yourself at the sight.
The pool where the twin falls come and join together is a chilled one where you can take a refreshing dip while you sharpen your ears to hear the voice of the gushing water flowing along the slippery rocks that are merged with the ravines, bushes and creepers.
Highlights: The waterfall is lying amidst a deep valley with three sides of waterfalls. At the centre, there is the highest and the largest and the other ones are comparatively smaller on either side of the large one. The clear water in the pool will present the most cherish-able moments.
The pool is measured to have a depth of up to 2 meters. The path leading to the waterfall is a beautiful call for trekking through the rich greenery and people who love adventure from the heart will love doing a creepy walk alone through the valley.
Location: Desa Pakraman Wanagiri, Kec. Sukasada, Sambangan, Kec. Buleleng, Buleleng, Bali 81161, Indonesia. From the main road, you will be able to find the direction of Banyumala Waterfall and then you have to tread a bad road of 3 km long.
Finally you will reach the waterfall but remember to park you vehicle away from the fall as the road is narrow. From the entrance, there would be a 400 meter long walkway which you have to cover by foot only.
11 MepantiganImage Credit : Mepantigan
A traditional martial art in Bali is Mepantigan but currently it is evolved out as a tourist attraction as well. This martial art includes similar physical technique that can be found in self defensive traditions around the world. But what makes Mepantigan different from other usual martial arts is its extension to Balinese drama, contemporary dance and gamelan music that are used to fuse with the performing arts and finally come out as a new cultural extravaganza.
When you witness this special art, you will see the practitioners with so much physical fitness and strength along with a strong friendship and sportsmanship created between all of them. Before the practitioners start indulging in this art from, they will wear uniforms that have traditional Balinese touch. Usually, the fight happens on the beach or in the rice fields or any kind of open space in the village.
Highlights: The founder and senior teacher of Mepantigan in Bali is Putu Witsen Widjaya who remarked that the students of Mepantigan will evolve as human being who demolish violence and create compassion. He believes that when the proper martial arts are developed with utmost strength, the presence of evil will be at bay forever and these arts will help to grow respect to others in a humongous way. Mepantigan is a celebration of the spirit, Witsen Widjawa insists.
Rules of the game: The general rules of the fight are somewhat similar to all the other martial arts yet unique. Before the original fight starts, performers are supposed to do some preliminary demonstration. Fighters are not restrained from throwing, sweeping, locking and creasing. Fighters should wear Balinese traditional dress and they are not allowed to wear shirt or T-shirt.
After the fight, fighters are supposed to bow your head each other or hug each other to show the respect and sportsman spirit. There are different scores according to the methods you follow to defeat the fighter.A special jury will be examining the fight. Also, there is a group of supporters for both the fighters.
Timing: 11:00 am to 05:00 pm. You should visit at around 01:00 pm to see the fights.
Price: USD 40
Location: Jalan Raya Goa Gajah No.93, Sukawati, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80582, Indonesia.
12 Mount AgungImage Credit : Mount Agung
A famous volcano in Bali is Mount Agung or Gunung Agung which is the highest point on the island. This is a stratovolcano influencing the climate of the surrounding area. Agung's west part is lush green and rich in biodiversity since the rainfall is more there. The east part which is unreachable because of the mount is dry and barren.
The people of Bali strictly believe that Mount Agung is the replica of Mount Meru which is considered to the central axis of the universe. There is a legend floating around the island that this mount is a fragment of Meru brought by the first Hindus of Bali. Pura Besakih is the famous temple in Bali located high on the slopes of Agung.
Highlights: Eruptions happened several times in the past and the last one was in 1963-1963 but it still seems active with deep crate that emits smoke and ash occasionally. The tall conical mountain appears to be a perfect picture. From the top of the mountain, one can see the peak of Mount Rinjani located on the island of Lombok though clouds are intermittently present between them. To reach up to the mountain, you have two routes.
One from Pura Besakih to the higher peak in the west at around 1100 meters and the second one from Pura Pasar Agung near Selat leads to the south part but it took almost five hours to reach the top. A path that connects the southern and the western ascent will be open during the dry season. The climb from Besakih is quite difficult and the most important trek available here is the sunrise trek that starts around 10:00 pm at night and reach the top to witness the holy fresh rays of sun from the east.
Elevation: 3031 meters
13 Pura SakenanImage Credit : Pura Sakenan
Sakenan Temple is a principal temple in the southern part of Bali, situated on the north-west shore of Seangan. It is hardly 10 km south of Denpasar and easily reachable. The temple had its glory at the highest level when it was a centre of pilgrimage during 210-day piodalan temple anniversary which was celebrated with processions to the Serangan Island on foot or by the traditional boats made of wood. The renovations and adaptations changed the ways and structure of the temple and location.
History of the Temple: The temple was built in the tenth century by a famous priest lived during that time, Mpu Kuturan before the Majapahit Kingdom fell. The priest visited Bali with an aim to restructure the socio-religious influences on the island.
Structure of the Temple: There are two important area in the temple. The largest area still has retained its ancient walls though many other parts have undergone superficial renovations while smaller area did not let many changes to occur on it. The previous structure of the temple was carved out of limestone and corals brought from the surrounding coral reefs.
And the temple is guarded mostly by tall trees which have been standing for centuries now watching the changes happening to the temple over the course of time. The trees around are beautified with chequered clothes since the locals believed that those trees possess the guardian spirits of the temple.
Highlights: Piodalan or temple anniversary is the main event held at the temple and during 1990s the pilgrims used to carry heirlooms and the temple object by foot to Serangan through the forests during low time and when the hide tide period came in, the transportation was by traditional boats. Currently, one can reach the land mass via a bridge by automobiles.
Best time to go: Piodalan is the best time to visit the temple to see the colourful festival and the rituals at the temple. It falls on every Kliwon Kuningan Saturday in the 210 day Pawukon calendar. There will be ritual dances performed by the locals during the festival.
Location: Serangan Island, southern Denpasar. You can reach the temple by following the road opposite LotteMart on Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai from Sanur.
14 Banjar Hot SpringsImage Credit : Banjar Hot Springs
The locals call Banjar Hot Springs as Air Panas Banjar that are located near to Lovina Coast in North Bali. The hot water springs belong to the same district where Brahmavihara Arama Buddhist monastery is located. A prominent feature of the springs is that they are centuries old hot springs updated with the modern facilities over the course of centuries and now it is one of the favourite rejuvenating spot in Bali for locals as well as international tourists. You can arrive at the spot from the Seririt Singaraja main route by crossing a series of village routes.
Highlights: At the entrance, there is a ticket office and no vehicle will be permitted further except motorcycles. There are a lot of shops to buy souvenirs, handicrafts, batiks etc. As you proceed, you will come to see a short pathway and a bridge and further it will lead you to some steps. From that point itself, the smaller pools can be seen. The real hot water springs' complex has four main pool sections in which the largest and the central one is the bathing pool with a restaurant above the northern side of it along with restrooms, lockers, changing rooms etc.
Around the hot water springs, there are bathing pools constructed in a tiered structure. The first tier has eight dragon spouts with a smaller pool and the large size ones or the central ones will let families enjoy a refreshing dip. The second level features the main central pool. The hot water springs are famous for providing an enjoyable and healthy retreat and tourists come in large numbers here for experiencing the quiet atmosphere up to the hill.
Opening hours: 08:00 am to 06:00 pm
Entry fee: Adult: Rp. 5,000 / Child: Rp. 3, 000
Location: Jalan Banjar, Banjar, Kabupaten Buleleng, Bali 80517, Indonesia. It will need a drive of 3 hours almost from Kuta and Nusa Dua to reach the hot springs.
15 Kuta KarnivalImage Credit : Kuta Karnival
A major event in Kuta is Kuta Karnival in which hundreds of tourists from all over the world come and partake with utmost joy and enthusiasm. It happens every year with a number of entertainments and fun activities on the beach of Kuta. In 2017, it is going to happen in October with a series of events like Kite Festival, Balinese Arts, Cartoon exhibitions, food festival, Movie Screening and much more.
2017 festival is going to focus on Bali Food Festival which would be the mega event and it is for those who love to try out different foods available here. It will be filled with a lot of stalls that represent the multi cuisines from different parts of the world.
Highlights: Though every year, the Karnival comes up with multiple events, the colourful street parade and exhibitions based on environmental things are quite amazing. The beach becomes filled in multi colours and it sinks to the rhythm and happiness spread by hundreds of people coming from every part of the world.
Best time to visit: Kuta Karnival usually happens in the month of October every year. There are different websites which announce the date of the carnival officially. Before you plan your trip, it is good to check the Bali tourism sites and find the dates.
Location: The event happens at Kuta Beach in Bali. It is accessible from the city by car.
16 Pura Dalem KerangkengImage Credit : Pura Dalem Kerangkeng
Pura Dalem Kerangkeng, in a temple where there is cave cage, court table and a statue of Ganesha. Beside Pura Mundhi temple is Pura Dalem named Pura Dalem Kerangkeng. Agreeing Pinisepuh, Pura Dalem Kerangkeng is a sort of jail or confine that is bound for the spirits of individuals who amid his life carried out wrongdoings or for individuals who do detestable past the malice of the visually impaired carriage or visually impaired.
The melinggih in Dalem Kerangkeng temple is Ida Bhatara Jogor Manik. Ida can see who and where the person is and what it does. Ida Bhatara Jogor Manik is additionally responsible for recording the season of death of a man on this planet. In doing his power arrange, Ida has four bodyguards will's identity accountable for grabbing and escorting human spirits.
Location: Klumpu, Nusapenida, Klungkung Regency, Bali 80771, Indonesia
17 Pura Dalem Penataran PedImage Credit : Pura Dalem Penataran Ped
Arranged on the separated island of Nusa Penida, and furthermore known as Pura Penataran Agung Ped, this sanctuary compound is a standout amongst the most looked for after sacred places in Bali because of its notoriety for being a sanctum to the Earth and the Divine, along these lines interfacing the profound and physical. Legend has it that petition and contemplation at this temple will give you that perfect spiritual feeling. Also get a chance to witness the enchanting ceremony that takes place at the temple.
A spiritual aspirant and book author from the town of Satra, Klungkung, Dewa Ketut Soma in his compositions on Overview Pura Ped expect that the two titles of the two distinct forms are valid. As per him, the planned is Pura Dalem Penataran Ped. Just single side elements it's redesigning in the book History of Nusa and History Pura Dalem Ped composed by Drs. Wayan Putera Prata specify Pura Dalem Ped initially named Pura Dalem Nusa.
Highlights: The enchantment of the three tapels goes to Ida Pedanda's ear, as well as to all edges of Bali. Counting, Subak Sampalan inhabitants who around then confronted plant nuisances, for example, rodents, sage and others. When hearing the enchantment of the three tapels, a subak clian was sent to watch the tapel in Pura Dalem Nusa.Location: Pura Dalem Penataran Ped is located at JL. Ped - Buyuk, Nusa Penida, Ped, Klungkung, Kabupaten Klungkung, Bali 80771, Indonesia
18 Goa Giri PutriImage Credit : Goa Giri Putri
Also alluded to as Goa Karangsari the temple at Goa Giri Putri is set halfway amongst Sampalan and Suana, and is definitely a visit for you. While for the easygoing guest the surrender is the fundamental fascination, this is a dynamic sanctuary so you're required to wear a sarong and scarf before starting your move to the dave entrance. Try not to stress in the event that you neglected to pack your sanctuary wear, you can lease both a sarong and band at the base of the stairs for 5,000 rupiah for every individual.
Once at the highest point of the stairs you'll achieve a secured territory where you're relied upon to make a little gift (10,000 rupiah for each individual ought to be fine) and sign into a guest book and afterward the pleasure is all mine to enter the surrender – the passageway is the infinitesimal gap to one side of the raised holy place
Highlights: There are a couple of bats and the tiled regions can be very tricky, so watch your progression. The give, in the end, veers around a little to one side and you'll achieve the back passageway, which is gated and on the furthest side of the slope.Location: Goa Giri Putri Suana, Nusapenida, Klungkung Regency, Bali 80771, Indonesia
19 Bukit Teletubbies on Nusa PenidaImage Credit : Bukit Teletubbies on Nusa Penida
When you hear the word Teletubbies you will definitely remember the 4 interesting characters Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa and Poo of Teletubbies in Nusa Penida slope that is green and excellent. The slope name Teletubbies is given by sightseers who come to visit, yes due to its likeness to the home of the Teletubbies on TV.
You can see from the hill of green slopes that embellish these slopes and the separation between the adjoining slopes is a half circle. In spite of the fact that these slopes are of limestone however with a thin ground, so the grass can even now develop on it giving delightful green shades on the Bukit Teletubbies.
Best time to visit Teletubbies Nusa Penida Hill is during the morning and evening because amid the day must be hot and here there is no haven from the sun. From the stature of Bukit Teletubbies you can see the perspectives of the places of Nusa Penida individuals that look little from above, and obviously notwithstanding the charming regular landscape of Nusa Penida.
Highlights: Bukit Teletubbies is famous for trekking and it's amazing green slopes provides with the best scenic views ever.Location: Bukit Teletubbies is located at Unnamed Rd, 80771,, Tanglad, Nusapenida, Kabupaten Klungkung, Bali 80771, Indonesia
20 Temple PointImage Credit : Temple Point
Temple point or Buddha Temple Nusa Penida is not just serving common magnificence over the sea which is delightful and charming to see. Enjoy an alternate sensation when plunging, where you can together entire with Buddha statues and the Stûpa. This dive spot has been set aside a few minutes, roughly over 12 years prior. So it was common if the statues are noticeably overgrown and somewhat developed by delicate corals and anemones and turn into the play area of the lovely fish.
Indeed, even the Great Buddha head that cultivated a sort of ocean anemone that makes these figures have hair. Dive deep into the ocean and click some memorable pictures underwater. Swim with the colourful fish and enjoy the view while you get surrounded by corals.
The Buddha statue which is under water is 7 meters so you can easily catch a glimpse of it underwater. This is a must see attraction for you in Nusa Penida, Bali.Location: Temple Point, Nusa Penida is located near the island Ceningan, precisely between Lembongan and Nusa Penida Island.
21 Wedang Sari Coffee PlantationImage Credit : Wedang Sari Coffee Plantation
Imagine after a long tiring day at Kintamani how special would be a cup of coffee? Refreshing right. Well then while you are visiting Kintamani in Bali Wedang Sari Coffee Plantation is a must visit place for you. Filled your cup with the most precious, priciest and the rarest coffee while you visit this place. The aromatic brew will make you let go off all your worries at once. On this coffee plantation you will see how the coffee beans are separate cleaned and dried and the finally roasted.
Get a chance to learn how coffee is made and finally made into that perfect product. They also grow ginger, cinnamon, passion fruit, cocoa, chilies and peppercorns here in this plantation farm. Make your way through this farm and breathe in the fresh farm air as they tease you. One can also taste from the lemon tea, ginger tea, chocolate coffee, ginger coffee (spicy) and regular Balinese coffee.
Location: Wedang Sari Coffee Plantation is located at Sekaan Village, Kintamani, Indonesia.
Price: The approximate price for one cup of coffee starts from IDR 665,600
22 Nyaman GalleryImage Credit : Nyaman Gallery
An influential art gallery that represents Bali-based contemporary local artists and their uniquely carved talents as well as the international artists is Nyaman Gallery in Seminyak. Nayman means cozy or comfortable in the local language. The visitors will be taken to enjoy the contemporary art prevailing in Bali.
You will be able to find wearable art crafts, jewelry, paintings, photographs, sculptures and similar items that depict the current position of Indonesian and international artistic values. It came into existence in February, 2015. The gallery portrays an exclusive, familial and long term relationship with the artists it features.
Highlights: In this gallery, you will come to see how the modern overshadows upon the traditional and how the East culture outshines the West. There are street art-inspired presentations like paintings, urban photography and sculptures, glass works and homemade jewelries that depict the Balinese culture in jewelry. The gallery is a venture under Nyaman Group which is a famous luxury travel and concierge service.
Timings: 09:00 am to 09:00 pm on all days.
Location: Jalan Raya Basangkasa, No.88, Seminyak
23 Komaneka Fine Art GalleryImage Credit : Komaneka Fine Art Gallery
Another interesting attraction in Ubud which is a must visit for you is the Komaneka Fine Art Gallery. Komaneka Fine Art Gallery highlights one of a kind work by specialists with new and energizing dreams that mirror the ways of life of contemporary epicureans. The gallery display in Bali that has abundant space to flaunt extensive scale contemporary works.
The essential for any outside craftsman shown here is kontemporer, a solid association with the island. One of the top-offering craftsmen here is the marvelously unrivaled I Made Djirna who has accomplished global acknowledgment.
Highlights: The Gallery generally advances youthful and contemporary specialists from Indonesia and abroad– through one of a kind works that demonstrated the world new and energizing dreams of mindfulness. The name, Komaneka, praises two eras of a family committed to the securing and presentation of one of the world's finest accumulations of Indonesian and Balinese workmanship.
Location: Komaneka Fine Art Gallery is located Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud, Gianyar, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia.
24 Gunung Payung BeachImage Credit : Gunung Payung Beach
The natives fondly call Gunung Payung Beach as Pantai Gunung Payung. It is one of the hidden beaches on Bali's southern coast which extends a quite seascape along with some precious sights of the surrounding. The location the beach exists got its name from the Hindu temple complex that is Pura Dhang Kahyangan Gunung Payung.
The temple complex is located on a cliff top which can be seen from a distance before heading down to the beach. From Nusa Dua, one will take around half an hour drive to reach this beach. The serenity along the way will make you fall for it and as you reach the temple, you may find the grey long tailed macaques.
Highlights: As you reach the cliff edge after the temple, you will be welcomed to the ocean's views and its sounds below. Reaching the white sandy beach is a tiresome process and thus adventure lovers would take this opportunity gladly. Steep stairs counting up to 300 and the deep green patches have to be covered and as you reach the base, you will see the deep sand with calm water but suitable for snorkeling.
The beach is located quite remotely from the eyes of vendors and thus its purity remains stubborn. But the problem is that you have to carry water and some snacks with you because you will not find many shops nearby. There are natural reef barriers and many chances to spot sea urchins. The temple celebrates piodalan anniversary happens on every full moon in the eighth month of Balinese pawukon calendar but it falls on January or February on the Georgian calendar.
Activities: The beach itself offers an adventure pathway to get access to it so that trek lovers would be amused to reach the beach and the temple located on a cliff. Along with that swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing, leisurely stroll etc are the famous activities available at this beach. The views of the seascape would be giving the perfect backgrounds for your photographic instincts.
Location: Kutuh, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia.
25 Trick Art GalleryImage Credit : Trick Art GalleryTrick Art 3D Gallery is a fun and new interactive attraction to visit, where visitors can execute fun poses of all sorts against the professionally crafted paintings and murals to create stunning three-dimensional illusions. There are approximately 80 pieces of life-size and realistic murals to interact within the gallery, from famous blockbuster movie characters and classical paintings to fairytale and magical themes.
This facility appeals to your imagination and has worked hard to present something for the whole family. children will mostly opt for the most subtle themes and adults will most likely to enjoy the classical masterpieces.
Location: Stationed at the Seminyak end of Sunset Road and can be reached by taxi.
Timings: Opened daily from 9 AM to 10 PM.
Price: Approximate price starts from 20 USD
26 Market TourImage Credit : Market TourThe market tour of Jimbaran is yet another amazing way to explore the insights of traditional and authentic Balinese culture. This morning market opens at 6 AM in the morning and closes in the noon. During your visit to the market you can see variety of vegetables, spices and many more and can have a chance to meet the local farmers, which can give you a lot of information about the various types of local items that you see there. It is a good way to acquaint yourself with the country's cultural insights.
Location: The local market is located at Jalan Uluwatu, Jimbaran
Timings: 6 AM to 12 PM
27 Tanjung BenoaImage Credit : Tanjung Benoa
As every other beachside location in Bali, Tanjung Benoa was also once a fishing spot and dock and now its face has been changed with the presence of star lit hotels and restaurants. The number of tourists arriving at this Nusa Dua attraction is incomparably huge.
Watersports available on the beach are the reason why travelers and tourists love Tanjung Benona as all the activities will leave you a spark of coming back and doing them again, repeatedly.
Activities: Tanjung Benoa is famous for Jet Ski, Parasailing, Sea walking, flying fish,etc.available at reasonable rates. The beach is claimed to be the perfect one for multiple adventure activities since the waves to Tanjung Benoa are calm and safe so that kids can also take part in some of the them.
Highlights: There are numerous water sports providers at the beach that give you different activities at different prices but the safety of the customers is the prime focus of all those providers. All the companies have trained staff to help each customer and they are well informed about the conditions of the sea when it is suitable for water sports and not.
Though the beach is full of tourists and glittering buildings on the shore, the locals have preserved the mangrove marsh on the western side of the entrance. People come here for a group tour or family tour as it is a sedate place making it enjoyable for everyone.
Timings: Water sports on the beach are usually available from 09:00 am to 02:00 pm and after that the seawater will have low tides extending unsuitable conditions to do sports activities.
Location: Tanjung Benoa is located at a distance of 15 kilometers from the international airport and it extends up to 4 kilometers from north of Nusa Dua to Benoa Village.
28 Santo Mikael ChurchImage Credit : Santo Mikael Church
The surrounding which is enthralling and made beautiful with the presence of lush green trees and enjoyable fragrance of island flowers, St Mikael Christian Protestant Church is a must visit when you come to Bali. A picturesque haven that conducts weddings like in heaven, the church seems to be very attractive and peaceful. The gothic style of the church has been a point of discussion in the past but it continued serving the protestant community in Bali for last 30 years pleasantly. Flanked by the nature in a superb manner, this church has unnoticeable features carved on the walls of it.
Highlights: Since the church is quite famous for wedding, a lot of believers come to partake in the most auspicious ceremony in one's life and to seek the unending blessings of God. The altar is magnified with the jaw-dropping backdrop which a stained glass window is created a century ago in England. The lights from the sun peep through the window and come inside to spread an alluring setting inside the church. A perfect mélange of different colours floats along the marble floor and the vaults to pass on a fairy tale ambience.
Location: Dhanya Pura Hotel, Jl.Camplung Tanduk, South Bali is the address of the church.
29 Tirta Empul TempleImage Credit : Tirta Empul Temple
If you are looking for some sacred places in Bali then this is the perfect place for you. While visiting Ubud Bali don't miss your chance to discover the famous Tirta Empul Temple. Tirta Empul is a temple complex with a mountain spring, situated in the town of Manukaya in Bali.
The temple complex was build around 960 AD, is likewise a quiet observer to the old Balinese kingdom years, especially at the season of the Warmadewa Dynasty. Another adjacent and unmistakable site on top of a slope is the presidential castle, Istana Tampaksiring, worked amid the times of the country's first president, Soekarno.
Highlights: Tirta Empul, signifying 'heavenly water spring' is really the name of a water source situated inside the temple. The spring nourishes different refinement showers, pools and fish lakes encompassing the external edge, which all stream to the Tukad Pakerisan River. Different destinations all through the area and numerous other archeological relics identify with nearby myths and legends.
Location: The Temple is located at Jl. Tirta, Manukaya, Tampaksiring, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80552, Indonesia
30 Uluwatu BeachImage Credit : Uluwatu Beach
Uluwatu Beach is found located deep under the immense and quick waves that make it as one of the best surf spots in the island of dreams. The waves are awesome, quick, intense and barrel that compel each surfer to utilise their top aptitude to appreciate the surf enterprises here. It is the most loved surf indicates for star surfers execute the best of their actions here.
The dry season is the best season for surfing at Uluwatu Beach. Get a chance to explore this magnificent beach in Uluwatu while you visit Bali. The profound beauty and the scenic views of the beach will definitely make you forget all your worries. You will find a lot of people on the beach exploring the nearby place or heading out for surf.
Highlights: Uluwatu beach is very famous for surfing and also known for offering the view of the amazing sunset. One can also head out for swimming at these beaches.Location: Uluwatu Beach is located near Uluwatu Temple right in Pecatu Village.
31 The Pirates BayImage Credit : The Pirates Bay
It is on the sandy coast of the peninsula, exactly at the north eastern part. There you can see multiple tree houses where you can enjoy climbing up to the top and watch the sea and the surroundings very well. On the shore, there are thatch roofed beach huts, bonfires, huts, tents, picket fences etc.
Highlights: The concept was established in 2012 and since then it has been claimed to attract thousands of tourists because of the uniqueness and the distinguished charm. The master attraction is the pirate ship which is a salvaged wooden boat, reconstructed and decorated with sails and blackjacks. At the Pirates Bay, people can enjoy doing the flying fox, rope walks, swinging bridges etc.
After sunset, you will be invited to penetrate into an amazing scenario highlighted with beach torches and candle lit dinner. Romantic couples will definitely fall for it. Families also find this place packed with entertainment and fun to the maximum. Kids will love to participate in treasure hunt games and amazing races.
Opening hours: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Price range: Depending on the package and activities you choose, the price varies as well as the food items also cost separately.
Location: The Bay Bali ITDC Area Lot C-0, Nusa Dua, Kuta Selatan, Benoa, Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia.
32 Geger TempleImage Credit : Geger Temple
Attractions in Bali are never ending. In all sorts, in all types, Bali outshines every other tourist destination in Asia. Nusa Dua plays a crucial role in bringing in more number of visitors to Bali and Geger temple is one of the mostly visited spot here. It is a historical and cultural attraction standing with its head high amidst the long array of modern five star luxury resorts and hotels as Nusa Dua is a glistening tourist area with everything modern and of international standards.
For capturing some unbeatable visuals of the serenity, Geger temple located at the end of the white stretch of sand and above a limestone cliff gives you the proper space. Early morning is the best time to witness some picturesque beauty of the location with the views of Mount Agung far in the horizon.
Highlights: The greenery trapped the temple, it looks like. The tropical trees encircling the cliff give the temple shades in a proper way and the amazing views of the Indian Ocean and its beach are the prominent offers the temple will give you. The tender atmosphere mixed up with the nature exhibits an unbreakable spell that will bewitch you inescapably.
Location: The temple is located near Geger Beach which is very close to Nusa Dua. It is in Peminge Village and you can reach their by walking also as the beach and the temple are connected closely.
33 Biasa ArtSpaceImage Credit : Biasa ArtSpace
Biasa art space was started as a natural response to Susanna Perini's encounter with the upcoming artists in Java and Bali. The art gallery came to the public with an exhibition in 2005 with which the founder was trying to present the contemporary Indonesian and international artists to the visitors of Bali as well as the natives. Through the exhibition, she was capturing the eyes of people toward the development of the progressive art the young talents can bring forth.
Several years down the line, the gallery managed to attract a lot of artists come and have dialogues and interact with the public. A number of exhibitions and projects were staged in collaboration with national and international art institutions.
Highlights: The solo and group exhibitions conducted here introduced many artists from different parts of the world including Jumaldi Alfi, Enzo Cucchi, Heri Dono, Matteo Basile, FX Harsono, and much more. There are currently two exhibition spaces. One on level 2 which has the newly launched BIASA+ retail store in Seminyak and other above the retail store in Kemang, Jakarta. They continue to exhibit solo and group exhibitions with the help of Government and private institutions.
Location: Jalan Raya Seminyak 34, Kuta, Bali 80361, Indonesia
34 Dreamland BeachImage Credit : Dreamland Beach
Well the name itself gives you the perfect picture of the place right. Well then here we bring you another best beach in Uluwatu which will definitely make your vacation a special one. Dreamland Beach is a lovely shoreline with white sand extends 100 meters and inclined toward a precarious of white stone precipice neglecting to the astonishing perspective of Indian Ocean.
This shoreline is extremely appealing for vacationer including the surfers offering the exquisite, tranquility and spectacular views.
Location: The Dreamland Beach is located in the southwest of Bali Island at Ungasan Village.
35 Pandawa BeachImage Credit : Pandawa Beach
Also known as 'Pantai Pandawa', Pandawa Beach is an extraordinary beach to Bali's accumulation of lovely shorelines, situated on Bali's southern Bukit Peninsula. "Hidden behind extensive cut limestone bluffs that uncover wide perspectives to the Indian Ocean, Pandawa Beach was once additionally named as 'Secret Beach' and it was formally opened in 2012, quick picking up prevalence among nearby weekenders and global guests.
Other than its amazing ocean display of white sand, blue sky and surf, Pandawa Beach is likewise best known for its noteworthy landscape and synthetic limestone highlights that fill in as a stand-out welcome into this waterfront territory. Gigantic bluffs were sliced through to clear a path for its winding and smooth black-top streets which lead down to the shoreline.
The sides stayed as high walls, while the sea confronting bluffs halfway down the incline highlight profoundly cut curves introduced with vast statues. They each delineate the saint characters from the Mahabharata epic, known as Pandawa Lima or the 'five Pandawas', consequently the name of the shoreline.
Highlights: The beach is very famous with the surfers for offering some of the gigantic waves which are loved by surfers. Also one can spend some lone time at the beach enjoying the vicinity around.
Location: Pandawa Beach is located on Bali's southern Bukit Peninsula.
36 Padang Padang BeachImage Credit : Padang Padang Beach
Pantai Labuan Sait is the local name of Padang Padang Beach in Nusa Dua, Bali. One of the famous surfing spots in Bali is Padang Padang Beach located on the north western coast of the island's Bukit Peninsula. An attractive setting lets the beach stand out from other beaches on the island- the hundred meter long stretch of sand after a flight of stairs that come through a unique hollow rock entrance is the major feature of the beach.
Advanced level surfers fly to Padang Padang to experience the steady set of barrels during good weather and totally, the beach stretches many kilometers between Bingin and Uluwatu.
Activities: An undoubtedly accepted surfing spot is Padang Padang and it hosts International surfing events regularly. The waves here can break over shallow coral and it makes the conditions not suitable for beginners. But the shore is friendly and there you can enjoy some games and activities like sunbathing, splashing, making castles or simply lying down and relaxing.
Highlights: Beach access is down the slope across the road that extends from a large parking area and before than you can see a bridge than connects the two sides of the limestone cliff. From the top of the cliff, one can enjoy the absolutely pleasant views of the beach. There is a temple as well overlooking the waves and with the great features of coastal forests embalmed on the surrounding of it. The grey long tailed macaques can be seen near the temple in plenty.
Location: The Padang Padang beach is located at Jalan Labuansait No.73, Pecatu, South Kuta, Badung regency.
