Tuesday 9 July 2013

The Beauty of Telaga Tunjung Reservoir, Natural and Quiet

 
Telaga Tunjung Reservoir, located in Telaga Tunjung, Timpag, Kerambitan, Tabanan, Bali. With a 33 m high dam has a capacity bin Telaga Tunjung of 1.261 million .

Views of the rice fields around the reservoir which adds to the beauty of unspoiled reservoirs. Usually these reservoirs will show its beauty on a sunny afternoon, especially in the rainy season due to the increased water flow.

Tranquility reservoirs, wind gusts, and a splash of artificial waterfalls and dams together generate natural beauty. It's also a great place for cycling.

So, come and enjoy the beauty of Telaga Tunjung Dam water

Pura Luhur Batukaru, The Central Sanctity of Tabanan

Pura Luhur Batukaru is a temple in Tabanan, Bali, Indonesia. Located on the southern slope of Mount Batukaru, Bali's second-highest volcano, the temple is one of nine kayangan jagat (directional temples) meant to protect Bali from evil spirits. Originally built during the 11th century, Pura Luhur Batukaru was dedicated to the ancestors of the rajas of Tabanan. It was destroyed in 1604, but rebuilt in 1959. The temple's most important shrine is a 7-tiered meru dedicated to Mahadewa, the God of Mount Batukaru.

Today, Pura Luhur Batukaru remains an extremely sacred site for Bali's Hindu population. Many of the complex's grounds remain off-limits to visitors for various ceremonies and events throughout the year. The temple is also the first stop one must take before ascending to the summit of Mount Batukaru. A pilgrimage takes place to the peak once a year, and may see thousands of worshipers walk its trails at once.

Located in the mountain area, providing a cool sensation Pura Batukaru typical mountain. Before entering the temple area, there is a ditch and sacred springs.

So do not hesitate and visit to the Pura Luhur Batukaru


Monday 8 July 2013

The amazing of Bali Safari and Marine Park

Bali Safari and Marine Park, or Taman Safari III is a branch of Taman Safari located in Gianyar, Bali.

Home to hundreds amazing animals representing more than 60 species, including some of rare and endangered species. Combining Balinese cultural ambience with African Savannah
riding the elephant with our Elephant Back Safari around the African Savannah and get to see your favorite animal up close! in Animal Encounter make the Bali Safari and Marine Park's leading familiy attraction and adventure in Bali.

Taman Safari Indonesia is a member of WAZA (The World Associations of Zoo and Aquariums), SEAZA (The South East Asians Zoo Associations), CBSG (Conservations Breeding Specialist Group) and PKBSI (Indonesia Zoological Parks Associations), features the following exhibits featuring Sumatrapan elephant, Sumatran tiger, white tiger, leopard, komodo dragon and cheetah are just some of the fascinating creatures that can be seen at the Bali Safari and Marine Park.

Bali Safari and Marine Park has many facilities, including:
Animals in natural surroundings
Recreation area
Waterpark
Fun Zone
The amazing Bali Theatre
Cottages and Bungalows
Restaurants
The zoo provides bus tours for visitors to view some 400 animals from 3 regions including Indonesia, India, and Africa.

Ganesha has a 9-metre (30 ft) statue of Ganesha. This will be the entrance to the Bali Theatre, which will feature Balinese Art.

Pura Safari is a temple located in the zoo, where people of Hindu Dharma and Hindu religious worship.

so, come and enjoy the amazing of Bali



Wednesday 3 July 2013

Nungnung, Romance Natural Waterfalls Badung, Bali

Nungnung is the name of a small village in the Petang, located 40 kilometers north of Denpasar. The village is air cool with altitude of approximately 900 meters above sea level.

Has a height of 50 meters with a considerable flow of water, waterfalls Nungnung presents the beauty of the water jump from the cliff.

To reach the location of this waterfall, we must trace the steps from the highway. If you are with a lover, Nungnung waterfall is a romantic place. Water attractions and scenic beauty during a romantic trip will make your tour. Equipped with a resting place, you can enjoy the fresh air of Nungnung waterfall.

