Penataran Sasih

Penataran Sasih Temple is a temple which has historical importance and is one of the universe or the celestial temple or the main temple in Bali, located 26 km from Denpasar. This temple became famous because there is a very large Bronze Nekara (big traditional drum) measuring 186.5 cm tall with a diameter of 160 cm. The Bronze nekara purported to be from prehistoric times where Nekara is known as the Moon Pejeng. The uniqueness Moon Pejeng lies in the decorative shaped face mask which arranged in pairs with wide open large eyes, long ears and earrings made of coins and a triangular nose that you think the story is Kebo Iwa's earrings.

Bronze nekara or Moon Pejeng also serves as a means of worship to invoke rain that nature always fertile and prosperous according to the season. Even this temple there is a broken relic inscriptions written on "stone padas", estimated from the 9th century or the beginning of the 10th century, but the writing is on the inscription is unreadable due to age.

This temple has many statues, including the statue of Guru. This statue is in a Pelingih (small temple) with two doors and in this space there are two statues as the embodiment of the Batara Guru stana where one of these statues wearing Candra Sangkala that reads "Krta sense tinggaling wong" and show the figures 1264th in Saka year or 1343th century. In other parts there are two statues of embodiment as Batara Iswara stana and Catur Karya statue that is a statue with four faces facing all directions.

The origin of the name of the temple, which sasih means "moon" is taken from the famous Bronze Nekara or Moon Pejeng which means "moon fell to earth". There is no clear data relating to the existence of the temple, but when seen from the results of a study of the relics of ancient objects in the temple area, it can be concluded that the temple existed prior to entry to the influence of Hindu Bali, about in 300th century. While the Hindu influence into Bali is around in the 8th century.

The local people's livelihood is farming, trade and employees. It is evident from the many rice fields along the road to this temple, and the merchants who crowded sell directly across street Penataran Sasih temple location.

Many food and drink stalls, souvenir shop and parking area which is across the street this temple, making visitors who come to this temple feel comfortable because they can relax a little after the entry into the temple.

This temple is located in Banjar Intaran, Pejeng village, Tampaksiring district, Gianyar regency - Bali, approximately 26 km from Denpasar city, and if you want to visit the temple, you only take approximately 50 minutes to get to this place.

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Goa Lawah Temple

 
Goa Lawah Temple, Klungkung regency is one of the tourist destinations area in Bali, you traveled a lot of options in this area. Not only offers a beautiful panorama of the beach but the presence of the great temples and has high historical value is here, one of them is the Temple. This temple is located in the Pesinggahan village, Dawan sub district, Klungkung regency, Bali.

This temple which means "Lawah is the bat" is one of the celestial universe temple where thousands of bats nesting in it is believed to bring misfortune to anyone who bothered them. The temple was used as a place of worship to the God of the Sea as a manifestation of Gods.

In some manuscripts mentioned that Goa Lawah Temple was made ​​by the wishes of MPU Kuturan XI century and restored back to the XV century. The religious ceremony is often held at this temple are: Nyekah ceremony and Memukur or Meliga. With maketh this temple as one of the destinations that sprang up stalls selling food and drinks to be supporting facilities, in addition to toilet and parking area adequate for tourists.

This temple existence is stated in several manuscripts such as Papyrus Papyrus Usana Bali and also Babad Pasek. In the Papyrus declared Pura Goa Lawah was built at the initiative of MPU Kuturan XI century AD and restored back to extend the XV century AD. In Papyrus Usana Bali stated that Kuturan MPU has a work called'' Babading Dharma Wawu Anyeneng 'to the effect on the establishment of a temple in Bali including the Pura Goa Lawah and also includes Saka year 929 or the year 107 century.  

Hindus in Bali generally perform as the closing ceremony ceremony Nyegara Mount Atma Wedana also called Nyekah, Memukur or Maligia. This ceremony serves as a proclamation of the sacred ritual that atman families who consecrated it has reached Pitara God. Mount Nyegara ceremony was generally done in Goa Lawah and Pura Pura Besakih Pura Goa one of them to the king.
 
Pujawali or piodalan at this temple is to worship the Lord and Sang Hyang Segara Tengahing Basuki done every Anggara Love Medangsia. In viscera Pura, precisely at the mouth of the cave are shrines General Instruction as worship Sang Hyang Tunggal. There Meru Three Overlapping as pesimpangan Andakasa Lord. There gedong Pelinggih Limasari as Dewi Sri and gedong Limascatu as Pelinggih of Lord Vishnu. Two shrines here as worship God as Sang Hyang Basuki and Lord Tengahing Segara.