37 Kuta TheaterImage Credit : Kuta TheaterKuta Theater is the only place where you can witness a cultural show with a unique twist in Bali. The theater boasts nightly stage performances, with most of its cast in glittering Balinese dance costumes, The theater is a better alternative to the beach, as well as the clubs, bars, nightlife offerings in Kuta, and is simply a great place to visit before the dinner.
As the stage curtains open to a simplify the rendition of the Legong Dance. Then the magicians and their supporting and characters take over the scene, performing sets of illusions with a touch of theatrical drama and mystery around it.
Location: The theater is on the eastern side of Kuta's Jalan Kartika Plaza, just across from the Bali Garden Beach Resort and upstairs in the second building at the Kuta Centre.
Timings: Opened daily from 5 PM to 10 PM.
Price: Approximate price starts from 17 USD.
38 Vihara Dharmayana TempleImage Credit : Vihara Dharmayana Temple
In Kuta, amidst the glorious beach destinations and colourful streets, there is a cultural landmark, Vihara Dharmayan Kuta Temple. It is an old Chinese Buddhist temple located at a distance of 1 km east from Kuta's main coastal area. Its other names are Kongco Leeng Gwan Kuta, Kongco Kuta etc. Its location forces the temple remain unnoticeable but when you take a stroll around the place will show you the bright combination of red walls and murals easily.
History of the Temple: The temple's emergence dates back 1876 and it acts as a great opportunity to know the history of Kuta well. Though its age is more than centuries, it is kept well maintained by the local devotees. The Chinese descents visit the temple regularly for prayers and rituals and during Lunar New Year, they will come for special communal activities.
Structure of the Temple: The main structures of the temple displays an intricate eastern style architecture and features a vivid sight which does not make its age obvious. The courtyard is built with utmost care so that extends peace and tranquility all the time. The fragrant smoke coming out of the courtyards give the atmosphere a pure spiritual energy. Baktisala is the dominant structure of the temple which has large lanterns in round shape hanging from the roof that is supported by red coloured pillars.
Dharmasala, located next to Baktisala is also an important structure but small where family prayers happen in front of comparatively smaller relics. There is a large banyan tree opposite to Baktisala where people sit for worshipping the Four Faced Buddha. Next, to it, there is a small moat as well and it gives space to turtles.
Timing: 09:00 am to 08:00 pm on all daysLocation: Jl. Padma No.10, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
39 Barong and Keris Dance PerformanceImage Credit : Barong and Keris Dance Performance
Get a chance to enjoy the mythical dance in Bali when you are visiting this amazing destination. The Barong and Kris dance is one of the island's most famous move shows, comparable to the Legong and Kecak. If you want to experience the culture then get ready to enjoy the exhibitions. With every day demonstrates planned at different stages all through the island's principle tourism zones – the most well known being at Batubulan in Gianyar, and the Denpasar rural areas.
Shows are privately overseen locally; moves performed by villagers, and live gamelan symphony goes with the full length of the show. The twelfth century established story of good versus abhorrent, Calon Arang, fills in as the scenery for the Barong and Kris move.
Highlights: The Barong is a kind soul in brute shape must secure a kingdom against the vindictive anger of the dowager and witch ruler, Rangda. Two male artists work out the developments of the vigorously fancy Barong outfit, much in likeness of the Chinese lion move, while supporting artists depict monkeys, clerics and town men.
Price: the approximate price starts from IDR 100,000
40 Seniman Coffee StudioImage Credit : Seniman Coffee Studio
What could be a better option than reviving yourself with an energetic coffee? Well while you are visiting Ubud you should definitely visit the one and only Seniman Coffee Studio. Seniman Coffee Studio serves claim to fame single-beginning espresso from more than five distinct locales in Indonesia, prepared by siphon, pour-over dribble, hand-draw and Italian coffee preparing techniques.
Artist' in the local tongue, Seniman is an awesome stopover where you can appreciate incredible blends in comfortable, aesthetic insides with in-house planned furniture and 'up-cycled' dishes. There's a wide choice of beans and planner things available to be purchased at its contiguous store as well. Brainchild of Rodney Glick and promoting master David Sullivan, Seniman Coffee Studio shows espresso partners about the refreshment and everything that goes into making a some it.
Highlights: Seniman additionally holds workshops at its studio twice seven days involving presentations, tastings, broiling and blending exhibitions.
Location: Seniman Coffee Studio is located Jalan Sriwedari No. 5, Banjar Taman Kelod, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80561, Indonesia
Timings: Opens from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
41 Discovery Shopping MallImage Credit : Discovery Shopping Mall
Discovery Shopping Mall is one among the biggest shopping malls in Bali and the second largest shopping hub in Kuta after KutaBeachwalk. Located strategically and conveniently one of Kuta's main roads, and boasts a beachside location with an amphitheatre on the sands of Kuta Beach.
The sprawling three-storey mall houses numerous fashion and lifestyle outlets from famous national and international brands, as well as various food and beverage outlets from a host of cuisine choices and styles, from fine dining restaurants to franchise fast food outlets.
Location: JalanKartika Plaza, Kuta
Timings : Sun - Thu 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Fri - Sat 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM
42 Nusa Dua BeachImage Credit : Nusa Dua Beach
The famous tourist destination in Bali is Nusa Dua, the romantic centre and the glittering city of resorts and hotels. It has amazing attractions to be proud of that keep its glory touch the skyline always. And one among the most popular and visited attraction is the all- inclusive type beach of Nusa Dua. An enclave of luxurious hotels, resorts and brand amenities is arrayed very close to the beach calling out the visitors to spend good time with their beloveds on this simply awesome stretch of white sand and turquoise water.
Activities: Nusa Dua beach is a great place to have a leisurely time with your family or friends. Beach walk, swimming, sunbathing, beach games etc are the majorly done activities here. A relaxed beach without much hustle is Nusa Dua that offers you a private time of yours.
Highlights: The luxury hotels overlooking the blue surface are the major highlights one can see from the beach. During nighttime, these resorts and hotels make it all the way more bright and illuminating and the beach finds itself glamorous then.
Location: Nusa Dua Beach is located around 40 km south of Denpasar, the provincial capital of Bali and it can be easily accessed from the Kuta area with a drive of around 20-30 minutes and Jimbaran with around 15 minute drive.
43 Tenganan PegringsinganImage Credit : Tenganan Pegringsingan
A village with pure legacy of thousands of years in the regency of Karangasem in Bali is Tenganan Pegringsingan. Before coming to the knowledge of outer world it was known by anthropologists as one of the most important secluded societies on the archipelago. Since 1970s, the village has been going through some changes and variations and developments. From then on, tourism started imposing its clutches on the soil of this village.
What attracts people toward this village is its unique culture and preserved customs. Bali Aga is the predominant culture here which holds the original traditions and rules of the ancient people intact and the atypical architecture was also a talk of the town.
Highlights: The village's specialties lie in its peculiar music that is Gamelan selunding music and geringsing double ikat textiles. The legends about the village say that the inhabitants of this village were selected by Indra, the god of war to administer a territory which to be a microcosm of the world and they were suggested to keep the territory pure and clean. Thus the concept of territorial, spiritual and bodily purity has a lot of significance in the village.
The Bali Aga people are believed to be originated or descended from the pre-Majapahit kingdom of Pegeng. The rules are very stringent for those who live in the village and only those who have born in the village are allowed to continue staying there. Anyone who marries outside the village should leave the territory and go out of the community. The houses in the village are arranged on both the sides of the north to the south concourse with the doors of them opening onto it.
The narrow entrances of each house allow only one person to enter or come out of the house at one time. There are two temples on both the entrances of the village.
Rituals: Almost all the rituals in the village are closely similar to the main ones Balinese culture follows but one of the unique features is the wide use of geringsing. People believe that geringsing is capable of keeping impurities and any kind of danger out of their village as well it protects humans from adverse influences during the transition from one phase of life to the next.
Location: Jalan Raya Nyuh Tebel, Tenganan, Manggis, Indonesia. It is located northwest of Candidasa about 5 km away from the main road.
44 Gitgit WaterfallImage Credit : Gitgit Waterfall
No one can deny the fact that waterfalls are something which always mesmerizes and Gitgit Waterfall in Bali which will definitely make you feel like you are in a different world. Gitgit Waterfall is one of Bali's most well known, found just a 10km drive south of North Bali's primary town of Singaraja, or an 80km drive north from Kuta.
The falls are easily accessible from the main road connecting Bedugul and Singaraja and are generally included as the main point of interest stopover on visit agendas to Lovina Beach and the island's northern district. It additionally gives a moderately simple trek, with a wooden promenade over a little crevasse and cool streams.
Highlights: The Gitgitis waterfall is relatively easy to access from the roadside, to the remote however pleasant accumulation of Munduk and Melanting in focal Bali. This waterfall allows you unwind beside their normal rock pools bolstered by steady streams lasting through the year, while others offer a stunning view that nature significant others and scene photography fans will discover hard to miss.Location: Gitgit waterfall is located in Jl. Raya Bedugul - Singaraja, Gitgit, Sukasada, Kabupaten Buleleng, Bali 81161, Indonesia
45 Bali MuseumImage Credit : Bali Museum
Another museum which is a must see attraction for you in Bali is the Bali Museum. The development of Bali Museum is started by the presence of activity how to essentially the legacy of Balinese culture and dealing with, safeguard and keeping up. The activity depends on the presence of feeling to stress, that there is side effect a sort of cultural disintegration so that the social legacy turns out to have completely vanished, lose, what preclude just photo and documentations.
The development of Bali Museum is started from the thought how does the critical to keep, keep up and supportable the Balinese culture legacies. This activity depended on the feeling of stress that there are side effects such culture disintegration, thus the way of life legacies have turned out to be terminated, lose and leave the photographs as it was. To spare the Balinese culture legacies, come to the arrangement to set up a historical center which is presently well known as Bali Museum.
Highlights: The objects which are kept in Bali Museum can be ordered turned into the ancient question gathering like: the Grave Petrify (sarkopag), the question gathering originating from history period like: stupika dirt containing superstitious equation Ye Te, the bronze statues (Hindu and Buddha statues) and ethnography protest gathering like Keris, Endek Cloth, and religious function supplies (Sangku, Cecepan and Sidakarya cover).
Location: Bali Museum is located in Major Wisnu Street in Denpasar Bali.
46 Le Mayeur MuseumImage Credit : Le Mayeur Museum
If you are a bit of a history buff then Le Mayeur Museum is a must visit for you in Bali. Le Mayeur Museum is a memorial museum hall primarily lodging the works of art and individual history of painter Adrien-Jean Le Mayeur de Merpres (February 9, 1880 – May 31, 1958) a Brussels-conceived craftsman who was inspired by the shores of Sanur and devoted his whole life there to the two things he adored the most: human expressions and ladies.
Before choosing to spend his life in Bali, Le Mayeur had effectively gone far and wide. Relinquishing his goes to seek after his adoration for expressions, he got himself captivated of the colorful fragrance of frangipani and a specific exposed breasted Legong artist, his significant other and dream, Ni Pollok.
Highlights: The museum embodies the extremely valuable legacy of a craftsman and a country. The principle building highlights the previous living quarters of the couple, with traditional Balinese components, etched stone dividers and red terrazzo floor tiles. Carved wood furniture and window ledges highlight themes roused by wayang shadow manikin characters.
There are five rooms that fill in as quiet observers to the lives of Le Mayeur and Ni Pollok. Guests may envision the comparative romantic tale breathed life into again through lifeless articles, like the retro-styled narrating of the film Titanic.Location: Le Mayeur Museum is located at Jl. Hang Tuah, Sanur Kaja, Denpasar Sel., Kota Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
47 Gili TrawanganImage Credit : Gili Trawangan
Gili Islands are extremely reputed as a major tourist destination in Indonesia. Among the three major island, Gili Trawangan is the largest opening its doors to a huge number of visitors every day. From the north-west mainland of Lombok, you would need to take a boat ride of 30 minutes to reach the island and there are regular boat services from Bali directly to the island.
Gili Trawangan is equally appreciated as Bali as one of the top tourist destinations in the archipelago of Indonesia. For those who wish to have a tropical retreat, Gili Trawangan would be a perfect selection that is busy with non-motorized vehicles.
Highlights: The lounge bars, guesthouses, restaurants, stores, diving schools etc are some of the attractions on this island. The bamboo houses make it beautiful to have a divine view of the blue water supported by the crystalline beach. There are luxury resorts near the beach which give you unlimited fun and happiness.
Glass bottom kayaking is a famous deal offered by Gili Air Lagoon Resort. The dining options on the island are unending; from the traditional Indonesian dishes to the fresh seafood items would let your tummy feel akin to the island.
Activities: The island is globally reputed for its diving spots. The crystal clear shallow water offers the best diving experience to any level diver. The other major feature of the island is the swing and the hammock in the ocean which give you an inimitable opportunity to relax in the water without getting wet.
Dining and laid-back lounging are some of the favourite activities of the tourist arriving on the island. Snorkeling, horse ride on the beach, dinner cruises etc have a number of admirers and these are done frequently here.
Location: Jalan Raya Trawangan, Gili Trawangan, Lombok, Nusa Tenggara Barat 83352, Indonesia.
48 Tulamben ShipwreckImage Credit : Tulamben Shipwreck
Tulamben on the north east coast of Bali is a tiny fishing village which is recognised as a popular diving spot in Bali. The diving in Tulamben was started since the wreck of a vessel called the Liberty, a US Army Transport ship destroyed by a Japanese submarine in 1942. Divers from all over the world have experienced the beauty lying inside and there were up to 100 divers dived each day during the high-season.
Highlights: The wreck is in shallow water welcoming all sorts of divers at any certification level and it is located roughly 25 meters away from the shore and you can reach the spot by a short, normal swim. During the eruption of Mt. Agung in 1962, the ship was driven into the water off shore and it became stuck between the corals and other sea marine life and continued to be encrusted there since then.
The ship is 125 meters long and 17 meters wide and one can easily swim around the wreck and watch its amazing structure. A lot of fish have found shelter in its cargo hold as well.
Best time to dive: The proper conditions to indulge in a beautiful dive lie during the months of October and November. The weather during these months is calm and peaceful. You will be able to swim across the beautiful collection of corals and invertebrates along with large fish species in some seasons.
Diving price range: The cost of diving starts from IDR 1,500,000 for two dives and for equipment rental, you have to pay around IDR 400000.
Location: Jl. Amlapura-Singaraja, Tulamben, Kubu, Tulamben, Karangasem, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali 80852, Indonesia. You can reach Tulamben by road from South Bali.
49 Mangrove ForestImage Credit : Mangrove Forest
A romantic space to have good time is the mangrove forests located near Sanur in Bali. It is an untouched piece of nature with purity and many other surprising elements. From the entrance of the forest you will be surprised to see the collection of those beautiful particles of nature and if you would like to know about its background and how did it become a forest, you can get it from the Mangrove Information Centre.
Highlights: The south coast of Sanur is naturally protected by these mangrove forests and a portion is open to the public and you will understand how important these forests for the ecosystem as you walk through them. During high tides, sea creatures find protection in between the roots of the mangroves. As everyone knows, mangrove forests protect the coasts from Tsunami as well as it acts as the proven shelter for migratory birds and other rare species found only on the coasts.
The Mangrove Information Centre located in 600 hectares of mangrove forest does a great deal of work to make awareness among the people, be it locals as well as visitors, regarding the importance of protecting these forests very well. Visitors usually spend a half day here watching the natural spectacle and learning more about its conservation. There is a watch tower as well amidst the forest made of traditional items.
Location: The mangrove forest is located 6 kms away from Sanur in Kuta direction. You can reach there by taxi or car from Ngurah Rai Airport.
50 Soka BeachImage Credit : Soka Beach
Not a famous or quaint beach is Soka in Bali and hence the number of tourists here is less. Soka is located in a silent village in Selemadeg District in Tabanan regency. The main feature of Soka Beach is the cave on a cliff on the east coast of the beach and the cave is known as Goa Bulung Power. It is inhabited mostly by birds.
The coconut plantation stretching along the coast brings in more charm to the beach. There is an inn called Balian Beach Bungalow and a river called Tukad Balian where you can do rafting. The beautiful scenery around the beach give it more admirers, but the mismanaged and less maintained beach cannot attract plenty of tourists as the previous visitors have commented.
Highlights: The vast paddy fields and the palm gardens are creating an astounding serenity near the beach and the sunset views from the beach are genuinely photographic.
Activities: The beach is not a regular platform for many activities and rarely some activities done by the tourists are seen. Surfing is one of the major activities done here but it is suitable for those who are experienced since the currents can be stronger.
Location: Jl. Raya Denpasar - Gilimanuk, Antap, Selemadeg, Kabupaten Tabanan, Bali 82162, Indonesia.
51 Bukit Belong, Klungkung (Desa Gunaksa)Image Credit : Bukit Belong, Klungkung (Desa Gunaksa)
Klungkung is undoubtedly beautiful because of the presence of the umpteen number of trees and pristine hills. Klungkung has a very prominent sign in the history of the Indonesian archipelago and thus it is the most visited tourist destination near Ubud. Bukit Belong is a charming location that is a must visit during your tour of Bali. Bukit Belong is a green hilltop that would be suitable for hiking and the views from the top would simply let you bewitched forever.
The extensive paddy fields are clearly visible from the top and they together spread an opulent scenery. There are some dangerous steps to be covered while you go up the hill and thus it is considered to be a perfect trekking location as well. One of the major tourist spots in Klungkung is this Bukit Belong hill.
Highlights: The village of Klungkung at the edge of the expansive paddy fields look amazing from the top and the serenity acts as the picture perfect background for good photographs.
Timing: There is no particular timing to get to the top of the hills but if you reach the top around evening, the views will be astonishing. The sunset can be explicitly marvellous.
Location: Klungkung, Indonesia. The village is located at a distance of about 25 kilometres from Ubud. You can reach there by taxi or car or bus.
52 Jembong WaterfallImage Credit : Jembong Waterfall
Bali, especially the north part of Bali is abundantly blessed with many waterfalls; both bigger and smaller waterfalls, most of them are hidden inside the pristine nature are one of the flamboyant attractions to be visited when you are on a tour of Bali. Jembong is an amazing waterfall and second to none in Bali. The location of Jembong Waterfall is Ambengan Village in Sukasada district.
Unlike the famous waterfalls like Aling Aling or Sekumpul, Jembong is quiet and likely not famous but its beauty is insane. The flabbergasting surrounding of the waterfall is a dream like perception for those who visit this waterfall.
Highlights: Dissimilar to other main waterfalls in the region is Jembong with one particular factor that is it flows down in a slope of 75 degrees, different from the usual perpendicular flows of water that we have seen in others. Hence, there will not be a rumbling sound of water touching the slippery rocks. That makes the place tranquil, escaped from noises and filled with calmness.
It is in the middle of a fragrant dominating chocolate plantation as well as encircled by many tropical trees. By putting a little effort, anyone can reach the waterfall easily. The inconspicuous waterfall that will be seen only if you reach the interiors of the pristine nature throws a decent trekking experience as well throughout the journey to imbibe the sights of it.
Dip into the 1 meter deep pool watching the perfect cascade joining it. Ambengan village is a rustic beauty that needs a proper appreciation. Hence you can stroll around rice fields and the locality on your own before or after you enjoy the spirit of Jembong Waterfall.
Location: It is located in Ambengan Village, Sukasada district, Buleleng regency. It can be reached with a 2 hour drive from Denpasar city. From Bedugul, it is only 15 kilometers away.
53 Upside Down House IndonesiaImage Credit : Upside Down House Indonesia
A recently added charming attraction in Bali is the Upside down World- thus the list of indoor activities on the island grew more. In the Upside Down World, you will be free to go crazy in seven differently designed rooms which are occupied neatly by simple furniture but definitely in a wrong or uncanny way. Yes, they are upside down.
A gravity defying entertainment can be carved out here with your family or friends while posing for the creepy photos.
Highlights: Among the fun filled rooms, the best is the master bedroom along with the properly arranged kitchen and dining room, the laundry and a special room that is 90 degrees Balinese room with ornate wooden carvings and ancient antique furniture. One of the favourite photo pose for the couples can be taken in this room; one sits on the sofa holding a cup while the other one scales the wall pouring from a teapot.
Kids would definitely love this place as it wonders them with crazy settings inside. But a clear cut entertainment is possible with your beloved ones by taking surprising pictures. Two rooms inside the house have 3D art portrayed in them.
Entry fee: For adults, the entry fee is 100,000 IDR and for kids it is 50000 IDR.
Opening hours: The house will be opened from 09:00 am to 09:00 pm on all days.
Location: Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai No. 726, Pemogan, Denpasar. It is located on Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai on the main street heading to Sanur from Kuta.
54 Gala-Gala underground houseImage Credit : Gala-Gala underground house
A lot of mysterious aspects have influenced the construction of one of the dominant attractions in Bali, Gala Gala Underground which is located on Lembongan Island. Tourists are always amused to witness this peculiar house under the surface and know about the fiction-like stories related to from the mouth of the villagers. Gala Gala is a unique house that started construction in 1961 and finished in 1976 after 15 years of struggles and hard work.
It spreads across 4 hectares of land and the owner of the house was a farmer Made Byasa who was also a priest and a Dalang or a shadow puppet performer.
History of the house: It is said that Byasa was inspired enormously by Mahabharata's Wana Parva episode which describes the exile of Pandavas after they lost to Kauravas in the game of gambling. During their 12 years of forest life, they had faced lots of challenges and to protect themselves from the attacks of Kaurava, they were living in a cave and its name was Gala Gala.
Highlights: At the entrance of the house itself, you can find the photographs of the creator Made Byasa and there are two traditional buildings, a well, a sacred Banyan tree and a small shrine. The house has 3 entrances and the alley extends up to 7 meters under the ground.
To enjoy the views of the house, you must go down through a 2-meter long stair and the interesting fact is that the rooms in the house are short, 1 to 2 meters high. Yes, it will be difficult for some without crawling. It is almost like a labyrinth of a bedroom, kitchen, dining room, and bathroom and in addition to them, a well and a banyan tree.
Opening hours: Tourists are allowed to visit the house from 09:00 am to 06:00 pm.
Location: Lembongan Island, Jungutbatu, Nusapenida, Kabupaten Klungkung, Bali 80771, Indonesia
55 Tamblingan LakeImage Credit : Tamblingan Lake
Danau Tamblingan is the Indonesian word for Lake Tamblingan, a charming lake in the archipelago. It is a caldera lake belongs to Buleleng Regency in Bali. Mount Lesung's foot gives space for the lake to exist and this is one of the three lakes that were created inside an ancient caldera and the other two are Lake Buyan and Lake Bratan. The surrounding thick rainforest and some remnants of historical sites are the main reasons behind the pristine beauty of the lake.
The historical site believed to the 10th century Tamblingan civilization. The government has declared the lake and its surrounding areas as spiritual tourism area and thus protected from any type of exploitation. Tamblingan Lake measures 1.9 km broad and 90 meter depth and with 0.027 km3 volume.
Highlights: The lake lies on a plateau which is even inside an ancient volcanic caldera that possesses several dormant volcanoes. Among the three lakes, Lake Tamblingan is the smallest and the location that is 1000 meter above the ground gives an alpine climate. The rainforest encircling the lake houses orchids and other rare plants along with a decent collection of macaques. The Village of Gubung existing at the southern shore of the lake is the only village in the premises.
According to the intensity of the rain, the water level will vary. Other highlights near the lake are the small sized temple among which Pura Dalem Tamblingan is prominent.
Activities: Jungle trekking is the fascinating activity that can be done here since the presence of lush green rainforest will give the trekker an unforgettable experience.
Location: Buleleng Regency, Bali, Indonesia.
56 Museum KainImage Credit : Museum Kain
Museum Kain is the first textile museum in Bali located on the third floor of the famous Beachwalk Shopping Complex. It is the rare world of the finest fabric which will let you immerse in the beauty of the best type of textiles and learn about the traditional batik of the Indonesian archipelago. It is said to be the realization of a dream of Josephine W. Komara and Roni Siswandi. It features high-tech interactive displays, including touch-screen consoles.
Highlights: There are 61 rare pieces of different batik clothes which have copper batik printing blocks, casting wax pens and dried leaves that are used for coloring in glass cases. The existing displays will be rotated to arrange the new ones, rare and beautiful. Also, the collection of historical fabrication tools arranged in the museum attracts a lot of people to know about the production and procedures lie in the making of this fine clothing.
Opening hours: 10:00 am to 08:00 on all days from Tuesday to Sunday
Entry price:
-Adult: 100000 Rp-Child: 50000 Rp
Location: Jl. Pantai Kuta, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
57 Suwehan BeachImage Credit : Suwehan Beach
Another beach which is very famous in Suwehan, a few people say it would seem that Dreamland Beach, it's a standout amongst the most renowned shorelines in Bali. To appreciate this totally vast sea sees, you should explore a stone way and actually shaped strides which can be somewhat precarious.
With its white smooth sand, you will feel as if you are on a private beach. The cliffs are loaded with rich green grass which gives this spot of the island a genuine uniqueness. This beach is very less known by the tourist so it might be out of your bucket list. But make sure to visit this amazing beach in Bali.
Highlights: This beach is famous for cliff jumping and swimming among the tourist all over the world who has been able to discover it during their trip.Location: Suwehan Beach is located at Tanglad, Nusapenida, Klungkung Regency, Bali 80771, Indonesia
58 Pura Puncak MundiImage Credit : Pura Puncak Mundi
Situated at an altitude of 529 meters above sea level lies this temple Pura Puncak Mundi and is the highest point on the island of Nusa Penida. Another lovely temple is the Pura Puncak Mundi where the perspectives are essentially shocking. This place is the most astounding purpose of Nusa Penida and the people will go through a tough street to achieve the area of the temple.
One can enjoy the cool breeze and the soothing atmosphere here. Pura Puncak Mundi is situated in Rata, Klumpu Village, Nusa Penida. Hallowed service in this temple is celebrated every 210 days, to be specific on Umanis Anggarakasih Prangbakat (in view of Balinese date-book) day.
Highlights: One can see that 3 worship processes are done in this temple. The principal worship is done at Beji temple and after that Kerangkeng Temple and Puncak Mundi Temple. The time required to achieve the temple is around 45 minutes from Nusa Penida Harbor.Location: Puncak Mundi Temple is situated at the peak of Mundi Hill, at Klumpu Village, Nusa Penida
59 Lembongan IslandImage Credit : Lembongan Island
Visiting a refreshing destination is always a special one and while you are visiting Bali, Nusa Peninda then Lembongan Island is a must visit place for you. Nusa Lembongan is a little island off the southeast shore of the principle island of Bali. Rapidly getting to be noticeably one of Bali's most prevalent attractions, this island heaven is a world far from the bother and tumultuous pace of South Bali.
Neither peddlers nor activity damage the wonderful view; this is a fine place to simply put your feet up and unwind.
Highlights: Activities like surfing, plunging and snorkeling are very famous here. The water is a portion of the clearest you will discover anyplace, and a striking water blue in shading. On Lembongan alone, there's an awesome gathering of surf breaks along its north-west drift, while snorkelers and jumpers can appreciate the completely clear waters and striking reefs off its southwestern coasts and around the neighbouring island of Nusa Penida.Location: Lembongan Island is located between Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida.
60 Secret Point Beach, Nusa CeninganImage Credit : Secret Point Beach, Nusa Ceningan
When you are travelling to this one of kind destination don't miss your chance to visit the one and only Secret Point Beach in Bali. When you stroll down from the parking spot to the beach you get a whole perspective of the precipice and shoreline, and additionally, other view focuses and instagram commendable spots, for example, the tilted tree you can scale. When you stroll to the t-rex see point, it's dependent upon you whether you need to wander further.
There is a privately made railing down the bluff, that is exceptionally steep which enables access to half of the stone arrangement, at that point straightforwardly down to the shoreline. A great many people just make it most of the way, as our visit manager wouldn't go to the base.
Highlights: This stunning perspective point ought to be on your container list as it is obscure to mass sightseers and much more mind boggling face to face. In the event that you need to devices and continuance, make the trek down to the shoreline, however, bring water (can be purchased at the top) and drive, getting a move down is not a simple assignment.Location: Secret Point is located on the south-west side of Nusa and can be accessed by one long road by motorbike.
61 Charlies Chocolate FactoryImage Credit : Charlies Chocolate Factory
A cottage style factory situated near to Jasri Beach is Charlie Chocolate Factory, a paradise of good chocolate. It was the concept of a US expat, Charlie came into existence as a beautiful chocolate factory. He started with some natural products like sunblock from cocoa, soaps made of coconut oil and cinnamon-orange, skin gel from sea-weed and of course chocolates. Another important fact about the factory is that most of the staff includes young women who are living near to the factory.
They come to work with their kids. Here, they use the naturally collected cocoa beans from the island and cold pressed to make them healthy, dark chocolate. You will get chocolates with 85% of cocoa as well. Narkabo is the label in which chocolates are sold which does not have many varieties but chocolates with 69% or 85% cocoa in them.
Highlights: There are currently 12 people from the village employed here. The products are distributed at Bali Buddha, Zula, Sari Organic etc. Also, there is a soap factory in the premises and the soaps are coming to the market under the name Island Mystik. The chocolate factory is a calm, serene spot where people would love to come and spend some quality time. Kids will definitely enjoy being here.
Location: The factory is located north of Candidasa, about 15 minutes away. It is on the banks of Jasri Beach. The cottage style factory is nestled amidst several coconut trees and offers the best view of the island.
62 Sanur BeachImage Credit : Sanur BeachAnother jewel of Bali's attraction is the Sanur Beach in Jimbaran which is attracting a lot of people these days. With an amazing coastal ambience, Sanur Beach is perfect for spending your holiday along with your friends. Among Bali's first restaurants and beachfront withdraws, together with a diverse blend of eateries, shops and bars and an arrangement of imaginative and present day amusement scenes share the Sanur Beach coastline. Known for its laidback environment, Sanur Beach keeps up its riches in expressions and culture, making it a perfect goal to appreciate the best of both periods, great and contemporary.
Highlights: the beach is famous for swimming and surfing. One can also spend some time relaxing on the beach.
Location: Sanur Beach is located on the eastern side of the island's isthmus.
