INSIDE BALI (BY AN INDONESIAN)
S U S T A I N A B L E T O U R I S M T R AV E L G U I D E B O O K
INSIDE BALI (BY AN INDONESIAN)
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INSIDE BALI (BY AN INDONESIAN)
S U S T A I N A B L E T O U R I S M T R AV E L G U I D E B O O K
Inside Bali (By Indonesian)
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General Info
Bali Cuisine
Beaches
Water Activities
Pura
See Sight
Festival
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General Info
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Country Indonesia
Capital
DKI Jakarta
Province Bali
Flag
Two equal horizontal bands, red (top) and white (bottom)
National Anthem Indonesia Raya
Telephone Country Code +62 36
Time
Greenwich Mean Time plus 8 hours (GMT + 8:00) Bali is in the UTC+8 time zone (known in Indonesia as WITA, Waktu Indonesia Tengah), same as Western Australia, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and China and 1 hr ahead of Jakarta. 8
Land
The island of Bali is part of the Republic of Indonesia and is located 8 to 9 degrees south of the equator between Java in the West and Lombok and the rest of the Lesser Sunda Islands (Sumbawa, Flores, Sumba and Timor) in the East. Flying time to Jakarta is about 1.5 hours, to Singapore and Perth (Australia) 2.5 and 3 hours, to Hong Kong about 4.5 hours, and to Sydney/ Melbourne about 5.5 to 6 hours.
Area
5,632 square kilometers (2,175 square miles)
Highest Point
A chain of six volcanoes, between 1,350 meters and 3,014 meters high, stretches from west to east.
Climate
Temperatures between 20 to 33 degrees Celsius or 68 to 93 degrees Fahrenheit yearround.
Population
Over 4 million people, the city of Denpasar alone has a population of over 500,000.
General Info
Ethnic Groups
Exports
Religion
Tanah Ampo Harbor Bali Floating pontoon at Tanah Ampo Bali Tender boat trying to tie up with the pontoon Tanah Ampo Passenger Terminal and harbor Floating Pontoon at Tanah Ampo
The Balinese are one of the 250 ethnic groups in the Indonesian archipelago.
Mainly are Hindus and Buddhism
Languages and Dialects
Lingua Franca (Balinese language) and Bahasa Indonesia. In tourist regions, English and some other foreign languages are widely spoken.
Garments and handicrafts
Ports and Harbors
Airports
Ngurah Rai Airport
Currency
Service Telephone Numbers
Government
Fire Department 113 or (+62 - 361 - 113)
Rupiah (Rp.)
Independent republic. Parliamentary democracy
Major Cities
Denpasar, Candidas, Kuta, Jimbaran, Ubud, Legian, Lovina, Sanur, and Seminyak.
Agricultural Products
Fish, coffee, tuna, seaweed, vanilla, cayuput oil, rattan, baramundi, corn, and shrimp.
Police 112 or (+62 - 361 - 112)
Ambulance 118 or (+62 - 361 - 118) Search and Rescue +62 - 361 - 751111 International SOS Medica Clinic +62 - 361 - 710505 Bali International Medical Center ( BIMC ) +62 - 361 - 761263 9
Bali Cuisine
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Bali Cuisine
Food For Thought In Indonesia there’s a joke that says, even if you have eaten a loaf of bread, you are still hungry. — It’s gotta be rice! BALINESE CUISINE Balinese cuisine is a cuisine tradition of Balinese people from the volcanic island of Bali. Part of the Indonesian cuisine demonstrates indigenous traditions, as well as influences from other Indonesian regional cuisine, such as Chinese and Indian. The island’s inhabitants are predominantly Hindu and the culinary traditions are somewhat distinct from the rest of Indonesia. For festivals and religious celebrations, there are many special foods prepared as the offerings for the deities, as well as other dishes consumed communally during the celebrations. Rice is almost always consumed as a staple and accompanied with vegetables, meat and seafood. Pork, chicken, fruits, vegetables and seafood are widely utilized. However, just like most of Hindus, beef is never or rarely consumed.Bali is a popular tourist destination, and the area has quite a lot of cooking schools with daily courses for Balinese cuisine. There are Night markets, warungs (food stands), and fruit vendors sell local delicacies. Festivals include ornately prepared foods as part of the celebrations. As a popular tourist area, many westernized foods are also available, as well as other regional ethnic cuisines.
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DID YOU KNOW
Cow is consider as a holy animal in Bali, thats why you hardly see beef in a menu
PARTYING
INDONESIAN HABITS
DO enjoy an ice cold Bintang:
DO ate food with the fingers. It’s
DON’T do drugs! Indonesian
DON’T used left hand. Normally
DURING MEALS
DRINKING WATER
DO make room for a second
DO drink bottled water. Bali is
Bali’s number 1 beer and it comes in large bottles! drug laws are extremely strict.
serving – you will most likely be asked for one and it will be impolite to reject.
DON’T empty your plate! Leave
a little food as an offering to the gods and to let the host know you had enough to eat. 14
normal see Indonesians eat use their right hand.
left hand used for less hygienic matters.
hot all year around and you do not want to dehydrate.
DON’T drink tap water, it do not taste good and will almost certainly give you stomach problems.
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Balinese Cuisine Courses/15 Sate Lilit/17 Babi Guling/18
Betutu/19 Nasi Jenggo/19 Bebek Bengil/19 Nasi Bali/20
Lawar/21 Brem/22 Coffee/22 Bulung/23
Rujak Kuah Pindang/23 Type Pia/114 Fruits/115
Starting From The Fresh Ingredients Seasoning are the important things to make food tastier, never ever replace with others. BALINESE CUISINE COURSES A delicious opportunity to learn the secrets of the fresh and flavorful superb Balinese Cuisine inside a beautiful, traditional, & serene Balinese family compound.
BUMBU BALI
Cooking School Jalan Pratama, Tanjung Benoa, P.O. Box 132 Nusa Dua 80363, Bali Phone: +62 (361) 771256 www.balifoods.com
CASA LUNA COOKING SCHOOL
Honeymoon Guesthouses Jalan Bisma, Ubud, Bali 80571 Phone: +62 361 973 282 www.casalunabali.com 15
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WARUNG SATRIA
They offer many kind of local food from Nasi Bali, Lawar, Sate and others local food. Warung Satria Jl. Kedondong 11A Phone: +62 (361) 235993 Jl. Wr. Supratman 254 Tohpati Phone: +62 (361) 464602 Jl. Kendedes No.5 Kuta Phone: +62 (361) 7579777
SATE BABI LAPANGAN GELORA TRISAKTI JL. Patih Jelantik Kuta - Bali Phone: 62 361 645228
WARUNG ARI
SATE LILIT Balinese sate is known as Sate Lilit. It is made from spiced mince pressed onto the skewers, which are often lemon grass sticks. Then it is grilled over charcoal. The meat can be pork or chicken.
They offer many kind of sate such as: Sate Lilit Isi, Sate Tusuk, Sate Lilit Nyuh and Pepes, and Sate Ikan Laut. The side dish is serve Lontong. For 1 piece of sate cost Rp. 1.000,Jl Tukad Pakerisan II No.4 Panjer Denpasar - Bali Phone: 08 246 10765
WARUNG SATE PLECING Warung Sate Plecing Jl. Arjuna No.49 Denpasar, Bali
SATE CELENG & BALUNG
The satays are served with rice topped with balung that seems to be marinated pork in Balinese spices. It cost pretty ch eap arround Rp. 10.000,Babi Guling Penatih Men Siring JL. Trenggana no.33 Denpasar Phone: 62 361 755297
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BABI GULING (ROASTED SUCKLING PIG) Babi Guling is a kind of food, which is made from piglet and the stomach is filled with vegetables and seasoning, then slowly roasted. Originally, it was used only for traditional and religious ceremonies, but nowadays Babi Guling has been sold in stalls, restaurants, and hotels.
Jl Teuku Umar 140 Denpasar, Bali
WARUNG BABI GULING SANUR-NI WAYAN COKLO JL. By Pass I Gusti Ngurah Rai Sanur, Bali
WARUNG PAK MALEN
BABI GULING IBU OKA
WARUNG PAK DOBIEL
BABI GULING PENATIH MEN SIRING
JL. Sunset Road no.5 Seminyak - Badung ,Bali JL. Srikandi No.9 Nusa Dua, Bali Phone: + 62 0361771633
WARUNG PUTU SANCHIA Jl Sunset Road 3 Kuta Kerobokan 80361 Denpasar, Bali Phone: + 62 0361771633
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BABI GULING CANDRA
Jl Tegal Sari no 2 Ubud, Bali
JL. Trenggana no.33 Denpasar, Bali
BABI GULING SANUR
Jl. Pratama – Tanjung Benoa, 132 Nusa Dua – Bali 80363 Phone: + 62 361 774502
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BETUTU Betutu is a dish that made from whole chicken or duck intact containing seasonings, then roasted in the husk fire. Betutu can not be stored for long time. This dish original came from Gianyar regency.