So, come and enjoy the beauty of the waterfall Nungnung


Splendor of Bali People Struggle Monument, Bajra Sandhi

This monument location is very strategic because it is located in front of the Office of the Governor of Bali, exactly in the Field Renon Nitimandala. East Denpasar subdistrict. Monument with an area of ​​4,900 m2 and a land area of ​​138 830 m2. This monument was established to perpetuate the spirit of Bali people's struggle from time to time and the spirit of patriotism as well as pay homage to the heroes.

The appeal of this monument is a magnificent building with Balinese architecture. Monument built in the shape bajra (clapper) towering, therefore this monument is also called Bajra Sandhi. Horizontal, rectangular building blocks symmetrical square and refers to the concept of Tri Mandala, and vertically, the monument is also divided into three parts which refer to the concept of Tri Angga.

In the middle of the floor of the monument there are 33 pieces diorama berdemensi unit 2 x 3 meter depicting scenes of the past to the future life of the Balinese to the history of the history of the struggle of the people of Bali.

Monument opening hours:
Mon-Fri 08:00 to 17:00 pm
Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 17:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 to 17:00 pm

So, come and enjoy the splendor of Bajra Sandhi monument

Tuesday 2 July 2013

Pura Goa Lawah, Bats Extraordinary Palace


Goa Lawah is located on the east Semarapura City. Lawah mean bat, Goa Lawah a cave inhabited by thousands of fruit bats. Here also stood a temple built in the 11th century temple which is a Sad Kahyangan (Kahyangan Jagat), where worship God with manifestation as the god Varuna, the ruler of the seas.

Pura Goa Lawah located in the village Pesinggahan, Dawan sub district, 10 km east of the city Semarapura Klungkung and about 50 km from Denpasar. Not hard to find these attractions because it is located on the path to Karangasem.

Lawah Goa is a natural cave located on a hill called Bukit Tengah corals. Goa Lawah this in some historical evidence mentioned having a relationship with Raja Goa in Besakih complex, the second temple was connected by the cave.

On top of large trees grow very lush and mouth cave shrine stands that add grandeur Pura Goa Lawah, and with thousands of bats hanging on the ceiling of the cave was not one of Pura Goa Lawah like a house of bats. For Lawah Goa History can be read here.