63 Mount AbangImage Credit : Mount Abang
Standing tall at 2152 meters over the ocean level as the second most noteworthy mountain in Bali, Mounta Abnag is another best place to visit in Kintamani. It is known as the virgin mountain by local people, the trek is the traveler to top of the dauntless environment. Along the trek you'll pass the green tropical woodland that existed hundreds of years.
The trek turns out to be more stimulate as you implore at the temple amid the trek to the pinnacle. Get an opportunity to witness the phenomenal scene are served by the pinnacle of Mount Abang as the guide clarifies you about the historical backdrop of the Balinese culture.
Highlights: While you head out for a trek to this mountain stop at a Traditional Bali Coffee Processing or Bali Agrotourism, place to see different Tropical estates and perceive how to make Balinese espresso in extremely customary process, and we get the chance to test of them and in addition nearby natural teas, espressos the surprisingly handled Coffee Luwak, the most costly espresso on the planet.
Location: Mount Abang is located at Bangli Regency approximately 60 kilometers from the main city of Denpasar.
64 Tari KecakImage Credit : Tari Kecak
If the ancient rituals and norms excite you then there is another best exploration for you in Uluwatu, Bali. Also called the 'monkey chant dance', and loosely 'fire dance' for its intermittent utilization of flame as a centerpiece prop, Tari Kecak dance is a dazzling ritual in Uluwatu. Now globally perceived as one of Bali's main three mark dances this dance is colossally valued by individuals around the globe.
This unique dance has no musical background or accompaniment rather than the male artists, chanting a "keh-chack" polyrhythmic choir amid their dance performance.
Highlights: The Kecak's storyline is taken from the Ramayana Hindu epic and it's frequently on the amusement timetable of practically every Balinese expressions and culture scene. Spend some time enjoying this one of kind dance and also learn about the culture and people of this region.
Location: Tari Kecak dance takes place at ULuwatu Temple in Pecatu Village, Kuta Sub-District, Badung District, about 25km south of Kuta.
Timings: The dance starts from 6:00 PM
Price: The approximate price for this tour starts from 531,440 IDR.
65 Royal Palace Cultural Night PerformancesImage Credit : Royal Palace Cultural Night Performances
You might have already heard about the Royal Palace in Ubud which we have mentioned before. While you visit the amazing one of a kind royal palace in Bali don't miss your chance enjoy the cultural night performances. Make it a point to check out the amazing Legong Dance & Ramayana. You will remain awestruck once you witness the dance performance and the thrilling unique music is sure to give you goosebumps.
The Legong dance is basically about two brothers, Kings Subali & Sugriwa, who are turned into monkeys. While the Ramanaya dance is basciaclly on Rama, Sita and her brother Laksamana. Head out for this amazing dance performances at the Royal Palace in Ubud.
Timings: The Dance performance starts from 7:30 PM in the evening.
Price: The approximate price starts from IDR 50,000
66 Amed BeachImage Credit : Amed Beach
When in Bali the beaches are said to be the most exotic. So this time while you visit this destination get ready to explore another amazing beach Amed Beach. Amed Beach in Bali was once best known for its salt cultivating. Not long after its wonderful submerged trove was divulged, with an authentic wreck adding to its characteristic elements, Amed Beach turned into a most loved among surfers, especially Jemeluk Bay.
One of the overland highlights you can discover on your way again from Amed Beach is customary salt cultivating in the region of Purwakerti. Sifted seawater has filled the whole parts of coconut tree trunks and set to dry under the sun. The ranchers reap the staying splendid white salt precious stones, which you can buy in parcels as tokens of the outing.
Highlights: If you take your journey towards south from this beach you have the witness most beautiful attractions in the Karangasem and Klungkung region like the Tirta Gangga water gardens and the Goa Lawah Temple.
Location: The Armed beach is located at Karangasem, East Bali.
67 Tegenungan WaterfallImage Credit : Tegenungan Waterfall
While you are visiting Bali you would definitely want to try something more thrilling than the usual. This time in Ubud Bali visit the Tegenungan waterfall in Bali. Tegenungan is one of the waterfalls in Bali that is not near to any mountains or highlands. Tegenungan waterfall is one of a kind for its lavish green environment and overwhelming water stream. This is a spot ideal for swimming and also witnessing the beauty of the region.
Highlights: Covered up in the wildernesses of Bali close Ubud lies this amazing waterfall where guests can relax in the pool underneath, giving the thundering dilutes a chance to crash around you.Get ready to explore the temple and the bathing spot here and make your vacation a lot more exciting in Bali.
Location: The Tegenungan waterfall is located only about 10 minutes from Ubud and lies in Tegenungan Village south part of Kemenuh Village.
Price: The entry fees will cost you around IDR 50
68 Ubud Art MarketImage Credit : Ubud Art Market
Locally referred to as 'Pasar Seni Ubud', Ubud Art market is another must visit place for you in Bali. Discover lovely silk scarves, lightweight shirts, high quality woven packs, crate or caps; statues, kites and other hand-made merchandise. The vast majority of the products found at the Ubud Market are made in the neighboring towns of Pengosekan, Tegallalang, Payangan and Peliatan.
The area of the Ubud Art Market which is focused among the craftsmanship creating towns, and being quite recently inverse the regal castle which is a middle indicate Ubud itself, make it a vital shopping place for Balinese painstaking work and trinkets.
Highlights: The Ubud showcase additionally fills in as a setting for the Hollywood motion picture Eat Pray Love, which demonstrates a scene where on-screen character Julia Roberts inverse a male character walking around the slopes which are every now visited by a lot of travelers around the world
Location: The Ubud Art Market is located opposite the the Puri Saren Royal Ubud Palace and is open daily
69 Bali Fun WorldImage Credit : Bali Fun World
If you are looking for something for fun and thrilling in Bali then Bali fun World is the perfect place for you.Bali Fun World is an indoor play community for children, and is really the biggest of its kind in Indonesia. Bali World Fun gloats of a 8-meter module play framework stacked with immense, diverse slides, creep spaces, deterrent courses and even a space for softball compressed air firearm.
There is a ball pool which is a hit among babies as the little ones can swim under the pool or bounce over the softballs. Also one can find space for children to play to their heart's substance.
Highlights: There's a range for little children less than 6 years of age with loads of staff close by that is shrouded in pads and elastic tangling so it's absolutely alright for minimal ones to investigate.
Entrance Fees: The approximate price is IDR 45,000 per adult
Timings: 9.30 AM to 8 PM
Location: Bali Fun world is located at Jl. Lettu I Wayan Sutha II Banjar Paninjoan Batuan Sukawati Gianyar Bali, Batuan, Sukawati, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80582, Indonesia.
70 Elephant Safari ParkImage Credit : Elephant Safari Park
Acclaimed as the World's Best Elephant Park, offices incorporate a full Reception and Information Center, an extensive Museum, with a substantial gathering of elephant memorabilia and the main Mammoth Skeleton in South East Asia.
Get very close with these mind blowing creatures in a wonderful tropical stop setting. Elephants can be seen drenching themselves in the recreation center lake, in the middle of riding, painting or different activities.
Highlights: One can also find a 200-situate eatery overlooking the lake, perfect for expansive gatherings or wedding, highlights a global menu, and the recreation center Gift Shop offers a broad scope of elephant-topic items, including elephant sketches, elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, carvings, apparel, trinkets and gems.
Timings: The Park opens from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily.
Price: The approximate price starts from IDR 295for adults and IDR 155 for child.
71 Dream Museum ZoneImage Credit : Dream Museum Zone
A perfect 3D museum or a house of Illusion art which has started in Korea and currently the important piece of attraction in Bali is Dream Museum Zone. The numerous trick arts appear in the museum make its fame glitter. At the entrance itself you can experience the mind-blowing illusion trickery and as you enter the interiors you will be bewitched to see the labyrinth of an Egyptian pyramid.
You will be taken to immerse into the world of imagination and then you will be lead to witness a never expected scenario. Places from Venice to Egypt to the Amazon you will come across and you will unknowingly pose for the best shots of your life. There are 120 art pieces created by renowned illusion artists belong to Korea.
Highlight: Among the attractions, Renaissance and Luminescence pavilions steal the hearts of anyone visiting here. The Renaissance pavilion has a lot of parodies of famous paintings. Mona Lisa carrying a fruit basket or Van Gogh standing with shaving foam or different animal themes paintings are all making the interior quite amusing. You are free to pose as you are really in these places or situations as the 3-dimensional illusion art makes everything look like alive.
Timings: 09:00 am to 10:00 pm on all days.
Entry fee: USD 10 is the entry fee per person.
Location: Jl. Nakula No. 33X, Legian. It is located at a distance of 1.6 kms from Seminyak.
72 Mount KawiImage Credit : Mount KawiOn the base of the lush green river valley lies the oldest and even the largest ancient monuments of Bali, Mount Kawi which is also known as Gunung Kawi.
Highlights: Mount Kawi comprises of 10 candi or shrines i.e. memorials that have been carved out of the face of the rock in the imitation of actual statues. With an awe inspiring height of 8 meter, Mount Kawi protects the niches that are cut into the sheer cliff face. Towards the northern peripheries of the town, the view is magnificent as you take a stroll through the ancient terraced rice fields which are just as flawless as any other in Bali. To reach the top of the monument, you'll have to climb over 270 steps.
Location: Mount Kawi is located in Tampaksiring, north east of Ubud in Bali, Indonesia.
Timings: 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Adult: 15000 Rp
Child: 7500 Rp
Parking: 2000 Rp (Price is inclusive of sarong)
73 Luwak Civet Coffee FarmImage Credit : Luwak Civet Coffee Farm
Make your Kintamani stay an exciting one while you head out for this one of a kind coffee farm tour in Bali. Get a chance to taste from the best of coffee while your visit this amazing Luwak Civet Coffee Farm. Civet espresso or Coffee luwak is one of the best items here in Kintamani. Witness the entire process of espresso appropriate from the seed till the coffee powder is prepared.
The whole nature process of coffee making will astonish you. From drying the coffee seeds to roasting the coffee beans in natural pans made of clay are a rare sight which you get to see easily. Learn about this whole process and also interact with the locals and the techniques which are used. The aroma of the coffee beans will lure you away. Sip in that delicious fresh cup of coffee and don't forget to take few back home.
Location: Luwak Civet Coffee Farm is located at Jalan Raya Kintamani, Kintamani, Bali, Indonesia.
Price: The approximate price starts from IDR 825,840.
74 Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural ParkImage Credit : Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park
While you are visiting Uluwatu there is another spot which is a must visit for you. An epic adventure turns into a reality when you visit the amazing Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park. Offering a perspective of a breathtaking monument, classic attractions, fantasy experience and present-day innovation mixes in and come to pass as you investigate this one of a kind unique park.
From the great epic of the adventures of Garuda to fervour of watching series of Balinese dance, you will have the best time of your lives. Head out for an unforgettable journey while you visit this Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park and get a chance to enjoy the amazing views with the monuments and also the famous Kecak Dance.
Highlights: While you visit the park you will also see various culinary vendors with a varied selection of local souvenir shops to complement your modern cultural.
Location: The cultural park is located at Jl. Raya Uluwatu, Ungasan, Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80364, Indonesia
Timings: Open from 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
75 Jimbaran BeachImage Credit : Jimbaran Beach
Jimbaran shoreline and the acclaimed Jimbaran Bay are situated on Bali's southwestern bank of the tight isthmus associating the Bali territory and the Bukit Peninsula. The shoreline and the cove of Jimbaran offer little-segregated regions, where serenity and peace are the ideal antitoxins to an unpleasant world. The land delicately inclines far from the shoreline uncovering selective superstar frequents covered up under an overhang of verdant tropical backwoods. Wander around the beach and explore the nearby places here. The vast blue ocean and the twinkling water will beckon you to take a swim through it. Walk unshod the white sandy beach and don't miss the majestic sunset.
Highlights: Jimbaran Beach is also famous for the lavish restaurants like the Four Seasons Resort at Jimbaran Bay and the InterContinental Bali Resort and Spa.
Location: Jimbaran Beach is located on Bali's southwestern coast.
76 Impossible BeachImage Credit : Impossible Beach
Impossible Beach is a delightful rough shoreline with the colossal waves that is appropriate for surfing undertakings particularly for the individuals who has been professional surfer's level. This shoreline is one of the popular surf focuses in Bali Island and makes it as a standout amongst the most requested surf focuses by the surfers.
The beach got the name impossible from the entrance to the shoreline that is extremely one of a kind and has the trouble to get past so that most surfers call this shoreline as Impossible Beach. Nothing can be a better place to relax and indulge in some fun while you visit this unique beach in Uluawatu.
Highlights: One can find batik, bracelets, temporary tattoos and pineapples here and there near the beach. The beach is also famous with the surfers who come to surf here from far and wide.
Location: Impossible Beach is located next to Balangan beach in Southern Bali.
77 Bingin BeachImage Credit : Bingin Beach
Bingin is a spectacular shoreline with unrivaled perspectives over the Indian Ocean and the immense wave that make it a standout amongst the most requested surfing focuses by surfers in Bali and the world. One thing you will fall in love about the beach is the five star waves which are huge and enormous and also very challenging.
This is another favorite site for the surfers who love to take the challenge of the waves while they surf. Bingin shoreline is loaded with life; you will discover a considerable measure of little bars and restaurants all around the inn. Spend some lazy time by the seashore or indulge in some beach activity along with your friends. Most of all witness the amazing sunset as the sun touches the sea at the horizon.
Highlights: This beach is famous for surfing and relaxing. One can consider the beach as a private shoreline, with simply enough life to feel your days with great mind-sets. While at the beach also enjoy some of the delicious cuisine nearby the restaurants and make friends with the locals residing nearby the area.
Location: Bingin Beach is located at Jl. Pantai Bingin, Pecatu, Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
78 The Shell MuseumImage Credit : The Shell Museum
The one and only museum for preserving the precious shell varieties with amazing colors, shapes, and sizes in the Indonesian archipelago is the Shell Museum that was started in 2009. The museum proudly displays 100-year-old fossilized specimens as well and items crafted out of the shells.
Highlights: There are three floors and they preserve the abundant collection of seashells from Indonesia as well as from different parts of the world and the museum consistently grabbed the attention of conchologist or normal tourists and locals from the moment it was opened. The first floor is made gorgeous with a gallery of lamps, home ware and other similar items made out of shells and mother of pearl and you can purchase the most beautiful and intricate items here.
The second floor has an enormous collection of ancient fossils of different sizes and shapes. Among them, the Madagascan cephalopods that are estimated to be more than 300 million years old are also included.
Also, you will see the specimens of extinct marine invertebrates, trilobites etc here. Finally, on the third floor, more colorful items are places to admire like sea urchins, starfish, sharks etc. Totally, there are around 10000 shells and more than 100 fossils sheltered under the roof of this museum.
The room temperature and humidity levels are maintained properly to keep the specimens without decaying or getting damaged. The lighting inside the museum is moderated to prevent the specimens from discolouration. It provides an educational alternative to the common dining, surfing, shopping etc.
Opening hours: The museum will be open on all days from 09:30 am to 09:30 pm
Location: The address of the museum is Jalan Sunset Road 819, Kuta.
79 The Ground Zero monumentImage Credit : The Ground Zero monument
The Ground Zero Memorial or Monument was opened in order to pay tribute to those who killed during the massive bomb explosions happened in Kuta in 2002. It came into existence in the year of 2004, on October 12. During the bomb explosion led by Jemaah Islamiyah terrorist group, three types of bombs were used claiming 202 lives including people from Australia in a large number, from Bali and other 20 nationalities.
People from different parts of the world come to the memorial to mourn the death of their friends and relatives.
Structure of the Monument: The monument exhibits the name of all those who died during the bombing and there are 22 flagpoles arrayed near the stone that represent the 22 nationalities of people who lost their lives. Also, there is a pool with a fountain in front of it. People come every year from different nations to commemorate the death of their beloved and pray for their souls.
But currently, the condition of the monument is worse as it was not maintained well and cleaned. The pool has green algae in it and diminished the beauty. The flagpoles are empty and the beautiful stone carving decayed by mould. But people hope the Government will retain the monument since it is the major place where people from all over the world will come every year to pay tribute.
Location: The monument is located in the center of Kuta. Walk east from Kuta Beach for 10 minutes approximately and then you are at the monument. You can also visit the Beach Walk Mall, the Bali Sea Turtle Society etc near.
80 Setia Darma Masks & Puppets HouseImage Credit : Setia Darma Masks & Puppets House
The Setia Darma Masks and Puppets House is a remarkable exhibition hall with a mission to save some of Indonesia's most beautiful heritage items. It fills in as a great cultural and educational part of Bali. The house right now houses over a 1,000 covers and more than 4,000 manikins from everywhere throughout the Indonesian archipelago, Africa, China, Latin America and Europe.
Setia Darma's first joglo highlights customary shadow manikins, some idiosyncratic and contemporary, for example, Prayitno's own 'self portraiture' and that of Barack Obama. The last was made amid the US presidential decisions and will most likely turn into a chronicled trinket. Different examples line the dividers in view of root, and before long you'll see that each bear special attributes, yet draw motivation from comparable sources, for example, the Hindu sagas of Mahabharata and Ramayana.
Highlights: Some of the example from around the globe incorporate Sicilian stick manikins going back to the sixteenth century and puppets reminiscent of Pinocchio, together with very nitty gritty Bunraku symbols from Japan from the eighteenth century.
Location: Setia Darma Masks & Puppets House is located at Jalan Tegal Bingin, Mas, Ubud, Kemenuh, Gianyar, Bali 80582, Indonesia.
Timings: Opens from 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM.
81 Yeh LehImage Credit : Yeh Leh
You probably wouldn't have heard of the Yeh Leh Beach unless you are a local fisherman. Located in Jembrana, just off the Denpasar-Gilimanuk highway, Yeh Leh is not decorated with soft white sand like your ideal beach. Instead, thousands of boulders litter the shore, either covered in algae or washed clean by the waves. These mysterious rocks have been smoothed over for hundreds of years, leaving few clues about their origin.
Make sure you visit this easily accessible beach during low tide so you can see the glistening rocks in all their glory.
Activities: Make sure you witness the stunning sunset. There isn't much to do on this beach apart from marvel at these mysterious boulders.
82 Bali Pulina Agro TourismImage Credit : Bali Pulina Agro Tourism
Spend a riveting day at the Bali Pulina coffee plantation, a typical and very famous tourist spot for luwak coffee plantation. Once you enter you will be greeted by a guide who will take you through an amazing tour of the luwak coffee process. Your tour will include a sensational coffee tasting w here you can embrace the aroma of fresh brewed coffee.
This major tourist destination aims to promote the introduce the Civet Coffee (Kpi Luwak). This haven doesn't only grow coffee but also chocolate and tea. You will witness these on your walk and after you head to lodge you can relax while enjoying a cup of coffee or any other beverage and marvel at the beautiful landscape of refreshing green surroundings
Location: Banjar Pujung Kelod, Tegallalang, Kec. Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia
Timings: 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Approximate Price: 50,000 IDR
83 Kerta Gosa Hall of JusticeImage Credit : Kerta Gosa Hall of Justice
Taman Gili Kerta Gosa is the official name of an important historical landmark in Candi Dasa that is Kerta Gosa. It is located in the town of Klungkung and it forms the part of the famous Puri Semarapura royal palace. The building consists of a grand hall or which is locally known as Bale Kerta Gosa.
The ceilings of the hall are decorated with Kamasan or wayang style paintings and the other structure is the Bale Kambang or the floating hall.
History of the building: Its construction dates back to 1686 and it was commissioned by Dewa Agung Jambe. He was the then ruler of the Klungkung kongdome. Since the construction, the complex was subjected for restorations and renovations and the last one was done in 2014.
Currently this is one of the most visited and primary historical sites on the island. Public are always welcome to visit the site and know more about the ancient architectural influences Indonesia had.
Structure of the building: The building was almost demolished by the Dutch in the early 20th century but the Hall of Justice remained intact and preserved itself from the attacks to attract many tourists. The complex shows the typical Balinese architectural style. The wayang style paintings are the most appreciated attraction in the complex.
The paintings portray the traditional Balinese figures. Puri Kerta Gosa is the famous painting placed in the complex. There are two bridges that lead to the floating hall and they are adorned with an array of statues that symbolize the characters from epics.
Timing: 07:00 am to 06:00 pm on all days
Entry fee: 12000 IDR per person
Location: Jalan Puputan Klungkung, Semarapura, Klungkung, Indonesia, Bali
84 Taman NusaImage Credit : Taman Nusa
Taman Nusa is a cultural park that means to offer an exhaustive data on the way of life of Indonesia's different ethnic gatherings in an alluring and intuitive way while getting a charge out of the common magnificence of Bali. Its main goal is to preserve, pedantic and recreative means for both residential and outside guests to precisely comprehend the portrayal of Indonesia.
Offering an inspiring and educational day for the entire family all through its 15-hectare site in Gianyar loaded with Indonesia legacy. The recreation center's huge grounds are loaded with encased and outdoors shows, including a gathering of 60 bona fide conventional houses in their reproduced compound settings, together with an assortment of displays from islands over the Indonesian archipelago.
Highlights: Not only will visitors get a broader sense of country's history, they also get an entrancing look into the method for lives on the numerous unique islands that is these days by and large called Indonesia.
Location: Taman Nusa is located at Jl. Taman Bali, Br. Blahpane Kelod, Desa Sidan, Sidan, Kec. Gianyar, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80582, IndonesiaTimings: Opens from 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
85 Bali Treetop Adventure ParkImage Credit : Bali Treetop Adventure Park
Bali Treetop Adventure Park in Bedugul is the place both children and adults can appreciate a fun day out handling different tightrope courses, running from suspended scaffolds and creepy crawly nets to energizing Tarzan bounced and flying-fox lines, just for an alternate sort of adrenaline surge. Some of these courses let you test your readiness or even speed through the air securely, high up in the trees of the Eka Karya Botanic Garden.
The recreation center is an extraordinary expansion of the fairly wonderful garden. After you've seen the herbariums and huge open ranges abundant with tropical plants, make a beeline for the Bali Treetop Adventure Park for some additional rushes. There are seven distinct courses, arranged according to the age and ability levels. Make your Bali adventure one of the most exciting and tricky one while you visit this Treetop Adventure Park.
Location: Bali Treetop Adventure Park is located at Candikuning, Baturiti, Tabanan Regency, Bali 82191, IndonesiaTimings: Opens from 9:30 AM–6:00 PM
86 Blahmantung WaterfallImage Credit : Blahmantung Waterfall
Yet another immaculate waterfall in Bali is Blahmanthung Waterfall hidden as a gem amidst the lush green nature prevailing in the village of Pujungan dedicated to farming. The beautifully landscaped village is a mind blowing tourist attraction on the island and so is the waterfall. The waterfall is located close to Pupuan in Tabana regency. It lies about 2.5 hours away from Ngurah Rai International Airport.
Blahmantung has another name as Pupuan Waterfall as well since it is located amidst the tranquillity of Pupuan district, encircled by high cliffs and coffee plantations in plenty. It is one of the highest waterfalls around 100 meters above the ground and lulled by the pristine nature everywhere around. Thus it exhibits an unbeatable atmosphere and experience to those who wish to have a relaxed, leisure time over here.
Highlights: The trekking to the waterfall is quite demanding since adventure lovers would explore the region by walking for a long time. From the parking space, there are around 800 meters of a walkable route to reach the waterfall, through the wonderful nature filled with tropical rainforests. The crystal clear water will offer you the best swimming experience you can ever ask for.
Timing: It will take around 2 hours to enjoy the beauty of the waterfall and the ideal time to visit is the afternoon or evening before it gets dark.
Location: Pujungan, Pupuan, Tabanan Regency, Bali, Indonesia. From Denpasar, it will take a drive of 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach the waterfall and from Kuta or Denpasar, you will pass through Tabanan and Antosori on your way to Blahmantung Waterfall.
87 Menjangan Island in West Bali National ParkImage Credit : Menjangan Island in West Bali National Park
Wedged in the West Bali National Park beautifully, Menjangan Island is one of the greatest tourist attractions in Bali. A boat trip from the port of Labuhan Lalang near Pemuteran Beach will take you to this small island. Hectares of land with savannahs and coral reefs are home to a diversified ecology making it a primary location for snorkelers and divers.
The island protects the rare Javan rusa deer commonly known as menjangan and thus the island got its name. The spectacular marine life on the island is a premier reason for nature lovers to head to here for enjoying some extra ordinary time.
Highlights: You can stroll around the island with the help of a park guide and with a permit only that can be arranged with popular tour operators or at the park office. Though the pristine nature here attracts people without hesitation, the shrines around the island have enormous influence on the people coming here.
Segara Giri Dharma Kencana Temple is one of the major shrines which has a towering seaward facing statue of Ganesh.
Activities: The beautiful coral reef gardens and specifically appreciated marine species on the island make it a favourite destination for snorkelers and divers. There are chances to spot colourful tropical fish and sea birds frequently found. Also, people have spotted Hawkesbill Turtle in the area as well as plenty of menjangan or the special deer on the island. Thus the park is a perfect choice for nature lovers and adventure seekers.
Entry fee: The entrance fee is 20000 IDR or 1.50 USD per person and the guide fees will be ranging from 350,000 IDR or USD 26.
Location: Pemuteran, Gerokgak, Buleleng, North Bali. You can reach the park after a three hour drive north from Kuta.
88 Karma BeachImage Credit : Karma Beach
To experience a perfect laid-back leisurely time, Karma Beach or the extraordinarily posh beach is a good choice when you visit Bali. The beach lies extensively at the bottom of a cliff where you can simply relax by day and enjoy the social parties conducted by the famous Karma group.
As a favourite beach location for night parties and socialising, tourists from all over the world will gather to immerse in complete entertainment. Earlier the beach was known as Nammos Beach Club and now it is part of Karma Kandara Resort.
Highlights: There is a bamboo decking with a kitchen that cooks traditional wood-fired pizza along with just-caught seafood. And, the bar would serve you some awesome drinks that you can sip while you enjoy the pristine beach. Those who are not the guests can get a reserved seat by pre-booking at the beach club but make sure that you have a deep pocket since everything here would seem expensive.
Activities: Sunbathing, leisurely walk, beach fun games, swimming etc are the main activities done here. Also, there is a cable car ride offered by the resort at an additional charge.
Entry fee: Karma Kandara gives day passes for the casual visitors at Rp. 250,000 that provides you with a cable car ride and 100000 Rp credit to food and beverages.
Location: Karma Beach Bali, Jalan Villa Kandara, Ungasan, Kuta Selatan, Ungasan, Kabupaten Badung, Bali, Indonesia
89 Giant Banyan TreeImage Credit : Giant Banyan Tree
Bali is a land of superstitious beliefs and legends that have been passing down from generations to generations with little digressions. Those legends are the fulcrum of the sturdy culture and traditional aspects of Balinese life. A part of such legend is the big Banyan tree located in the village of Gesing in northern Bali. Although, Bali has countless banyan trees with firm roots, this particular one has more importance and stories to share.
Highlights: The big banyan trees is about 700 years old with long and thick roots all over around it standing as a huge protector of the land as the people believe. The gigantic tree possesses spirits and these spirits protect the local people, the legend withstood deviations. Adventure lovers would be freaked out to see the labyrinthine root structure the tree has. You have to exert a decent amount of effort to explore the tree and its uneasy roots.
The Balinese people still believe that the locals were not caught by the Dutch during the occupation as they were hiding inside this big banyan tree and the spirits in the tree made all the locals invisible and thus Dutch went away in desperation. Yet another reason why the tree pulls crowd is that there is a saying that if you wish anything before the tree, it will come true. Does it sound exciting?
Location: Munduk, Banjar, Buleleng, Bali. From Munduk, you have to take the road to the village of Gessing that lies about 5 kms away. From Gessing, you can check the sign boards and follow the track leading to the giant Banyan tree.
90 Pura Mas SukaImage Credit : Pura Mas Suka
A very special temple in Bali, Pura Mas Suka is one of the seven temples dedicated to the sea gods. The temple is reachable after a twisting and narrow road that stretched along a barren red-rock landscape and it will lead you to Karma Kandara which is encircling the temple. This exotic seaside temple is often closed. Located at the southern tip of Bukit Peninsula near Green Bowl Beach, the temple is amidst serenity.
The temple is isolated on the edge of a cliff that overlooks the beautiful ocean and from there, you can just enjoy the mesmerizing visuals of the serenity.
Highlights: The temple is encircled by the Indian Ocean and the Black rocks protect the temple very well. There is no other temple in Bali located amidst such an awe-struck location. The meru or the multiple tiered shrines inside the temple extend a beautiful spell around. One side of the temple is full of green creepers and several bushes making the combination of black, green and blue awesomely appreciable.
Location: Pura Mas Suka is located in Ungasan region in Bali.
91 Aling Aling WaterfallImage Credit : Aling Aling Waterfall
The adventure enthusiasts will blindly select Aling Aling Waterfall which has an approximate height of 35 meters above the ground and surprise everybody visiting it with the peculiar features of adventure and complete fun. From the top, it is divided into 2 side by side waterfalls and comes down. One of them has a larger discharge rather than the other one. Yet, Aling Aling waterfall coming down from the top of a steep cliff that is surrounded by lush green forests is purely beautiful.
The pond at the base with a depth of 4 meters below is a perfect spot to swim or play in the chilled fresh water. Near to Aling Aling waterfall, there are several other waterfalls are located like Twin Waterfall, Cemara Waterfall, Dedari Waterfall, Pucuk Waterfall etc.
Highlights: The ardent serenity covering the waterfall is the major highlight of Aling Aling. The dense forest on the cliff top supports the waterfall with all its purity and captivating beauty.
Activities: Swimming is the main activity one can do in this waterfall. In addition to it, you can roam around and enjoy the serenity if you are hiker or trekker.
Location: Jl. Raya Desa Sambangan, Sambangan, Sukasada, Kabupaten Buleleng, Bali 81161, Indonesia.
92 Taman FestivalImage Credit : Taman Festival
Differing from what the name indicates is the original idea behind Taman Festival as it is an abandoned theme park in Bali which seems like a spooky attraction that churns out spine-chilling nightmares and eerie ambiance. It is located about four kilometers north of Sanur but tourists will love to take photographs of this attraction. The park is sprawling across eight hectares resembling the Disney-style with the world's first inverted roller coaster, the biggest swimming pool in Bali, crocodiles, volcanoes, 3D theatres etc.