NASI JENGGO Nasi Jenggo is the Balinese’s version of Nasi Kucing (Indonesian food). The main difference is in the side dishes. Usually, Nasi Kucing is served with rice, fried noodles, sambal (Chilli sauce), Serundeng (Indonesian sauteed grated coconut) and shredded spicy chicken. However, Nasi Jenggo have more side dishes such as: egg, tempe and tofu. The uniqueness of this type of food is that it is wrapped in banana leaves. The portion is not big but it is cheap around Rp. 1.000,- up to Rp. 5.000,-. So, normally, people will buy multiple packs per meal and you can easily find it.
BEBEK BENGIL Bebek Bengil (Dirty Duck Diner) is another famous restaurant that you have to try. It rose to fame with its crispy dirty duck, and it is now a dining destination in Ubud. The crispy duck is indeed very good – tender, succulent and flavorful, with a crackly-crisp skin. It is the benchmark for how a good duck should taste like. BEBEK TEPI SAWAH RESTAURANT Jalan Raya Goa Gajah Br. Teges Peliatan, Ubud Phone: +62 361 975656
BEBEK BENGIL
Jalan Hanoman Padang Tegal Ubud, Bali Phone: +62 361 975489
Fax: +62361 287065
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NASI BALI In Bali, the mixed rice is called Nasi Campur Bali or simply Nasi Bali. The Balinese’s version of nasi campur is mixed rice with grilled tuna, fried tofu, cucumber, spinach, tempe, beef cubes, vegetable curry, corn, chili sauce on the bed of rice. Mixed rice is often sold by street vendors, serve or wrapped in a banana leaf. NASI AYAM KEDEWATAN BU MANGKU
For those who want HALAL food in Bali can go to here. No pork at all , big portion and cheap Rp. 15.000,Babi Guling Penatih Men Siring JL. Raya Kedewatan Ubud Gianyar, Bali Phone: +62 (361) 974795
WARUNG KRISHNA
JL. Kutat Lestari 04, Sanur Kauh Denpasar, Bali Phone: + 62 (361) 281661 20
WARUNG BALI BAMBU SARI
This place specialized in nasi campur Bali ayam betutu by pay only Rp. 18.000,Babi Guling Penatih Men Siring JL. Kahuripan No.2 , Kuta Phone: 0361 751307
WARUNG PAK DOBIEL JL. Srikandi No.9 Nusa Dua, Bali Phone: + 62 0361771633
WARUNG MAKAN TEGES JL. Cok Rai Pudak, Br.Tegas, Peliatan Ubud Gianyar, Bali Phone: +62 (361) 975251
BIKU
JL. Raya Petitenget No.888 Petitenget - Bali Phone: + 62 (361) 8570888
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LAWAR Lawar is a combination of vegetables and minced meat with typical seasoning from Bali and coconut. The flavor of Lawar can be enriched with the blood of the meat as an extra source of seasoning. The blood is mixed with certain spices to make the Lawar more delicious. The name is usually combined with the type of meat or vegetable used. When the pork is being used, then it is called Lawar Babi (Babi know as pork). So if they used the vegetable Nangka (Nangka know as local type of jackfruit), it will be named Lawar Nangka. This food is very common amongst Bali habitant. Lawar, itself can not be left in the open air for too long. It should be eaten with in half a day. WARUNG LAWAR BALI JL. Tangkuban Perahu Seminyak, Bali Phone: 08 246 10765
MADE’S WARUNG
Made’s Warung Kuta Br. Pande Mas, Kuta, Bali Phone: 62 361 755297 Made’s Warung Seminyak Br. Seminyak Kuta, Bali Phone: 62 361 732130
WARUNG LIKU
JL. Raya Tuban No.2X Tuban Br.Tegas, Peliatan Ubud Gianyar, Bali Phone: +62 (0)361 757 535 Mobile: +62 (0)361 541 861
WARUNG LAWAR KODI
Indonesian Restaurant Jalan Sekuta, Gang Arum No.10 Sanur - Denpasar, Bali 80225 Phone: +62 361 54367
WARUNG LAWAR KARTIKA JL. By Pass I Gusti Ngurah Rai Sanur, Bali Phone: + 62 0361771633
WARUNG LAWAR SANUR Jl. Gandapura, No.3F Jl. Nakula No.19, Badung, Denpasar, Bali 08237
WARUNG LIKU
Jl. Gandapura, No.3F Jl. Nakula No.19, Badung, Denpasar, Bali 08237 Phone: +62 (0)361 258 853
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BREM Brem is an alcoholic Balinese rice wine beverage. It is made from fermented mashed-up black or white glutinous rice (known as Ketan) using a dry-starter, which is called Ragi tape. There are two types of Brem. Brem cake (solid) that usually eaten as snack from Madiun and Wonogiri, and Brem beverage (liquid) made from Bali and Nusa Tenggara, but mostly known from Bali. The sensation of eating Brem cake is that it will melt in the mouth and leave a unique taste on your tongue. So it is consumed as a snack or drink.
COFFEE Indonesia is one of the best country that produce coffee. There a lot of types of coffee but it is a must to try Kopi Luwak, the most expensive coffee in the world. This coffee is processed by the Asian Palm Civet. The animals eat ripe coffee cherries and their digestive process removes the outer layers of the fruit. The remaining coffee beans are collected and washed. The results in a smooth, mild cup, with a sweet after-taste. Kopi Luwak is very rare, and can retail for more than $600 per kilogram. KAMASAN CAFE INDONESIAN COFFEE JL. Raya Sangingan Ubud, Bali Phone: +62 361 971872
SENIMAN COFEE STUDIO JL. Sriwedari Ubud 80571 Phone: +62 361 972085 www.senimancoffeestudio.com 22
BALI ORCHID GARDEN
Bali Orchid Garden is the sole supplier of Tastes of Indonesia Kopi Luwak. You can order online or just visit our shop. Monkey Forest Road 72 Ubud, Bali Phone: +62 361 973472 www.baliorchidgarden.com
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BULUNG If Japanese and Korean use seaweed, so does Indonesian especially Balinese. One of the most unique is Rujak Bulung or can be call as Rujak Rumput Laut. Made from white or green seaweed mixed with salt, cayenne pepper, shrimp paste, grated coconut, and salted sauce, the extraordinary taste will refresh your hot day all at once. It usually served a little spicy, but you can always ask the level if you’re not into the spicy food.
SEAFOOD For the best seafood in Jimbaran Bay, go to Menega Cafe. Indonesians and tourists go there for a seafood feast while watching the sunset. But there is always a long wait, and the whole area tends to be very smoky and smelly during dinner. MENEGA CAFE
RUJAK KUAH PINDANG Balinese people never running out of ideas to make unique yet delicious food from variety of ingredients. Bulung Kuah Pindang is another recipe from Bali where you apply Kuah Pindang (Balinese fish stock) into Rujak (fruit salad). Yes, it sound strange putting fish stock and fruit together but it’s works.
Fresh Grilled Seafood Jl Four Seasons Resort Muaya Beach Jimbaran, Bali Phone: +62 (361) 705888 www. menega.com
PANTAI JIMBARAN
Fresh Grilled Seafood Jl Four Seasons Resort Muaya Beach Jimbaran, Bali Phone: +62 (361) 705888 www. menega.com
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PIE LEGONG If you go to Bali and feel like giving oleholeh (souvenirs) in form of food for your friends or relative, try pia legong, a famous 24
traditional Balinese pie. Rumor has it that customers have to reserve their order for days (some even said weeks!) in advance.
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PIE SUSU Pie Susu or Milk Pie in English is one of the most common snack from Bali. Milk Pie produces in small home industry, with the main ingredients such as milk and eggs. The appearance of Pie Susu looks like Hong Kong Egg Tart but taste differently. You can order the milk pie via online for gift brought back from Bali trip. But remember to make the order three or four days before because of the waiting list they have.
SALAK (SNAKE FRUIT) Salak is a species of palm tree native to Indonesia. It is a very short-stemmed palm, the fruits grow in clusters at the base of the palm, and are also known as snake fruit due to the reddish-brown scaly skin. They are about the size and shape of a ripe fig, with a distinct tip. The pulp is edible. The fruit can be peeled by pinching the tip, which should cause the skin to slough off so it can be pulled away.
BALINESE WHITE MANGO, WANI BALI Wani Bali is an exotic fruit also known as Balinese white mango (Mangifera caesia Jack), one of tropical fruit which belongs to genus mangifera (mango). The fruit is specifically grows and could be found only in the Island of Bali. The shape almost alike mango but sometimes it can be identical as a shape of avocado too. The vibrant light green skin color has always tantalizing, makes wonder and attract people to explore. 25
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Enjoy Every Sunset “At sunset, nature is painting for us.. day after day... pictures of infinite beauty” John Ruskin SUNSET IN BEACH There is only one word to describe the sunsets in Bali: spectacular. In winter solstice in December, when the sun is close to its lowest point, a large, bright orange, red sun will approach the horizon of Kuta, descending ever so slowly. Bali is famous for its spectacular sunsets, that paint the sky yellow, orange and purple all through the year at around 18 o’clock. Whether you prefer a quite sunset on a beach on your own or you rather be sipping cocktails in a stylish bar, Bali beach has just the right spot for you. If conditions are right, perfect for enjoying the sun sinking into the ocean.