So, come and enjoy the beauty of the Pura Goa Lawah

The Beauty of Balinese Art and Culture at the Museum Rudana, Ubud, Bali


Rudana Museum is an art museum located in Ubud, Gianyar, Bali, and is used to showcase and promote the works of art such as paintings and sculpture by artists in Bali. Among the artwork on display is the work of I Gusti Nyoman Lempad (deceased), Gunarsa, Made Wianta, Indonesia outside Bali artists like Affandi (deceased), Basuki Abdullah (deceased), Srihadi Sudarsono, Sunaryo Sutono, and foreign artists stay in Bali as Antonio Blanco (deceased), Arie Smit. Rudana founded by Nyoman Rudana, who is also a collector of paintings art gallery owner Rudana Genta Fine Art Gallery and Fine Art Gallery.
A variety of paintings and sculpture on display in this museum, well Bali artists, artists Indonesia outside Bali and foreign artists. Structuring his art has always strived to reflect the values ​​of the spatial, aesthetic value harmony and in tune with the concept of Balinese philosophy. Classical Balinese paintings on display upstairs. Around her paintings on display include traditional Balinese Ubud style, rock style, such as the works of I Gusti Nyoman Lempad (deceased), I Gusti Ketut Kobot, Ida Bagus Made, Wayan Bendi, Wayan Jujul and so forth.
In the middle of the floor and the bottom display works of modern Indonesian art like painting: Affandi (deceased), Basuki Abdullah (deceased), Soepono (deceased), Dullah, Fajar Sidik, Abas Alibasah, Srihadi Sudarsono, Roedyat, Kartika Affandi, Gunarsa, Made Wianta, Budhiana Made, Wayan Darmika and others - others.
The museum also displays works - works of foreign artists who lived in Bali, such as Antonio Blanco (Spain), Yuri Gorbachev (Russia), Jafar Islah (Kuwait), as well as Iyama Tadayuki (Japan).
Rudana opening ceremony took place on August 11, 1995 as part of the commemoration of 50 years of independent Indonesia. President Soeharto it official by signing the inscription on December 26, 1995. Since 2004, in line with tugsnya as a member of the Regional Representative Council (DPD) representing the province of Bali, Nyoman Rudana hand over the baton to his eldest son Putu Supadma Rudana, MBA as CEO of the Museum Rudana, while Rudana own bereran as Commissioner.
Rudana museum, with a collection of more than 400 paintings and sculptures, is a witness to the history of art especially painting in Indonesia.
Along the way, Rudana high end positioning itself as a museum, which is visited by VIP guests from various countries, such as China's President Jiang Zemin in 1995, the President of Hungary, Bulgaria, Pakistan, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, Delegate Council China in 2005 and others - others. Additionally Rudana good exhibition routine associated with her Anniversary in August which has always been associated with Independence Day, as well as exhibits - another exhibition in collaboration with artists in Bali, outside Bali and foreign artists.
So, come and enjoy the beauty of Balinese art at the Museum Rudana

Excellent Rafting Experience in Tukad Melangit, Klungkung, Bali




Tukad (river) Melangit is the deepest river in Klungkung regency. Has a depth of 4 meters and along the river channel filled with a fairly swift river currents and rapids are steep for you are navigating.

If you've ever Tukad rafting on the Ayung and Telaga Waja, try the thrill of rafting on the river this Melangit. Indeed, not many operators Melangit rafting on the river's path. But if you are with family, rafting on the river is suitable for you.

One operator rafting on the river path Melangit is Bakas Levi Rafting. Located in the village of Bakas, Klungkung. If you through the By Pass Prof. Ida Bagus Mantra, when entering the Klungkung regency would look great billboard Bakas Levi Rafting. If you follow the directions you will arrive at the location.

Thrill of whitewater rafting in this river is wading through the swift currents of the river with its winding river and rapids along the 7.5 km with a very enchanting natural scenery, waterfalls, birds singing melodious, wild monkeys hanging and activities of the local population in around the river.

Besides rafting, there are exciting adventures in this location you can try with your family and try the thrill of riding elephants ATV motors. With the elephant ride you will be invited to surround the village and see the natural scenery of the elephant. An experience not terlupan.

So, come and enjoy the swift Tukad Melangit


Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, The Biggest Icon of Bali




GWK, is a tourist park in the southern part of the island of Bali. This park is located in Tanjung Nusa Dua, Badung regency, about 40 kilometers south of Denpasar, the provincial capital of Bali. In this culture of garden area, planned to set up a landmark or mascot of Bali, which is a giant statue of Lord Vishnu who is riding his mount, Garuda, as high as 12 meters.

Area Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park is located at an altitude of 146 meters above ground level or 263 feet above sea level.
In that area there is also a statue of Garuda is right behind the Plaza Wisnu is the Plaza Garuda where the 18 meters tall statue of Garuda placed temporarily. At this time, Garuda Plaza became the focal point of a large hall carved limestone pillars which covers more than 4000 square meters of open space that is the Lotus Pond. Limestone pillars colossal and monumental Garuda statue make Lotus Pond a very exotic space. With the capacity of the room that can accommodate up to 7000 people, Lotus Pond has gained good reputation as a perfect place to hold big and international events.
There is also a statue of Vishnu hands that are part of a statue of Lord Vishnu. This is one step closer to completing a full statue of Garuda Wisnu Kencana. This work is placed in the area while Tirta Agung.
GWK has several recreational areas including:

  
- Vishnu Plaza
Vishnu Plaza is the highest ground in the area where our place while GWK is the most important part of the statue of Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue of Vishnu.
Due to its high location, you can see the surrounding panorama. Statue of Vishnu, as the central point of Vishnu Plaza, surrounded by fountains and the nearby holy well water which he said was never dry even in the dry season.
Parahyangan Somaka Giri placed next to a statue of Vishnu. This is where water, which historically has been trusted by the people in the area as a blessing with strong magical powers to cure illness and asked the god of rain during the dry season. Because of its location on high ground (on the hill), this natural phenomenon is considered holy and local people believed it to be holy water.