When the Asian economic crisis hit the nation, the park started losing its visitors and collection and thus it had to be closed in 2000 after thirteen years of mesmerizing acts. And now, the park is left all alone and abandoned holding the dreams of reemerging out of its ashes.
Highlights: The villagers say the crocodiles were left in their pits and the people used to feed them chicken for a while until they started attacking humans as well. Currently, the park only has the remnants of the glorious past embraced by parasites and creepers. Inside the old buildings, there are hordes of bats- when you enter they might get awaken out of disturbance.
Timing: The ghost town is open on all days 24 hours.
Location: No., Jl. Padang Galak No.3, Kesiman, Denpasar Tim., Kota Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
93 Kendra GalleryImage Credit : Kendra Gallery
Art lovers would drop in to enjoy the sights at Kendra Gallery, the great representative of the art in Seminyak. There are lively works on display, exhibitions and interactive sessions with the creators of the artwork. It came into existence with the aim of entertaining and encouraging the contemporary artists of Indonesia as well as international regions. Its mission is to foster dialogue via the presentation of a different culture from all around the world.
It was opened in 2008 and it has conducted many exhibitions of established artists along with the works of upcoming talents, thus welcoming a mutual feedback and support for the both generations and genres of brilliant artists. Kendra Gallery is the child of art lover Bruno Wauters and now it serves as a meeting place and workspace option for villa guests.
Highlights: The gallery located away from the hectic traffic is amidst the leafy garden setting and this courtyard is the host of exhibition evening where guests would love to sit and enjoy the beauty of the gallery and its surroundings. The composition of the courtyard may change according to the theme of the exhibition. The entrance of the gallery is beautified by the al fresco terrace layout of the Deus Café and inside there is the gorgeous showroom named velocita bohemienne.
Speed House, it is fondly called, is where a lot off items are shown off- from vintage dirt-track racing helmets to photo frames filled pop art wall. The main attraction is the vintage bikes. Paintings and wall art are popular along with the traditional street art of Indonesia being represented well through the paintings. The gallery possesses a unique collection of puppetry as well.
The collections inside the gallery depict the artistic brilliance of over 70 artists who gained fame nationally and internationally through oil paintings and other types of wall arts and paintings. Installations, artistic creations made in other materials etc bring together an amazing range of art and culture.
Opening hours: The gallery is open on all days 24 hours.
Location: JI. Drupadi No. 88B Basangkasa, Seminyak, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 40294, Indonesia
94 Saren Cliff PointImage Credit : Saren Cliff Point
The towering cliffs, sturdy and stout challenge the strength of the ocean waves is what you get to witness at the famous Saren Cliff Point. Nusa Penida Island is brimming with dazzling beachfront bluffs and one of them in Saren Cliff Point at Nusa Penida. Presently the island is more group from individuals visited due to the appeal scene from the Island itself.
The place will look more delightful when seen at dusk with the excellence of the nightfall sparkling with yellow shading. Obviously, the supreme excellence will give you an inclination extremely fortunate to take this visit bundles to Nusa Penida Island.
Highlights: Saren Cliff Point not just offers an exotic all encompassing precipice, underneath there can see blue ocean water. In extra, there are swings can use to portray Voyager to make the most of their vacation. You can utilize the swing to have a ton of fun while seeing the sights bluffs and lovely shorelines.
Catch the minute and get the photographs spot without a doubt wil be particularly not quite the same as the others.Location: Saren Cliff Point is located at Unnamed Rd,, Batumadeg, Nusapenida, Kabupaten Klungkung, Bali 80771, Indonesia
95 Blue LagoonImage Credit : Blue Lagoon
Now if you are looking for some exciting cliff jumping in Bali then Blue Lagoon is just the perfect place for you. Make your adventure an exciting one with this stunning place in Bali this time. The precious crystal blue waters of Nusa Ceningan's Blue Lagoon are the photo consummate perfect of an island heaven.
One can find a minor island associated with Nusa Lembongan by a wooden suspension which is connected. Bits of gossip flourish that the extension is every now and again down yet you simply need to go and check for yourself.
Highlights: The little island offers some truly pleasant private manors and cottages with unquestionably inconceivable shoreline see at various value ranges beginning from $30 every night, the town where you can mix in with local people, eateries with their own private swimming pool, general Nusa Ceningan is the place to be for add up to unwinding.
The Blue Lagoon precipice bounce in Nusa Ceningan is a standout amongst the greatest encounters that you will ever have on your Bali trip.
Location: Blue Lagoon is located at the western tip of Nusa Ceningan
96 Mahana Point Cliff JumpImage Credit : Mahana Point Cliff Jump
If you are searching for a cliff jump that has better access then Mahana Point is practically the best place for you. A little bar sits on the point sitting on the surf break and has a 10m and 6m stage to bounce off. Mahana Point is one of the best places to watch the nightfall in the entire of Bali regime. There is a bar that watches out finished the surf breaks with an extraordinarily made jumping stage.
This hop is straight forward and once the waves soften simply bounce up and ride them to shore. It is profoundly prescribed to go here for nightfall and simply appreciate the serenity as it is unquestionably one of the best places to look at on your trek here.
Bluff bouncing is one of the most effortless extraordinary games to get into and individuals venture to the far corners of the planet in the quest for looking out this beach front ranges all the name of experience.
Location: Mahana Point Cliff Jump is located at Lembongan, Nusapenida, Klungkung Regency, Bali 80771, Indonesia
Timings: Opens from 7:00 AM–9:30PM
97 Peguyangan WaterfallImage Credit : Peguyangan Waterfall
Arranged over the South East bluffs of Nusa Penida, this is one climb all enterprise searchers must take. For the Balinese, it's a journey to a holy sanctuary and for guests, it's an opportunity to encounter stunning precipices and climb a standout amongst the most picturesque regions of Nusa Penida. A photo does not catch the amazement of remaining there, at the highest point of a precipice sitting above this lofty drop to your right side and perpetual sea to your left side.
It takes us for a short time to take everything in and set ourselves up for the climb over. This waterfall will blow your mind as you witness its beauty. The terrain can be a quite challenging while you try to achieve the waterfall including a 200-meter cliff of very steep stairs to scale.
Highlights: There is also a natural spring nearby where you can head out for a refreshing swim. Soak in the beauty of the region while you take a dip.Location: Peguyangan Waterfall is located on the island of Nusa Penida, just off the west coast of Bali.
98 Banah CliffImage Credit : Banah Cliff
The Banah Cliffs of Nusa Penida rise mightily out of the spinning sea and are the most amazing coastal cliffs in Bali. Many meters high and hung in lavish green vegetation, they are an astounding sight seen by pontoon. When you're remaining at the top they are significantly additionally forcing with no boundary amongst you and the deep dip under.
Nusa Penida has this phenomenon known as Pasih Uwug. According to folklore Pasw Uwug was at one time a town destined to disintegrate into the ocean. One can also find a natural bridge made of rock that you can cross if you dare. Not a long way from Pasih Uwug you can locate a characteristic saltwater infinity pool shaped where the ocean meets the land (known as Angel billabong).
When you see the perfectly clear water beneath, you will feel the yearning to move down for a swim. Crystal Bay is not just great with its coral shoreline and scores of tropical fishes, but on the other hand is stunningly delightful. Enjoy kicking back and unwinding on the shoreline.Location: Banah cliffs are located on the south coast of Nusa Penida.
99 Tembeling BeachImage Credit : Tembeling Beach
With its gorgeous views and the soothing surrounding, this is another beach which is a must see attraction for you in Nusa Peninda. Tembeling is the last remainder of virgin rainforest left on the island; it is cool, verdant, green and the majestic surrounding is something of a dreamland.
Situated on the south drift, this small swimming gap is found near the shoreline. For reaching the beach you will have to walk through the heavenly place of the Balinese and also see the Hindu temple there.
You will get the amazing perspective of the sea while you visit the forest which is just nearby.
Highlights: You will find a pool formed by a natural spring from the hills. The bigger pool is for men just, the official bathing pool for ladies is found further down closer to the beach, yet is little and rather unremarkable contrasted with the other one.
Stroll to the finish of this beach to see little surges of spring water coming up short on the stones.Location: Tembeling Beach and Forest is located at Batukandik, Nusapenida, Kabupaten Klungkung, Bali 80771, Indonesia
100 Angel's BillabongImage Credit : Angel's Billabong
If you are looking for some secret gateway while you are visiting Bali the Angel's Billabong is the perfect place for you. Offering some of the majestic views and soulful surroundings this place will make you fall in love once again.
The Angel's Billabong is one of Nusa Penida's mystery getaways as a magnificent infinity pool. With its emerald tones and crystalline waters, the Angel's Billabong is the exemplification of staggering. What's more, clearly, the green floors of this specific boundlessness pool are so agreeable to stroll on it.
Spend some time enjoying the scenic views or just enjoy a swim. But also be careful while you head out for a swim at the beach as the waters are a bit rough here.Location: Angel's Billabong is located at Banjar Sumpang, Desa Bunga Mekar, Nusa Penida
101 Pantai Tegal WangiImage Credit : Pantai Tegal Wangi
While you are in Jimbaran you will find a lot of hidden beaches which are not on the radar. Pantai Tegal Wangi is another such beach which is hidden in the bosom of Bali. Tegal Wangi Beach is named after the sanctuary roosted on top of the limestone precipice that ignores the drift, reachable by means of a cleared street just to one side of the passageway of the charming Ayana Resort and Spa in Jimbaran. Tegal Wangi Beach offers amazing seascapes with cool characteristic components – low tides and Ruby nightfalls uncover kelp secured stony obstructions that include a unique fringe and frontal area to its more extensive sea sees.
Highlights: This shoreline was, coolly, kept a mystery among wedding photography after some time. This beach is also famous with the peace seekers and the romantics for the amazing sunsets.
Location: Pantai Tegal Wangi is located in the traditional village of Jimbaran.
102 Pura PusehImage Credit : Pura Puseh
When you are in Ubud you will find a lot of temples with their beautiful architecture and their laid back setting. Another temple which is a must see attraction for you is the Pura Puseh. Pura Puseh is an ancient structure dated to the eleventh century, adorned with complex stone carvings.
It is situated in the northern piece of the town and is 200 meters (660 ft) from the main road. The temple additionally has an engraving that vouches for the date of establishing of Batuan in 1022 AD. This temple was renovated in the year 1992. It is a five-layered portal tower, obviously affected by Indian religious engineering. All the symbols and the decorations are made in Balinese style.
Highlights: Some of the notable features here are the Bhoma head overlooking the main gateway, the god Wisnu on the back of a bull, great elephants on the main stairway balustrade, and Siwa remaining among skulls. The top of the temple is made of the fiber of chromatic dark palm tree.
Location: Pura Puseh is located on the main road from Denpasar to Ubud
103 Tanah Lot TempleImage Credit : Tanah Lot Temple
Tanah Lot Temple is one of Bali's most vital milestones, renowned worldwide for its offshore setting and sunset backgrounds. An old Hindu hallowed place roosted on top of an outcrop in the midst of always gushing waves; Tanah Lot Temple is essentially among Bali's not-to-be-missed symbols. The coastal site is dabbed with temples and one can also find shops, restaurants and sitting areas nearby.
The temple is situated in the Beraban town of the Tabanan rule, a rough 20km northwest of Kuta, and is incorporated on most visits to Bali's. For the Balinese, Pura Tanah Lot is a standout amongst the most imperative and worshiped ocean temples. Soak in the amazing beauty of the region while you visit this enchanting temple in Bali.
Location: The Tanah Lot temple is located at Beraban, Kediri, Tabanan Regency, Bali, Indonesia.
Timings: Opens from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Domestic Child (6-12): Rp. 15.000
Domestic Adult: Rp. 20.000
Foreign Child (6-12) : Rp. 30.000
Foreign Adult : Rp. 60.000
104 Makare-kare FestivalImage Credit : Makare-kare Festival
A ceremony indigenous for Tenganan village in Bali is Mekare-Kare which if famously known as Perang Pandan. It is an offering ceremony that is for paying tribute to Indra or god of war and the ancestors of the village. This annual festival is held in June. The Tenganan village belongs to one of the old villages of Bali which are called Bali Aga village and it is surrounded by hills and boasts its sturdy structure that resembles the shape of a fortress with only four entries.
The peculiarity of this village is that it has written rules called awig-awig and the natives believe Indra is the god of all gods. The story of the festival starts from the ages of gods. It is believed to be the commemoration day of Indra's war with Maya Denawa.
Highlights: The festival will last for 2 days and happens only during Sasih Kalima that falls on the fifth month of the calendar of Bali and it is conducted as a part of the famous ceremony called Sasih Sembah, the largest religious fest in the village. It happens in the middle of the village hall. It starts at 02:00 pm which invites all the citizens in traditional clothes and men are supposed to partake in Pandanus war, a fighting ceremony on a stage of 5*5 meters square.
Before the start of Perang Pandan, there will be a ritual for the surrounding villages to seek for salvation and then a ritual to drink palm wine. Then the attractive Pandan war starts. The happy fight will last three hours or more and everyone would be happy to take part in it.
Best time to go: The festival happens in June and if you go to Bali during that time, you can witness the rare festival in its purity and authenticity.
105 Pasir Putih BeachImage Credit : Pasir Putih Beach
A hidden beach in Indonesia which is the supreme attraction now is Pasir Putih Beach with several nicknames like White Sand Beach, Virgin Beach, and Hidden Beach etc. The 400 meters wide white sandy shore is a shocking surprise for the first time visitors. The shore is made absolutely beautiful with the presence of several tall palm trees that sway synchronically with the wind blows. It is nestled amidst a small village called Perasi, quite far off from the main city.
A lot of tourists from different parts of the world come to spend a quality time at the beach, alone or with their family. Tourists arrive here will stay at the guest houses and hotels located along the coast of Ujung or in Candi Dasa. The secluded beach is extended between two hills between Bugbug and Perasi. The beach is lying about 4.5 km east of the main hub of Candi Dasa.
Highlights: Since the beach is nestled amidst two hills and lush greenery, it is kept hidden from the outer side of the village and that is the supreme peculiarity of the beach. Also, there are a lot of cafes and small restaurants arranged in a line on the beach which serves tasty seafood delicacies and other items familiar on the island.
Activities: Swimming and snorkelling are two important activities people love to do at the beach. Boating is also an overwhelming activity. Those who love to have a tropical relaxation can find the beach as the best. There are spaces just to lie down and relax looking at the water cuddling the shore. You can enjoy playing football or volleyball on the sand or do sunbathing as well.
Location: From Kuta, it would take around 2.5 hours to reach the beach. Drive east from Kuta toward Sanur. From Sanur, you can connect to the Kusamba Bypass and continue driving on the coastal road along Candi Dasa and when you reach Perasi Village, you can seek help from the village to reach the beach.
106 WaterblowImage Credit : Waterblow
A romantically superb attraction in Nusa Dua is the Water Blow, nature's miraculous work of art makes it a wondrous landmark where a lot of tourists come to visit and take photographs. Water Blow lets you watch the powerful waves from the Indian Ocean crashing against the limestone edges on the southeastern cliff. If you want to reach this attraction, you have to walk along the paved footpaths on the southern half of the so-called twin islands.
At the entrance, you will read an arch written Water Blow that shows you the way to the site. The reef with a narrow opening at the edge gives the waves touching it pressure and thus let them rise up to a few meters above and crash land like a huge wave. There is a circular cement stage protected by guardrails. It is built with a huge stone in the middle and with benches where you can sit and wait for each wave to touch you.
Highlights: Remarkably, it is a place for a perfect photo shoot and thus newly wedded couples and honeymoon goers come to the site to be a part of the amusing photos with these crashing waves as the stunning background. Near the site, you will see a stone slab with inscriptions saying, strong currents, dangerous shore break, slippery rocks, sudden drop off and so on.
These are the precautionary suggestions to each visitor to take care of yourself to prevent from falling onto the waves. Visiting the place and enjoying the high waves are at your own risk. But the views are extraordinary to pull a lot of people toward the site regardless the risk factors behind it.
Location: Peninsula Island, Nusa Dua, Indonesia.
107 Toya Bungkah Hot SpringImage Credit : Toya Bungkah Hot Spring
When in Bali there are a lot of natural hot spring which is a must see for you. Bali hot springs are spread out all through the island's inward districts. Some of these springs are wellsprings of heavenly water to critical Balinese Hindu temples that were worked around them, also several hot springs that serve as wellness retreats with therapeutic mineral-rich waters. Among the most famous are the cool spring-nourished pools of Tirta Empul Temple in focal Bali and the hot springs of Toyabungkah ignoring the caldera pool of Mount Batur.
Highlights: Some of Bali's heavenly spring additionally welcome guests to encounter a grave dunk in cold and completely clear waters. Others are geothermal hot springs with sulfuric substance and remedial properties, enabling you to soothe your muscles before continuing your enterprises.
Location: Toya Bungkah Kintamani, Desa Pekraman Batur, Songan B, Bangli, Songan B, Kintamani, Kabupaten Bangli, Bali 80612, Indonesia
108 Echo BeachImage Credit : Echo Beach
Though Bali has n number of surfing spots, Echo Beach was started considered to be an important spot for surfing very recently. The local name is Pantai Batu Mejan and the location is famous because of a significant Balinese Hindu sea temple. The advanced reef breaks, the extensive black crystals on the shore, beautiful sunset views from the beach and a number of lip-smacking sea food delicacies available at the beach cafes etc bring the beach to a vantage point from where everything looks amazing.
The black beach is extended up to 35 kms northwest of Kuta and Seminyak. The beach shares space with the verdant green fields of Canggu and other locations liks Berawa, Pererenan, Seseh etc.
Activities: The beach is famous for surfing, sunbathing, swimming, wake boarding, relaxed strolls etc. It is the best choice to have a leisure time with your family or a garden of miracles to capture some amazing photographs.
Location: Jalan Pantai Batu Mejan, Canggu
109 Rimba Reptile ParkImage Credit : Rimba Reptile Park
Rimba Reptile Park is found specifically next to the Bali Bird Park in Batubulan. This park house is one of the greatest accumulations of reptiles and land and water proficient animals in the nation. Among the scaled companions you will find huge Komodo dragons, frogs, snakes, reptiles, turtles, crocodiles and pythons.
Tropical greenhouses will encompass you with streams and waterfalls around each corner, it will take you hours to investigate everything down every pathway in the recreation center.A large portion of the reptiles can be seen securely by visitors from behind glass where the animals swing from vines, trees and dividers and others lounge on mammoth shakes in the sun that streams into their walled in areas.
Location: Rimba Reptile Park is located at Serma Cok Ngurah Gambir Street, Singapadu, Gianyar Regency, Bal
Price: The approximate price is IDR 432,000 per adult and IDR 216,000 per child (age - 2 to 12 years)
Timings: 9 AM to 5.30 PM
110 Pod Chocolate Factory and CafeImage Credit : Pod Chocolate Factory and Cafe
Take a sweet tooth-fulfilling venture as you take after chocolate making from tree to treat on this fascinating visit inside Pod Chocolate. Appreciate rich tastes of dull chocolate drinks, watch craftsmans make a wide assortment of chocolate treats and find the opportunity to make your own chocolate elephant. Past the trunks of inhabitant elephants at the Bali Elephant Camp and reach the grounds of Pod Chocolate.
Head inside, where a wanton chocolate drink is offered as the perfect approach to begin your visit. On the manufacturing plant floor, watch talented staff separate crude cacao into cocoa nibs and find the opportunity to attempt every fixing at different stages underway.
Highlights: Discover how sweet bars of chocolate are poured and find other top notch treats implanted with chocolate odds and ends. En route, tune in as your guide clarifies the advantages of eating chocolate and figure out how Pod utilizes natural and maintainable practices to keep its items as dependable and scrumptious as could reasonably be expected.
Location: Pod Chocolate factory and Café is located at Jalan Tukad Ayung, Carangsari, Petang, Carangsari, Petang, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80353, Indonesia
Price: The approximate price starts from 110 IDR
111 Bali Bird & Reptile ParkImage Credit : Bali Bird & Reptile Park
Another heaven on earth for the bird lovers in Bali is the Bali Bird and Reptile Park. Bali Bird Park and Reptile Park is a special and instructive fascination fit for the entire family. Two hectares of fine tropical patio nurseries offer an intriguing lackadaisical stroll in the midst of the rich arrangement of almost a thousand extraordinary winged animals from the Indonesian archipelago and around the globe. Many distinctive fowl species can be found all through the recreation center grounds in the sublime aviaries and individual fenced in areas.
Highlights: The Reptile Park alsooffers a broad combination of reptile and land and water proficient examples among the agricultural patio nurseries. On display is the giant Komodo dragon with other specimens including pythons, reptiles, geckos, amphibians, frogs, turtles, tortoises and crocodiles. The Bali Bird Park claims to families who have the chance to draw near, touch, nourish and see open presentations of a few agreeable animal varieties, and appreciate uncommon and colorful accumulations in their nooks.
Location: The park is located at Jl. Serma Cok Ngurah Gambir, Singapadu, Batubulan, Sukawati, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80582, Indonesia
Timings: Opens from 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
112 Pura Ulun Siwi TempleImage Credit : Pura Ulun Siwi Temple
Ulun Siwi Temple is one important temple called the Kahyangan Jagat Ulun Swi. By the nearby group, this sacrosanct holy place is frequently called "Pura Gede". "Ulu" top, head, center or source. While the word "Swi" means fields. There are a few sources that say and relate about the presence of Ulun Siwi Temple include: Lontar Usana Dewa, Lontar Ilikita, Lontar Babad Mengwi, Lontar Babad Jimbaran, Bali Purana, Lontar Kanda Kuttara Dewa Purana Bangsul and Lontar Sri Purana. Inside the Meru there are 6 bits of little place of worship (made of wood) fill in as "Pesimpangan Kahyangan Jagat" in Bali.
Highlights: There are additionally antiquated statutes from the seventeenth century comprised of Arca Dewata Nawa Sangga (Rudra molded in the South), Arca Panca Pandavas (Bhima formed in the Middle) and the statue of Lord Astha Wasu (Gana Patya molded in the North).
Location: Pura Ulun Siwi is located in the area of Jimbaran Bay, Jimbaran Village.
113 Ubud Water PalaceImage Credit : Ubud Water Palace
There is another place in Bali which is a must visit for you while you are on a vacation. Known for its beauty with the lotus in the morning and the white lilies in the evening, this palace is a must see attraction for you. With a long stone walkway 'floating'through a vast dark green lake loaded with water lilies. Little stone statues line the walkway as you slowly walk through the palace.
Ubud's water palace is composed in regular Balinese sanctuary style with red block, white stone, and extravagantly cut wood. Two stone temple guardians shaded by Balinese umbrellas avert awful spirits. The section is adorned with extravagantly cut and overlaid wood entryways. Get ready to explore this wonderful palace in Bali.
Location: The Ubud Water Palace is located at Jalan Raya Ubud No.8, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
114 Studio PerakImage Credit : Studio Perak
Studio Perak is privately run business in Ubud, the cultural centre of wonderful Bali, Indonesia, where Pak Ketut carries out his specialty of making delightful, naturally enlivened adornments with silver and semi valuable stones. His stand-out manifestations are sold both discount and retail from his two store areas in Ubud. Ketut's plans are motivated by nature and effortlessness, and the regular shape and properties of semi-precious stones.
Customary strategies of Balinese silversmithing are fused into crisp, contemporary plans. The Bohemia, Nature and Urban Chic collection for woman as well as for men and youngsters are on display at Studio Perak's two store areas in Ubud, and furthermore in our online list. Studio Perak likewise highlights the Jewelry for the Spirit accumulation, including profoundly associated adornments.
Highlights: Ketut's learning of silver making is passed on to guests in their studio amid Studio Perak's outstanding silversmithing classes. The classes are held in the air-conditioned Studio Perak Pondok Pekak Library & Learning Centre.
Location: Studio Perak is located at Jalan Hanoman, Padangtegal, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
115 Tegallalang Rice TerracesImage Credit : Tegallalang Rice Terraces
Tegallalang Rice Terraces in Ubud is well known for its lovely scenes of rice paddies including the subak which as indicated by history, was passed around a worshipped sacred man named Rsi Markandeya in the eighth century. Tegallalang frames the three most marvelous terraced scenes in Ubud's shared district, with the others being in the towns of Pejeng and Campuhan.
The Tegallalang rice patios alone offer a beautiful viewpoint that spreads down before you and away to the rice paddies on the inclines over the valley. The high roadside area is cool and windy and it is a notable spot for sightseers to stop and take photographs. Painters and nature beaus additionally appreciate going to this spot, and there are various workmanship stands and bistros close to the edge offering their product.
Location: Tegallalang Rice Terraces is located at Jalan Tegallalang, Tegallalang, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80561, Indonesia.
116 Goa GajahImage Credit : Goa Gajah
Goa Gajah is cut into a stone face and you enter through the enormous mouth of an evil spirit. Inside the T-formed you can see fragmentary stays of the lingam, the phallic image of the Hindu god Shiva, and its female partner the yoni, to a statue of Shiva's child, the elephant-headed god Ganesha. Before the give in are two square washing pools with waterspouts held by six female figures.
Goa Gajah goes back to the eleventh century, worked as a profound place for contemplation. The primary grounds are down a flight of ventures from the roadside and stopping range, which is fixed with different craftsmanship and trinket shops and refreshment booths. After achieving the base you will run over an extensive "wantilan" meeting lobby and a variety of vast old stone carvings, some reestablished to their previous magnificence.
Highlights: Different structures uncover Hindu impacts going back to the tenth century, and a few relics include components of Buddhism dating much prior to the eighth century. The cave is shallow; inside are three stone icons each wrapped in red, yellow and dark fabrics. Dark sediment lines the surrender's dividers as result from the present day incense consuming. A few spaces indicate where contemplating ministers once sat. The northern side of the complex is overwhelmingly Buddhist while south over the waterway it's generally Shivaite.
117 Tegallalang Handicraft CentreImage Credit : Tegallalang Handicraft Centre
Tegallalang handicraft centre is acclaimed for crafts and art situated in the area of a similar name only a few kilometers north of the principle Ubud center point. The Jalan Raya Tegallalang principle street crosses 10.5km through this Bali heartland, and midway you will locate the well known picturesque stopover on most day journeys toward the northern parts of the island, like Kintamani by means of Ubud.
In spite of the fact that agribusiness still remains the essential wellspring of living among local people, the territory and encompassing towns likewise create a huge assortment of trinkets.
Highlights: Tegallalang handicraft centre owes to the different bungalow ventures found here, which manage the overall fares of a deal of handiworks and furniture things. It is not an exaggeration to state that maybe the Tegallalang course may likewise have the longest line of crafts shops on the planet.
118 Neka Art MuseumImage Credit : Neka Art Museum
For the museum lovers there are a lot of places to explore in Bali. Another such museum which is a must visit for you in Bali is the Neka Art Museum. Neka Art Museum is an art gallery and museum built up by Balinese art lover Wayan Suteja Neka. The exhibition hall was worked in 1976 and introduced by then Ministry of Culture and Education in 1982. Inside Neka Art Museum are collection of paintings and sculptures in six distinct structures in a Balinese-style plant compound.
Highlights: The creation of Suteja Neka, a private authority and merchant in Balinese craftsmanship, Neka Art Museum has a fantastic and different gathering. It's a decent place to find out about the improvement of painting in Bali. You can get a review of the horde nearby painting styles in the Balinese Painting Hall.
Location: The museum is located on Jalan Raya Campuhan, in the village of Kedewatan
119 Pura Luhur BatukaruImage Credit : Pura Luhur Batukaru
Batukaru Temple also alluded by local people as Pura Luhur Batukaru, is one of Bali's key temples, situated at the foot of namesake Mount Batukaru. At a height of 2,270m above ocean level on the second most astounding crest in Bali after Mount Agung, the temple is encompassed by cool normal backwoods, giving a wonderful touring stopover to nature lovers. Also, the island's most noteworthy region of rice paddies, Jatiluwih, is inside a two-kilometer drive from the sanctuary, making well-known stopovers on outings to Bali's focal good countries.
The primary structure of Batukaru Temple includes a huge number of places of worship with layered rooftops, and the complex is loaded with old structures vigorously canvassed in green greenery. The walled mixes contain a few holy places and in addition high "meru" towers, and "bunch" structures with unmistakably ancient Balinese features, for example, the dim grass rooftops and multifaceted divider carvings.
There are diverse patios inside the complex, meagerly situated and on various rises, associated with a progression of blossoming greenery enclosures and statue-lined strides.
Highlights: Inside the fundamental temple yard there is a freshwater spring that fills in as the heavenly water hotspot for petitions and services. Another different spring serves to purify and cleaning ceremonies.
Location: Pura Luhur Batukaru is located at Jalan Raya Batukaru, Wongaya Gede, Penebel, Wongaya Gede, Penebel, Kabupaten Tabanan, Bali 82152, Indonesia
120 BelulangImage Credit : Belulang
Another hot spring which is famous in Bali is the Belulang which is slowly gaining a lot of attention from the people around the world. Belulang Hot Spring comprises of a little pool and various bathing zones where you can remain under the water as it left the earth. They are encompassed by benevolent warungs anxious to offer you beverages and snacks.
In the event that you like we give you chance for swimming or showering in the wellspring here, however keep in mind to bring your towel and change fabrics. This place has its own particular uniqueness that it is without sulfur smell and it is not the same as other hot springs in like manner. This hot springs asset is from Beji Temple zone which is put away in a lake and diverted to a few douches and little lakes.
With mineral substance which is very thick, Belulang hot springs is accepted can mend numerous sicknesses identified with skin illness
Highlights: While you head out to this place you will pass rice fields way which is as of now orchestrated in certain way while appreciate the delightful and characteristic view encompass it. It is informed that nearby individuals trust that the hot springs is the place of Ida Putra Puncak Gunung Agung, the hot springs asset is situated in the Beji Temple zone, a place where individuals cleanse themselves before going to the temple.Location: Belulang is located on Mangesta Village, Penebel District, Tabanan Regency
121 Kusamba Village Salt FarmImage Credit : Kusamba Village Salt Farm
Kusamba is a major village in Klungkung Bali and its fame is lying in salt making and currently, it is one of the famous tourist destinations in Bali. The black sand beach in the village and a definitely beautiful panorama prevailing are the main reasons of its charm be enhanced.
Fishing, as well as salt making, are the primary routine of the people in this village and they use the traditional ways to extract salt from the sea water and also while catching fish. Visitors of Kusamba Village would be able to observe the process of salt making as well as fishing.
