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Perched on limestone cliff 70 metres above the Indian Ocean, this 11th century temple is one of Bali’s holiest sites. Pura Luhur Uluwatu is one of Bali’s kayangan jagat (directional temples) and guards Bali from evil spirits from the SW, in which dwell major deities, in Uluwatu’s case; Bhatara Rudra, God of the elements and of cosmic force majeures.
Bali’s most spectacular temples located high on a cliff top at the edge of a plateau 250 feet above the waves of the Indian Ocean. Uluwatu lies at the southern tip of …
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With its warm water, extensive coral reefs and abundant marine life , Bali offers excellent diving and snorkelling possibilities. Some of Bali’s most interesting diving is found at Tulamben, where the shallow wreck War World II US cargo ship torpedoed by a Japanese submarine in 1942, is now festooned with colourful corals and schools of tropical fish.
The wreck is very popular with photographers as it is totally encrusted in anemone, gorgonia and corals. The black sand provides an excellent color contrast for the incredible variety of marine life, which includes …
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Tanah Lot (Earth from the sea) is stunning 15th sanctuary located of Bali’s south coast, about 12 kilometers from Tabanan City and 20 kilometers from Denpasar, built a top a rocky mound that high tide is completely surrounded by water.
Most come here longing to catch a glimpse of the romantic Tanah Lot sunsets, a regular occurrence during the dry season. The temple of Tanah Lot stands on a rocky island just off the southwest coast of Bali.
One of Bali’s most sacred sea temples, Tanah Lot is dedicated to the guardian …
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The resort area of Sanur has grown up around Bali’s largest traditional village and today boast excellent facilities for international visitor.
Sanur was Bali’s first beach resort but still retains its Balinese character and old style village ambiance. Sanur was once a fishing village has a sleepy charm where the cultural and religious duties of Hindu Bali are still taken very seriously.
The sleepy charm of the area attracts visitors who are quite content to enjoy the tropical warmth of the sun and the beach which is protected by a shallow reef.
On …
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It is located near to Sangeh village; the renowned 6 hectares of Bali Sangeh Monkey Forest are filled with giant nutmeg trees capable of growing as high as 40m. Sangeh Monkey Forest near the village of Sangeh, in southwestern Bali, has six hectares of forestland with giant nutmeg trees.
Sangeh Forest
Populated by a large troupe of monkeys, this thick stand of nutmeg trees is believed by legend to have fallen out of the sky during a mythic battle between the gods, carrying with a battalion of Wisnu’s monkey army.
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A small island of Bali’s southeast coast, Nusa Lebongan is popular for its white sand beaches and quiet pace of life. Several cruise operators offer day trips from Benoa Harbour.
The water is some of the clearest you can find and aqua blue in colour; good for diving and snorkeling. Surfing is crowded but nice waves. Nice coral sand beach. Visit the seaweed gardens at low tide; they look like gigantic underwater botanical gardens. Two kinds are grown, the small red pinusan and the large green kotoni.
Almost the entire crop …