   
-Street Theater
Street Theater is the start and end of a visit to Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park. Here we can find many stores and restaurants in one place and where all the festivities going on.
You can get souvenirs and merchandise GWK Bali especially at GWK Bali Souvenir Shop and Art Market. We can even find a Balinese spa and aromatherapy products in this store. While here, why not try reflexology foot Bali after a walk. We could taste the good food at the best price only in our food court, Food Theatre, and our newest restaurant, The Home with all you can eat package.
At several times a day, we can enjoy shopping and dining while accompanied by the performance of Bali especially like barong, rindik and parade.

   
-Lotus Pond
Lotus Pond is the largest outdoor area at the Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Cultural Park and, most likely, in Bali. Thus, Lotus Pond is a great place and only for large-scale outdoor events.
Over the years, the pedestal has been trusted for large scale was held, both nationally and internationally, the show at Lotus Pond as music concerts, international meetings, large parties. Lotus Pond is a unique place with limestone pillars at the sides and the magnificent statue of Garuda in the background.
Lotus Pond originated from the lotus. Lotus is the ultimate symbol of beauty, prosperity and fertility. Vishnu also always carry a lotus flower in her hand and almost all the gods of the Hindu god who sits on a lotus or carrying flowers.
Some interesting facts is that the lotus plant grows in water, or illus has its roots in the mud, and spreading flowers in the air above. Thus, the lotus symbolizes human life and also that the cosmos.
Lotus roots are sunk in the mire of material existence. Stalk pass through the water symbolizes the existence in the astral world. Floating on the water and opening to the sky is emblematical of spiritual being.

   
-Indraloka Garden
The park is named after heaven Lord Indra Indraloka for beautiful panoramic view. Indraloka Garden is one of the most favorite places in the Garuda Wisnu Kencana medium for a small party, gathering and wedding ceremony. We can see the view from the top Indraloka Bali Garden

   
-Amphitheatre
Amphitheatre is the outdoor venue for special performances by well-designed acoustics. Every afternoon you can watch the famous Kecak dance and free is around 18:30 s / d 19:30 pm. The Kecak Dance can even collaborate with other regional dances.

   
-Tirta Agung
Tirta Agung is the outdoor space that is perfect for medium-sized events. You also can visit the statue of Vishnu Hand, part of the Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue which is located nearby. 


So, come and enjoy the biggest icon of Bali

Nature Exploration In Bali Barat (Bali Barat National Park)



West Bali National Park is located in the western part of the island of Bali in Indonesia. This national park has a vast 77,000 hectares, which covers approximately 10% of the land area of ​​the island of Bali.

West Bali National Park consists of a variety of forest and savanna habitats. In the middle of the park is dominated by the remains of four of the Pleistocene volcano, with Mount Patas as the highest point in this place.

Approximately 160 species of animals and plants are protected in this national park. The animals like the bull, deer, monkeys, bats and various birds.

West Bali National Park as a nature conservation area, can be used for educational purposes, research, recreation and cultivation support. Characteristic of West Bali National Park is the presence Bali starling (Leucopsar Rothschildi) that can live in the wild only in the West Bali National Park. In Administrative Bali Barat National Park Located in the district of Jembrana and Buleleng, Bali. Between the months of December to March rainfall in this region is quite high. So be prepared with an umbrella if you visit in the month.

So come, visit and enjoy the natural beauty of Bali