Highlights: Salt production happens under palm trees swaying in the peaceful wind on the beach. The sand that has been saturated from the sea water will be taken to the salt making hut and then it will be washed in more sea water. The salt water will be poured into a trough made of palm trees. The salt water will be evaporated and leave the salt to dry up and the farmers collect the salt and transfer it to the basket and then it will be packed and sold.
The quality salt available in Bali comes from Kusamba which is rich in iodine. About 20-30 groups of people are producing salt in the village that too in the traditional way. Visiting this salt making village will surely be a unique experience and in the future days, salt making will be wiped out of the village since many people are not happy to do this job. You will be given an opportunity to observe the process of salt making.
Location: The village is located at a distance of 20-minute drive from Semarapura City in Klungkung.
122 Hatten Wines FarmImage Credit : Hatten Wines Farm
Wine farms in Bali are quite famous and among them, Hatten stands out because of pure wine and breathtaking scenery. Hatten Wine Farm is located along the North Coast of Bali. Sprawling across a land of more than 35 hectares, Hatten provides a good time for the visitors with presenting the properly curated vineyards and they never run out of the supplies and of course the wine brewed here is of premium quality.
Hatten Wines has been evolving since 1994 in Bali, broke the rules of traditional viticulture and winemaking. The new trials and testing have helped Hatten to become a solid winemaking company.
Highlights: AGA White, AGA Red, Alexandria, Hatten Wines Rose, Tunjung, Jepun Sparkling, Pino de Bali are the most famous wine brands produced in Hatten. They are made of different types of grapes that have different origins. The local people of North Coast of Bali built their houses around the vineyard as some of the workers live near the Pergolas.
The main processes of winemaking happen in the laboratory facility with a capacity up to brew up 5000 bottles a day.
Location: Jl. Raya Seririt-Gilimanuk, Desa Sanggalangit, Bali.
123 Gardens of SambanganImage Credit : Gardens of Sambangan
Gardens of Sambangan in Bali is a must visit location, especially for those who love to get reimbursed to the values of nature. The waterfalls amidst a pristine nature are the most loved attractions in Sambangan. Usually, visitors love to do trekking to the gardens along the vast paddy fields and the thick tropical forest ranges. Sambangan is a tranquil village located in the North Bali district of Sukasada in Buleleng regency.
Highlights: The trekking to the secret garden is known as Alam trekking that starts from Taman Rahasia. Before the trekking begins, there would be an explicit orientation of 30 minutes and along the way to the garden, one will find many adventures. Indeed, the route goes through verdant rice fields, coffee plantations, cocoa plantations, palm sugar trees and many other different types of forests.
At Tibuan Puncak, you will take a break from the trekking. It is here the secret natural swimming pool can be found. You can spend time taking a mind blowing dip in the pool and enjoy the waterfalls. As you continue to the gardens, you will come across different waterfalls like Aling Aling waterfalls, Kroya waterfall, Kembar Waterfalls, Pucuk waterfalls etc.
These places are quite beautiful to relax and take picture perfect photographs as well. These surrealistic locations are rather hidden from more exposure but people have experienced the beauty and a rejuvenating moment from here and now it is a favourite adventure destination.
Location: Desa Sambangan, Sambangan, Sukasada, Sambangan, Sukasada, Kabupaten Buleleng, Bali 81161, Indonesia. The village is lying at a distance of around 20 minute drive away from Lovina beach and it will take a drive of 2 hours and 30 minutes from Ngurah Rai Airport in Denpasar to reach the village.
124 Bias Tugal BeachImage Credit : Bias Tugal Beach
Bali presents beautiful surprises each time tourists arrive here. One of such surprises, people never had an idea about in the past is Pantai Bias Tugel or simply called Secret Beach. The remote location made it hidden for long time but not anymore. The secluded beach possesses different names confusing among other famous beaches on the island but currently, it has more visitors every day.
A day on the beach would leave you relaxed. The beach is blanketed by golden colour sand with traces of volcanic black grains. At the edges of the beaches, there are rocky shorelines as well as some rocky pools where kids can have fun.
Activity: There are shops on the beach which rent out snorkel gears as the beach is quite friendly to those who love to do snorkeling. Though the currents are strong, swimming is a suggested activity, especially in the afternoon. Sunbathing is an obvious one on the beach.
Highlights: The warungs set up on the beach give you snorkel gear, or a cold Bintang or even a young coconut as well as a grilled fish. There are chances to grab a rejuvenating massage for 80000 rupiah for an hour- why don't give it a try?
Entry fee: The official entry point shows a ticket booth where you have to pay a fee of 2000 IDR per person and parking will cost 5000 IDR.
Opening hours: 08:00 am to 06:00 pm.
Location: Padangbai, Manggis, Karangasem Regency, Bali 80871, Indonesia. To reach the beach, you have to take the road that passes the Post Office from the ferry terminal. 750 meters uphill will lead you to the signposted intersection and from there, after 500 meters, you can see the ticket counter and continue walking down a narrow path to the beach.
125 Pura BesakihImage Credit : Pura Besakih
Besakih temple, the mother temple of Bali for more than 1000 years is on a great height of 1000 meters above the sea level on the slopes of the famous mount in Bali that is Mount Agung. A unique temple complex that showcases brilliant architectural as well as artistic aspects includes 86 temples and the main temple is Pura Penataran Agung and 18 others.
The biggest temple on the island is Besakih that is peacefully flanked by extensive rice fields, mountains, streams, valleys and hills. Balinese people believe that the visit to Besakih is an irreplaceable act of pilgrimage. Since the location of the temple is a mountain, its features are not usual yet immaculate. As you proceed to the mountain through the stairs, you will reach the different tiers of temples depending on the types and functions.
Structure of the temple: Besakih temple features three temples for the Hindu trinity. Pura Penataran Agung is dedicated for Shiva while Pura Kiduling Kreteg on the right side is for Brahma. Pura Batu Madeg is for Vishnu and located on the left. Pura Besakih has a lot of temples inside but many of the temples' courtyards are for the pilgrims mostly.
The largest among the temples in the complex is Pura Penataran Agung has multiple areas representing seven layers of the universe. Pura Batu Madeg displays a central stone that indicates the area where the temple is sitting was already a holy place since ancient times.
History of the temple: There is a legend saying that in the 8th century, a Hindustani monk got revelations in order to build homes for people during his isolation. Thus, the construction of a shelter started and during the process, many of his followers died due to illness as well as accidents.
When the construction was over, the structure got the name Basuki, the dragon deity inhabited Mount Agung and as time passed, the name was transformed into Besakih. The other shrines in the complex were built gradually and after years, Pura Besakih was proclaimed as the main temple during the conquering of Bali by the Majapahit Empire in the year of 1343.
Highlights: Pura Besakih is the only one in Bali which is open to all equally from any caste group. It is because of the nature acting as the prime center for all ceremonies to be conducted. The temple was nominated as a World Heritage Site in 1995 but yet not conferred upon it. Other major feature of the temple is that it conducts around 70 ceremonies or celebration each year.
Timings: The best time to visit the temple is early morning and in the evening. You can get a guide to visit and explore the temple complex by paying a certain amount. Also you have to wear sarongs and sashes before you enter the temple. You can get them for rent outside the complex.
Location: Desa Besakih, Rendang, Besakih, Rendang, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali 80863, Indonesia.
126 Tukad Unda Dam, KlungkungImage Credit : Tukad Unda Dam, Klungkung
A place for complete fun is Tukad Unda Dam in Bali, built on a river Tukad Unda. The river is one of the major attractions in Klungkund. While you are ushered to the beautiful site, you can see the locals taking bath or washing clothes there. Or even, kids will be playing in the water so happily. The moment of seeing the dam with really fresh water would be of amusement.
As a tourist destination, the dam has gained international fame through several unimaginable photographs published in famous magazines.
Highlights: Klungkung is an important village existing on the way to Ubud and it is famous for Balinese traditional paintings. The dam and the river add on to the fame the village already carrying with it. Tourists arrive at the dam to experience a relaxed and relishing moment with the rumbling sound of water in the background. Children playing with buckets and pouring water on each other is a very famous photograph that shows the fun the dam will promise everyone.
Location: Klungkung, Indonesia. The dam is located in Klungkung which is about 25 kilometers away from Ubud. You can get there by taxi or bemo, the public transportation.
127 Yeh Mampeh WaterfallImage Credit : Yeh Mampeh Waterfall
Yeh Mampeh Waterfall is a unique attraction in Bali, located in Buleleng regency at Les Village, Tejakula District. The number of tourists arrives here is comparatively less because of its fame was limited to some extent due to its far away location. It is measured to be originated from a height of 30 meters and falls down with a crystal clear water which is equally cold.
There is a chance to do hiking from the parking area through the easy and flat road and it would be a pleasure rather than being hectic since nature pays you the utmost serenity and calmness.
Highlights: Yeh Mampeh Waterfall is absurdly blessed with an enviable nature that has green hills, tall trees and a soothing atmosphere. At the waterfall, you may find locals taking a dip in the pool and you are happily welcome to enjoy the beauty of the place and meet the local people for a quick chat.
If you are not interested in swimming or taking a bath in the pure water, you can just sit back on one of the rocks and watch the nature. The locals call the waterfall Moboran often. The three levels of the waterfall are somewhat an exciting factor for adventure lovers. But the two levels among them are located at even more a higher place and hard to do hiking till there.
Location: It is located in the northern part of Bali at Les Village in Tejakula District. It will take around 3 hour drive from Denpasar and around 2 hours from Kintamani.
128 Bukit Asah BugbugImage Credit : Bukit Asah Bugbug
In terms of natural beauty, Bukit Asah in Bugbug village in Karangasem which has gained prominence as a tourist destination in a few years. Bukit means hill and Asah mean flat and wholly the word gives the meaning that a plateau on a hill. At the top, you will not be able to escape from the bewitching views of the sea and the surroundings and of course, the calm atmosphere lying in and around the hill has its clutches on anyone coming to visit the place.
Highlights: Since it is very close to the famous tourist attraction, Candi Dasa, reaching the point is not an onerous task. While visiting Bukit Asah, you might get the chances to enjoy other attractions nearby as well. If you arrive at the hill early morning, you can enjoy an astounding sunrise, very beautiful and incomparable. But during that time, the atmosphere will be chilled and you have to wear a jacket or sweater to prevent the cold.
People come for a leisurely time at the hill, spend ample time watching the horizon as well as the verdant greenery the village bears.
Location: Jalan Bukit Asah, Desa Bugbug, Karangasem, Sengkidu, Manggis, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali 80811, Indonesia. It is located at a distance of 4 km from Candi Dasa. You can reach the village by motorbike, car or bicycles.
129 Sari Segara Silkworm FarmImage Credit : Sari Segara Silkworm Farm
Silk is the most precious fabric in the world which has multitudinous variety depending on its texture and Bali also has one unique farm where silkworms are catered and protected to make the perfect silk materials out of them. Sari Segara Silkworm Farm is located in Badung where you are allowed to watch the soft moving, plant eaters, the producer of silk, and see the procedures behind silk extraction and weaving.
You can get your own design by weaving in the farm itself or you can get one completed pattern in Sutera Sari Segara Art Shop. The brilliant silk fabrics are created with utmost care and dedication. A lot of hands work for the soft fabric to become different patterns and of different shapes.
Highlights: There, you get some material to know the life cycle of the worm with animated films, spinning, and weaving etc. The eggs of the worm that will be hatched within a circle of up to 30 days with a special technique to feed the caterpillars the mulberry leaves. Cocoons are further processed into yarn the silk which will be made into fabric.
Also, the mulberry leaf shoots are used as a tea or herbal drinks that will help to reduce cholesterol, uric acid etc.
Location: Sibang Kaja, Br. Lateng, Abiansemal, Badung.
130 Atlas Pearl FarmImage Credit : Atlas Pearl Farm
A reputed indigenous item you can get when you visit Bali is Atlas Pearl. The spirit of Bali is immersed in it as the natives say. Atlas Pearl Farm is an enviable business leader in eco-pearling which is focused on extracting the most sought after silver and white Pinctada Maxima or the South Sea pearl. Atlas Pearl Farm has branches in Bali, Flores, Alor, West Papua etc. At the farm, you will be able to witness an exhibit of some of the most beautiful pearls or the best ever created by the human hands and hence the visit to Atlas Farm can be considered as an educational one to know more about the precious material in the world.
Highlights: With the support of 20 years in this business, Atlas has grown into a fully integrated system of marketing. Every year, they harvest more than 300,000 South Sea pearls that would be sold as retail and used in in-house jewellery manufacturing. The farm is considered to be a global leader in the category of 9-13 mm. Another important feature of this farm is its involvement in giving the local people job in the farm.
Around 80% of Balinese people are working in Atlas Pearl Farm. In the North Bali pearl farm has 100% women employment and by that Atlas has set a uniqueness in the male-dominated field of pearling.
Entry fee: There is no entry fee to be paid to enter the farms and it would need around 1 hour and 30 minutes to explore each section here.
Location: Penyabangan, Gerokgak, Buleleng Regency, Bali 81155, Indonesia.
131 Pura PulakiImage Credit : Pura Pulaki
One of the major temples in the temple trio of Pura Pulaki, Pura Pabean and Pura Melanting is Pura Pulaki. These temples are bestowed upon portion between the craggy mountains and black sands of the north coast beaches near Pemuteran. The temples which are prominent in Balinese Hindu culture have a unique spiritual function but the settings are quite amusing and thus tourists from different parts of the world become attracted to them.
Pura Pulaki is exactly located around 1.5 km east to Pemuteran, sitting on the foothills overlooking the opulent sea. Locals, as well as visitors, come here regularly, throughout the day, to pray, to offer tributes as the temple has a significant role in the belief system of Balinese traditions. A small shrine is situated on the roadside where priests flick the holy water on the devotees who pass by.
History of the Temple: The temple was founded by a famous priest who lived in the 16th century, Nirartha- he was led by a group of macaques. Due to the unending respect to the priest, those macaques started guarding the temple since then and it continues still. But the number of them just got shot up and now almost all the shrines in the temple are within monkey-proof cages. There are human temple guards now to keep these monkeys away from destroying the assets of the temple and disturbing others.
Highlights: The black structure of the temple outshines even the turquoise blue in front of it but some of the decorations inside are made of cement and painted in some alluring colours. Outside the temple, there are food stalls and other shops.
Entry fee: The tourists are required to pay 10000 IDR as an entry fee to the temple as well as you will need a sarong and sash to get inside.
Location: Jl. Seririt-Gilimanuk, Banyupoh, Gerokgak, Kabupaten Buleleng, Bali 81155, Indonesia
132 Pura Gede PerancakImage Credit : Pura Gede Perancak
Overlooking the ceremoniously beautiful river Perancak in a village with the same name is the famous temple, Pura Gede Perancak. It is exactly located in Jembrana regency. The alluring temple is built with wide white stone entranceways and it welcomes the devotees and visitors with warmth and joy.
This was the place where monk Nirartha set his foot for the first time in Bali several years ago. Gede Perancak was an abandoned site and the ruins remained just like that.Renovations and reformations had influenced the rebirth of the site in an unpredictably charming way.
Structure of the temple: The three entrance gateways are imitating the traditional architecture of the island. After climbing several steps that start with the greetings of two crocodiles, not the original ones, of course, you will reach these three entrance placed horizontally. Inside, there are small shrines for different deities.
Highlight: The temple commemorates the holy site where Dang Hyang Nirartha came for the first when he arrived in Bali in 1546. The temple acts as the host of Bull Run which is a favourite ceremony for the locals.
Entry fee: To enter the temple, you need not pay any fee but you are supposed to dress up in a sarong. If you don't have one, you can get it for rent near the temple.
Location: The temple is located in Jembrana Regency around 10 km west of Tegalcangkring Village.
133 Kelan beachImage Credit : Kelan beach
Among the extraordinarily beautiful beaches in Bali, Kelan Beach, perhaps, has the equal place as of Kuta Beach in the hearts of the tourists as well as locals. It is very close to Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali and why people would love to go to Kelan is to gaze at the unimaginable beauty of sunset scenery which would be different from other beaches on the island. Since the beach is located next to the airport, people love to look at landing and taking off of planes that are so awesome.
Highlights: Apart from the sights that would leave every eye bewitched, Kelan Beach is the perfect hang out place with the family since the shore hosts various seafood dining spots and restaurants where you will get tasty, local dishes served beautifully garnished on your table at the best price. Those who wish to lure the authentic ocean tastes when the sun goes into the laps of the sea can choose any of the restaurants that become alive during the evening times particularly.
Moreover, the beach houses utmost beauty that is considered to be any photographers' dream; the white sandy beach that is wet always with the delicate touch of the foamy waves but the calm waves in the middle of the sea is creating the perfect couple.
Activities: Leisurely walk and beach based games are suitable for Kelan Beach though other watersports are equally entertained.
Timing: The access to the beach starts at 06:30 am and extends to 11:00 pm every day.
Location: Jl. Segara Madu, Kelan, Tuban, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali, Indonesia
134 Kevala CeramicsImage Credit : Kevala Ceramics
When you visit Bali, try to visit Kevala Ceramic Bali, an unbeatable collection of designer homewares. The shop focuses on ceramic items which are produced in a factory in Sanur and many of the restaurants in Bali will amuse the visitors by serving food in these amazingly beautiful bowls, plates, and cups. The utensils display vivid pictures of flowers, plants, and other items and you will feel elevated by looking at them.
The most celebrated peculiarity of these items is that no two items will look identical and the variety of items ranges from stoneware, tableware, candle holders, bathroom paraphernalia etc that appear in different size, shape, colour, and texture. The inconsistencies of the items are the results of the kiln-firing process up to 1200 degree Celsius and that is the age-old tradition followed while these materials are crafted.
Highlights: Kevala Ceramics have the best designers with them and designs which become world class. The designs are portrayed in natural colours. The owners collaborate with guest artists from the different parts of the world like Gilly Beal, Dimity Kidston etc. Though the items look unidentical, by a touch you would understand all of them are made by hand individually. People in Bali believe that these sets of plates and bowls will add colours to your kitchen and dining area and the presence of good vibes in your room.
Kevala Ceramics give their crafts to wholesale traders and manufacturers. Nonetheless, anyone can get these collections at several retail shops in Bali called Kevala Home.
Price range: The smaller items in the shop will have the prices starting from 250000 IDR when bigger items and showpieces will cost around USD 200 and more. Depending on the designer and material quality, the price varies.
Opening hours: 09:00 am to 07:30 pm
Location: Jl. Mertasari No. 21, Suwung Kangin, Sidakarya, Denpasar Sel., Kota Denpasar, Bali 80224, Indonesia.
135 Abandoned PlaneImage Credit : Abandoned Plane
An aircraft abandoned in the middle of a town in Kuta has been a continues topic of curiosity and discussion among the tourists and locals for a long time and now it acts as an attraction with unproven mysteries roaming around. The abandoned aircraft is an old Boeing 737 plane which was abruptly placed in between two houses and now Google maps even show this craft.
Some people used to say the owner of the plane had left it there to have an original home in it while some others said that the owner wanted the craft to be a tourist attraction but when he ran out of money he just left it there and moved away. An interesting fact that was noticed was that its turbines were boarded up by wood in order to prevent people from finding its engines are missing.
Location: It is placed at Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai, Jimbaran. From the airport to Nusa Dua, you can take the left wing and 500 meters from the Benoa Square and right beside Dunkin Donuts is this mysterious aircraft.
136 Museum KartunImage Credit : Museum Kartun
Those who love to watch n number of cartoons or wish to show your kids something vary "cartoonic", then you should visit Museum Kartun in Kuta, Bali. This is the first cartoon museum in the Indonesian archipelago. You can watch different cartoon works from world famous cartoonists like Pramono R Pramoedjp, Dwi Koendoro, GM Sufarta etc along with some young cartoonists. The displays are varying on themes ranging from mild, imaginative themes to the relevant problems around the world.
The place is used for meetings and interactions too in order to spread the importance of exhibiting ideas through different modes in the current scenario.
Opening hours: The museum is open daily from 10:00 am to 05:00 pm.
Entry fee: You can enter the museum by paying entrance fee of Rp 20000
Location: Jl. Sunset Road No.85, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali, Indonesia.
137 Kedongana BeachImage Credit : Kedongana Beach
Very close to the famous Jimbaran Beach is Kedonganan Beach which is famous for authentic seafood delicacies and relaxed resort stay with a bewitching view of the ocean. The extremely beautiful white sandy beach with a slope along with the regular remembrance of the calm waves to the shore is ideal for a perfect sunset view or a leisurely walk.
The multiple restaurants offering different types of seafood will be quite buzzed every afternoon by the enlarged crowd of tourists and locals. Another attraction is the fish market where fresh fish caught by the fishermen can be purchased.
Highlights: The romantically shining restaurants are the irresistible attraction on the beach where you get lip-smacking grilled seafood items and the dining settings that offer you the best sunset views are quite beautiful.
Activities: Swimming, sunbathing, fishing etc are the favourite activities of tourists arriving at the beach. But a relaxed walk on the shore watching the calm waves slowly approaching the white sandy beach is something even more appreciable.
Opening hours: You can visit the beach any time you would like to but most of the seafood restaurants will be opened around 04:00 pm to 12:00 midnight.
Location: Jalan Pantai Kedonganan, South Kuta
138 Kelingking BeachImage Credit : Kelingking Beach
Arguably the most photogenic spot on your whole Bali trip, Kelingking Beach is one of those perspectives that is difficult to trust that it's genuine when you see it surprisingly. This whole beach front territory is especially excellent - the white cliff balance drastically with the turquoise blue waters. This is to a greater extent a perspective than a climb; however it's positively worth making a reroute to see!
Stop in a soil parcel with perspectives of the sea, and you can take after an earth way downhill to one side of the stand. There are no signs, and a portion of the guests resting at the stand didn't understand there was a more glorious post right down the way. After around 100 feet, you will abruptly develop at the edge of a precipice that river into thin landmass sticking out into the sea.
Highlights: The beach is famous for cliff Jumping and swimming.
Location: Kelingking Beach is located at Bunga Mekar, Nusa Penida, Bunga Mekar, Nusapenida, Kabupaten Klungkung, Bali 80771, Indonesia
139 Pura Dalem PedImage Credit : Pura Dalem Ped
Settled on the dry, limestone ground on Nusa Penida Island, Pura Dalem Ped is a baffling sanctuary. Amid the sanctuary's odalan, the gift of building, travelers come to offer their regards and give their offerings around evening time, while abnormally, the canines in the range cry constantly. The sanctuary itself is produced using limestone; its washed-out white shading gives the range a spooky feel and climate.
Highlights: The temple is said to have a dull history. Clearly it was made as a place to revere the island's defenders, the wong samar . 500 of these wong samar were once controlled by a detestable ruler, Ratu Gede Nusa, who with his dark enchantment given to him by the leyaks (witches and shamans) spread sickness and fiendishness.
The Watu Renggong kingdom tested Ratu Gede Nusa, otherwise called I Macaling, the human with a malevolent soul. After many fizzled endeavors, a Watu Renggong general accompanied the tooth of Naga Basuki, a mythical serpent, killed I Macaling and grabbed hold of the island.
Location: Pura Dalem Ped is located at Ped, Nusa Penida, Indonesia
140 Pantai MuayaImage Credit : Pantai Muaya
If you are a nature lover and have been long searching for something soothing then don't miss your chance to visit the Muaya Beach, this shoreline is exceptionally delightful, white sand and introduces an astounding dusk scene, a key area in the territory near the airplane terminal. On the off chance that still inquisitive, here are many restaurants and bistros give food from crisp ocean angle and constantly swarmed to visit at supper time arrived while seeing the magnificence of the nightfall. The white sand view, fresh breeze with the gushing waves on the shore will hold you back from leaving the place. And just when you feel you are about the leave the sunset will beckon you to watch the whole thing live.
Highlights: Creating a perfect romantic atmosphere this place will make your fall in love with it particularly while tasting the fish dish you will be quieted and make a delightful visitor encounter amid a visit in Bali. While in Jimbaran get an opportunity to witness the excellence of the shoreline, and taste flavorful culinary dishes from seafood.
Location: Muaya beach located in the village of Jimbaran, South Kuta District.
141 Melasti Beach UluwatuImage Credit : Melasti Beach Uluwatu
Another beach which is a must visit for you in Uluwatu is the Melasti Beach which is beckoning travelers from far and wide. A standout amongst the most enthralling shorelines on Bali's southern drift Melasti Beach is a lesser known beach in Uluwatu. This beach is best for the photography freaks and the enthusiast who love to explore something different from the usual. The rock formation and the high cliffs in this beach attract people in bulk to witness its incandescent beauty.
Melasti is often used by the local people for performing the Melasti ceremony on a specific day like before Nyepi. The beach can be now easily accessible through road and one has to agree that the beauty of the place will definitely skip a beat when you witness it. The asphalt road towards the edge of the gorge that crosses the drift it frequently turns into a photo shoot location.
Highlights: This beach is very famous with the surfers as well as the peace seekers who love to witness the beauty of nature.
Location: Melasti beach is located on the south coast of Bali precisely in Ungasan Village, and is adjacent to Bali Beach Cliff.
142 Green Bowl BeachImage Credit : Green Bowl BeachAs we all know, beaches always have that special magic in the air that makes everything perfect the moment you step in it. When you are on a vacation to Uluwatu, Bali this time visit this another captivating beach Green Bowl Beach. Green Bowl Beach is one of Bali's most detached shorelines, a little 30m beachfront strip with coarse white sand.
Among the amazing features at Green Bowl Beach, there are two vast limestone caves that enclose small rock shrines and also provide shades and shelter to the beach lovers and surfers paddling in from their fun time out on the waves.
The best time to go is amid low tide, when the quiet perfectly clear waters take into account awesome snorkeling, with predictable waves a short or past characteristic reef hindrance.
Highlights: This beach is famous for surfing and relaxing for a perfect sun tan. The vast majority of this little shoreline gets overflowed, here and there even up to the rock face and into the caves. Most of the people are seen visiting in the early mornings, with a few beverages and straightforward picnicking snacks, and spend their half or an even entire day down at the base.
Location: The beach is located approximately 75 metres down hundreds of steps under a verdant cliff in the village of Ungasan, which is 15 km drive from Kuta.
143 La Favela Tropical themed RestaurantImage Credit : La Favela Tropical themed Restaurant
A different theme inside a bar and restaurant in Bali gives it a wide acclaim across the globe. I am talking about La Favela Bar and Restaurant that welcomes the customers with a differing interior and dining scene. It was opened in 2013 and within a limited time it became very popular among the tourists and natives for its unfamiliar vintage design which had inspiration from the urban scenes of Rio.
It is usually open only for lunch and dinner but the tourists love to be here late and stay back for enjoying the cozy vibes inside. Antiques, themed interiors, different ambience and decorations make the dining just flamboyant.
Highlights: The semi indoor gardens with artificial waterfalls and ponds, al fresco tables and chairs and a mini bridge exhibit an unmatched beauty. The bar and lounge are made enormously beautiful with adorable old cocks and picture frames. The tropical theme portrayed beautifully inside the bar and restaurant completely agrees with the visitors' concepts of favelas.
You can try the Peruvian ceviche mixed with seafood, mahi mahi or red snapper or you can enjoy their tartare and carpaccio. If you would like to try something heavy, then tenderloins, rib-eyes and barramundi steaks are available. There are more of sea foods, internationally famed cuisines to try out.
Timing: 12:00 noon to 03:00 am on all days.
Location: Jalan Laksamana Oboroi No.177X, Seminyak, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80561, Indonesia.
144 Seminyak SquareImage Credit : Seminyak Square
If you are a lover of retail shopping, then you must visit Seminyak Square in Bali which is an attractive shopping complex filled with small boutiques and designer shops. It is located in the heart of Seminyak where you can get the unleashed views of the resort village clearly. The shops in the complex array an attractive range of clothes, jewelry, accessories, books, artworks, souvenirs etc.
There are international brands as well where you can purchase from. This is the best option in Bali to grab some exciting items like designer swim and surf wear, batik clothing, Balinese furniture, English books, statues of Buddha etc. The cafes and restaurants opened will let you relaxed for some time after the extensive stroll of yours around the complex.
Highlights: Indulge in some luxurious spa therapies at one of the spas and feel authentically rejuvenated. The beach is very close to the complex as you can walk down to watch the mesmerizing sunset. Enjoy the cocktails at one of the beach restaurants while you look at the beautiful sea in front of you. A free car parking service at the complex makes its name spread across the city.
Timing: The square is open from mid-morning to late night but according to the shops, the opening time may vary.
Location: It is located at a distance that would take around 30 minute drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport. A 15 minute drive by car from Kuta will also take you to Seminyak Square.
145 Totem Room Escape ChallengeImage Credit : Totem Room Escape Challenge
The first and the biggest reality room escape game in Indonesia is Totem Room Escape and within a short span of time it brought laurels to Indonesia after competing with the best escape games in the world. It started in Jakarta in 2014 and now it has branches in other cities like Badung, Semarang, and Bali. The peculiarity of Totem Room Escape is the perfect collaboration of high quality puzzles with proper tech gadgets. The rooms will be decorated thematically which in turn promises the participants an awesome time to solve the puzzles and escape from the room. You are free to book any themed room through the website and thus the procedures become hassle-free.
Highlights: Locked in dark land, Egyptian Secret, Kidnapped, Mission Impossible and Chocolate Factory only for kids are the rooms you will be locked in and have to escape from. You have 50-60 minutes to escape and normally a group of 5-6 people will be participating and it will vary according to the room.
Entry fee: USD 20 per person is the entry fee.
Timings: From 10:00 am to 10:00 pm on all days. You can choose the convenient slot for one hour game.
Location: Jalan Kayu Aya No.27, Near Seminyak Square, Across Starbucks, Seminyak, Bali.
146 Double Six BeachImage Credit : Double Six Beach
To escape to the grandeur of nature, to rejuvenate into the unseen persona of your inner self, a day you will spend at the famous Double Six Beach will help you. A mesmerizing beach location where a number of activities to keep you exhilarated is Double Six Beach. The extended sandy beach is located on the west coast of Bali and the peaceful ambience here will not leave you bewitched.
People come here to relax and spend some time at utmost peace. The shore is friendly, giving the visitors many opportunities to indulge in a leisurely beach walk or to experience an authentic Balinese massage.
