Tirta Empul Temple

Tirta Empul

Tirta Empul Temple or Tampak Siring Temple is a holy spring water temple located in Tampak Siring Village, Gianyar regency and it is about 39 km eastwards from Denpasar town. It is set in the dale and encircled by the hill. In the west side of this temple, there is an Indonesian President palace which has been found by the first president. The name of Tirta Empul is loaded in a inscription which is kept at Sakenan Temple, Manukaya village, Sub district of Tampak Siring, about 3 km from Tirta Empul Temple. In this inscription, the Tirta Empul is named by the Tirta Ri Air Hampul and then the name has changed into Tirta Hampul and finally become the Tirta Empul. Tirta Ri air hampul is meaning the water emerge or the holy pool (Petirthan) which is the water emerge from the land.

Ubud Monkey Forest

Monkey Forest

Ubud Monkey Forest is a small rain forest dwelt by some group of monkeys and other tropical animals. It is strategically located in the hearth of Ubud Village, precisely located in the region of Padang Tegal Village, Ubud Sub district and Gianyar Regency. Monkey Forests in Balinese language called Wanara Wana are spread out in the island and Ubud Monkey Forest itself own very important function of the continuity the monkey habitat in Bali. Meanwhile the local community own important role to keep this forest naturally in order to all wild animals able to live smoothly.

Goa Gajah

Goa Gajah is located in the west of the village of Bedulu, Blahbatuh, Gianyar regency. The distance is about 26 km from the city of Denpasar. Exact location of this cave is on the brink and a meeting of a small river in the village. Goa Gajah

Allegedly said Goa Gajah derived from the word 'Lwa Gajah', which means the temple where people worship Buddhist monks. At ejection Negarakertagama compiled by MPU prapanca in 1365 AD The name there. While the word "Lwa" means river. Then summed into a hermitage situated on the banks of the river.

Goa Gajah

From the parking area towards Goa Gajah, travelers had to descend the stairs to Goa Gajah. It is surrounded by lush green trees, so the atmosphere is very cool and beautiful. According to the officers who keep these places, the trees are hundreds of years old. Goa Gajah complex as a whole can be seen from the stairs. Arriving at the bottom will be heard gurgling sound of water flowing from the fountain statue. The rocks former building that was once destroyed by an earthquake are also found around the shower. While Goa Gajah itself, located not far from the statue showers.

The entrance is through the mouth of the cave is only enough for one person. Outside it there are carvings and statues guard 2. The inside of the T-shaped cave with a height of about 2 meters wide and 2 meters. The left and right of the hallway there is also a niche that may in antiquity is imprisoned. But now tourists can sit or lie down there. At the west end of the hallway there is a Ganesha statue and the east end of the hall there are 3 phallus.

In addition there is also a statue around the cave with seven statues petirtaan Widyadara-Widyadari who was holding the holy water. There are a total of seven sculptures that symbolize the seven rivers in India, where the birthplace of the Hindu and Buddhist religions.

Water Blow

Water Blow

Water Blow

Water Blow is an attraction that you have to see when you visit the beautiful Island of Bali. The place is quiet, beautiful, charming and makes a lot of foreign and domestic tourists visit this place. This place, is a so called reef with a narrow opening. The waves come in this narrow opening, and when the waves hit the reef, pressure rises and blow up. That’s why this place is called Water Blow.Water Blow is located in the peninsula Nusa Dua region. Water Blow is also suitable for making a pre-wedding photo album, or just a family photo. Photos will look good when the waves are bouncing upwards. The cliffs are steep and the color of the sea is very concentrated and this makes Water Blow a very nice photo object, especially when u combine the photo with some rocks and dried plants that sway in the wind. This will add a very romantic ambience to your picture.

Kertagosa Klungkung

Kertagosa

Kerta Gosa is a beautiful historical site situated in the hearth of Semarapura Town, about 40 km east side of Denpasar City. The name of Kerta Gosa is taken from Sanskrit where Kerta means serene and meanwhile Gosa word is derive from Gosita that mean established or announced. Thus the meaning of Kerta Gosa is a kind of Bale building where the king announces Judicial Legislation, justice, punishment and so on. Beside of Kerta Gosa, there is a building called by Taman Gili which is located adjacent to Bale Kembang that is a traditional building floating in the center of fish pond.The building is very unique and full of high art value so that this place is a unique place to visit in Bali. 

Taman Ujung

Taman Ujung 

Taman Sukasada (Suksada Park) or Taman Ujung is a beautiful park located at Ujung Village, around 5 km southern part of Amlapura Town. The park is laid out very beautiful and unique reminiscent to the Dutch colonial period because the architecture of the park is designed by European style. Now, this park has been refurbished into beautiful site that is swept by the tropical atmosphere make this site become peaceful which is suitable for relaxation. If you visit this site, you will be brought into a memorable of Dutch colonialism period as well as the buildings are designed based on European style that create the classic nuance so this park is a must place to visit on your vacation in the island of God.When viewed from the history, almost all the heritages of Karangasem Kingdom both in Lombok and Bali Island those are consisted of pond and Gili Building where the Gili building is set on the pond like Mayura Park, Narmada Park located in west Lombok. Taman Sukasada is able to be said as a mascot of Bali’s Tourism because Sukasada Park is well known in all over the world. One of the interesting points in Taman Sukasada is Taman Gili (Gili Park) set in the middle of large pond and this place is especially used as a relaxation site by Karangasem King.