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DID YOU KNOW
Nowadays Padang-Padang beach known as Julia Robert Beach after Eat Pray Love movie
SAFETY ON BEACH
HAWKER
DO Read the tsunami
DO ask details what you get and
information in your hotel. And don’t forget to wear plenty of sunblock. Get sunscreen with SPF of no lower than 40. Beside that bring a bathing suit and extra clothings
DON’T attempt to swim when
the local authorities raise these red flags on a beach, unless you want to end your Bali vacation by being swept out to sea. A section of Bali’s beach stretching from Kuta to Canggu is known to have rip tides and undertows.
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then bargain form local traders on the beach.
DON’T get into the trap of the
local seller, this happend on Kuta Beach. Just say no if you don’t want and if you plan on saying “NO” make sure you don’t share eye contact for long other wise they will keep following you.
Tips: Normally price
Get a flower nail polish (10fingers) Rp 30.000,Temporary tattoo around Rp 15.000,- to Rp40.000,Hair Braid around Rp 40.000,- to Rp70.000,Massage around Rp 80.000,- to Rp 180.000,-
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Kuta Beach/31 Padang-Padang Beach/32 Suluban Beach/34 Lovina Beach/35
Soka Beach/36 Jimbaran Beach/37 Amed Beach/37 Perancak Beach/38 Dream Land Beach/39
Sanur Beach/40 Balang Beach/40 Perasi Beach/41 Jemeluk Beach/41
Summer All The Time! What makes people more happier if you can enjoy the great view of beach everyday. KUTA BEACH Kuta Beach is a barometer of Bali Tourism has a beautiful panorama a long the beach and own the specific characteristic wave of Indian Ocean that is good for all surfer from the beginner until the professional. A long the Kuta Beach, the white sandy unfolding the coastal area from the north to the south and it own the magnificent view of sunset that make Kuta Beach is famous in all over the world.
Getting to Kuta Beach Kuta Beach is also minutes away from the Ngurah Rai International Airport in Tuban. The nearby resorts of Tuban, Legian and Seminyak are all within close walking distance.
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PADANG PADANG BEACH A heavenly view of the beach with greenish blue sea lies beneath the bridge located on Jl. Labuhan Sait. When passing through this path to Pura Uluwatu (Uluwatu Temple), the focus will be diverted for a moment to stop by the beach that once became the shooting location of Eat Pray Love. The beach surrounded by rocks makes this place similar to a hidden paradise. Visitors must pass through the staircase in between two large rocks. Burst of the sun will look beautiful from between these rocks. Soft white sand and turquoise sea will directly greet. The beauty of Padang-Padang Beach is not only seen from the color of the sea that is like flourish meadows, but also from the cliff that seems to be fortifying the beaches. The trees thriving in 32
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the cliff make this beach more “green”. No wonder if the word “padang” which means green grass embedded to this charming tropical beach. Besides the green rows of the cliff that confine the beach, many of the sticking rocks on either side of the beach. Although the shoreline is not long, its beauty is able to make visitors to explore this place. Padang-Padang Beach location that is quite hidden makes the beach visited by many tourists and expatriates who want peace and privacy. The atmosphere is not as busy as Kuta Beach so that tourists will not feel disturbed by vendors passing by along the beach. Many tourists come to this place just to sunbathe or swim in the calm and clear water. Besides it is perfect for the vacations, Padang-Padang Beach is also known as “one of the best surf spots in Bali”. The waves are perfect for world-class surfers because of the seabed in the form of rock that can produce a perfect barrel. No wonder if the annual event like the Rip Curl Cup Invitational held at PadangPadang Beach every July and August. Getting to Padang-Padang Beach Follow the road of Labuan Sait and look for the large yellowrailed bridge.
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SULUBAN BEACH Suluban Beach is one of the places of interest belonging to Badung regency. It is known for its beautiful beach along with amazing wave; best for surfing. The natural beauty of the southern tip of Bali’s highland with its hollowing waves and peaceful surroundings has attracted more and more visitors to enjoy its serenity and peacefulness. Getting to Suluban Beach Suluban beach is one of several frivolous beaches located at Pecatu village on the southern tip of Badung District, about three km from Uluwatu temple. The beach is about 32km south of Denpasar, and can be reached through Kuta, Ngurah Rai International Airport, and Jimbaran. The sloping and bending road around the hill offers a panoramic view.
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LOVINA BEACH Lovina, from Love Ina (Indonesia), is known for its fantastic beach, calm water, black sand, colorful coral and various kinds of tropical fish. Its calm water is an ideal location for various marine activities, such as fishing, swimming, diving, snorkeling, or just immersing in the water. Added to all these attractions is an army of dolphins in their original habitat. Visitors usually depart at dawn to watch hundreds of this friendly fish one km offshore. Lovina also has some other interesting places nearby, such as Banjar hot spring, Buddhist Vihara, Gitgit and Singsing waterfalls. Getting to Lovina Beach Lovina beach is also known as Kalibukbuk. It covers a total of five kilometer distance of two sub-districts of Buleleng and Banjar, consisting of six villages including Pemaron, Tukad Mungga, Anturan, and Kalibukbuk, Kaliasem and Temukus. The famous tourist resort is located 10 km to the west of the northern capital of Singaraja. 35
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SOKA BEACH Soka is one of the most beautiful beaches in western part of Bali. Panorama view with chains of hills forms natural walls on the west side through to Batukaru Mountain Range on the north. On the eastside, Agung Mountain is seen in the distance and Indonesian ocean is on the south with the eastern tip of east Java in the backdrop. Soka beach hides thousand of natural miracles and legends. One can find a massive coral stone with size of about 30 cubic meters surrounded by sand and sea water believed to be cooking pot of Balinese mighty man named Kebo Iwa. On the west side of the cooking pot, there is a another coral stone depicting a traditional stove about 10Ă—20 meters in size believed as the stove on which the mighty Kebo Iwa cooked his meal. 36
Getting to Soka Beach Soka beach is in Antap Village, sub-district of Selamadeg, Tabanan, 45 km from Denpasar or 84 km from Gilimanuk
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AMED Amed spans seven different seaside villages: Amed, Jemeluk, Bunutan, Lipah, Selang, Banyuning and Aas. All are fishing villages, hence the classic scene of traditional jukung outriggers lining the coast.
JIMBARAN BEACH One of Bali’s very best beaches, Jimbaran’s 4kmlong arc of sand fronts its namesake bay. The sand is mostly very clean and there is no shortage of places to get a snack, a drink, a seafood dinner or to rent a sun lounger. The bay keeps the surf mellower than at Kuta, although you can still get breaks that are fun for body surfing. Getting to Jimbaran Beach Jimbaran is between Kuta and the Bukit Peninsula, with Nusa Dua to the southeast and Uluwatu to the southwest. You can reach Jimbaran is around a 20 minutes by driving a car from Legian and Seminyak, and 20 minutes from Sanur, via the new toll road linking Benoa to the airport and Sanur. And also Jimbaran re reach only 10-15 min south of the airport.
Famous as a dive spot, the quiet shores with its dramatic sunrises are a not-to-miss sight if you’re staying here. Among the overland highlights that you can find on your way back from Amed is traditional salt farming in the area of Purwakerti. A two-and-a-half hour’s journey back to the south will offer you more viewpoints that are scenic and other attractions in the Karangasem and Klungkung regencies, such as the Tirta Gangga water gardens and the Goa Lawah Temple. Getting to Amed Beach The long drive east is straightforward, passing the Klungkung and Karangasem entry points. Various road signs provide you a fail-safe journey. 37
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PERANCAK BEACH Perancak or Purancak is located on the southwestern coastal area of Bali, at Purancak Village. At the west tip is the legendary Purancak Temple facing west towards a river with its calm water whereas wild coastal vegetations grow on both side of the river. The ocean is just about 250 meter to the south with its clear blue water while the eastern tip of East Java is seen in the distance. On the right side of estuary are rows of traditional houses under the coconut trees with leaves waving in the breeze Getting to Perancak Beach Purancak beach is located about 10 km south east of Tegal Cangkring village, Negara, 96 km from Denpasar following the main road to Gilimanuk.
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DREAM LAND BEACH Not quite a secret beach anymore but still slightly ‘hidden’ due to its far-flung location, Dreamland, Balangan’s ‘next door neighbour’, remains a mention on our list. Following the development of the Pecatu Graha and ‘New Kuta’ expansions, much has changed over the recent years. Still a favourite among local and international visitors, Dreamland also remains a favourite surf break. With the concrete and other developments aside, the cliffs, sand and blue still hark back to its pristine days when its moniker came to being. Getting to Dreamland Beach Head up to the massive Pecatu Graha gate, and go down the long and winding paved road and past the golf course.