Activities: For those who would love to be active on the beach, there are horse riding, surfing, snorkeling, swimming, beach volleyball, football and other similar activities. Anyone who comes to the beach will not return with disappointment. Moreover, try sampling the best selling beer in Bali that is Bintang from any hotel on the shore and while you sip it, enjoy the Bali Sea's waves crashing against the beautiful beach. Watch the darling sunset when the total surrounding becomes alluring.
Location: Double Six Beach is located in the village of Seminyak and the end of Jalan Double Six. It lies about 30 minutes away from Ngurah Rai International Airport and also about 15 minutes away from Kuta.
147 Goa Lawah TempleImage Credit : Goa Lawah Temple
One of the most prominent temples in Bali is Goa Lawah which is a huge complex constructed around a cave. The cave houses hordes of bats and thus its name flourished as Bat Cave. The temple's birth was claimed to be in the 11th century by Mpu Kuturan. He was an early priest who was the reason for Hinduism to come to the land of Indonesia, experts say. Located in the village of Pesinggahan Dawan, the temple is the major landmark to be visited on your tour of Candi Dasa or Bali.
Structure of the temple: It is a large complex situated on the north side of the Jalan Raya Goa Lawah main road. Those who come to visit Bali would take a short break to visit the temple for prayers. At the entrance of the temple, you can see two large banyan trees and as you enter the temple, you will come to see a central courtyard. Three bale pavilions at the three corners of the complex. Also, there are ages-old shrines that holds nectar bats and a Shivaite shrine which was there for thousands of years. It was once a place for meditation for many sages.
History: The story of the temple says a prince from the Mengwi kingdom had chosen the place to hide away from the enemies and eventually reached at Besakih Temple on the foot of Mount Agung. The story was not proved right or wrong till date. The locals and the temple community say that the cave leads to three locations viz. Mount Agung, Talibeng and Tangkid Bangbang and various accounts declare that when Mount Agung erupted in 1963, ash came out of Goa Lawah.
Location: Jalan Raya Goa Lawah, Pesinggahan Village, Dawan District, Klungkung
148 Lotus LagoonImage Credit : Lotus Lagoon
Lotus Lagoon in Candi Dasa has umpteen number of admirers from all over the world since it displays an amazing sight with an expansive water body brimming with pink and fuchsia lotuses and there is a small garden with statues in the centre. Tourists as well as locals come to enjoy the sight of Lotus Lagoon every day. While you come across the road, you will be able to see a temple on a higher elevation and the temple is the reason why the area got its name.
There are two shrines situated amidst the densely forested hillside. Once you reach there, you will be getting a better sight of the lagoon as well as the sea and the beach which together make Candi Dasa look so pleasant and glamorous.
Highlights: The lagoon will always be beautiful with a number of lotus in it and people who would love to spend some time to relax with peaceful environment, this is the best choice.
Location: Jl. Raya Candidasa, Sengkidu, Manggis, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia
149 Tirta Gangga Water PalaceImage Credit : Tirta Gangga Water Palace
A former royal palace in eastern Bali is Tirta Gangga which is located about 5 km from Karangasem near Abang. The fame of the palace is the contribution of its water palace owned by Karangasem Royal. It was designed and constructed in 1948 by the last Raja of Karangasem. The water gardens are the most important contribution of the king and the island people were surprised to see the Raja working with the labourers to help the construction of the garden. The prime feature of the gardens of the water palace is the atypical blend of Balinese and Chinese architecture.
Highlights: The grounds of the water garden are made of three separate complexes and each has ponds and beautiful sculptures. The lowest complex possesses two large ponds and a water tower while the second complex consists of water pools. The last or the third one has the main complex which is the home of the former Raja. Now, there are restaurants and four bungalow units for rent in this complex.
You can see an underground pipe system that goes to the upper swimming pool. It emerges out through the mouth of a demon statue and flows into a lower level pool. From there, it flows into some ponds and into the rice fields that are creating the border of the gardens. The water is always considered holy and used for religious purposes also. There are some ceremonies held during spring led by the local temple priests.
Timings: It will be open from 08:00 am to 11:00 pm on all days.
Location: Karangasem Regency, Bali, Indonesia. It is located about 6 km away from the town of Amalpura and at a distance of 83 km from Denpasar.
150 Kuta Beach Sea Turtle ConversationImage Credit : Kuta Beach Sea Turtle Conversation
With an aim to protect the tiny eggs and thus increase the hatching rates of sea turtles started Kuta Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Programme Started almost 17 years ago. It was started by Mr. Agung and Wayan with 1 sea turtle nest which was protected with bamboo placed around the nest.
There are Turtle Rangers to patrol the beach during the night to give the mother sea turtles safe place on the shore to lay eggs and go back to the ocean. They relocate the eggs to the hatchery at Kuta and wait for the next 45-60 days to get the eggs developed and hatched. When the eggs are hatched, the conservationists will return them to the natural habitat immediately.
Highlights: Currently, tourists are also becoming part of the conservation programme hugely as the awareness about protecting these animals has gained prominence around the island. People can join the release of the baby turtles to the ocean so that they can spread the word to others and bring more people in order to be a member of the conservation team and protect more sea turtles like this.
In 2012 and 2013, the authorities say that they could collect more than 50000 eggs safely and relocated them to the hatchery. Around 80% of them were hatched and released to the ocean.
Timings: The nesting season on the beach is from March to September every year and the hatching season is from April to October. The nesting dates can be altered as the baby turtles will be hatched naturally when they are ready. During the months of June, July, August and September, the baby turtles will be released almost every day.
If you visit Kuta during these months, you may be able to take part in this mind blowing social activity.
Things to remember: When you visit the conservation centre, try not to touch the baby turtles or not to take photos of them with flashes on in order to protect their eyesight.
Location: The beach is located a few minutes away from the Ngurah Rai International Airport in Tuban.
151 Waterbom WaterparkImage Credit : Waterbom Waterpark
An important water theme park in Bali is Waterbom Waterpark which is lying amidst lush green forest and equipped with multiple fun and adventurous rides extending happiness to adults as well as kids. It is termed to be an indescribable oasis amidst the extensive stretch of Kuta beach. The water slides inside the park are quite amusing. They will slice through a huge area of 3.8 hectares that provide complete entertainment for kids as well as adults, equally.
There are 101 ways to enjoy your time in complete thrill both on land and in water. This is a perfect choice for families as all the rides are safe and enjoyable. You can choose to dine out at cafes and this park is a one-stop entertainment capital of Bali.
Highlight: The park uses only advanced salt chlorination water which is soft to the environment as well as on your skin. Twin Racers, Smash Down 20, Fast and Fierce, Double Twists, Green Vipers, Pipe Line, Lazy River, Super Bowl, Boomerang etc are the most liked rides in the park with enormous fun and thrill hidden inside. Both adults and kids can equally enjoy these rides since all of the meet the international safety standards.
Entry fee:
- For adults per one day: IDR 520.000 and per two days: IDR 880.000
- For children per one day: IDR 370.000 and per two days: IDR 620.000
The total package includes admission ticket, express entrance, prioritize Gazebo booking, towel, digital photos, lunch and 1 activity. It costs IDR 880 for adults and IDR 750 for kids.
Location: Jl. Kartika, Tuban, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia.
152 Puja MandalaImage Credit : Puja Mandala
Bali's religious tolerance and cultural diversity are well known to the outer world and they become obvious when you visit Puja Mandala located on a hilltop in Nusa Dua in Badung regency. It is a place of worship as the words describe and now it is one of the precious tourist attractions in Bali which depicts how Bali has transformed to become the perfect island welcoming cultural diversities and religious tolerance.
The area of Puja Mandala extends up to 2.5 hectares filled with glittering towers and buildings, Puja Mandala agrees with nature and expresses a quiet, serene atmosphere, though.
Highlights: The idea of Puja Mandala was in the head of former tourism minister Joop Ave as to develop a worship complex for all the religions in Bali and it became a reality when the president nodded his head in agreement with him. The construction of the complex was finished in 1997 and the inauguration was done by the then minister of religious affairs, Tarmizi Taher.
The complex houses Ibnu Baitullah Mosque, Maria Bunda Segala Bangsa Catholic Church, Budhina Guna Buddhist Temple, Bukit Doa Protestant Church and Jagat Natha Hindu Temple.
They all stand in harmony, side by side, letting people believe that religion is to unite people not to divide. Tourists, as well as locals, find this place a unique concept which portrays a distinguished architectural style as well. During the religious celebrations, the real tolerance comes into light when all people will take part in the celebration of any religion and work together to make it grand.
People come together to help each other during the special occasions and festivals of each religion, thus showing the respect to other religions.
Location: Jalan Nusa Dua, Kuta Selatan, Benoa, Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia.
153 Kintamani Organic Farm TourImage Credit : Kintamani Organic Farm Tour
When in Bali there are a lot of places you would want to visit and explore. Out of the amazing place in Bali Kintamani Organic farm & Tour is the perfect fit for you. Kintamani is a standout amongst the most grand and intriguing regions of Bali. An enormous spring of gushing lava 30,000 years back made 3 kilometer wide caldera. Presently Lake Batur fills half of the antiquated caldera and the dynamic Volcano Mount Batur possesses the other half. Kintamani, with its rich volcanic soil, is prestigious for its espresso beans and oranges which you'll discover as the fundamental shopping fascination.
Highlights: One can also find a market that sells superb quality of fresh organic product are sprinkled along the roadsides of Kintamani. On the eastern shore of the close-by Batur Lake are showcase gardens for a wide range of cool atmosphere vegetables.
Price: The approximate price for a tour starts from IDR 999,150
154 Kehen TempleImage Credit : Kehen TempleLocated in the foothills of the south part of Bangli Regency lies the beautiful Kehen Temple. This Hindu temple is at a distance of 45 km from Denpasar town. Once you are inside the temple you will find Panyimpenan Temple building keep 3 inscriptions which are relating to its contents and temple existence. Kehen temple is one of the famous temples in Bali and is visited by many tourists throughout the year.
The temple is strategically located on the highland and once can see the stunning view of the region from the top. This temple is a must visit destination in Bali. The temple has a total of 38 stairs which are very beautifully decorated. On both sides of the stairs, you will find guardian statues (Elephants flank) of wayang-figures taken from the popular Ramayana story.
Location: Desa Cempaga, Kec. Bangli, Bali, Indonesia
Timings: The temple opens from 09:00 AM – 07:00 PM
155 Balangan BeachImage Credit : Balangan Beach
The fresh breezes in the beaches are said to give you the best feeling in the world. Whenever we visit any place we definitely try to find out the beaches there to spend some time there. So this time while you are visiting Uluwatu, don't miss your chance to visit the famous Balangan Beach. With low strands and rocky this beach attracts a lot of tourist around the world. This beach is also known as Pantai Balangan.
This ravishing beach highlights and of brilliant sand circumscribed between vegetated limestone precipices and a reef with one of the longest left-hander breaks on the island. This beach is also known as surfer's paradise. Balangan Beach falls shares the same region as Dreamland, set just a kilometer apart and isolated by a little headland that fills in as the well known mark Hole 15 of the New Kuta Golf Course, from where players get the best elevated view over both shorelines and the sea skyline.
Highlights: Balangan Beach is famous for surfing and good for photography as well. One can also witness the majestic sunset while they visit this beach.
Location: You can visit the coastline from Jalan Pantai Balangan, 7-kilometre (4.3-mile) ride west from the Garuda Wisnu Kencana cultural park.
156 Eat Street of SeminyakImage Credit : Eat Street of Seminyak
For those who love to see endless shopping options, bars and a lot of energy among people, you may love to devour Eat Street in Seminyak. This is a throbbing tourist location in Bali where day to day commuters and travelers clogging up the streets and it is always awaken and welcomes groups of people seamlessly. Every time, there would be a new shop or restaurant open letting people try out something new rather than what they tasted last time of their visit.
You are invited to spend ample time with your friends or family or all alone and relax watching at the swinging vehicles on the streets. Though the drinks available here are costly but they are worth sipping.
Highlight: If you want to try different tastes, you are free to do so. There is a modern bistro style café that gives you burgers, steaks and similar items at a fair price. A champagne bar which is called Red Carpet Champagne Bar will let you enjoy a glass of bubbling up drink. The multiple colourful boutiques will let you immerse into the joy of shopping and free time in Seminyak.
Location: Starts from Ku-De-Ta and the Oberoi hotel up to Raya Kerobokan.
157 Oberoi Flea MarketImage Credit : Oberoi Flea Market
For a quick shopping in Seminyak, you can run into the vast arena of multiple items ranging from clothes to leather bags to shoes. Among the menagerie of shopping that can be seen in Bali, selecting the flea market is a choice to be made out of a dice but it is worth spending some time before you return to your native. You can stroll around and find the colourful designs printed on clothes and similar items.
The shops are arrayed in a beautiful way so that you will feel at ease to cover all of them in one go. You are free to bargain and grab the best summer and beach fashion collections from here.
Highlights: Though the price of the items may become higher related to what you get in Kuta, the quality of the product is competitive and the difference in designs would make you fall for the items displayed. Those who would love to spend some relaxed time before your flight, this small market with a lot of stuff will help you.
Timing: The market is open on all days of the week during day and night so that the visitors will feel free to roam around and find something unique at every stall at any time.
Location: Kayu Aya Square Oberoi, Jalan Kayu Aya, Seminyak, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali, Indonesia
158 Guwang Art MarketImage Credit : Guwang Art Market
If you are looking for some shopping spree in Ubud then this place is a must visit for you. Guwang Art Market also known as 'Pasar Seni Guwang', is a traditional market showcase in Bali which is quite similar to the, Pasar Seni Sukawati. Indeed, even the things sold at Guwang are like that of Sukawati's. Guwang Art Market gives an option shopping goal to visitors who wish to maintain a strategic distance from the group regularly running Sukawati amid pinnacle periods.
Guwang's close-by area, just 1km south from Sukawati likewise adds to this comfort. Other than the workmanship showcase as a wellspring of Bali trinkets and crafted works, the town of Guwang components numerous craftsmanship shops and exhibitions.
Highlights: The market itself involves three principle pieces or "blok" in the nearby tongue. 'Blok An' is at the left of the passage, where stands for the most part offer wooden cutting things and different keepsakes. 'Blok B' is at the privilege, and offers materials, for example, garments in different themes and bright sarongs.
159 Ubud Celuk VillageImage Credit : Ubud Celuk Village
With the flourishing of different culture and people coming forward to learn about the culture of different region Bali has been on the top of the list of every traveler. It is said that the most intrigue and the amazing features can be found in Bali if you have the fetish to uncover the place. One such place in bali which has been attracting a lot of travelers around the world is the Ubud Celuk Village.
Visit this amazing place in Bali where you get a chance to buy from the cheapest of gold while you visit this village. Celuk Village is well known for the unbelievable gold and silver work which is accessible around this range at low costs. In the Sukawati territory you will find that the skilled workers are of an elevated requirement and you can trade over these products or even purchase in discount limit.
Highlights: While in the village one can find small shops, a great deal to see around Celuk Village and the way of life of the place is captivating and unwinding to see where the pace of life is moderate. You will also find some intriguing characters and a lot of place to attempt the neighborhood dishes and global dining. There are some different attractions and in the region and in addition various offices and inns which are typically beat end or mid range boutique little places concealed away in the town.
Location: The Celuk Village is located approximately 4km southwest of the Sukawati District
160 John Hardy Workshop and ShowroomImage Credit : John Hardy Workshop and Showroom
While you are visiting Ubud, Bali there is another place which you should definitely visit there, John Hardy Workshop and Showroom. Built up in Bali in 1975, John Hardy is devoted to the production of extreme magnificence through artist hand-crafted jewelry. There are ace craftsman with unique specialty through the flawlessness of present day configuration, making ageless exceptional pieces that are splendidly alive.
John Hardy, an artist and visionary, went to Bali in the 1970s and was captivated by the island's wonderful excellence. There, he established a genuine group with nearby artist and since then the organization has remained energetically dedicated to group, artisanship and manageability.
Highlights: the jewelers which are designed here not only evocate the symbolism and honor the transmission artist but also make the jewelry ageless.
Location: The John Hardy Workshop and Showroom is located at Jl. Raya Mambal, Br. Baturning No. 1, Mambal, Abiansemal, Mambal, Abiansemal, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80352, Indonesia
Timings: Open from 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
161 Nusa Dua islandsImage Credit : Nusa Dua islandsVisits to the two islands which are the reason to get Nusa Dua its name come first in the list of the best things to do in Nusa Dua. It surrounds a clean and clear bay where you can indulge in exhilarating swimming and snorkelling experience at any time you wish to. It has a lot many other attractions around the island.
A major feature of these islands is one is larger than the other, the southern one which is larger has a vast grassy field where banquets, international events etc happen on a regular basis. You can also see a small temple, Pura Bias Tugel located nearby on the rocky hills that offer a stunning view of the waves crashing against the rocks.
The islands became so attractive since it has on its sides a number of well- maintained resorts with magnificent views of the sea and impeccable amenities.
Location: Nusa Dua , Benoa, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia
162 Jimbaran Fish MarketImage Credit : Jimbaran Fish Market
Now if you are a fish lover then there is one place you ought to visit in Jimbaran the famous Jimbaran fish market. Also, locally referred as Pasar Ikan Traditional Kedonganan', this fish market is famous for the amazing seafood dining bay. While you visit this market you can see a lot of fishing boats lands daily and also you can buy some fresh fish from here. One can find the Kedonganan village's own cluster of seafood, restaurants etc just south of the market and the boat landing area.
Highlights: One of the most interesting things in the while your visit this fish market is that you can take cooking classes and indulge in some activities. You can also watch the fisherman unloading their nets full of sardines, larger catches such as mahi-mahi. Shrimps, crabs, lobster are few other seafood can be found in this market.
Location: Jimbaran Fish Market is located Jalan Pantai Kedonganan, Kedonganan.
163 Jimbaran BayImage Credit : Jimbaran Bay
Located on the southwestern coast of the narrow isthmus which also connects Bali and the Bukit Peninsula Jimbaran Bay is another best places to visit in Jimbaran. One can also find the Jimbaran beach just near the bay. Soak in the tranquillity and the peace of the region as you step into the bay. This beach is the perfect antidote to a stressful world. What's more one can find the land gently sloping away revealing the majestic view of the hidden leafy tropical forest. Walk on the shore as you watch the amazing sunset here or just head out for a swim in the vast sea. Nothing can be a better medicine than the beckoning sea and cool breeze air here.
Highlights: One can find a lot of luxurious hotels like the Four Seasons Resort at Jimbaran Bay and the InterContinental Bali Resort & Spa. The bay is famous for surfing, swimming and getting sun-tanned.
Location: Jimbaran Bay is located at Bukit Peninsula, Jimbaran.
164 Seminyak BeachImage Credit : Seminyak Beach
Seminyak is the colourful, laidback tourist destination in Bali where the beach front resorts and shops capture any one warmheartedly. The overwhelming location which is filled with a huge number of tourists is considered to the most fashionable destination. The flamboyant beach is the main reason behind the flow of people toward the city. Alluring beach restaurants and boutiques add to the existing beauty of the location completely. The beach promises a secluded, relaxed ambience compared to other famous beaches in Indonesia.
The nightlife of the beach is the ultimate highlight. Those who come to witness the bewitching sunset will extend till the darkness starts sprawling across the beach since the whole region will be lit up in the glittering lights emitted by the beach side spas, boutiques, hotels, resorts and restaurants.
Activities: Horse riding, surfing, leisure walk, snorkeling, scuba diving etc are the main activities tourists love to do when they come to Seminyak beach. Since the peaceful beach is incomparably beautiful, one can come simply relax by lying down on the clean seashore looking at the sky, especially after the sunset, it would be depicting an alluring picture.
Location: It will take around 2 hours and 30 minutes to reach Seminyak from Bali International Airport.
165 Penulisan TempleImage Credit : Penulisan Temple
With a lot of tourist place to explore in Kintamani, there is another temple which is a must see attraction for you in Kintamani. Arranged at 1745 meters and around 3 km from Kintamani this temple is a standout amongst the most antiquated sanctuaries in Bali. This sanctuary is the most elevated sanctuary in Bali and comprises of 11 terraces and the first five of them are the temple complex. Alternate sanctuaries in the complex are Pura Panarajon, Pura Ratu Penyarikan, Pura Ratu, Pura Daha Tua and Pura Taman Danu.
Highlights: The temple is made of antiquated stones statues and linga dating from eleventh thirteenth hundreds of years, one of which is of Queen Mahendratta. Also, the best thing about the sanctuary is that you can appreciate the stunning dawn from the top.
Location: Puncak Penulisan is located at Sukawana village, Kintamani, Bangli Regency Bali-Indonesia.
166 Ulun Danu Batur TempleImage Credit : Ulun Danu Batur Temple
Another Balinese temple which is a must see for you is the Ulun Danu Batur Temple. Built in 1926, Ulun Danu Batur Temple is the second most amazing temple complex of Bali, after the mother temple Besakih. The temple is committed to Dewi Batari Ulun Danu, goddess of lakes and waterways.
"Ulun Danu" actually interprets as "head of the lake". Until 1926 Pura Ulun Danu and the town of Batur were situated down in the caldera, at the foot of the Batur fountain of liquid magma. After the fountain of liquid magma ejected savagely in 1926, both the town and the sanctuary were demolished with the exception of the most critical holy place, a 11-layered meru devoted to Dewi Batari Ulun Danu.
Highlights: Pura Ulun Danu is a complex of nine unique sanctuaries, containing altogether 285 altars and structures devoted to the divine beings and goddesses of water, agribusiness, sacred springs, workmanship, creates, and so forth.
Location: Ulun Danu Batur Temple is located at Jl. Kintamani, Batur Selatan, Kintamani, Batur Sel., Kintamani, Kabupaten Bangli, Bali 80652, Indonesia
167 Jenggala GalleryImage Credit : Jenggala Gallery
Your visit to Jimbaran would not be complete without buying some of the exotic glassware and earthenware. Also referred as 'Jenggala', is a prestigious Bali-based glass and earthenware silverware plan. This retail shop offers a variety of products with different colours and glazes all stored in a spacious temperature-controlled showroom. The ambience of the whole place will blow your minds away. With the abundant natural light as well as the artificial light these showroom provides you with the best viewing option of the artefacts. Additionally one can find a bistro named Warung Keramik where you buy and also enjoy some refreshing snacks.
Location: The Jenggala Gallery is located at Jalan Uluwatu II, Jimbaran.
Timings: Opens from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
168 New Kuta Green ParkImage Credit : New Kuta Green Park
When you first hear the name of this place all you can think of is green and that perfectly fits for this one of a kind place in Jimbaran. Kuta Green Park is a water park inside the Pecatu Indah Resort, found 200m from the New Kuta Condotel and close to Dreamland Beach. This park provides with one of a kind family amusement spot in a bumpy limestone zone by combining water park and different other thrilling activities. The water park covers 5 hectares of the Pecatu Indah Resort enclave. 12 water activities run from invigorating rides to relaxation attractions, while youngsters' play areas and an aviary give extra diversion.
Highlights: New Kuta Green Park's principal water attractions has the Wave Pool, with a simulated wave generator where you can ride a unique surfboard and get a few moves. The Flying Fox empowers members to feel the impression of flying through the air and more than 200m of the picturesque surroundings of the New Kuta Green Park, and a Bungee Trampoline welcomes grown-ups and youngsters to hop together and share the good times.
Timings: Open from Monday to Sunday 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM.
Location: New Kuta Green Park is located at Indah Resort, Jalan Raya Uluwatu, Pecatu, Kuta Selatan
169 Suluban BeachImage Credit : Suluban Beach
In the midst of the greenery and the clear blue water there lies another enchanting beach in Uluwatu, Bali which is a must visit for you. Hidden by limestone and can be accessed via steps and log inclines through narrow gaps in the stone Suluban Beach is another unique beach in Uluwatu.
Canopied by a cliff this little shoreline may not be perfect for sunbathers, but rather serves expert surfers well as a base to paddle out and ride neighboring reef breaks, including around Uluwatu, just toward the south. Also, nicknamed 'Blue Point', Suluban Beach lies toward the finish of Jalan Mamo in the waterfront region of Labuan Sait, a similar region shared by popular surf spots Padang and Uluwatu.
Highlights: Suluban Beach is very famous with the surfers who come here to enjoy the gushing waves while they surf. Also, this beach is great for sun tanning and relaxing.
Location: Suluban Beach is located in Peninsula Hill, about 34 km from Denpasar.
170 Circus WaterparkImage Credit : Circus Waterpark
Circus Water Park Bali is the first family theme park in Bali and it is located close to Ngurah Ra airport. There are multiple fun rides exclusively for kids as well as adults. Wave slider, Spiral Slider and Speed Spiral Slider are for adults while Pinisi Boat, Mini Spiral Slider, Spill Bucket, Mini Speed Racer and water plaza are for kids. There are four extensive pools with pure water and proper safety. The park is an authentic station for those who love to have some adrenaline pumping activities with the family.
Highlights: The park is not big as other water parks but it is a great spot to enjoy special occasions like Birthday parties for kids. The circus clowns found in the park extend the happiest time your kid can have at the park.
Entry tickets:-Adults- US $ 8.50 and for children up to 12 years: US $ 4.50.
-Locker- Rp 15000 each and for towel Rp. 15000 each.
There are two different types of packages coming under 'Birthday Package':
-Star Package (25 kids minimum) - Rp. 99000/kid
-Sun Package (25 kids minimum) – Rp. 89000/kid
Timing: Monday to Sunday: 09:00 am to 06:00 pm.
Location: Jalan Raya Kediri. It is located about 5 minutes away from Ngurah Rai Airport.
171 Bird Village of PetuluImage Credit : Bird Village of Petulu
Get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life as you head out to this mesmerizing village in Ubud, Bali. Around 2.5 km north of focal Ubud lays the town of Petulu. Unlike any other villages in Ubud this town is known for the herons which are seen assuming control over the entire place. Each evening a great many herons arrive, hovering over Petulu before subsiding into one of the numerous fig trees in the town where they will spend the night.
Next morning they leave once more, just to return again toward the evening. There are many sayings on why the birds arrive a Petulu consistently. Few people claim is that the herons are the lost souls of the a huge number of individuals that passed on amid the counter comrade slaughter in the mid-sixties and for whom there where held a function in Petulu, soon after the herons began touching base at Petulu and has proceeded do as such from that point onward.
Location: The Petulu Village is located at a distance of 2.5km north of Jl Raya Ubud
172 Kuta SquareImage Credit : Kuta Square
Kuta Square is like the Times Square of Bali, a delightful and abundant shopping arcade with lines of stores, café's and throngs of tourists filling the streets. This two-way avenue is flanked by rows of fashion outlets, hypermarkets, departmental stores, and plenty of dining options.
You will come across surf retail outlets and top-ranging sports brands as well as famous name brands. Designer items such as Armani, Gucci, Versace and Donna Karan New York highlight the street sides with posters and mannequins in glass displays. Local quality brands such as Animale, Milo's and Body & Soul can also be found here. Local jewellers such as Suarti and high-end batik outlets also offer unique items to visitors.
Location: JalanBakung Sari, Kuta
Timings: 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
173 Celuk VillageImage Credit : Celuk Village
If you're looking for incredibly handcrafted high-quality gold and silver items boasting elaborate and intricate designs then Celuk Village is where you have to be. This is Bali's major centre for goldsmiths and silversmiths. The main road of Jalan Raya Celuk is lined up with galleries and workshops.
Almost all of the households in the village are homes to jeweller families and each Celuk villager possesses artistic skills in developing and executing intricate designs and varying patterns.
You can visit this destination during the day and spend your day marveling at the process of designing elaborate items, learn the process and witness art in the making up close. You can also purchase the items directly from the households.
Right from beautiful jewelry, silver spoons, small curious and much more Celuk Village is your one stop shop for everything gold and silver.
Location: Jalan Raya Celuk, Sukawati, Gianyar
174 Bali CollectionImage Credit : Bali Collection
Bali Collection is a lavish shopping, dining, and entertainment complex set within the Bali Tourism Development Corporation's (BTDC) Nusa Dua tourism enclave. The Bali Collection's interior hosts a variety of unique shops and brands, from international and national luxury fashion brands, to exotic traditional handicraft and souvenir outlets. The exterior retains Balinese architectural features.
Various restaurants and food chains also fill the space of Bali collection and to liven up the atmosphere regular live performances from an acoustic trio and a Latin band fill the air with tunes and melodies.
Location: Bali Tourism Development Corporation (BTDC) Complex, Nusa Dua
Timings: 10: AM to 10:00 PM
175 Mal Bali GaleriaImage Credit : Mal Bali Galeria
Mal Bali Galeria is a large shopping complex centrally located at the SimpangDewaruci landmark and roundabout in Kuta. The sprawling shopping and entertainment complex boasts a 'family mall' concept, carrying a slogan of 'enjoy, play, eat, shop' making it the perfect one stop destination for a perfect family weekend at the mall. This mall has gained immense popularity as one of the favourites amongst locals and visitors.
Apart from shopping and dining, Mal Bali Galeria is also a popular relaxation venue where different eventskeep popping up on its calendar of events. These mostly occur in its massive foyer referred to as the 'dome' with a stunning central fountain.
Location: Jalan Bypass NgurahRai, SimpangDewaRuci, Kuta
Timings: 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
176 Bali Bird ParkImage Credit : Bali Bird Park
If you're looking for something different from zoo's where magnificent creatures are locked up, you have to pay a visit to the Bali Bird Park and Reptile Park. This ecospace is a unique and educational attraction for tourists of all ages where you can interact and play with a variety of stunning species of birds.
The Bali Bird Park also boasts a state of the art restaurant and café offering delectable cuisne and amazing tropical beverages.
This one of a kind bird park plays a major role in conserving and protecting Indonesia's endangered bird species proving a home and natural habitat to over 5000 birds of 200 species.
Location: Jl. Serma Cok Ngurah Gambir, Singapadu, Batubulan, Kec. Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia
Timings: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Approximate Price: Price for an adult is IDR 432,000 and price for a child is IDR 216,000
177 Pura Luhur UluwatuImage Credit : Pura Luhur Uluwatu
Uluwatu Temple, or Pura Luhur Uluwatu, one of six main temples accepted to be Bali's profound columns, is famous for its heavenly area, roosted on top of a lofty bluff roughly 70 meters above ocean level. This temple is also known for offering the sight of the magical sunset as that of Tanah Lot Temple, another famous temple situated on the island's western shores.
