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Friday, May 27, 2011

What to do in Bali while on holiday

Bali Island - a beauty, beaches and ancient culture and all this charm to be just south of the equator. Bali - a snow-white beaches, warm ocean and emerald rainforests. The beaches of Bali, undoubtedly have the force of gravity - again and again attracting tourists to the tiny Indonesian island from all over the world.

They say that God lives in the Himalayas, but the holidays he spent in Bali. So what to do in Bali during the holidays, in addition, both lie on the beach or in a hotel room?
Cycling around Ubud

The streets of Ubud are full of examples of Indonesian culture. Bicycle Tour - a great way to see the city, its surrounding picturesque villages, rice fields and local residents. Begin pedaling from Monkey Forest and its notorious slum - macaques feeding on crabs. Closer to midday go to Gaia.

Gaia - one of the most unique sacred sites in Bali. And by the end of the day visit the village of Petula. Mass migration of night herons on local legends associated with the appearance of the spirits of those killed during the communist purges in 1960. Birds arrive in the Petula every night since then.

No trip to Bali can not do without a stop in Ubud. Some of my favorite hotels in Ubud - Alila Ubud, Viceroy Bali, Amandari Ubud boutique and the Four Seasons Resort Bali At Sayan. Book in advance and get a view of rice fields. Bike Tour is available at the agency or the plan itself.



 
Learn to surf in Kuta

If the cultural heart of Ubud, Bali, over the extreme experiences need to go to Kuta. Bikinis on the beach, clubs all night bars, hippie, alcohol. Depending on the experience that you want from your trip - Kuta will be a place that you are or will be very good to remember or try to forget after Soul Plane party. Anyway, surfing is worth a try. Since the waves break in Kut on soft sand, not on the coral reef - a newbie in surfing will not have to grasp at the gauze and bandages after his first start. This is a great chance for Dummies "to be king waves! After a day spent learning to tame the waves, to quench your thirst with fresh fruit juice and watch the sunset.

Kuta Beach is very close to the airport and full of cheap hotels. The best surfing schools - Odyssey and the Rip Curl School of Surf, however, hire a coach from the local residents will be much cheaper.




Sunset in Tanah Lot - sea temple land
Surrounded by the sea temple of Tanah Lot is seen, like a mirage out of the water from the south-west coast of Bali. Under the waves crashing on the dark walls of the temple, krait (poisonous snake) patrol the waters. Snakes guarding the temple from evil spirits and destruction (well, at least so say the locals). Tanah Lot is a magical, unreal, romantic and strange place that exists in our world, like a waking dream. On the background of the rays of sunset temple looks most beautiful and surreal. On a clear day from Tanah Lot, Uluwatu even seen. Like many other temples in Bali, Tanah Lot is associated with a name Nirarthi (one of the last Brahmins who came to Bali from Java in the 16 century). That Nirarthe, as legend has it, the church owes its unusual arrangement: when a local leader Bendesa Beraben began to cast out the stranger Nirartha obeyed, but peculiarly enough, ordered the rock on which it stood (and where he later was elevated to Tanah Lot), separated from the shore and go to sea. After this kind of show of force Bendese was forced to acknowledge the supremacy of Nirarthi. Tanah Lot on the map close to the south of Bali, but because of the location of roads, may need a lot of time to get there. It is better to hire a local driver. Immediately nearby are cheap local markets with souvenirs and for golf lovers - Nirwana Resort.




Sunset, Tanah Lot, Bali
Dance Kechak in Ulu Vatu

In 1930, German artist, has taught balineziytsev peculiar presentation titled Kechak. Dance is performed without instruments, just under the vocal accompaniment and involves about 100 people. They act out scenes from the Ramayana. Although the 20 th century German influence may seem to you not authentic, but who are interested in details, if the show itself so fascinating? Kechak unique show in which dancers create the background and the main action - a romantic story of two lovers, lover, hero Rama andbeloved Shinto . The drama tells the story of undying love and the vicissitudes of life, the faithful friends and treacherous enemy. Exotic show ends with a dance trance on burning coals. Representation begins at 6 pm. Take a taxi to the temple of Ulu Vatu. From there, follow the crowd. The driver will prompt you to throw you to Jimbaran for dinner with seafood - be careful - it is an expensive tourist traps.




Temple Ulu Vata, dance Kechak, Bali
Scuba diving around Menjangan Island

Menjangan - an island in the Far West, so it's a long trip from almost anywhere on the island of Bali (3-4 hours by car. Menjangan uninhabited, but it is a Balinese temple, a small Chinese pagoda, a pair of piers to the south and the north side . Most of West Bali is sparsely populated nature reserve, in contrast to the bustling South. Menjangan hire a boatman to get to the reef, and prepare your mind for the upgrade and prosvetleniyu.Yarkie riffs and bizarre fish will cause a smile on your face. At the end of the day sprawled on the beach near Pemuteran. It makes sense to stay overnight or for three years. If you have time, you can also go to the Taman Nasional Bali Barat to study Balinese flora and fauna.



  
Bali Diving
A trip to the lake Bro

Although compared with European rates, taxis here are cheap for a long trip even cheaper to hire some local residents - can do the whole $ 50 for all day. Prior Lake Bro south Bali can be reached in 2 hours. Bro Lake is located in the heart of Bali at an altitude of 1200 meters above sea level. The lake is surrounded by volcanic massifs, green exotic woods. It's easy to come across an ancient relic, but life in traditional Balinese villages flows as measured as a thousand years ago. Near Lake Bro is insane beauty temple Pura Ulun Danu Bratan. Fog down low, the air is much cooler and your senses sharpened. A place of spiritual purification.



  Lake Bro, Bali
Climbing Mount Batur

Mount Batur volcano and lake nearby is the best place for the summit. The best time for climbing is the morning. Most groups begin their ascent of around 4 am, getting to the highest point at 6, watching as the sun slowly rises over the island. Do not forget a jacket and be careful at the top because Batur is an active volcano.




Mount Batur, Bali
Babi Guling dine at Ibu Oka in Ubud

Babi Guling-a pig, the main dish in Bali, many roadside eatery serves it, but Ibu Oka attracted significant praise for the exquisite quality of meat.

Anthony Borden, recognized as the best chef on the planet in 2008, called Ibu Oka's delightful. Just go there, order a so-called "combination plate", find a place and type!. It costs about 2.50 dollars for a plate. Complement is an icy fruit drink.

Its hard not to notice - Ibu Oka in the heart of Ubud near the market. Just ask anyone nibud.Ne sure arrive early for lunch at 11 o'clock in the morning for example. They prepare only a few pigs every day, and as soon as the food ends ... they are closed.



  
Babi Guling, Balinese cuisineRafting through the center of Bali
Blot thoroughly, but will be thrilled! Rafting in Bali makes the heart flutter, and reason to be frightened. Travel walk past rice fields and children with kites. Plunge into the backstage life of the island. For organizations with a rafting trip - not just rent apartments somewhere in the middle of the island, equipment can be purchased on the spot.Visit buffalo races in Negara
Buffaloes serve many purposes throughout Southeast Asia. These are agricultural tractors are pack animals, milk producers, power supply, and ... racecars. In the western part of Bali on Sunday, these beasts harnessed to the chariot run around an oval arena. Negara near the southern part of Bali and buffalo race starts very early, every second Sunday during the dry season (from July to October), about 7 am. To arrive on time, it is better to stay somewhere near the night before the races. For example, in the next Medewi. To find out when the race will be held, contact the tour operator or driver, before heading to the west of Bali. Everything is changing frequently in Bali, and the best first obtain information in order to avoid disappointment.


 

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