This temple can be reached in approximately 45 minutes drive from Denpasar City with the distance of approximately 30 km journey. Bali is often called the Island of the Gods, not one of these phrases as so many temples in the island will be full of high historical value and artistic grandeur of the temple as well as having its own spiritual magical appeal.

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Mall Bali Galeria

Mall Bali Galeria is one of the famous shopping place in the island of Bali, this mall has a very strategic location in the bay pass Ngurah Rai Denpasar,  exactly near Simpang Siur road (the intersection road that has a lot of lines/ways and in the middle there is a large statue of Ruci God). When entering the the front area of the Bali Mall, the first building visible from the highway is DPS shops and Planet Hollywood.

This shopping place is one of the largest shopping places and leisure center in Kuta. The place is spacious and very comfortable. Some of the facilities available in this place like a bookstore, fashion, hypermart, Galeria 21, shopping for souvenirs, exhibitions in the main lobby and much more.

The mall is not just a shopping place, but rather as a place to look for eat places or restaurant and places to walking together and hangout with friends or family. Because of its location is fairly large, this place has lots of shops and restaurants, as well as has a fairly large parking, so it can accommodate many visitors. In times like holidays like on Saturday and Sunday usually crowded with visitors, so parking place for cars is often full to.

Some existing stores in the Mall Bali Galeria:

    Gramedia bookstore
    Ace Hardware store
    Clothing Store in Matahari
    Hypermart Supermarket
    sports Shop (football, Golf, surfing, fitness equipment, etc)
    electronics store like Sony and Macintos
    Ladies accessories store
    Planet Toys store
    shoe and sandals shop such as Croukas, Bata , Nike
    Spring bed stores like Tempur, king coils, etc.
    Eye glass stores
    Shop jewelry and luxury watch shop

Dining pleces / restaurants in the Mal Bali Galeria:

    Ryoshi - japanis food
    CFC - chicken dishes same as KFC
    Ice Teller "77
    Mister Bakso (Meatball)
    M & M
    Indonesian food restaurant
    Flap Jacks
    Excelso
    Hoka Hoka Bento
    Pizza Hut
    Jecco - donut
    Bread Talk - bakery
    Cold Stone Creamery - ice cream

Other facilities in the area of ​​Bali mall is like an ATM machine from a bank renowned and spot foreign exchange / Money changer, and just for information the parking cost for car is USD $ 0.2 and motorcycles is USD $ 0.1, except on Saturday and Sunday, as well as other holidays, the parking fee is calculated using a different matter per hour.

While on vacation in Bali do not forget to visit the Mall Bali Galeria, if you want to look for souvenirs, is too much here. Or want to lunch/dinner with friends that will be fun, you can choose to eat in the open air by using a table with an umbrella, it can be a pleasant memories for you during holiday in Bali.

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Bali Villas

Bali Villas, Many tourists who traveling to Bali. Both only for business purpose or for a holiday on the island which filled with dreams. For a holiday to Bali, we need to spend more. For those of you who live outside the island of Bali, of course, you have to use transport to get there. Also for the facilities that offer in Bali, that it prices can not be said to be cheap.

Young people in particular backpacker who want to vacation in Bali would have to think carefully and adjust spending money. Preparation of the transportation or facilities to stay would have to be taken into the plan. The young people usually want to rent a Villa in Bali but with cheap cost. But sometimes, the they are still difficulties in finding a cheap Bali Villas.

But don't worry, because now there are ways or tips to find cheap Bali Villas:

Avoid the Vacation Day :
If you do not want glaring because of rent the villa with very expensive cost per-night, so,avoid the holiday. Do not ever go to Bali on holidays moments, like Christmas, New Year or other holidays except you have much money. On holidays, there will be more tourists visiting Bali. Of course the owners of hotels, villas, and the innkeepers will use this opportunity to raise rates until doubled.

Reservations by a group, not individually :
If you want to enjoy a Bali Villa with a cheaper price, try to holiday to Bali with groups of people both with family or best friends. The more people in your group, will be get the cheaper Bali Villa price if calculated costs per room. You must find Bali villas which has a lots of room and in accordance with the number of people in your group.

Use the services of the villa agent :
You can search for Bali villas agent in Bali Island, and ask to promo that available, the villa agent which reliable such as CV.Bali Heaven that usually offer promo packages are very attractive. Using Bali villa's agent with reliable service can also reduce the risk of fraud and your inconvenience in enjoying a holiday in Bali Villas.

Well, during your vacation in Bali, let be smart to choose the cheap accommodation but do not forget your convenience. So choose the accommodation that suits your needs, or synchronized with the budget you have. we only give a few tips and suggestions for your vacation needs while in Bali, hopefully you can enjoy a pleasant holiday.

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Bali Map

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Bali Map Review

Bali!! This name might not be familiar, a lovely little island, because its population is mostly Hindus that are believed to worship the Gods, and then Bali island is often called the Island of Gods.