Pura Luhur Uluwatu is unquestionably one of the top places on the island to go to for witnessing the sunset with a clear cut view of the Indian Ocean and daily Kecak dance performances. All the designed and the architecture were created by the profound Balinese artist making the temple a lot more alluring.
Highlights: A little forest lies at the front and several monkeys stay here. They were believed to guard the temple from any kind of dangers. There is a serpentine pathway to the temple which is invigorated by solid walls on the cliff side. The perspectives from the base of the water surging up against rocks and the sea skyline are astonishing.
Location: Pura Luhur Uluwatu is located at Pecatu, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia
178 Sukawati Art MarketImage Credit : Sukawati Art MarketIf you are looking for a souvenir of your journey to Bali, Sukawati Art Market is the place for you. It is one of the most distinctive markets in Bali where you can find some of the unique and authentic Balinese artworks. This two story market offers a range of handicrafts, sculptures, paintings, artworks and other items crafted by the hands of skilled workers. The market is always busy with tourists and locals alike.
You can find colourful fabric and clothing on different stalls on the ground floor. You can buy beautiful paintings and artworks, figurines of birds, animals and famous people, handmade decorative items and aromatherapy incenses and candles and several other items at a bargain price.
Location: The Sukawati Art Market is located pretty near to Batubulan's performing art centres along the Jalan Raya Sukawati main road. It is twenty kilometres away from Denpasar.
179 Alas KedatonImage Credit : Alas Kedaton
Alas Kedaton Monkey Forest and Sanctuary ('Obyek Wisata Alam Alas Kedaton' )is situated in the town of Kutuh in the region of Marga, Tabanan, around 25km upper east of Denpasar, the island's commonplace capital city, and 4.5km from Tabanan. The little backwoods of 12ha is possessed by many dim since quite a while ago followed macaques (Macaca fascicularis).
Alas Kedaton Monkey Forest is effectively viewed as the island's 'other monkey woods' after the most unmistakable and frequently went to Ubud Monkey Forest with its band of monkeys. Kedaton is somewhat off the beaten track as it is found very a long way from the principle tourist destination of the island. There are at least 24 types of grove plant have been identified in Alas Kedaton Temple.
Location: Alas Kedaton is located at Jl. Raya Alas Kedaton, Kukuh, Kec. Tabanan, Kabupaten Tabanan, Bali 82121, IndonesiaTimings: Opens from 8:00 AM–7:00 PM
180 Gili GedeImage Credit : Gili Gede
It's true that there are a lot of islands which is famous in Bali and has been attracting a lot of tourist. Another such island which is a must see attraction for you is the Gili Gede. Gili Gede is apparently the best known about the "Secret Gilis" - a sprinkling of islands off the shore of southwest Lombok far lesser known than the Gilis of the northwest.
Gili Gede lies among a gathering likewise involving Gili Layan, Gili Ringgit and Gili Asahan. Unlike the better known Gilis toward the north, Gili Gede is not a party island. The convenience is calm and the financial backbones stay as pearl cultivating and angling.
Highlights: The Island is very calm and one can see a lot of pearl farming and fishing here at the islands. There is nothing in the method for unsupported eateries and there are no bars. You'll be in all probability eating and drinking where you remain. Gili Gede is home to five towns - and about the same number of spots to remain.
181 Goa Maya CaveImage Credit : Goa Maya Cave
It is true that Bali hold some of the most mysterious and secret places which are known for its beauty. Another such secret cave which is a must visit for you in Bali is the Goa Maya Cave. Since ages Bali's cave have been utilized by yogis, recluses, shamans, sages and eminence to meditate. One such give in which is getting to be noticeably renowned with the traveler recently is the Goa Mayan Cave.
Close to Petanu River, 15 kilometers north of Ubud, lies a legendary and serene place – the Goa Maya Cave. Truly meant signify "hallowed buckle" or "shrouded give in", this delightful fort is situated close to the Bali Eco Vacation Resort, and was really rediscovered by the present proprietor of the property. When you enter the passage you will see at the middle is encompassed by burrows, which were initially water system waterways.
Highlights: Legend has it that it's a reflection spot for the Hindu god Bhatara Siwa after his triumph over the shrewd soul Raja Mayadenawa. Amid war-torn periods, the Dutch-resistance officers and the Japanese utilized it as a safehouse, transforming it into a dreaded place; however it's currently for the most part gone by vacationers and pioneers alike. Local people still give offerings here, and it's likewise a scene for full-moon ceremonies.
Location: Goa Maya Cave is located at Bayad Village, Tegalalang Gianyar,Bali
182 Bali Island HorseImage Credit : Bali Island Horse
There is no doubt in that Bali has some of the most amazing activities which is a must try for you. Get a chance to ride on the fit and sturdy horses while you head out to this island. As the name goes as Island horse, ride while enjoying the scenic view of the whole region while you take ride on this horse. Bali Island Horse appreciates an amazing area on the beach of the lovely Yeh Gannga Beach.
From the base here, they also offer ATV Quad rides utilizing the biggest quad bicycles ensuring a fun day out for all the family. Here at the stables the horses are very well taken care of. They have three delightful youthful Australian Quarter Horses who are right now in ground preparing and to be begun under seat in 2017. They have Natural Horsemanship with the horses which are a brilliant method for making a bond with our stallions and creating trust.
Highlights: While visiting this place not just learn to ride a horse but make it more interesting with an exciting ATV ride over the shoreline, through neighborhood towns and rice paddies and find an alternate side of Bali.Location: Bali Island Horse is located at Jl. Pantai Yeh Gangga II, Sudimara, Sudimara, Kec. Tabanan, Kabupaten Tabanan, Bali, Indonesia
183 Bali Strawberry FarmImage Credit : Bali Strawberry Farm
Bali is a hotspot of different types of attractions and items. Apart from being the most favourite tourist destination with plenty of beaches and islands, Bali houses umpteen number of farms as well. While you visit Bali, you will come across different types of farms and a famous one among them is the Strawberry farm and restaurant. You can pick the rich red coloured strawberries straight from the garden.
You can enjoy tasting them with your family and it has been marked as something really cherish-able. The fruits can be picked from the garden anytime and the garden maintains the cool air during the day time also so that you will feel happy to spend ample time walking through the plants.
Highlights: Bali Strawberry Farm and Restaurant provides different kinds of food items made of strawberry; even fried strawberry is a speciality here. There are desserts made of fresh fruit plucked from the farm like milkshakes, cakes, ice cream etc. Those who love strawberry will be vulnerable to fall in love with the place forever.
Opening hours: 09:00 am to 06:00 pm.
Entrance fee: IDR 2000
Location: The farm is located in Bedugul, Jl. Raya Baturiti Bedugul. It is located at a distance of a drive of around 2 hours from Ngurah Rai Airport.
184 Old Steam TrainImage Credit : Old Steam Train
A permanently parked train which is a primary tourist attraction in Bali is the old steam train in front of the Kuta Station Hotel and you won't need a ticket to visit this train. Visitors get amused at this original train that was used to transport years ago using burning coal. They take picture standing in front of this historical asset of Bali.
Highlights: An esteemed attraction placed in front of Kuta Station Hotel and Spa is a remarkable spot for happiness as kids would enjoy exploring the front cabin of the real train once did chug and choo with the help of coal. The train does not look old enough as it was maintained well by the locals for last some years.
Family tours will make an itinerary including a visit to the train which does not need a ticket to enter and capture the eyes of everyone at the first glance itself. A piece of rarity has been protected by the people of Bali for many years now has a lot of admirers from all over the world.
Location: Jalan Kartika Plaza 8x, Kuta, Bali, 80361, Indonesia
185 Sekumpul WaterfallImage Credit : Sekumpul Waterfall
After Aling Aling Waterfall, Sekumpul Waterfalls are the most scenic and natural attractions in Bali. Sekumpul means a cluster or group. These waterfalls are a group of six or seven narrow cascades in the middle of a pure green bamboo forest. Those who love nature will find this fascinating location close to heart. You can reach the falls after a nature trek through the bamboo-forested valley.
Highlights: The two upland streams give water to these falls which are the most accessible ones in the area by crossing the village of Sekumpul situated in an upland region of the Buleleng regency. From Lovina Beach, the village is just an hour drive away.
But getting down to the falls demand a good amount of energy and strain since the paths are heavy dirt tracks, then hundreds of steep steps and streams to cross over. Nonetheless, the views from the falls are just mind blowing.
Location: Tejakula, Lemukih, Sawan, Sudaji, Sawan, Kabupaten Buleleng, Bali 81171, Indonesia
Timings: Open round the year.
Price: Entry to the waterfall is free.
186 The Sacred and Secret Canyon of SukawatiImage Credit : The Sacred and Secret Canyon of Sukawati
A sacred yet secretive canyon protected as a gem in Bali is Sukawati canyon. As tourists will nod their head in agreement if I say Sukawati is the place where you can visit the famous art market for an extensive shopping at very cheap rate. But the importance of SukawatCanyonon was built up recently after it got disclosed to the public through social media.
The canyon is an addition to the beautiful attraction spread across the island. People in Bali began to address it as Guwang Hidden Canyon since it is located in a small village called Guwang in Sukawati. The entrance is near Pura Dalem Guwang.
Highlights: Sukawati canyon has grown up to a favourite tourist attraction in Bali. A lot of travelers come to visit this precious and sacred canyon. At the parking area, you will get a chance to see local people roaming around the village and doing day to day trade. A small hut can be seen where you can give some donation in order to access the canyon but it is not an entrance fee as such. They will offer you guidance if you ask for ut. The pathway that lead to the canyon is short and you can reach there in 10 minutes by foot.
The route strides along the shallow river, letting you cross some boulders. Though majority of the river is shallow, there are much deeper portions within it. If you wear shorts, swimwear or tanks top, then it would be easy to cross the river and the rock formations. But the place is not recommended for kids as well as elders since the routes are challenging. Wedged amidst the unorthodox serenity, the canyon is a lovely place to explore and do trekking.
Entrance fee: There is no entrance fee to be paid but a donation can be given to the guards.
Timing: 08:00 am to 05:30 pm.
Location: Jalan Sahadewa, Banjar Wangbung, Guwang, Sukawati, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80582, Indonesia.
187 Pura Rambut SiwiImage Credit : Pura Rambut Siwi
Lying amidst an incandescent serenity, Pura Rambut Siwi is yet another famous and alluring temple in Bali, located on the west coast, to the east of Yeh Embang Village. The temple situated around 10 km away from Negara is easily accessible by car or motorcycles. Locals, as well as tourists, come here aplenty to worship the deity every day.
The main part of the temple is perched on a cliff bank which provides an exuberant visual of the Indian Ocean, spreading so beautifully across the island. There is a representative temple building set beside the main road that goes from Denpasar to Gilimanuk.
History of the Temple: The birth of the temple is believed to happen with the arrival of Danghyang Nirartha in Bali. There is a saying that the sage protected a village from an epidemic and as a token of protection he handed over his hair to the villagers and left. The name of this temple also has a significant meaning relating to this sage's hair.
Structure of the temple: Since the main structure is located on a cliff, one can reach there only by climbing up some stairs that lead to an entrance without roof. Inside the temple, there are shrines and places to worship and you can enjoy the enticing beauty of the ocean very well.
Highlight: This is one of the biggest temple in Bali and the unspoilt surrounding exhibits tropical rainforests and tiny villages. A variety of endemic species of Bali can be seen in the premises. The temple is to protect the harsh influence of the sea and thus guard the villages, as the natives believe and this is the one of the major water temples on the island.
Location: The temple is located in Yeh Embang Kangin countryside in Jembrana regency. It would take a drive of 2 hours 30 minutes from Denpasar town to the west of Bali or 45 minutes from Negara town.
188 Pura Alas JagasariImage Credit : Pura Alas Jagasari
Since Bali is a dynamic island with a lot of temples and Hindu beliefs, each temple is a center of the gathering, prayer, and offering to their supreme deities. Seaside temples, cliff-top temples, stone temples, ancient temples- Bali is rich and blessed with heritage with the existence of these temples. One of the prominent temples located far away from the screeching horns of the traffic is Alas Jagasari Temple. The location of the temple is in a village called Penempahan, Manukaya, Gianyar, Bali.
The unique specialties of the temple pull an ample number of locals as well as tourists to it. A holy combination of the Bale Agung and Pura Puseh makes the temple interesting.
History of the Temple: The temple was constructed in the 10th or 11th century as the natives say, during the old Kingdom of Bali, Warmadewa. The existence of the temple was scripted in an inscription in the temple Sakenan Manukaya.
Structure of the temple: Alas Jagasari Temple is nestled amidst the small forest region around which houses a variety of rare plants which are used for religious ceremonies in the temple. The architecture of the temple resembles that of Kediri Kingdom existed in the 11th century.
Location: Banjar Penempahan, Manukaya, Tampaksiring 80552, Indonesia.
189 Village of the DeafImage Credit : Village of the Deaf
A unique attraction in Bali, people will find it difficult to believe even it exists- I am talking about the Deaf Village in which a community called Bengkala uses sign language to communicate with each other. Kata Kolok is the name of the special language which is never spoken but demonstrated out. The talk of the deaf is an atypical sign language free from the international or Indonesian sign languages. Bengkala is a northern Bali village which houses a higher population of deaf people.
More than seven generations of Bengkala have been occupying deaf people. This particular situation or status quo happens due to the presence of a geographically centric recessive gene called DFNB 3. But the villagers believe that they are suffering from a serious curse from the past. Rather separating the deaf residents, the villagers started using the sign language and thus adopted a deaf lifestyle.
Highlights: Sign language will be taught to the kids those who can speak and hear but in order to make the aware of equality, the elders start this in the younger age. Deaf students learn together with hearing students and the teachers use the sign language as well as speaking simultaneously.
190 Bask in a Sea of Gold – Desa BelokImage Credit : Bask in a Sea of Gold – Desa Belok
An irresistible romantic destination in the romantic Bali is Desa Belok where the golden yellow Marigold flowers extend the carpets of love and happiness to the visitors. The long stretches of those flowers glitter when the sun shines properly and thus arranging a beautiful background for honeymoon photoshoot and romantic pictures. These flower fields are lying across the roadside between Bedugul and Kintamani providing a nourishing beauty of the intertwined hues of yellow and green.
The Marigold flowers are an important part of Balinese culture since the golden colour is associated with Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa, the most superior god of Balinese people. These flowers are used for prayers and offerings in Bali mixed with rice and incense.
Highlight: The Marigold fields are quite alluring and charming so that you will find difficult to escape from the immaculate beauty easily. The perfect photographic location is now a favourite tourist and honeymoon spot.
Location: The fields are located in Desa Belok. It will take around 15 to 30-minute drive from Bedugul to Kintamani and on the way, you will be able to spot the vast yellow fields filled with Marigold flowers.
191 Serangan IslandImage Credit : Serangan Island
Turtle Island, another name of Serangan Island in Bali is located near to Denpasar around 10 km distance away and why it got the name related to turtles because it is considered to be one of the important nesting ground for green sea turtles. Since the emergence of turtle conservation, the consumption of turtle meat and the use of the creatures during ceremonies were decreased. Another feature of the island lies in the beautiful Sakenan temple situated on the western edge of the island.
Earlier, the island was accessible only by traditional wooden boats can be easily accessed by 110 meters long bridge now. Though some find it an unlikely attraction, some visitors have pointed out that many features of the island let it stand out from other islands in the archipelago.
Highlights: The population on the island meet their both ends by involving in the fishing industry. The Muslim communities live in harmony with the Hindu communities here. There is a turtle breeding spot where green turtles are laying eggs and they will be hatched under the surveillance of the operator Citra Taman Penyu. The annual ceremonies held at the temple attract many visitors toward the island
Activities: The watersports done on the island are one of the main reasons why tourists love to arrive here. Surfing has its unbreakable clutches on the beach. Other activities like windsurfing, swimming, boating are also done by the tourists arrive here.In 2008, the first Asian Beach Games was held on this beach as it was one of the three venues. The Shark Island conservation project plays an important role in making the island safe for swimming with white tip reef sharks.
How to reach there: You can reach the island easily from Denpasar and it is lying about 15 minutes away from the Kuta and Sanur areas.
192 Atuh BeachImage Credit : Atuh Beach
Another scenic heaven in Nusa Penida, Bali is the famous Atuh Beach which has been attracting a lot of tourist lately. You will be flabbergasted by the clearness of the turquoise waters, the flawless white sandy shorelines, the towering high bluff dividers, excellent green nature, and best of all it ought to be all yours, your own particular private beach.
Atuh Beach is a stunning shoreline with the excellent picturesque like asylum on earth. Atuh Beach is situated in Nusa Penida, Klungkung rule the shoreline has a standout amongst the most striking perspectives you can ever envision. Here you will discover the gleaming turquoise waters compared against jagged mountain pinnacles, and extend of white sands laid out splendidly in the bended shoreline.
Atuh Beach is plentiful with rocks and is neglected by a bluff. In any case, the staggering coral reefs are what breathe life into Atuh, particularly amid low tide when at their full transcendence.
Highlights: Lay back and watch the day pass by at a standout amongst the most exquisite shorelines in Bali, and try to take the prettiest pictures while you are grinding away.
Location: Atuh Beach is located Pejukutan, Nusa Penida, Pejukutan, Nusapenida, Kabupaten Klungkung, Bali 80771, Indonesia
193 Broken Sea: Pasih UwugImage Credit : Broken Sea: Pasih Uwug
Pasir Uug Beach (Broken Beach) is situated at Nusa Penida Island. While visiting the sea you will definitely find the roads a bit uneven but once you reach the place you will remain awestruck with its beauty. Appreciate the sound of the waves, winds while witnessing the beauty of the region. Uwug, is also called the broken ocean, is one of a kind fascination in Nusa Penida that happens to be a cool topographical marvel.
On first sight, you'll see a characteristic curve made by the stone bluffs. The curve or the gap in the stone precipice as some would state. The floor of the give in had given way, making the curve we see today. The opening in the bluff has likewise permitted sea waters to course through making a ravishing regular pool on the opposite side to wonder about, and even swim.
Highlights: Display on the shoreline Pasih Uug Beach is extremely wonderful and calm. There, we can see the blend of two attractions well as the fascination of green slopes and blue ocean attractions.
Location: Pasih Uug Beach located in Banjar Sumpang, Village Flower Blooms west to Nusa Peninda.
194 Lembongan Island Seaweed FarmImage Credit : Lembongan Island Seaweed Farm
Another interesting attraction which is definitely a visit for you is the Lembongan Island Seaweed Farm. While it's anything but difficult to consider Nusa Lembongan and the adjacent islands of Ceningan and Penida as traveler hotspots, ocean growth cultivating instead of visitor cultivating remains the backbone here and frames the foundation of the economies of every one of the three islands.
The local people cultivate the stuff and you'd most likely be shocked at exactly how regularly you utilize items utilizing subordinates of ocean growth every day.
The interwoven ranches can be seen sitting seaward quite recently under the surface at high tide and presented to the components at low tide when nearby agriculturists slide upon them to look after and keep up their gather.Location: Seaweed Farm is famous in Lembongan Island which is located between Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida.
195 Pet StationImage Credit : Pet Station
There is no doubt in that pets are the friendliest creature on earth and will definitely make your time good and exciting. The Pet Station Country Club is a definitive pet affair in Jimbaran. Regardless of whether your pet is remaining for only one day or a few evenings, you would be able to spend some time alone while your pet is in incredible hands. This pet station with right around 6 sections of land of best in class, naturally cordial offices including indoor and outside puppy stops are the perfect for your pet. They also have an indoor pool, relieving private suites for puppies and luxury cat condos to enhance their leisure time.
Location: Pet Station is located at JL. By Pass Ngurah Rai, No. 288 B, Nusa Dua, Mumbul, Jimbaran, Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali, Indonesia
196 Geger BeachImage Credit : Geger Beach
A neat and clean beach in Nusa Dua is Geger Beach which calls tourists and travelers to spend a good time there with the playful waves. The busy beach is a great attraction located in Nusa Dua. It is situated from the highway leading to Nusa Dua and the white sand beach always glisten and the sea is calmer when compared to the beaches in Kuta or Balangana Beach.
You can find a lot of seaweed farmers here who work to drive their lives ahead. Along the shore, there are a lot of cafes and small restaurants where you can spend time and sit happily for hours. Also there is a temple at the end of the beach.
Activities: Geger Beach is a beautiful host for multiple activities; both water based and land based. Still, it is famous for swimming, diving, surfing, beach games including golf. Or, you can simply sit and relax watching the waves approaching the shore and the serenity which is quite appreciative all the time.
Highlights: There are glittering star restaurants and hotels near the beach making it familiar and easily accessible for the tourists.
Location: Desa Adat Peminge, Sawangan, Nusa Dua, Indonesia.
197 Tjampuhan's Sacred HillsImage Credit : Tjampuhan's Sacred Hills
When in Bali you would definitely want to explore some of the best places there. Known for its beauty and the amazing surroundings Tjampuhan's Sacred Hills is another attraction in Ubud, Bali. And what can be a better way to explore the whole region then trekking. Yes, you heard it right guys.
Head along the old Tjampuhan Ridge, a casual and peaceful vista high above Ubud, to Tjampuhan Temple where local people make an offering to Bali's divine beings. You will be walking close at the foot of the Tjampuhan Bridge, a holy intersection point in the River Oos. Spend some time enjoying the views of the terraced rice paddies, where you can take in the emerald perspectives of palm, coconut and stirring alang-alang which line the edge.
Location: This place is located at Jalan Bangkiang Sidem, Kelusa, Payangan, Ubud, Kelusa, Payangan, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Price: The approximate prices starts from IDR 250
198 Pura Dalem Agung PadangtegalImage Credit : Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal
Settled inside the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, the fascinating Pura Dalem Agung has a genuine Indiana Jones feel to it; the passageway to the internal sanctuary highlights Rangda figures devouring children. Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal, or Padangtegal Great Temple of Death, is one of three Hindu temples making up a s complex situated in the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary – regularly called the "Ubud Monkey Forest".
Highlights: Also called the "Main Temple," Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal lies in the southwestern piece of the Ubud Monkey Forest grounds and is utilized for worshiping the god Hyang Widhi in exemplification of Shiva, the Recycler or Transformer. Like the other two temple in the unpredictable, it is thought to have been worked around 1350. Head out to this place in Ubud while you explore the place to its core.
199 Taman Ujung Water PalaceImage Credit : Taman Ujung Water Palace
Karangasem Regency in Bali is filled with many historical sites. Ujung Water Palace is one among them which was formerly a palace and now it is called Ujung Park or Sukasada Park. From Amlapura, it lies about 5 km away. The palace houses three large pools. In the middle of the pools, there is Gili Bale, the main building. It is connected to the edge of the pool by the bridge.
History: The palace was built by the King of Karangasem, Gusti Bagus Jelantik. The ownership of the palace was given to Karangasem Royal family. The construction of the building was finished in 1909 under the guidance of a famous architecture from China and the Dutch. It had faced nearly devastation by showers of hot ash in 1963 which was followed by the eruption of Mount Agung and an earthquake in 1979. Restoration of the building happened afterwards and retained its splendour and now it is one of the most features attractions in Bali for locals and visitors.
Structure of the building: The palace displays a great combination of Balinese and European architecture so well. The three large ponds enhance the beauty of the building to a greater height and they are connected to each by long bridges and pathways.
Opening hours: 07:00 am to 07:00 pm
Location: Desa Ujung, Jalan Raya Taman, Tumbu, Karangasem, Tumbu, Kec. Karangasem, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali 80811, Indonesia.
200 Kuta Night MarketImage Credit : Kuta Night Market
A buzzing enclave of food stalls that extend some rare fragrance of delicious food, other grilled food items, shops and busy roads with tourists and tourism workers is Kuta Night Market that opens its eyes nearly in the evening every day and goes on until early morning. The cheapest food in Bali would be available at the street food shops here but offering the best taste ever. Most of the tourists find the food awesome here and you can stroll around to find some authentic traditional restaurants as well.
The market is comparatively small with limited stalls selling clothes and other items. Those who love to take a leisurely night amidst people but without much traffic and buzzes, Kuta night market will be a good option.
Highlights: Asian and Indonesian food items are served at many of the restaurants here and they are awesomely tasty. If you love to try some delicious and traditional food styles, then choose any restaurants from the market and have a relaxed dining experience.
Timing: Starts at 06:00 pm usually and goes on until midnight.
Prices: Meals will be available at a price range starts at 15000 to 25000 Rp.
Location: Jl Blambangan, Kuta, Indonesia.
201 100% Genuine Fake ShopImage Credit : 100% Genuine Fake Shop
You will get an easy shopping on the streets of Kuta without harming your pockets at 100% genuine fake shop. The shop offers not even a single product displayed is a brand that is genuine but all are genuinely fake, 100% genuine fake shop it is. The tourists arrive in Kuta considers it to be one of the must do activities as it extends immense pleasure to stroll around buy items at ridiculously a cheaper rate.
But shopping here would be enough fun and never attempt to bargain or you might be thrown out of the shop by the owner. There are pick up services if you are stuck in finding the shop.
Location: Situated at Kuta Badung and can be accessed by any local road transport.
202 Kuta BeachImage Credit : Kuta Beach
Kuta Beach in Bali is the fulcrum of attractions in this region that located on the western side of the island and known as the most precious tourist destination on the island. Ngurah Rai International Airport is very close to the beach giving you easy access to it. There are a number of resorts near the beach which would give you inimitable views of the beach and the turquoise blue. Earlier, the beach was quite rustic and people used to do fishing here as it was the daily routine of the locals and later it started reforming and now it reached the glorious heights of being the most visited beach in Indonesia.
The accommodations, restaurants, shopping locations, and the beautiful surrounding are the reason why it could attract more people toward the white sandy beach loved by the azure water all the time.
Highlights: Kuta Beach never disappointed the visitors coming every year and during the peak season that is from July to August, and Christmas and New Year the beach is fully-booked by travelers.
Activities: Beachgoers would love the appreciable beauty of Kuta and its welcoming attitude to surfing and it owes its development to the visitors from Australia. The sunset views from the beach are simply adorable and the lines created on the edge of the beach by the swaying coconut trees bring in more charm to the white shore.
The nightlife, the parties and the leisurely spots near the beach keep the tourists entertained and vibrant throughout and that may be the reason behind why the beach is called the Mecca of beaches in Indonesia.
203 Golden Kirin Coffee Factory TourImage Credit : Golden Kirin Coffee Factory Tour
How about tasting from the best beans of coffee and making your day a refreshing one while in Jimbaran, Bali. Sounds good right? Home of the finest espresso endowments in Bali this espresso factory will lure you away. Brilliant Kirrin Coffee is produced using chose espresso beans from Bali Island. Here they offer roasted products. Inundate yourself in the sweet aroma and kind of espresso in this extraordinary visit devoted to the cooked bean. Indonesia is one of the world's biggest makers of espresso beans, and the over four century history of development has attempted to deliver extravagance mixes served far and wide. Take a stroll in the espresso farm and learn from developing and handling to broiling and serving.
Highlights: Also don't forget to take home some brilliantly crisp beans to appreciate later. Head out for this amazing coffee tour in Bali and make your holidays the most memorable ones.
Price: the approximate price for the tour starts from IDR 531, 640
204 Paintball AdventureImage Credit : Paintball Adventure
While in Bali there is another adventure which you would not want to miss. Bali Paintball in Jimbaran is a combination of the childhood games tag and hide & seek but is much more challenging and sophisticated. Although there are many different game formats, typically a group of players will divide into two teams to play capture the flag. The number of players on each team can vary from one or two, five or seven or ten or even up to 100 players in the case of Paintball Bali's field. The object of the game is to go out and capture the centre flag and bring it back to your opponent's starting point.
While you are trying to capture the flag, you also try to eliminate opposing players by tagging them with a paintball expelled from a special airgun called a paint gun. Games run from 20 to 45 minutes, depending on which of the three fields are used at Bali Paintball and the number of players playing. Between games, players take a break to get more paintballs and have a snack or a drink while they share stories about the thrills of victory and the usually funny agonies of defeat.
Timings: Starts from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Sunday.
Price: The approximate price starts from IDR 500,000
205 Devdan ShowImage Credit : Devdan Show
Devdan is a familiar name for all Bali lovers, the treasure of the Indonesian archipelago. The famous stage performance depicting high energy visual treat for the spectators, Devdan represents the wide variety of Indonesia's culture. It is a combination of traditional Indonesian dance activities with modern contemporary dance, internationally recognized acrobatic attractions, colourful yet glittering costumes, and of course the brand new high-tech special effects.
On this 90 minutes long performance, the audience will be taken to a magical extravaganza that displays the tradition and diversity of the Indonesian archipelago, extending from Bali to Sumatra to Java to Papua etc. The costumes and music that accompany the performance are quite Indonesian and thus it attracts people fast and they will be amused to see the unpredictable mélange.
Highlights: While you are on a tour of Bali, Devdan Show must be included in your itinerary as it promises complete entertainment and fun-filled time for you. The show is featured to entertain the guests with the artistic and natural attractions that are the part of Indonesian lifestyle.
Devdan show is performed four times a week at the newest and most advanced theatre of Bali in the heart of Nusa Dua. The artists and performers from the different parts of Bali are well trained and experienced. They have done a number of performances at the theatre for many years and still continuing in pulling the crowds.
Timings: The show will be on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 07:30 pm and the duration is for 90 minutes approximately.
Entry fee:
-Adult: VIP- 1,560,000 IDR, Prime View- 1,105,000 IDR, Good View- 8,45,000 IDR and Rear View- 5,20,000 IDR
-Child: VIP- 1,560,000 IDR and for other seats child has to pay 50% of the published rates.
Location: Komplek ITDC, Benoa, Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80363, Indonesia
206 Kintamani HighlandsImage Credit : Kintamani Highlands
When you are in the most adventurous destination in the world there are a lot of things you would want to do or head out for an exploration. Head out to Kintamani Highland to appreciate some fantastic landscape. Witness the magnificence of Mount Batur and its amazing sister lake on an abundance of climbing trails and tracks that cut over the aggregate of this celebrated around the world rugged area. Breathe in the mountain air and visit a portion of the more confined temples in the regions, dedicated to the lords of ripeness and nature and lauding them for the wealth and the influence of the nature around them.