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SANUR BEACH Sanur has been known worldwide literally a century ago, when the deadly, horrendous battle of Puputan Badung took place on September 20, 1906 as the Dutch troops anchored here. This beach was first introduced into international community by a Belgian painter, A.T. Le Mayeur, who married a Balinese dancer Ni Polok, and stayed here since 1937 and often held painting exhibitions of his own. The main attraction of Sanur is its calm beach. In the south east, one can observe Nusa Penida Island across the sea and in the eastern side, the panoramic view of South Bali along with its range of mountains is a spectacular sight that should not be missed. In a bright afternoon the scenery is simply beautiful. Getting to Sanur Beach Sanur is 6 km from Denpasar, You can get to this beach by car, motorcycle or regular public transportation. 40
BALANGAN A favourite surf spot, Balangan is on the northern side of the cliff that forms the signature hole 15 of the New Kuta Golf course. The name ‘Balangan’ itself was thought to apply to the whole coastline including Dreamland, before surfers nicknamed the specific shore area south of the cliff. Several beach shacks serve simple local ‘surfer meals’, cold refreshments and beer. Accessing Balangan is easy, compared to other beaches along the Bukit peninsula’s shoreline, with only a dozen steps down from the limestone hill. Getting to Balang Beach Head up the hill to Pecatu. Various signs at the main intersection bear directions to Balangan.
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PERASI BEACH Perasi Beach, referred to by various nicknames such as Pasir Putih or ‘White Sand Beach’, ‘Virgin Beach’ and simply, ‘Hidden Beach’, is a secluded stretch of coast between two hills that lies between the villages of Bugbug and namesake Perasi, both in the Karangasem regency approximately 4.5km east of Candidasa. Boasting parasols, sun loungers and various local seafood restaurants, this hidden gem can be an added adventure to your trips to the island’s east shores. Getting to Perasi Beach From Candidasa, continue on to the Jalan Raya Candidasa-Bugbug main road to Perasi. A dirt road opposite the village’s Pura Bale Agung temple leads to the beach.
JEMELUK BEACH Decription: Jemeluk is a famous among underwater lovers. Crystal clear and steady water, beautiful coral layer on which various kinds of decorative tropical fish live. Other attraction include traditional salting ground along beach towards Amed, besides the breath-taking view with the towering Mt. Agung in the background, hills with valleys, the vast blue ocean adorned with rows of the fishermen’s traditional rowing boats. Getting to Jemeluk Beach Jemeluk is located on the coastal area of Purwakerti Village, sub-district of Abang, Karangasem. About 101 km from Denpasar or 21 km from Amlapura. 41
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Enjoy The Nature Beauty You can find Joy everywhere if you only look close enough
FISHES AND CORAL The waters around Bali are very rich and colorful with an amazing diversity of fish and coral species. The marine life is teeming and the coral reefs are very healthy. The hard and soft coral is magnificent and mostly untouched with numerous sea fans and sponges. The big stars in Bali are the world famous Mola Mola and the Manta Ray. The Mola Mola also called oceanic sunfish can be found all year round but the best moment to spot it is from August to October around the Island of Nusa Penida and particularly at the dive site Crystal Bay. Manta Rays are present all year round around Bali but the place to admire these gentle giants is the dive site Manta Point located at Nusa Penida. You will also have the chance to spot plenty of pelagic fishes such as Barracuda, Giant trevally, Whitetip Reef Shark and Blacktip Reef Shark. Turtles are also very common around the island. It is also very rich in the small and strange creatures such as Ornate Ghost Pipe fish, Mimic Octopus, Leaf fish, Frog fish, pygmy seahorse, Flamboyant cuttlefish, rare nudi branchs and so much more. The best diving locations around Bali for macro and muck diving are Secret Bay in Gilimanuk, Menjangan Island and Seraya Secret close to Tulamben.
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Your Wave Is Waiting “Surfing. It’s like the mafia. Once you’re in, you’re in. There’s no getting out.” Kelly Salter SURFING Bali surfing is am exciting adventure to break the high wave of the Indian Ocean. Bali provides many places for the surfers to challenge and experience the sea world and having fun during your vacation.
makes Bali well known as good place for surfing holiday by all surfers in all over the world. Firstly, Kuta Beach is the pioneer of Beach that many surfers have experienced the wave of this famous beach in Bali.
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THE PERFECT BEACH FOR SURFING BASE ON LEVEL SURFING SKILLS: BEGINNER/ INTERMEDIATE / EXPERIENCE SURFERS Kuta Beach Legian Beach Batu Bolong Beach - Canggu Seminyak Beach
PRO-SURFERS SKILL
Uluwatu Beach Suluban Beach Impossible Beach Balangan Beach Keramas Beach Bingin Beach Padang - Padang Beach Dreamland Beach Pererenan Beach
INTERMEDIATE / EXPERIENCE SURFERS Airport Reef Kuta Reef Kuta Beach Legian Beach Seminyak Beach Echo Beach Berawa Beach Tanah Lot Beach Nyanyi/Muara Beach Front Hotel Beach Kedungu Beach 48
Padang Galak Beach Matahari Terbit Beach Segara Beach Sindhu Beach Merta Sari Beach Serangan Beach Sanur Beach Biaung Beach Tukad Balian Beach Medewi Beach
MONKEY SURFING Street Jungutbatu Beach Phone: +62 821 461 476 83 Fax: (0361) 1263 3826 www.monkeysurfing.com PRO SURF SCHOOL Jl. Pantai Kuta, Bali 80032 Phone: (+62 361) 751 200 Fax: (0361) 423 321 www.prosurfschool.com BALI SURFING SCHOOL Jl. Pantai Kuta - Bali Mercure Kuta Hotel,Arcade Phone: (0361) 7420763 Fax: (0361) 763 026 www.balisurfinglesson.com PADANG PADANG SURF CAMP Padang Padang, Jl Labuan Sait, Pecatu, Bali, Indonesia 80361 Phone: +62 81 999 283549 www.balisurfingcamp.com
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DIVING Every scuba diver of all levels can enjoy the magnificent diving in Bali. The best dive sites for beginners are around Amed, Padang Bay, and Pulau Menjangan which
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Manta Point, to observe the superb Manta Rays. The best diving season is from May to November.
Secret Bay in Gilimanuk, a must dive for any Underwater fishes and coral natural beauty.
BEST TIME TO DIVE IN BALI Bali is a year round diving destination with warm temperatures. During the colder months, the water is around 29°C, so you don’t have to worry too much about getting chilly! It is recommended to wear 3mm shorty or a full length suit depending on where you plan to dive. The coldest water is around Nusa Penida and Secret Bay with temperatures as low as 24°C. 50
The worst season to dive is during the monsoon from December to February, when heavy rain makes the visibility not so good on the East and North coasts Bali dive sites. During this period, consider going diving in Komodo National Park as this is the Manta Ray season.
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Liberty Ship Wreck, One of the Best and Easiest Wrecks in the World. The best time to see Manta Rays is April and May
Blue Lagoon, it has a very unassuming appearance & is essentially a white sand slope and bottom with small scattered bits of reef.
Crystal Bay, the best known dive site in Bali for seeing Mola-Mola (Ocean sunfish) during the July to mid November season.
Diving Info For better safety please contact the diving expert to know more the current condition area.
BALI DIVING Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai No. 46E, Sanur, Bali. Phone: +62361 270791 Fax: +62361 287065 www.balidiving.com
REEF SEEN Desa Pemuteran, Gerokgak, Singaraja 81155, Bali. Phone: +62 (0)362 93001 www.reefseenbali.com
TULAMEEN Tulamben Phone: +62 22911 www.tauch-terminal.com
SPICE DIVE Locality Kalibukbuk Phone: +62 41512 www.balispicedive.com
K&K DIVE CENTER Locality Kalibukbuk Phone: +62 81 2467 9462 www.pemuterandive.com
BALI ACADEMI alan Danau Buyan 14 B - Sanur - Bali Phone: +62 (0)361 270252 www.scubali.com
EASY DIVERS Street Bungalow No. 7 Phone: +62 362 94736 Fax: +62361 287065 www.easy-divers.eu
JUKUNG DIVE Street Amed Phone: +62 363 23 4691 Fax: +62361 287065 www.jukungdivebali.com
WORLD DIVING Pondok Baruna Guesthouse, Jungutbatu, Nusa Lembongan, Phone: +62 (0)81 239 00686
ECO-DIVE Desa Pemuteran, Street Jemeluk Beach Phone: +62 363 23482 www.ecodivebali.com
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EAST COAST SOUTH COAST Nusa Penida & Lembongan: Sental/SD/PED Toyapakeh Gamat Bay Crysat Bay Blue Corner Manta Point I & II Malibu Point Vertigo Point
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NORTH AND WEST COAST
The dry season in Bali runs from April to October
Menjangan Island: Anker Wreck Garden Eel Point Pos II
The best diving season is from May to November
Mud Sites: Secret Bay Bayu’s Place Mimpi Channel Pemuteran Biorock Puri Jati/Kalang Anyar
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The best time to see Manta Rays is April and May The best time to see the famous Mola Mola, Oceanic sunfish is from August to October.