Tirta Gangga

Tirta Gangga

Tirta Gangga is a beautiful park with the huge water fountain and wide pond located at Abang Sub-district, Karangasem Regency in east part of Bali. Tirta Gangga Park is built in the year of 1948 by the Karangasem King of Anak Agung Agung Angluerah Ketut Karangasem. Before this park is found, there is big wellspring found in this area which the local society believe that this water come from the land is holy spring therefore they call this place is Embukan means wellspring. According to the local believe that this wellspring functioning as a bath place for the god and also used as drinking water for the local community from the nearest village. Therefore this wellspring is sacrificed by local people and keeps the park naturally. The King of Karangasem has got an idea to improve this park into a good looking and nowadays, it becomes one of the famous tourist destinations in east part of Bali.

Ceking Terrace

Ceking Terrace

Ceking Terrace is an area that uses a system of agricultural terraces or rice fields form the staircase steps on sloping or hillside areas . Skinny Terrace is located in the village of Ceking , Ubud, Gianyar.
With the existence of this terracing system makes Ceking village has its own uniqueness . Ceking Terrace panoramic beauty charming coupled with cool weather and comfortable will make you linger to enjoy the natural atmosphere .
Here you will see the Balinese farmer plowing their fields and maintain the sloping hills in the area complete with irrigation systems that continue to drain the water from the mountains . Skinny Terrace has become one of the natural attractions that are currently visited by tourists every day .
Ceking Terrace estimated to have existed since the 9th century and is maintained and kept keasrinya by the farmers of this village until now .

Ceking Terrace

With maketh Ceking Terrace as the attraction Ceking village communities together with local village officials to provide facilities for the tourists who come , like many souvenir shops , cafes and restaurants along the way this Ceking village . In addition, many of the street vendors who offer Balinese accessories .
Skinny Terrace is 32 km from Denpasar and can be reached in approximately 50 minutes by motor vehicle .
Ceking Panorama Terrace is so beautiful and natural make anyone who comes here will be admired , so not to be missed if you visit Bali .

Goa Lawah Temple

Goa Lawah Temple

Goa Lawah Temple precisely located on the edge of a large road that connects the town of Klungkung and Karangasaem City , opposite beach, including rural areas Pasinggahan Dawan sub district , Klungkung regency of Bali.
From Denpasar or Sanur , Goa Lawah Temple can be reached with about 1 hour by road Prof. Mantra , 90 minutes from Kuta or Jimbaran and about 120 minutes from the Nusa Dua or Tanjung Benoa and 45 minutes from Ubud Bali direction. Goa Lawah Temple founded by Empu Kuturan expected around the 11th century. Empu Kuturan is a pastor who contributed to govern religious Hindu in Bali.

Goa Lawah Temple

Goa Lawah attractions has many tourism facilities include public toilets, ample parking wrought, art shops, restaurants, specialty fish dishes with a distinctive flavor of Bali which is very tasty and refreshing drink stalls atmosphere. Religious activities take place every day at Pura Goa Lawah. People living around the temple carrying offerings to the temple every morning, afternoon, and evening. Therefore, the temple is well taken care of. More pilgrims come during the full moon. And also before major holidays such as Nyepi, Hindus from neighboring villages around doing Melasti ritual.

Melasti

Melasti is a ceremony when people walk into the sea from the temple in a procession carrying sacred objects to be cleansed in the ocean.
Visit the temple in the morning when people come to pray in the morning. However, both also visit on a sunny afternoon, because although it is located on the waterfront, this temple has a lot of big trees so the atmosphere is very shady.

Desa Adat Penglipuran

PENGLIPURAN TRADITIONAL VILLAGE

Penglipuran Village

Penglipuran traditional
 village located in Bangli district within 45
 km from the city of Denpasar.Penglipuran located 700 meters altitude above the sea level, is located in Kubu Village, Bangli Sub-district, Bangli Regency. Penglipuran is one tourist destination in Bali. Penglipuran has its own characteristics with the architecture of traditional houses are similar and neatly arranged. Starting from the end of the main village to village downstream. many tourists come to this Penglipuran to see the authenticity of Balinese traditional house is still preserved .

Penglipuran now increasingly popular as an alternative to conventional tourist destination. Many local and foreign tourists come here to see and enjoy the atmosphere of the village is still beautiful, both from the usual, scientists and students interested in doing research in this village. Penglipuran society as a majority of the population are farmers. The village was awarded the Kalpataru and designated as tourist villages by local governments in 1995.Localized mileage approximately 120 minutes from Ngurah Rai Airport and approximately 60 minutes drive from Denpasar when using a motor vehicle. To support tourism there are ample parking facilities in addition Penglipuran. 

Bali to save a million charm start from a state of nature, to cultural mores, when you come to Bali and want to enjoy the atmosphere of the village is still beautiful and still holds the tradition came to this Penglipuran.