Price: The approximate price for the tour starts from IDR 532,600
207 Threads of LifeImage Credit : Threads of Life
While in Bali you get a lot of option to visit the local markets and discover their amazing craftsmanship and handicrafts. Threads of Life are a reasonable exchange business that works with culture and preservation to reduce destitution in rustic Indonesia. The legacy quality materials and wicker bin we commission are made with neighborhood materials and normal colors to a stunning standard more often than not observed just in historical centers.
Threads of Life display most of the way up the restricted Jalan Kajeng, which offers educational perspectives into the abundance of choice materials from Bali's provincial regions, and Indonesia's lesser known eastern area specifically. The shop is only a short walk north from the Ubud's focal attractions, for example, the Art Market and Royal Palace. It also houses a broad gathering of uncommon woven and customary colored materials in a wide assortment of complex examples.
Location: The threads of life is located at Jl. Kajeng No.24, Ubud, Gianyar, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia.
208 Ubud Royal PalaceImage Credit : Ubud Royal Palace
Get a chance to taste royalty while you visit the amazing Ubud Royal Palace in Bali. The Ubud Royal Palace is a standout amongst the most conspicuous places in Ubud. The castle can be viewed as the central milestone of Ubud. The Ubud royal residence was worked amid the lordship of the late Ida Tjokorda Putu Kandel (1800-1823), and is well-kept by his progressive beneficiaries.
It has all around protected Balinese architecture and beguiling patio nursery settings, and is best among lovers of Balinese arts. The presence of Ubud Royal Palace as a castle is prepared by a Wantilan/auditorium room that is a vast working of meeting room and a banyan tree as haven place at the daytime.
Highlights: The traditional market is the place of society financial aspects and its reality is dependably verge on royal residence as imaginative social life focus. It implies that the both post meeting is portraying the flow of society and kingdom life.
Location: Ubud Royal Palace is located at Jl. Raya Ubud No.8, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia.
209 Symon's Art ZooImage Credit : Symon's Art Zoo
Another of the interesting thing in Ubud bali which is a must visit for you is the Symon's Art Zoo. One of the most amazing and the weirdest museum, come gallery, come home is the Symon's Art Zoo. Symon is an American artist from the Midwest, who has lived in Bali since 1972 and has a desire for the intriguing.
Outside his place is sign saying 'Danger Art!' Symon's compositions utilize extremely clear hues as smit Arie, and Andy Warhol's. He appears to support Balinese young men, in different phases of uncover, as his topic. The building itself is a craftsman's fantasy, substantial, 2 story, a lot of light and places for hanging the workmanship. The view from the upstairs space was extraordinary excessively disregarding the paddies.
Highlights: At Symon's Art Zoo each divider, roof and surface from within to the outside has been painted uproarious shading, with the endless confined pictures packed onto practically every accessible inch of space. The outside of Symon's house is apparently significantly more great, with a gigantic blue religious figure relaxing outside his front door and a substantial red phallus statue in plain view.
Location: Symon's Art Zoo is located at Jl. Airsanih - Tejakula, Pacung, Buleleng, Kabupaten Buleleng, Bali 81173, Indonesia
210 Bali Safari and Marine ParkImage Credit : Bali Safari and Marine Park
While in Bali this is another place which you cannot afford to miss. Make your holidays a lot more exciting while you visit the famous Bali Safari & Marine Park and get a chance to dine besides the animals. The Bali Safari and Marine Park was set up by Taman Safari Indonesia; covering 40 hectares of land in the Gianyar regime.
It is home to more than 60 species, all of which meander aimlessly in huge walled in areas that copy their characteristic living spaces. Appreciate riding on a safari transport to visit the creatures, viewing interesting elephant ability appears, get cuddly with child orangutans, and view infant sharks at the aquarium.
Highlights: In Bali Safari and Marine Park there are 80 species and around 400 species from three regions - Indonesia, India and Africa, including spotted deers, Himalayan bears, nilgai, dark bucks, African hippos, zebras, camels, ostriches, monkeys, blue wildebeests, and lions. The most epic in plain view are the unbelievable Indian white tigers. Visitors board safari transports to go through various regions of the recreation center.
Location: Bali Safari & Marine Park is located at Jl. Bypass Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra Km. 19,8, Serongga, Kec. Gianyar, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80551,Indonesia.
Timings: Opens from 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
211 Gunung KawiImage Credit : Gunung Kawi
When you are visiting Bali, you will find a lot of attraction which shows the spiritual and cultural importance of the whole region. One such place which signifies the beauty of this region is the Gunung Kawi. Gunung Kawi Temple complex is privately referred to as Pura Gunung Kawi, is one of Bali's most extraordinary archeological destinations, containing a gathering of antiquated place of worship reliefs cut into the substance of a stone precipice.
The fundamental site disregards the hallowed Pakerisan River, which additionally streams by the Tirta Empul Temple a kilometer up north. Over the waterway from the antiquated reliefs is a temple yard highlighting old Hindu sanctuaries in a more contemporary engineering style, which is gone to by explorers particularly amid its "piodalan" sanctuary commemorations.
Highlights: Gunung Kawi Temple is a well known stopover on schedules through the uplands of the Gianyar rule. The temple complex is effectively found, just a couple of hundred meters east from the Jalan Raya Tampaksiring primary course, from where you proceed down by walking to a cleared walkway that is fixed with workmanship shops and little neighborhood warungs.
Location: The temple complex is located at Banjar Penaka, Gianyar, Tampaksiring, Bali 80552, Indonesia.
212 Puri Lukisan MuseumImage Credit : Puri Lukisan Museum
Another museum in Ubud which is a must visit for you is the Puri Lukisan Museum. Set among tropical gardens in the centre of Ubud, Puri Lukisan is the most established workmanship historical center in Bali. This historical center has a great scope of conventional Balinese artistic creations, woodcarvings and contemporary Balinese works of art. The name Puri Lukisan signifies "royal residence of painting".
A great part of the work at the gallery concentrates on Balinese craftsmanship, culture and history. The exhibition hall additionally grandstands craftsmanship by European expats, including Walter Spies from Germany and Rudolf Bonnet from The Netherlands. The exhibition hall's unique display, named Pitamaha, to see sketches by persuasive European craftsmen in Bali and the works by their understudies.Gusti Nyoman Lempad was one of them; he painted the wall painting outside, an imitation of the first delineation of nearby rice paddies.
Highlights: In different exhibitions, peruse post-World War II Balinese workmanship and see cases of the traditional Kamasan style, starting in Java. There is additionally an accumulation of works concentrating on conventional Balinese scenes and styles. Watch out for the woodcarvings all through the grounds. The exhibition hall likewise has guided visits, shows and workshops, which incorporate painting, moving, music, woodcarving and batik, a technique for coloring material.
Location: The museum is located at Jl. Raya Ubud, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia.
Timings: Opens from 12:00 AM–6:00 PM, 9:00 PM–12:00 AM
213 Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA)Image Credit : Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA)Officially opened on June 9,1996 by the Ministry of Culture and Education and managed by the ARMA Foundation, the Agung Rai Museum of Art is yet another beautiful location in Bali, which you must not miss during your trip. The museum is surrounded by beautiful tropical garden and features the authentic Balinese architecture. Some of the notable works that you can witness inside the museum include the arts by Raden Saleh and Affandi, Walter Spies, Rudolf Bonnet and Arian Le Mayeur. Moreover, the museusm also has classic Batuan and Kamasan styled paintings.
Location: The Blanco Renaissance Museum is located at Jalan Raya Pengosekan in Ubud, Gianyar.
How to reach: As the ARMA Museum is not connected to any public transport; the only way to reach here is via hiring a car.
Entrance Fees: The approximate price is IDR 50,000 per person and includes coffee and tea, which you can have from the museum's cafe.
Timings: 9 AM to 6 PM
214 Blanco Renaissance MuseumImage Credit : Blanco Renaissance Museum
While you are visiting the most desired destination in the world a lot of you might planning to visit some of the famous places in Ubud. Well if you are a history buff and museums attract you then this will be definitely the start for you. Situated on a hilltop and sitting above the lavish valley of Campuhan, it houses artworks, montages and delineated verse Blanco Renaissance Museum is an absolute visit for you in Ubud.
With lithographic fine arts of Antonio Blanco most loved subject: naked Balinese ladies, this museum has been pulling in a great deal of traveler around the globe. The photo of Antonio Blanco (1912–99) robbing with Michael Jackson says it all while you first visit the museum.
Highlights: Assuming the part of a capricious craftsman à la Dalí, he is known for his expressionist workmanship and represented verse that joins a blend of styles and mediums. Additionally, appreciate the waterfall and fascinating winged creatures in transit in, and great perspectives over the waterway.
Location: The Blanco Renaissance Museum is located at Jl. Raya Penestanan, Sayan, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia.
Timings: Opens from 9:00AM- 5:00 PMHow to reach: As the Blanco Renaissance Museum is not connected to any public transport; the only way to reach here is via hiring a car.
Entrance Fees: The approximate price is IDR 80,000 per person.
215 Blue Point BeachImage Credit : Blue Point Beach
Beaches are the major attraction in Bali and there is no limit in the number. Nusa Dua, a point of interest in Bali has significant beaches, big or small, to enhance its beauty to the next level. One among them is Blue Point Beach. But this one is less crowded with a long stretch of white sand but a brilliant place to relax and witness the changes in the surrounding as the day rolls out.
Blue Point Beach is located in Uluwatu Pecatu Village and the locals call it as the Suluban Beach. Why the beach got the name Blue Point is interesting to know. There is a villa situated close to the beach bearing the name Blue Point Bay Villas and thus the beach got this name.
Highlights: Before reaching the beach, you will come across different restaurants arranged on the road overlooking the ocean and watching the colourful sunset every day. Those who do not prefer walking around the beach can take a seat at these restaurants and lure the lip-smacking dishes while enjoying the auspicious views of the blue and white combination that is perched on the wide beach. As you reach the beach, you will witness two cliffs which are huge and look like a hallway and you are expected to cross the corridor to reach the shore.
Activities: The cliffs and the high waves make the beach special for surfing and you will be able to see multiple surfers when you visit here. In addition to surfing, the beach is very friendly to those who wish to swim or just do sunbathing on the shore.
Entrance fee: There is a minimal entrance fee to be paid to enter the beach as well as a parking fee of around IDR 5000.
Location: Blue Point Beach in Uluwatu is located quite far from the main tourist centres in Bali and hence the public transport system to Blur Point is relatively dull. You can arrive here by private vehicles.
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216 Abun VillageImage Credit : Abun Village
If you are looking for more of a sightseeing place or somewhere you can just let go off yourself then Abun Village is the perfect place for you. Get a chance to cycle through the country side while you head out on a bicycle tour to the Abun Village. Known for its incandescent beauty with the scenic views Abun village has been attracting a lot of tourist lately.
Whether it's for a cycling tour or just for the picturesque views you will find a lot of people heading out for this village while in Kintamani. Nothing can be a better treatment for your eyes than this fantastic Abun village. Once you reach the village, meet the local people and learn about their day to day life.
Highlights: Abun Village is famous known for its picturesque views and a lot of cycling tour starts from this village. One can also take some mesmerizing pictures while you visit this village.
Price: The approximate price for a cycling tour to Abun village starts from INR 6464
217 Legian StreetImage Credit : Legian Street
Jalan Legian Street a.k.a Legian Street is one of the most crowded, flamboyant areas in Kuta. It is the principal walking street located at the most popular beach resort area. It arrays a variety of good shops, bars, hotels and clubs on either side. Kuta and Seminyak are connected by this street. Shoppers or stroll lovers can be found anytime on the street, be it daytime or night. The street becomes lively around 11:00 pm and the roads will be buzzed and filled with enormous traffic till 4:00 am.
Legian Street is a great place for partying and socializing. The shops on the sides will give you countless options to buy colourful stuff but the initial price tags given by the shopkeepers would be inflated. But you can get them at a feasible price after decent bargaining.
Highlights: Daytime shopping centers and night time dining spots are the predominant places brimming with a huge crowd always. The spas and massage shops also will welcome you with a warm heart to experience the best therapies available in Bali. In addition to these, there are major outlets of famous brands where you can buy things at the retail price.
You can visit the Ground Zero Monument which is situated at the southern end of the street. Or else, you will be led to Kuta Beach which can give you an awesome time of leisure. Rip Curl Legian Surf Shop, the Kopi Pot in Bali, Mama's German Restaurant in Bali, Five Monkeys Bali etc are some of the top notched shops, clubs and dining stations in Legian.
Timing: The Street will be opening its eyes around 11:00 pm at night and extends till it is early morning and this is one of the reasons why visitors love to stroll around Legian Market when they visit Bali.
Location: Legian is located in Kuta and between Kuta and Seminyak. You can reach there from the airport by a prepaid taxi and the drive will take around 20 minutes.
218 Museum PasifikaImage Credit : Museum Pasifika
When you visit Bali, you should visit Museum Pasifika an important art museum founded by Moetaryanto P and Philippe Augier in 2006. It represents the Asian Pacific's variety of cultural artefacts. It displays more the 600 artworks created by 200 artists belong to 25 different countries. It was initiated by a small circle of French and Indonesian art lovers and artists. The collections in the museum are roaming around the cultural and traditional lifestyle themes.
One of the famous painters in Bali Nyoman Gunarsa's and a Javanese artist Raden Saleh's works are depicted inside the museum to set some examples. The purpose of such museum ranges from awareness to education to the visitors as well as the locals of Bali about protecting the powerful art forms the country has ever witnessed.
Highlights: Museum Pasifika has a number of galleries, around 11 of them which display different artefacts from different countries around the world. Room 1 showcases Indonesian artists while room 2 has Italian artists in Indonesia. Dutch artists in Indonesia are in room 3 and French ones are in room 4. Room 5 collects the Indo-European artists in Indonesia while room 6 has managed to act as a temporary exhibition centre.
Artists on Indochina Peninsula, on Polynesia and Tahiti are preserved in room 7 and 8. Room 9 possesses premier art of Vanuatu and the Pacific Island Paintings of Aloi Pilioko and Nicolai Michoutouchkine. Room 10 preserves Tapa of Oceania and Pacific artefacts while the last room has several artworks from Japan, China, Thailand, Malaysia etc.
Timing: The museum is open on all days from 10:00 am to 06:00 pm.
Entry fee: For adults, the entry fee is IDR 70000 and for children under 10 years of age, the entry is free.
Location: Complex Bali Tourism Development Corporation (BTDC) Area Block P, Benoa, Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80363, Indonesia.
219 Trunyan VillageImage Credit : Trunyan Village
If you are a history freak then this Trunyan Village is a must visit for you. The people of Trunyan are from a customary town in Bali known as 'Bali Aga', or 'Old Bali'. These individuals from Trunyan Village carry on with an extremely conventional day by day life that is immensely not the same as whatever remains of Bali.
The Trunyanese don't incinerate their dead. After a purging custom, the dead body is set in a bamboo confine (privately known as ancak saji) under the Taru Menyan tree. Taru Menyan signifies 'decent noticing tree'. This tree emanates a scent that neutralizes the smell of rotting bodies.It is additionally this tree from which the name Trunyan is determined.
Location: Trunyan Village is located at the foot of Mt. Abang on the eastern shore of Lake Batur.
220 Kedonganan Fish MarketImage Credit : Kedonganan Fish MarketKedonganan Fish Market, alluded to locally as 'Pasar Ikan Tradisional Kedonganan' and frequently mistaken as 'Jimbaran Fish Market' because of its nearby closeness to the well known fish eating narrows, is Bali's fundamental ocean side commercial center where angling vessels arrive every day and drag away their new gets. Only south of the business sector and pontoon landing region are the lines of Kedonganan town's own particular group of fish eateries, which source a large portion of their crisp nearby things here.
A large portion of the prevalent cooking classes and visitor exercises of lodgings around Bali's southern shoreline resort territory incorporate visits to Kedonganan Fish Market as a component of their bundles. Here, you'll have the capacity to witness anglers dumping their nets loaded with sardines, bigger gets, for example, mahi-mahi being weighed available to be purchased, and shrimps, crabs, lobster and a colossal assortment of other ocean harvests showed in columns of ice holders, prepared for retail deal or wholesale.
Location: The Kedonganan Fish Market is located at Jalan Pantai Kedonganan.
221 Nyang Nyang Surfing BeachImage Credit : Nyang Nyang Surfing Beach
Another beach which is creating a sensation among the people in Bali is the Nyang Nyang Surfing beach. Nyang Beach in Bali is an unblemished 1.5-kilometer extends of coastline and furthermore one of Bali's secluded beach.
The beach has to be accessed by a long trek but also some magnificent view until you reach the beach. Still, it makes for a prize goal for day-trippers and beach lovers to explore the southern Bukit. Another favorite thing is that the beach offers extraordinary surf spots for those searching for waves to ride just for themselves.
Highlights: The long coastline makes for a decent stroll who loves to explore the beach. You will not find much of a human in this area rather than the seaweed farmers tending to their crops, or bold and lonesome surfers out on the reef break
Location: The beach is located in the Pecatu area, half a kilometre drive southeast of the Uluwatu Temple.
222 Pura Petitenget TempleImage Credit : Pura Petitenget TempleAdmiring the Pura Petitenget Temple is one of the must things to do in Seminyak. It holds a prominent location, being situated at the center of the beach right off Jalan Petitenget, and is easily accessible from most locations in Seminyak.
There are several beachside ceremonies that are regularly performed at the Pura Petitenget Temple, which are spectacular. During the festivals and other celebrations you will come across a colorful décor and a number of pilgrims, that adds up to the divinity and charisma of this place.
Location: Jalan Petitenget, Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia
223 Yoga BarnImage Credit : Yoga Barn
Your Bali vacation will never be complete without heading out for a refreshing yoga at the Yoga Barn. Launched in 2007, The Yoga Barn is known as the largest retrest centre in Bali. The Yoga Barn conducts 15 classes and workshops which enable you to detox your body, mind and soul. As Bali is the ideal place for healing and reviving, and Yoga and Meditation can be an integral part of your procedure.
Offering more than 75 yoga classes seven days, professionals of all foundations and levels desired the quintessential 'yoga in Bali' encounter. Settled among rice paddies and their own natural ranch, they've kept up the conventional Balinese substance inside their 50 sections of land of space. Yoga is regularly what at first draws in visitors to The Yoga Barn.
Highlights: Just near the Yoga Barn one can see a number of accommodation, a healthy cafe, retail, and a holistic healing center with a variety of healing treatments.
Location: Yoga Barn is located at Jl. Raya Pengosekan, Ubud, Gianyar, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
224 The Bamboo Chocolate FactoryImage Credit : The Bamboo Chocolate Factory
Now if you are a chocolate lover then you have the perfect place waiting for you in Bali. Big Tree Farms is an economical homestead and distinctive sustenance organization that has been delivering crisp nourishments and tasty chocolate for over 10 years. The achievement of the chocolate farm of the organization has taken off since its origin, and developing interest for the dessert has called the requirement for a fresh out of the plastic new plant to house each one of those desserts.
Worked close Ubud in Bali, Indonesia, the delightful pitched-rooftop production line, is made totally of supportable bamboo, making it the world's biggest business building developed from the material. Big Tree Farms is the world's most manageable chocolate plant.
Location: The Bamboo Chocolate Factory is located at Piakan, Sibangkaja, Abiansemal, Sibang Kaja, Abiansemal, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80352, Indonesia.
225 Pura Taman Saraswati TempleImage Credit : Pura Taman Saraswati Temple
The Pura Taman Saraswati is a beautiful water temple in Ubud which is another awesome fascination here. The temple is an incredible stopover along your relaxation strolls through Ubud town, offering touring and photograph openings with its traditional Balinese temple architecture and a lovely lobby including lakes loaded with blossoming pink lotuses. Soak in the beauty of the whole ground as you take a walk by the scenic lake.
Highlights: On the walls of the temple one can see some beautiful carvings made by the Balinese artist there. In addition to this one can also enjoy the Kecak Dance Performance inside the temple every Tuesday and Thursday at 7.30 PM.
Location: Pura Taman Saraswati Temple is located at Jl. Kajeng, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia.
226 Campuhan Ridge WalkImage Credit : Campuhan Ridge Walk
With its amazing beauty of the greenry and the cool breeze Ubud Bali is another great place to revive your tiredness. While in this destination don't forget to head out on an amazing Campuhan Ridge Walk. Campuhan Ridge Walk is a free and simple nature trek which allows you to explore the beauty of this region.
The region gives an extraordinary withdraw from the more rushed southern parts of the island, yet this trail introduces a significantly more unblemished outback to escape from the contemporary boutique, guesthouse and restaurant-lined Jalan Raya Ubud. While the climb gives you a chance to appreciate cool natural air and likely the most beautiful slope vista here. Also if you are a fitness freat it will help you to shed off a few calories too with its nine-kilometer slope track.
Highlights: While on your trek you will find a A little extension over the venerated Campuhan River prompts the lofty Pura Gunung Lebah sanctuary complex. The cut dividers and the towering "meru" levels of the altars unmistakable from the way give a fascinating and social touch to the start of this nature walk.
Location: Jalan Raya Campuan, Sayan, Ubud, Kelusa, Payangan, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Timings: Opens from 5:30 AM–7:00 PM
227 Lovina BeachImage Credit : Lovina Beach
Lovina Beach is a blend of littler shorelines crossing a few nearby towns between two areas in the North Bali rule of Buleleng. The shoreline is an extraordinary contrasting option to the exceptionally prevalent (and regularly swarmed shorelines of Bali's south, any semblance of Kuta, Legian and Seminyak. More settled waves, tranquil dark sand shores, excites in the offing, and a nightlife scene, are only a couple of things that entirety up this curious north Bali drift.
Evenings are a remarkable highlight here, with rather stifled nightlife after sunset. An expansive parking spot outskirts the shoreline with lines of bistros and in vogue fish eateries at its sides. Close to the sand, a solitary towering dolphin statue remains as an official point of interest.
Highlights: This beach is famous for dolphin sightseeing. People from around the world come to witness the friendly creature here.
Location: The Lovina beach is located in Kalibukbuk area of Bali.
Top Things To Do in Lovina Beach
228 Tampak Siring/Holy Spring Water TempleImage Credit : Tampak Siring/Holy Spring Water Temple
There are a lot of temples and holy spring in Kintamani, Bali which attracts a lot of tourist from around the world. Tirtha Empul Temple or also called Tampak Siring Temple or Holy Water Temple is a place to purge our self from the awful impacts in life where we can find the conventional showers sourced from the springs at this sanctuary. The water that comes out from the shower is accepted to dispose of all sorts of maladies incorporating unfriendly adverse effect in the human life.
Highlights: The Balinese believes that the springs ascending from the earth is the God's creation, thus in 882 Saka (990 AD) organized to be a lake refined by the sort of Indrajayasinghawarmadewa with the name of Tirtha ri air hampul. The information is contained on an engraving at Sakenan Temple.
Location: Tampak Siring Temple is located in Tampak Siring Village, Gianyar Regency, 39 km to the east of Denpasar City
Top Things To Do in Tampak Siring/Holy Spring Water Temple
229 Lake Batur (Danau Batur)Image Credit : Lake Batur (Danau Batur)
Another precious attraction in Kintamani which is a must visit for you is the famous Lake Batur(Danau Batur). Take in the crisp mountain air and majestic scenes of Lake Batur (Danau Batur) a crescent shape waterway in the shadow of an active volcano. Mount Batur sits at the focal point of a huge caldera- - a pit like bowl shaped by volcanic action - of which the lake fills the southeastern side. Take a boat on the lake, trek to the highest point of the well of lava for shocking perspectives, and afterward go for a dunk in the hot springs ignoring the water.
Highlights: While you are here get a taste of the culture here as you explore the local village and then the museum and learn about the historical backdrop of the volcano. Also visit Pura Ulun Danu Batur- - considered the second most famous temple in Bali. The temple sits on the edge of the caldera, having been destroyed by the lava when it was initially situated within the basin.
Location: Lake Batur is located at south east side of Mount Batur.
230 Uluwatu TempleImage Credit : Uluwatu TempleUluwatu Temple, or Pura Luhur Uluwatu, one of six fundamental temples thought to be Bali's holy pillars, is famous for its majestic location, rested on top of a sheer cliff approximately 70 metres above sea level. This temple also yields the marvelous sunset backdrops as that of Tanah Lot Temple located on the island's western shores. This temple is unquestionably one of the top points on the island to enjoy the stunning sunset delight, with uninterrupted views overlooking the gorgeous Indian Ocean.
Balinese structure, traditionally-designed gateways and antiquated sculptures add to Uluwatu Temple's appeal.
Without an uncertainty, what makes Uluwatu Temple spectacular is its cliff-top environment at the end of a plateau 250 feet above the waves of the Indian Ocean. Several archaeological relics found here confirm the temple to be of megalithic origin, dating back to the 10th century. There are two entrances to Uluwatu Temple, from the south and the north.
Timings: The visiting hours for the temple is from 9 AM to 6 PM. As a place of worship, however, it is open 24 hours daily.
How to Reach: Take the bypass main road to Nusa Dua and to Jimbaran and then follow the ascending road up to Uluwatu.
Top Things To Do in Uluwatu Temple
231 Lake BeratanImage Credit : Lake BeratanLake Beratan is a hollow lake that has a caldera of about 1231 meters above the sea level. It is located at Bedugul and is an important attraction of Bali.
Highlights: Lake Beratan has a width of 3.8 km square and a depth of up to 22 meters. The water volume of the lake is approximately 0,049 km3, so it is actually a closed lake. Tourists can access the lake via the dock which is desisted or provided around the Ulun Danu Beratan Temple. Visitors can also carry out an array of activities for recreation such as parasailing, water skiing, riding on the motorbike to circle the whole of lake, fishing, banana boating and canoeing with the traditional boat.
Location: Lake Beratan is located at Jl. Bedugul - Singaraja, Candikuning, Baturiti, Kabupaten Tabanan, Bali, Indonesia
Timings: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Price: IDR 7,500 per person Children(domestic) IDR 10,000 per person Adult (domestic) IDR 15,000 per person Children (tourist) IDR 30,000 per person Adult (tourist)
232 Taman Ayun TempleImage Credit : Taman Ayun Temple
When you visit Bali, Taman Ayun Temple is a must visit attraction as it holds a supreme position in the development of Balinese culture and tradition. The astounding landmark is in the village of Mengwi in Badung regency. Brilliantly portrayed architecture makes the temple complex separated from other temples in Bali. The traditional architectural nuances can be seen in its courtyards, enclosures and the vast garden landscapes that house lotus and fish ponds.
History of the Temple: The construction of the temple was in 1634 by the then ruler, Tjokerda Sakti Blambangan. The Chinese architectural aspects had influenced the construction of this temple as well. Hence in 1937, the temple witnessed a major restoration project.
Highights: There are the towering tiers that create the profile of Taman Ayun and the temple complex is considered to be the mother temple of Mengwi. It was meant to serve as the main worship centre for Mengwi people since they were not travelling far to other main temples like Besakih in Karangasem or Batur Temple in Kintamani. Taman Ayung is believed to be the unifying factor of the people and the royal family.
Structure of the Temple: The temple complex possesses expansive landscaped gardens and courtyards. The first courtyard which is large and open is a grassy expanse while the courtyard inside has a number of meru or multi-tiered shrines. Along with them, there are pools filled with pink lotuses and fish. The complex is part of the subak which shows the complex rice field irrigation system.
Entry fee:
-Adult: 20000 Rp
-Child: 10000 Rp
Opening hours: 08:00 am to 06:00 pm
Location: Jl. Ayodya No.10, Mengwi, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351, Indonesia
233 Ubud Monkey ForestImage Credit : Ubud Monkey Forest
Also known as the Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal, Ubud Monkey Forest is one of Ubud's most famous attractions; a characteristic woods asylum that is home to a crowd of dim since quite a while ago followed macaques. The site is very much safeguarded because of a group based administration program. The forest is situated close to Ubud Town Center, and inside simple strolling separation from guesthouses and resorts along the primary streets of Jalan Hanoman and the namesake Jalan Monkey Forest.
Other than watching perky monkeys in their natural habitat, swinging through shades, lazing along pathways or eating bananas, the site offers cool strolls along cleared pathways through a verdant nutmeg wood. Excellent old sanctuaries with gatekeeper statues canvassed in greenery additionally highlight all through the forest.
Highlights: If you want to explore few other places than the Ubud Monkey Forest you can also visit the Ubud Royal Palace and head out for some shopping in the Ubud Art Market.
Location: Ubud Monkey Forest is located at Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Timings: Open from 8:30 AM–6:00 PM
Top Things To Do in Ubud Monkey Forest
234 Mount BaturImage Credit : Mount BaturWhile you are in Bali you should picked this Kintamani tour which permits you to trek to Mount Batur. Head out for an exciting trek to Mount Batur and welcome the sun in the early morning when the entire world is snoozing. Trek to a stature of around 1717 meter and experience the marvellous magnificence. Mount Batur is considered as one of the sacred mountains by the Hindus. This volcanic mountain draws individuals from distant locations abroad for its shocking beautiful beauty.
The dawn trekking in Bali is exceptionally well known among the vacationer everywhere throughout the world. Feel the difficulties as you trek through the dimness and achieve the top to appreciate the stunning dawn. This is a twofold treat for the photography sweethearts where they can click some astonishing photos of the dawn and the environment.
Highlights: While heading out on this trek you can also enjoy some lavish breakfast right there along with your friends.
Price: Approximate cost starts from 60 USD per individual
Location: Mount Batur is located at the center of two concentric calderas North West of Mount Agung on the island of Bali.
235 Jatiluwih Green LandImage Credit : Jatiluwih Green LandJatiluwih Green Land is prominent for its scenic landscapes that are extremely exotic and dramatic. This was once the UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site candidate.
Highlights: You can take a full day tour to the Jatiluwih Green Land. Jatiluwih is the principal attraction here along with the other prominent highlights located here such as the Alas Kedaton Monkey Forest and the Batukaru Temple. The picturesque Tanah Lot sea can also be visited towards the end of your day tour just in time when you can partake in the dinner shows with the backdrop of the splendid sunset. Halfway up the view is the very alluring view accredited to the 180 degrees of the gently sloping terraces that can be seen as far as your eyes go.
Location: Jatiluwih Green Land is located at about 700 meters above the sea level in the Tabanan regency of the Penebel district.
Timings: Open round the year.
Price: Entry to the Jatiluwih Green Land is free.
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