Padangbai & Candidasa: Biaha Tepekong Mimpang Blue Lagoon/Jepun Selang Tulamben Bay: Liberty Wreck Coral Garden Drop Off Tulamen Area: Kubu Palung Kelibet Emerald Amed Area: Jemeluk Bay Bunutan Point Japanese Wreck Gili Selang Mud Sites: Tulamben Tianyar Tulamben Riverbed Tulamben Seraya Slope Amed Ghost Bay Padangbai Area
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SNORKELING Snorkeling is an activity loved by many, that the whole family can enjoy, either as a day-trip, or simply a beach activity. Snorkeling is really easy, and the great thing is, there is no age limit, you don’t have to be very fit or sporty, even nonswimmers can do it by wearing a life-vest; just simply float and watch the fish. The great thing about snorkel-trips is – You can go with the whole family – each member can snorkel as much or as little as they want to – maybe some just want a beach-day or a day-trip on a speedboat.
BALI AQUA Jalan Sekarwaru No.1, Sanur - Bali 80228 Phone: +62 81337252826 www.baliaqua.com
Also many of our dive-sites are great places to go snorkeling too; so for divers with nondiving families, its a great way to spend the day together. Many people have a great time just looking at the marine life from the surface when they are snorkeling. For others, they want to get down a few meters, to where to the coral is, to where the fish are, and stay there for a while. This is also very easy and available to everyone with a little learning and a little practice, just take a snorkeling course and learn how.
BLUE SEASON BALI Jl Danau Poso 39, Sanur, Bali, 80228Phone: ( +62 361 ) 270 852 www.baliocean.com
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RIVER RAFTING Bali rafting or white water rafting bali is one activity that you must try while on vacation to Bali . Test your adrenaline and feel the sensation of how the thrill of conquering the rapids of the river with family and your friends. There are 3 (three) rivers in Bali which you can try for white water rafting . The first is Melangit river, this river is located in Klungkung area around 1:30 minutes from Kuta . The rafting path length of melangit river is about 8 kilo meters with the rapids condition is level 2 & 3, suitable for those of you who are beginners or being with family that invites young children or with parents . The 2nd is Ayung River, the river is located in Ubud area around 1:45 minutes from Kuta . The river is slightly larger than the melangit river, but have access a more difficult and thus require strong legs to get to the rafting start point. Suitable for those of you who are used to doing sports/ adventure. (Not recommended for small children and the elderly). And the last is Telaga Waja river, the river is located in muncen karangasem area around 1:45 minutes from Kuta, and it is the favorite places for rafting in Bali. This river has a rafting path length of approximately 15km and have a bigger rapids (level 3 & 4) and more challenging than 2 other rivers. With easier access to the river makes it suitable for anyone. 54
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AYUNG RIVER RAFTING Jl. Siulan, Flamboyan D1 Denpasar Timur, Bali Phone: +62 361 8506060 Fax: +62 361 720 334, www.ayungriverrafting.net MEGA RAFTING Jl. Hayam Wuruk N0.144 Tanjung Bungkak Denpasar - Bali Phone: +62 (0) 361 246724, Fax: +62 361 820 523, www.megaraftingbali.com SOBEK BALI ADVANTURE Komplek Ruko Jl. By pass Ngurah Rai No.257 Suwung Kangin, Denpasar 80223 Phone: +62 363 8950630 www.balisobek.com BALI ADVENTURE TOURS Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai Pesanggaran, 80361, Bali, Phone: (62-361) 721480 www.baliadventuretours.com BALI INTERNATIONAL RAFTING JL. By pass Ngurah Rai, No. 5 Sanur, Bali Phone: +62 361 287806 www.baliinternationalrafting. com TELAGAWAJA BALI RAFTING Monkey Forest Street No 99x, Ubud - Bali - Indonesia. 80571 Phone: +6281 237 679 172 www.telagawajabalirafting. com 55
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TANJUNG BENOA BALI WATER SPORT CENTER Water Sports are the fantastic water adventures where you can join in Bali today. Tanjung Benoa Beach is appointed as a water sport center providing many marine water sport adventures includes Jet Ski, Parasailing, Snorkeling, Banana Boat Riding, Fly Fish, Wave Boarding, Donut Riding, Glass Bottom Boad and Turtle Island Tour. Bali Surf Advisor is proud to provide booking services for those above activities with competitive and reasonable prices. These are the great water activities and perfect ideas that you must join to get all fun and impressive experiences.
TANJUNG BENOA BALI WATER SPORT CENTER Jl. Pegending Permai, Dalung Kuta Bali 80361 Phone: (0361) 2786 524 www.tanjungbenoa.com
ISLAND EXPLORER CRUISE Phone:+62 366 728 088 www.bali-activities.com BALI HAI CRUISES P.O.Box 3548, Denpasar 80001 Benoa Harbor, Bali, Indonesia Phone:+62 361 720 331, Fax: +62 361 720 334, www.balihaicruises.com
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BOUNTY CRUISES Jalan Wahana Tirta 1, Denpasar, Bali, Phone:+62.361.72.6666 www.balibountycruises.com
It is a fantastic adventure of underwater to discover the beautiful color fish and coral reef. We offer several diving activities including dive course. For the price is around Adult start from: Rp 800.000,- and child start from: Rp 400.000,-
BALI DISCOVERY TOURS Komplek Pertokoan Sanur Raya No. 27, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai, Sanur, Bali Phone:+62 361 286 283 www.balidiscovery.com
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FISHING It is the exciting activities to catch the fish in the ocean of south Bali. It will give you the wonderful experiences use both ways of fishing those are coral and trawling fishing. BALI FISHING TRIPS Jl. By pass Ngurah Rai. No.175 Sanur, Bali 80227 Phone:+62 361 8560117 www.balifishingtrips.com
MARINE WALK Marine Walk is a walk adventure under the sea using safety helmet supplied by the fresh air so you can breathe freely and see the beautiful color fish and coral reef. MARINE WALK Phone: (+62.361) - 7414010, www.balimarinewalk.com
WATERBOM BALI A First Class Water Park located in South Kuta - Bali with International Safety Standard Water Slides and Facilities. A wholesome fun for the entire family! WATERBOM BALI Jl. Kartika PO BOX 1055 Tuban Kuta - Bali 80361 Phone: +62 361 755 676 Fax: +62 361 753 517 www.waterbom-bali.com
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According to local myth, “if a couple goes to Tanah Lot together their relationship wont last long”, but it doesn’t apply to married couple.
ENTERING A TEMPLE
RESPECT THE PRAYER
DO Wear a Sarong or long
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DON’T Enter a temple with
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clothes when entering a temple – The Balinese are very serious about their spirituality, so please be respectful. Sarongs can usually be rented or are included in the ticket price at most temples in Bali. an open wound. Women shouldn’t enter a temple during menstruation and also for pregnant or women who have given birth within 6 weeks shouldn’t enter a temple.
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people attending the temple for religious purposes. Remember that you are in a holy place and use common sense. Don’t get in the way of processions and ceremonies and use common courtesy when taking photos. Don’t stand higher than the priest. It is considered lack of respect to have your head higher than the head of the priest. And also don’t walk in front of people who are in the middle of praying or doing a religious ritual.
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According to local myth, “it is best not to sleep with head facing south and/or west.”
TOURIST BEHAVIOR’S DO Cover your upper body,
Wear modest clothing and wear a top that at minimum covers your shoulders.
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Don’t take photos using flash of the priest or other people in the middle of praying. Don’t mock the Arca (Hindu’s statue), traditional mask, or ritual and art objects.
FOOT WEAR DO Take off your shoes
before entering a temple. (only certain temples) Helpful tip: Whenever you see a row of flip flops outside a building, you should take off yours too before entering.
DON’T Feet are considered
unclean, so don’t point them toward the shrines or other holy objects. When praying men should sit with their legs crosses while women kneel.
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“The Mother Temple” LOCATION East Bali, accessible via Ubud, Denpasar or Candidasa. 8°22’25”S, 115°27’8.75”E DETAILS Open Daily: 08.00 am-05.00 pm Entrance Fee: Rp 15.000,Parking Fee: Rp 5.000,-
PURA BESAKIH Known as the “Mother Temple” in Bali, Pura Besakih is situated 3,000 feet up the slopes of Mount Agung in East Bali. Pura Besakih, considered the most important Hindu temple in Bali, is actually a complex of 23 separate temples that can be explored by tourists. The Pura Besakih temples are thought to date back to the 14th century, however some locals date them back as early as the 10th century. Constructed on six different levels, Pura Penataran Agung is the epicenter of the temple district. White banners flying around Pura Penataran Agung denote the temple’s dedication to Shiva. Pura Besakih, famous for allowing Hindu followers from any caste to worship, draws worshipers from all over the world.