Bali island is still a lot of saving natural resources from the ground up to a wealth of riches of the sea, and its charm if seen on the Bali Map is range across the region from the West end to the East end or from  Menjangan Island to Mount Agung, the southern end is the Uluwatu village and the northern is city of Singaraja with Lovina Beach. All districts in Bali such as Denpasar, Tabanan, Gianyar, Singaraja,etc, You can see all on the Bali Map and it can will be able to help you learn more about Bali.

Bali is now an island destination travelers well out of town tourists and tourists abroad. Bali is also famous as the island of the gods. Bali offers plenty of natural beauty with stunning views as well as accommodation and a charming tourist attractions. Many travel agents are offering some product options to get around Bali.

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Best Hotels in Bali

It is undeniable that Bali Island is a beauty which owned Indonesia and the world. As a Tourist destination for people from all of the world. Well, what are the best Hotels in Bali that famous in world ? Let's see ....

1. The St. Regis Bali Resort 

The first is The St. Regis Bali Resort. This Hotel is located in tourist area, Nusa Dua, Bali, and can be taken approximately 20 minutes from Ngurah Rai airport by taxi. The facilities provided at this hotel include: swimming lagoon and pool, bali golf and country club, the beach, spa remedy, the library, business center, gym, concierge service and many other amenities.

2. Anantara Seminyak Resort and Spa

The Hotel is located on the Amibanyu street, Seminyak. Can be taken approximately 20 minutes from Ngurah Rai airport. The hotel has 3 room types namely Anantara Ocean Suites, Anantara Pool Access Suite, and Anantara Suite. That all make this hotel become one of best Bali hotel..

3. Intercontinental Bali Resort

The hotel is located in Jimbaran area precisely at the Uluwatu street number 45, Bali. Which is built on about 14 acres of land. This hotel is designed with the modern concept and mixed with architecture of Balinese traditional style.

4. Viceroy Bali

This villa is one of best hotel that located in Lanyahan street, Banjar Nagi, Ubud-Bali. The Viceroy Bali has 4 types of villas that are the viceroy villa, vice-regal villa, garden villa and terrace villa. The facilities includes: the Lembah spa, cascades, bars, helicopter, spa and many more amenities.

5. Four Seasons Bali Jimbaran and Sayan

Four Seasons Bali become as best Hotels because The Hotel has two branches in Bali which is located in Jimbaran  and Sayan region precisely in Ubud Bali. The concept of the hotel is not much different as other International hotel is the type of classic luxury. Four Season at Sayan was built in 1997 and has only 46 rooms only, while the Four Seasons at Jimbaran built in 1992 and has 147 rooms. Facilities provided include: Spa, tennis courts, outdoor fields, gym, business center, beach, and much more.

6. Nusa Dua Beach Hotel

Nusa Dua Beach Hotel is a five diamond hotel in Bali has welcomed Kings and Queens, Presidents, and Prime Minister since the opening in the first time, for guests who expect the must extraordinary things, experience an unforgettable holiday awaits you at this luxury Bali Hotel. Located a few minutes from Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport, its on the sun-drenched beaches beautiful of Nusa Dua Beach. Nusa Dua Beach Hotel is a Hotel with an area of ​​23 acres containing gardens provide space coolness and tranquility in the heart of the exotic Bali Island. Features accommodation with 381 rooms and suites in a resort hotel that will invite you to immerse yourself in one of the world's most colorful cultures. Located on 9 acres of tropical gardens are beautiful, Nusa Dua Beach Hotel has all the elegance of a Balinese palace

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Wanasari

Wanasari village is one of the cocoa-producing villages, with climatic conditions that favorable the cocoa plantations to thrive here. Plantation in the village area is large enough because almost half of plantations has been planted the cocoa trees besides other crops. Besides cocoa, panoramic and community life in the village is still genuine and unpretentious so tourists can interact directly with the situation in there, especially when the cocoa harvest time, the travelers can reap the cocoa fruit from stem immediately, it is really an enjoyable experience.

Speaking about the plantations is related to the livelihoods of local people as the owner and workers of the plantations, besides as a farmer. And by maketh Wanasari as the agro-tourism village is expected to have a positive impact on the level of people's lives around the village.

Wanasari village is located Tabanan regency, while access to the village is pretty good, it is meant for tourism in Tabanan regency especially in Wanasari village is can be thrived. If you would like to visit this village the distance is about 13 km and takes approximately 25 minutes drive from Denpasar City.

Beautiful village atmosphere, fresh air and beautiful scenery with plantation area, making Wanasari village worthy to be one of the tourist destinations that you can choose for a vacation with the family in Bali island.