Pura Besakih made the world spotlight in 1963 when the temple – thought to have been saved by the gods – miraculously survived a devastating eruption by Mount Agung. Pura Besakih was nominated as a potential UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. In Hindu belief, the Eka Dasa Rudra ceremony must be performed every 100 years to purify and save the world. The ritual was scheduled to be performed in 1963 at Pura Besakih. In March of that same year, Mount Agung erupted violently blowing the top 400 feet off the volcano. Thousands are thought to have died on Bali as gas and lava spewed from Mount Agung. Miraculously, Pura Besakih remained relatively untouched on top of the volcano as lava poured down the slopes. 63
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PURA TIRTA EMPUL The sacred spring that feeds Tirta Empul provides holy water for priests and bathing for ordinary Balinese, who believe that a dip hereabouts can bring good fortune and health. An offering must first be made at the temple before you can climb into the long main pool to bathe and meditate. Legend has it that the god Indra created the spring Tampaksiring (namesake of the nearby town) as an antidote to a poisonous spring created by an evil demon king. In reality, Tirta Empul was probably built in 926 AD during the Balinese Warmadewa dynasty. A villa complex nearby houses government VIPs; it was originally constructed for former President Sukarno in the 1950s. LOCATION Tampaksiring, accessible via Ubud. The temple can be visited together with Pura Gunung Kawi nearby. 8°24’52.76”S, 115°18’57.25”E DETAILS Open: Daily 08.00 am-05.00 pm Entrance fee: 10.000/Person Parking fee: 1.000 Camera use submission: 1.000 Video use submission: 2.500
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LOCATION About 11 miles northwest of Denpasar; 5 miles southwest of Ubud. The temple can be visited together with Tanah Lot nearby. 8°32’34.04”S, 115°10’20.44”E DETAILS Open Daily: 08.00 am-06.00 pm Entrance fee: Adults: Rp 15.000,Children: Rp 7,500,-
PURA TAMAN AYUN Built in the 1600s by the King of Mengwi, Pura Taman Ayun survives today as a beautiful example of a royal public temple. The descendants of the Mengwi royal family still sponsor the temple, which also serves as the clan kawitan temple (a temple dedicated to the worship of the deified ancestors, in this case the previous rulers of the Mengwi royal family). “Taman Ayun” means “beautiful garden”; a moat surrounds the temple, which gives the complex the appearance of floating on water. A landscaped front courtyard entered through an ornamental candi bentar (split front gate) adds to the temple’s beauty. The inner courtyard features a number of multitiered meru (pagodas). 67
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LOCATION Lake Bratan, an hour and a half from Denpasar. 8°16’32.11”S, 115°9’58.77”E DETAILS Open Daily: 07.00 am-05.00 pm Entrance Fee: Adults: Rp 15.000,Children: Rp 10,000,68
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PURA ULUN DANU BRATAN This temple on the shores of Lake Bratan is second only to Pura Besakih in significance, but for rice farmers in Bali, this temple is the foremost on the island. Pura Ulun Danu Bratan is the primary temple in the many temples and shrines that punctuate the subak irrigation system popular in Bali. The temple is dedicated
to the worship of the goddess of lakes and rivers, Dewi Batari Ulun Danu. Part of the temple is located on the mainland, while a significant section seems to “float� on the lake, being set on an island just off the mainland temple complex. An 11-roof meru (pagoda) sits on the island section, a towering beauty surrounded by a placid lake. 69
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LOCATION Eleven miles south of Kuta. 8°49’37.7908”S, 115°5’4.5722”E DETAILS Open Daily: 07.00 am-05.00 pm Entrance Fee: Adults: Rp 15.000,Children: Rp 10,000,ParkingFee: Rp 5.000,-
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PURA LUHUR ULUWATU Pura Luhur Uluwatu is spiritually important to the people of Bali, as it is one of Bali’s sacred directional temples protecting the island from evil spirits in the southwest. It’s this proximity to evil, presumably, that compels the temple’s guardians to require the wearing of special sashes or sarongs, as they are supposed to protect visitors from evil influences. (If you don’t bring your own, don’t worry - these items can be lend at the temple gate.)
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The temple at Uluwatu was built by the Javanese Hindu guru Empu Kuturan in the 10th century. Seven hundred years later, the guru Niratha added further to the temples on the site. “Ulu” means head, and “Watu” means rock; the temple at “the head of the rock” stands atop a sheer cliff rising two hundred feet above the Indian Ocean. The temple commands a wonderful view of the sea breaking against the base of the cliffs below, and a totally unforgettable sunset.
The temple is inhabited by large number of monkeys. They were believe as the guardian of temple. Who are extremely adept at snatching visitors’ belonging, including bags, cameras and eyeglasses. Keep a very close grip on all your belongings and stow away your eyeglasses if at all possible. If you do have something taken, the monkeys can usually be induced to exchange it for some fruit. Needless to say, rewarding the monkeys like this only encourages them to steal more.
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PURA TANAH LOT Tanah Lot stands on a rock some distance from the shore, towering over the sea. Access to the temple is limited to low tide; even so, this picturesque temple is barraged by visitors. The temple’s construction was supposedly inspired by the priest Nirartha in the 15th century; after spending the night on the rock outcrop where the temple now stands, he instructed local fishermen to build a temple on that site. Tanah Lot also known as “Temple on Rock” Today, Tanah Lot is regarded as one of Bali’s most important directional temples. A multimillion-dollar restoration effort in the 1990s saved Tanah Lot from falling into the sea. As one of Bali’s most popular temples, Tanah Lot is surrounded by crowds and vendors. Do not visit if it’s peace and quiet you’re after, but do come if you’re after a great sunset view. LOCATION Accessible via Ubud or Denpasar. The temple can be visited together with Pura Taman Ayun nearby. 8°37’16.35”S, 115°5’12.54”E DETAILS Open: Daily 07.00 am-05.00 pm Entrance fee: Adults: Rp 30.000,children: Rp 15,000,-
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LOCATION 6 miles west of Candidasa. 8°33’6.15”S, 115°28’7.1”E DETAILS Open Daily: 09.00 am-06.00 pm Entrance Fee: Adults: Rp 3.000,Children: Rp 7,500,-
PURA GOA LAWAH The temple of Pura Goa Lawah in East Bali is centered around a cave inhabited by thousands of bats. A black-sand beach nearby makes Goa Lawah a popWwular site for post-cremation purification, for the Balinese families that can afford it. The Javanese priest Nirartha is reputed to have visited the cave back in the 15th century. Legend has it that the cave interior extends over 19 miles underground to emerge at Pura Besakih. Goa Lawah Temple located along the coast of southeastern Bali just west of Candidasa. The center of the temple is built around a cave filled with thousands of bat that make the roof of the cave their homes. Its entrances are guarded by a temple believed to be found by a sage nine centuries ago. 75
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PURA GUNUNG KAWI Located about a mile south of Tampaksiring, Bali’s “Valley of the Kings” is located in a ravine between rice fields. The Pakerisan river flows through this ravine, and the cliffs flanking the river feature shrines carved into the stone honoring kings and queens from the 11th century. The Balinese - big believers in the holiness of water - believe that the river sanctifies Pura Gunung Kawi. The site isn’t a temple per se, neither is it an actual tomb - the royalty honored here were likely cremated as per Balinese custom. LOCATION Near Tampaksiring, accessible via Ubud. The temple can be visited together with Tirta Empul nearby. 8°25’22.41”S, 115°18’44.57”E DETAILS Open Daily: 08.00 am-05.00 pm Entrance Fee: Rp 15.000,Parking Fee: Rp 5.000,-
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LOCATION Central Bali, about 10 minutes’ drive southeast of Ubud. 8°31’25.5457”S, 115°17’12.525”E DETAILS Open Daily: 08.00 am-06.00 pm Entrance Fee: Adults: Rp 10.000,Children: Rp 5,000,Parking Fee: Rp 2.000,78
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PURA GOA GAJAH Located just 10 minutes outside of Ubud in Bali, Goa Gajah is a significant Hindu archaeological site. Goa Gajah is locally known as the Elephant Cave because of its close proximity to the Elephant River. A mysterious cave, relics, and ancient bathing pools set amid green rice paddies and a garden lure tourists from nearby Ubud.
The menacing entrance to Goa Gajah looks like a demonic mouth, suggesting that people are entering an underworld as they venture inside through the darkness. Some claim that the entrance represents the Hindu earth god Bhoma while others say the mouth belongs to the child-eating witch Rangda from Balinese mythology. 79
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PURA LUHUR LEMPUYANG Pura Lempuyang Entry Standing and being there is truly a rare opportunity and not everyone is let inside the temple area; hence the tourists who are particularly interested in visiting the temples of Pura Lempuyang are advised to have a Balinese driver with them, so there would be bigger chances for you to get in there. There is variety of different rules and restrictions that have to be followed in order to be let inside the site and it is very important to have a respectful attitude towards the religion and the traditions. No rude words can be said there, also children who have not broken their milk teeth, women on breastfeeding period or menstruation or people, who have recently lost a relative most probably will not be allowed to enter. For the typical western tourist this most probably sounds quite odd, but these are the local rules and if you are about to violate them then better do not include the site in your itinerary. Take into account that during the rainy season the slopes are wet and the stones can be slippery. LOCATION East Bali, accessible via Ubud, Denpasar or Candidasa. 8°22’25”S, 115°27’8.75”E DETAILS Open: Daily 08.00 am-05.00 pm Entrance fee: 10.000/Person Parking fee: 1.000 Camera use submission: 1.000 Video use submission: 2.500
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Every morning at 6 or 7 o’clock Balinese people will pray and give offerings towards the sea.