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Sekartaji

Sekartaji village has a natural beauty that is still beautiful and maintained continuity. In the village, tourists can enjoy a very pleasant atmosphere by see th vast stretches of green rice fields and other crops. Fresh air and fertility soil that owned make this village become one of the rice granaries in Tabanan area. Sekartaji villagers are processing their farms still use traditional tools that might make you interested to try it.

After this village become as one of the tourist village, and to support the development of tourism in Tabanan then made ​​trekking path. At the start of the rice fields to see the activities of the farmers in the village and then proceed down the plantations where there are a variety of crops such as cocoa, coffee, aloe, teak and durian trees.

The journey continues to the residential population, while in here travelers can communicate with people directly and see their daily activities. The most interesting thing in this trip is when you enter the forest in Sekartaji Village, where there are trees in the forest hundreds of years old as well as various types of birds chirping make a distinct impression on your trip.

Sekartaji village is located in Penebel District, Tabanan regency - Bali. the distance to arrive at this village is approximately 32 km from Denpasar City so you only takes about 80 minutes to reach this attraction from Ngurah Rai Airport with using a motor vehicle. With the beauty and charm that owned by the Village of Sekartaji is deserves to be one of the tourist destinations for those of you who are tired with the city life.

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Petulu

Petulu, Bali still has a powerful charm with natural beauty and its beaches. A Lot of interesting areas complete with all of its beauty and uniqueness that can be used as one of the for a destination when you on holiday to Bali. One of which is Petulu village that is a village become home or gathering place for hundreds of Kokoan birds or (white stork), this village is  located in Ubud District, Gianyar regency - Bali.

Petulu village also called Village of Kokoan because this village has incredible natural charm with hundreds of Kokoan birds that fly above the sky and live comfortably on protection trees that located along the village street. These birds come to the village in November until March to make a nest, lay eggs and hatch their eggs, in April young birds  has begun to fly and find food and their population decreases during the day and return to the Petulu village at 6 pm. Looks harmony in Petulu village life between human and nature.

The natural beauty and charm of Kokoan birds is can enjoy early entry into Petulu village because there is a relaxing place in the form of food and drink stalls in the ricefield which from this place we could see hundreds of Kokoan birds that fly and perch on the protection trees.

Petulu village is located about 30 km from Denpasar and can be reached approximately in 45 minutes.

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Denpasar Bali, The Main City in Bali

Denpasar Bali as the center of government in Bali, business center in Bali and as the capital of Bali province. Gajah Mada road which was once as the center of business to date in, beacuse there are the Bank offices, restaurants and administrative center of the city Municipality is located in this street. As the city developed into a modern city, this city has infrastructure and facilities such as shopping centers and restaurants which is located on Teuku Umar road.

Like the provincial capital, all government activities are in this city. Starting from the governor's office, local police, mayor office, to immigration matters. No exception to the foreigners, they must come to Denpasar to take care of all matters such as the licensing. Like the other big cities in Indonesia, this city is also has a landmark. In the cities on the Java Island used to call it the square (alun-alun), or a large area like a field where there stands a large monument in the middle, complete with public amenities along the merchants therein. Also in Denpasar there is a large monument named Puputan Renon.

In this Bali's capital you will meet the local people with various tribes in Indonesia. So do not be surprised, especially in private offices, in a work room there are employees are Balinese, Javanese, Sundanese, Irian, Dayak, Madura, Lombok, etc. This is not surprising because Denpasar is the largest city destination of the migrants who speculate their livehood in Bali.

Shopping for textile raw materials and craft try to visit the Badung Market and Kumbasari Art Market the layout is separated by river Badung. For a modern shopping mall you can go to Jalan Sudirman and Diponegoro Road where the location of the Matahari, Rimo, Ramayana, Tiara Dewata and the Libi Department Store. Enjoy your holiday in Denpasar Bali. 

Denpasar, which is the provincial capital of Bali, also a municipality that holds a lot of beauty and cultural value are noteworthy. To reach the city of Denpasar, required approximately 20 minutes drive from Kuta. Vacation in this city you can visit several tourist attractions such as Art Center or Cultural Park (where the Bali Arts Festival was held), Bellows Renon, Bali Museum, Kumbasari market and other tourist attractions.

In this city there is a park named culture Bali Art Centre is a center of art and culture of Bali. Complex cultural park was opened in 1973. Each mid-June to July each year, was held at the Art Center Bali arts festival (PKB) which is followed by all counties and cities in Bali by sending their artistic mission. And in these performances is annually flooded with visitors, be it by local residents, and tourists, parking areas for vehicles such as buses, cars and motorcycles are also widespread, so do not worry for those of you who come from distant areas to watch the parade of cultures and disguhkan art each year at the art Centre.

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