TAXI
WHEN DRIVING
DO The most honest taxis in
DO honk the horn shortly
DON’T miss others taxi
DON’T hold the horn down –
Bali are the Blue Bird known as Bali Taxi. Catch a Blue Bird taxi in Bali if you can. There Pusaka taxi, also under Blue Bird company. because the color is blue. Sometimes there another company used blue color to cheat on costumer. And if you take other’s taxi make sure they have meters.
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when overtaking. It is a common way to let other people know you are passing. And be patient of the religious ceremonies in the road. Being aggressive in the traffic is frowned upon everywhere, even more so in Bali. Be careful Bali’s traffic is both chaotic and dangerous
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DRIVING LICENSE DO you must be over 18 years
of age to hire a car and poses an International Driver’s License or license from ASEAN countries.
DON’T ignored Law.
In Bali always expects the unexpected; always keep your eyes open and your mind on driving. Beware of motorbikes! It is best to rent a car with a full insurance as this will save time and money if you are involved in an accident.
DIRECTION DO Visitors got lost easily
in Bali, so make sure that you bring a complete and comprehensive map of Bali.
DON’T be hesitate to ask
the local for directions, the Balinese are well-known for their hospitality.
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Every Realm Of Nature Is Marvelous Being in touch with the natural world is crucial. GITGIT WATERFALL Around about 11km south of Singaraja, a well-signposted path goes 800m west from the main road to the touristy waterfall, Air Terjun Gitgit. The path is lined with souvenir stalls and guides to nowhere. The 40m waterfalls pound away and the mists are more refreshing than any air-con.
DETAILS Jalan Raya Singaraja-Bedugul Km 10, Gitgit, Bedugul, Bali Entrance Fee: Adults: Rp 5.000,Children: Rp 3,000,-
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DANAU BATUR KINTAMANI The mountainous region around Kintamani, centering on the spectacular volcanic caldera of Mt Batur with its deep crater lake and bubbling hot springs, is rugged with a high and wild beauty. Wonderful mountain air and dizzying views in all directions, as well as several important temples, are what makes Kintamani one of the most memorable stops on the Bali tourist itinerary. Mount Batur is actually just a small volcano, but its setting is in the heart of a huge crater 14km in diameter. Adjacent to the volcano is the large crescent-shaped Batur Lake, all surrounded by the high walls of the crater rim. The sheer size of the crater conjures up images of the massive eruption of the original Mount Batur that occurred tens of thousands years ago. The volcano is still active today as Balinese all over the island who still remember the great eruption of 1917 will testify. It claimed thousands of lives and destroyed hundreds of temples. Old people might tell you this was “the year when the world shook� Other eruptions have taken place since, forcing the local population to be relocated, along with several of their temples including one of the main Bali temples, Pura Ulun Danu. Initially inside the huge crater, this temple has been relocated to the top of the ridge overlooking it. Here it now offers an impressive view of Mount Batur.
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SANGEH – MONKEY FOREST This cool and dense swath of jungle, officially called Mandala Wisata Wanara Wana, houses three holy temples. The sanctuary is inhabited by a band of greyhaired and greedy long-tailed Balinese macaques who are nothing like the innocent looking doe-eyed monkeys on the brochures.
has recently benefited from an infusion of money. Useful brochures about the forest, macaques and temples are available. Note that the monkeys are ever vigilant for passing tourists who just might have peanuts and ripe bananas available for a quick hand-out. Don’t hand food directly to these creatures.
The interesting Pura Dalem Agung is in the forest and has a real Indiana Jones feel to it. In the temple look for the Rangda figures devouring children at the entrance to the inner temple.
Across from the main entrance, the forest’s office accepts donations for a scheme to offset the carbon you created getting to Bali. Get a tree planted for Rp 150,000,-
You can enter through one of the three gates: the main one at the southern end of Monkey Forest Rd; 100m further east, near the car park; or from the southern side, on the lane from Nyuhkuning. The forest
DETAILS Street Monkey Forest Rd Open Daily: 08.30 am-06.00 pm Entrance Fee: Adults: Rp 20.000,Children: Rp 10,000,-
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DETAILS Open Daily 07.00 am-08.00 pm Mangrove Information Center Phone: +62 361 466 010
MANGROVE FOREST Mangrove is a wooden plant community that tolerates brine which grows mainly in along protected coastal area, especially along the bay or in the estuaries or lagoons. Mangrove ecosystem is one of coastal area ecosystem that has a role in ecology or biology, economy, tourism and physic. In ecology or biology, mangrove ecosystem has a role to maintain the stability of productivity and availability in biological resources of coastal area.
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This is due to mangrove ecosystem is also a nursery ground and spawning ground for several types of aquatic biota such as shrimp, fish and clam as well as wild sanctuary life. Mangrove is known as a supplier of nutrient and food for plankton. Economically, mangrove ecosystem is a productive fishing ground such as fingerling, fish, shrimp and another biota. Besides that, Mangrove also produces other products like wood, dye, food, honey,
medicine, cosmetic, etc. Reviewed from tourism aspect, mangrove ecosystem has a high value of tourism as an object and natural attraction, education and science. While reviewed from physical role,mangrove ecosystem has a role to trap and hold sediment, reduces coastal storm and wave energy, controls erosion, neutralizing liquid waste so it can protect the sea from pollution.
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DETAILS Open: Daily 08.00 am-08.00 pm Entrance Fee: Tourist: Rp 60.000,Domestic Adult: Rp 30,000,Domestic Children: Rp 25,000,-
GARUDA WISNU Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park with 240 hectares area has many facilities such as amphitheater, Street Theater, Exhibition Hall and Lotus Pond besides a statue with 146 meters height and 64 meters of Garuda wing span will be the largest statue in the world when completed. The statue represent god Wisnu with his mount a Garuda bird. Some parts of the statue such as Wisnu chest statue has been completed and can be seen how big the statue is. Pantai Pandawa Spectacular cliff with five giant statues of Pandawa Family from the epic of Mahabharata inside manmade cave. This is a must see place.
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UBUD – RICE FIELD Bali is filled with amazing beaches but it’s landscapes are another huge attraction to travelers. Bali has many working rice fields and most of them in the center of the island. Ubud is home to the most recognizable rice field, Tegalalang. The Bali rice field is about 15-20 mins north of the city center of Ubud. 96
From the airport the drive into Ubud is about a 30 minute drive. You can easily hire a drive to take you to Ubud or rent a motorbike drive yourself there. What to do in Ubud? Ubud is known to have several artistic shops that sell ceramics, paintings, clothing, wood craved furniture and
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Ubud word came from “ubat “ and have same pronounce “obat” which means medicine in Bahasa
accessories, the list goes on. Think of Ubud as the artistic center of Ubud. Shopping for souvenirs is a great thing to do in Ubud, and so is eating. You can head to shops outside of the city center to find better prices. Aside from the usual shopping and dining there are the rice terraces that you
can wander through. Our photo journal below takes you through our small journey through the rice terrace fields in Ubud. Eat, Pray, Love your heart out! This is a great place to visit when looking for those authentic photos of Bali rice terrace fields to take back to your family and friends. 97
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DETAILS Street Coast Rd Phone: +62 361 466 010 Open: Daily 08.00 am-06.00 pm Entrance Fee: Rp 50.000,www.baliorchidgardens.com
BALI ORCHID GARDEN This beautifully landscaped Orchid Garden is situated within the green belt close to Sanur, Bali. The hectare of landscaped tropical gardens provides a peaceful, relaxing environment where exquisite orchids bloom throughout the year. The botanical garden is open for individual tourists, tour groups and private functions. Within this relaxing tropical garden haven grow many different tropical plants from
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Cordylines, Bromeliads,Heliconia, Aroids, Pitcher plants (nepenthes) and many more from Indonesia and abroad. Orchids range from showy cattleya and vanda hybrids to a large range of indonesian species. Bali Orchid Garden offers a number of services such as landscaping, Tours and hosting of special functions.
Friendly staff are available to escort and explain the wide variety of tropical plants, help you discover many orchid treasures while touring the garden, or assist with your purchase of a memento from the shop. Flower boxes can be ordered to take overseas. Floral arrangements and plants are also available for local use.
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DID YOU KNOW
“According to Hindu believe, the source of evil is from the head and stomach, so thats why every man wear udeng and a belt”
ETIQUETTE
DONATION
DO Avoid touching or physical
DO When attending Special
contact with the person you talking with. Respect the local people and the tradition.
DON’T pee anywhere
especially on a tree. In Balinese belief, a spirit lives inside of several trees. Usually they put the sign such as a rope, cloth, or offering near the tree.
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Ceremonies or Anniversary Celebrations as a guest or onlooker, small donations are gratefully received. Your donations will help in paying for the offerings and upkeep of the temple.
DON’T overdo it, Donation
comes from within the heart, do not get infatuated by other people.
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GETTING ATTENTION
DO wear a helmet when
DO wave with your palm
driving a scooter – Both for protection and to avoid getting stopped by the police. Insider tip: Wearing an udeng (The traditional Balinese headwear) exempt you from wearing a helmet.
DON’T touch people’s heads
– That goes for kids too, even if they are really cute. The head is considered the most sacred part of the human body.
facing down - When asking someone to come by, stretch your hand out, palm down and move your fingers toward yourself.
DON’T pointing with your
index finger is considered offensive. Use the entire hand if you want to point out something.
WHEN GIVING AND RECEIVING
RESPECT
DO use both hands when
DO Respect Balinese customs,
giving or receiving - It is a compliment to use both hands when you give or receive things.
DON’T handing over
something with your left hand, It’s considered impolite. People would not waive at anyone with their left hand.
rituals and sensibilities. Please follow the local rules and prohibitions.
DON’T mock the Arca
(Hindu’s statue), traditional mask, or ritual and art objects.
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The silent deserted us again to identity and keep the balance and harmony of relations between us and God.
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“World Silence Day” Nyepi Mulat Sarira and balance to achieve peace NYEPI – MELASTI The Hindu New year The name Nyepi comes from the root word “sepi” meaning quiet or silent. Although it is a national holiday enjoyed by Indonesian residents throughout the country, Nyepi is celebrated on the island of Bali as well as in Balinese Hindu communities around Indonesia.
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The rituals actually begin two days before Nyepi with the Melasti ceremony. On this day hundreds of people from each village carry temple artifacts to beaches for purification.
carry torches through their houses. Demon effigies or huge monsters with bulging eyes made of bamboo, papier-mâchÊ and cloth and known as ogoh-ogoh are carried through the streets in torch-lit parades.
The people wear bright clothes and join in colorful processions starting early in the morning. The day before Nyepi is known as Tawur Kesanga or Pengerupuk and is the day on which evil spirit are driven away. The villages and neighborhoods are cleaned, food is cooked for 2 days and at dusk people start to bang pots and pans and
These demons represent the mythical giant Bhuta Kala and symbolize evil. This is the one day of the year when cock fighting is permitted because the spilling of blood is necessary for the purpose of purification. The offerings, which are sometimes smelly and include blood - small chickens are sacrificed – are for the devils and demons
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and are always placed on the ground. The offerings for the gods are placed on platforms specially made for this purpose On Nyepi day the Hindu Balinese refrain from all worldly and physical activities for 24 hours. It is customary to practice yoga semedi and catur berata penyepian or the four abstinences. These are: amati geni (refraining from lighting fres and using lights), amati karya (refraining from working), amati lelanguan (refraining from indulging in leisure activities) and amati lelungan (refraining from traveling outside the house).
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Everyone stays inside their homes but they are not supposed to speak to each other, answer the telephone, receive guests, watch TV, listen to the radio or use any appliances. Lights must not be turned on and no fres may be lit, including stoves for cooking or even lighting a cigarette. They also refrain from eating and drinking and are not supposed to do any work or engage in any activity. It is a day of self-control and introspection in order to achieve spiritual purifcation. Streets are deserted with only a few pecalang or community security offcers ensuring that Nyepi is observed properly. Only emergency services and hospitals are allowed to operate as usual.
Tourists and visitors who happen to be in Bali on Nyepi day must remain inside their hotel complexes where activities can take place as normal. The Ngurah Rai Airport is also closed for 24 hours with no fights arriving or departing on Nyepi day. The day after Nyepi is called Ngembak Geni. After successfully completing their day of restraint and purifcation people feel very happy and enjoy going out to visit family and friends to ask forgiveness for past mistakes. Hindu Balinese, wherever they are living, always endeavor to celebrate Nyepi, but it is on the island of Bali itself that you can sense the special nature of this unique holiday.
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NGABEN – BALINESE CREMATION CEREMONY Ngaben or the Cremation Ceremony is the ritual performed to send the dead through the transition to his next life. The body of the deceased will be placed at Bale Delod, as if he were sleeping, and the family will continue to treat him as if he were still alive yet sleeping. No tears are shed, for he is only gone temporarily and he will reincarnate into the family. On the day of the ceremony, the body of the deceased is placed inside a coffin which is then placed inside a sarcophagus in the form of a buffalo (called Lembu) or a temple structure called Wadah made of paper and light wood.
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The climax of Ngaben is the burning of the Wadah, using fire originating from a holy source. Every Balinese family has the responsibility to ensure that a proper Ngaben takes place if a family member dies. If this does not happen this will have severe consequences for the deceased and his/her family. Unlike the funeral, the Ngaben is a joyful occasion as the soul of the deceased is now ready to continue its journey to heaven followed by reincarnation. First, body will be bathed in front of pengijeng accompanied by family and pemangku (ritual leaders). Then the body will be brought to the Wadah (a building form that will be carried to the graveyard). Local people or banjar will help paraded to be brought to the graveyard. Previously, Lembu (symbolic embodiment of an black ox) paraded prior to the graveyard accompanied by baleganjur. After Lembu arrive at graveyard, Wadah will be brought to the graveyard. Then the bodies will be fed into The Lembu by means of the ceremony. After going through the ritual with appropriate of Pemangku at 12, the Lembu will be burned. Combustion ash will be taken and put into a coconut. The next ceremony will be led by a Pedanda (Hinduism Pastor) accompanied by Balinese traditional music, that is Angklung. In this ritual will be accompanied by a ceremony praying together. After that, the combustion ash will be brought to shore accompanied by Angklung. On the beach, Pemangku will perform the ritual before disposal. Using Jukung (Balinese boats without machine), combustion ash discharged into the sea.
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GALUNGAN Galungan is another festival related to religion. It is observed in the eleventh week of the 210th day in the Balinese calendar and celebrates the creation of our world. Bali’s most significant annual event, locals will spend the day visiting family, friends and neighbors decked in their finest and indulge in heavy feasting. Ten days after Galungan is Kuningan. This festival commemorates the end of the holiday season. On this occasion, ancestors are worshiped and honored with celebrations held at the water temple Tampaksiring, along with other events at Bangli and Ubud. The restoration of balance between good and evil is also commemorated. Eka Dasa Rudra is the island’s most important festival and is originally held every hundred years. It is now being revised to hold the festival more frequently and the next one is yet to be announced. 113
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SESAJEN – BALINESE OFFERINGS Offerings are called Banten in Balinese. It is possible that the word comes from the Sanskrit word Bali, which means 114
tribute, obligation or gift. Or it may be derived from the word enten, which means to wake up or be conscious. It is a consciousness of the gods.
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Purpose Offerings are gifts. They are a means of giving something back. But, of course, gifts obligate the recipient and so the system creates mutual obligations and favors, even between humans and spirits. With offerings to the demons, however, the offerer does not expect a gift in return, just the favor that the demons will go away. There is another indirect purpose. The article entitled Balinese Religion mentioned the symbolic function of holy water binding communities together.
Preparation One of the most striking things about Bali is the daily profusion of offerings. Offerings are important: they are to give pleasure to the gods (and the demons). They provide good karma to those involved in their preparation. Nearly every village has its own unique forms of offerings. Some Balinese spend all their lives making them. Women mostly, but not exclusively: it depends on type of offering. Men prepare
During a temple ceremony offerings are made to many different gods. They may be to the god of the temple itself, to the god of the main temple to which the temple itself belongs, to the gods of the nearby village temples, to the god of the origin temple to which the village temple belongs and to a nature god, perhaps Earth, Mother or Sea God. The offerings define the temple’s position in the hierarchy of temples and its relationship to its local community.
offerings made of flesh and meat. Men make offerings made of pig skin, fat and entrails. They kill and clean roast pigs, grill chickens and ducks and cook satay. They also prepare sacrificial animals and the temporary shrines and ritual accessories made of bamboo. Some can only be made by Brahman women. The work in preparing an offering, itself is an element of worship, and is regarded as part of its content. 115
INSIDE BALI (BY AN INDONESIAN)
Sustainable Tourism Guide Book This books contains information about the island of Bali, but it also tell you about how you can travel to places and conserve its natural beauty and ways of tradition. This guide book will provide you a lot of Balinese culture that more traditional guide books do not contain. In addtion, this book offers tips and information about safety in Bali and how to avoid the various ‘scams’ that you never hear from the tour guide. The content of this book is all based on real-life events and experiencees from the perspective of a native Indonesian. Just by reading, you can gain a trust-worthy understanding of the location and learn more about rich culture which exisits there. Through purchasing this book, you are supporting a sustainable tourism campaign which promotes an understanding and respect for Balinese culture. This publication is to help you understand and respect more about Balinese culture and therefore experience the best holiday you ever had. ... Now pack your bags and book your flight!