Sanur Beach

Legian Beach

Jimbaran Beach

Kuta Beach, Bali

History.

Three hundreds years ago, a chinese temple was built by river of "Tukad Mati" which was used to be sailed over by traditional rowing boats or schooners up to the village of kuta, so since then kuta had become a comercial port.

A Danish sailor/merchant named Mr. Mads Lange built his store by river in 19 century while living in Bali, He often acted as messenger between the kings of Bali and Ducth colonialist.

Mads lange died because of uncertain couse of death and he was burried next to the Chinese temple by the river of Tukad Mati. Nowaday one can find Mads Lange grave right bypass road to Nusa Dua.

Kuta, once, was a quite fishermen's village which was then developing in to a small international town completed with various public facilities while its crescent-moon shaped beach is known all over the wor ld with rows of luxurious hotels adorning it.

Location.
Ls is about 11km south of Denpasar and can easily be reached by public transport from Tegal terminal whitin 15 minutes.

The neighbourhood.
Kuta nowdays is the central of entertainments in Bali and has become a favourite resort for multinational visitors. It has everything a tourist looking for i,e; white-sandy beach, rows of excellent bars and restourant, discoutheques and other places of intertainment for enjoyable nightlife.

Rows of kiosk selling souvenirs and the other tourist needs like garment, cassetes etc. are available along the mainroad with agreeable proces.

Acces to Bali

By Air

Bali can easily be reached by air. There are now way International Airlines running schedule flight to and from Ngurah Rai, Bali International Airport. Garuda Indonesia is the national flag carier. In additional to Garuda, international flight are offered by Qantas, Malaysian Airlines System, Cathay Pasifik, Singapure Airlines, China Airlines, Thai International, Korean Air and some other, the routes of some of the International Airlines take flight from foreign airports to Singapore first. It only takes two and one half hours to fly from Singapure to Bali.

Garuda Indonesias offers regular directinternational service to Balifrom Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Hongkong, Tokyo, Nagoya, Singapore, Seoul, Taipei, and Auckland. There also flights to Bali via Jakarta from Abu Dhabi, Rome, Zurich, Brussel, and Frankfurt. Garuda also rus regular flights to Australian Destination; Darwin, Port Headland, Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, and Townville. Garuda Indonesia serve all main provincial cities in Indonesia with several daily flights from Jakarta to cities of commercialand tourist importance. Service from provincial capitals to remote areas are provided by domestic carriers; Merpati Indonesia, Bouraq, Pelita Air Service, and Mandala.

By Sea

Large International cruise ship and yachts can anchor at two of the four seaport in Bali; Benoa, which is south of Denpasar, and Padangbai on the northeast coast.

The harbor of Singaraja (Celukan Bawang) on the north coast now serve only a few Bugis schooners and smaller crafts that provide service between North Bali and Java. Gilimanuk on the northwest link Bali with Java. A regular ferry service, operating 24 hours a day connect Java and Bali.

PELNI, the state-owned shipping company has several ships that serve Indonesia’s main ports. PELNI’s passenger ship call regularly at Benoa harbor. This include: KM. Awu, KM. Dobonsolo, KM. Tilong Kabila & KM. Binaiya.

Please contact Pelni office in Denpasar Jl. Diponegoro 165, Phone (0361) 234680. Regular service of Ferry services connect Padangbai with Lombok. Ferries leavesPadangbai four times daily at 08.00 am, 12.00 noon and at 02.00 pm.

BALI ISLAND

Bali is oneof thousand island that make up the indonesian archipelago. Bali has been famous world wide as a leading tourist destination, know for its exotic and vibrant art and culture, nature beauties and the hospitality of the people.

Bali has an area of 5.653 square kilometres . The island consists mostly of an East-West string of mountains and their alluvial that are widest on the south side. About 95% of Bali's million people practise o form Hinduism, blended with buddishm, animism and acncestor worship. For the Balinese people, their religion is inseparable from everyday life. Nobody misses on opportunity to worship God in unending series of ceremonies that extended from birth to death, and far beyond.

Bost Balinese people are rice farmers. Other important crops include;coconut, vanilla, cloves, and maize (Corn). Bali also such as, mangoes, mandarin oranges, bananas, salak (snake skin fruit), grapes, and many others. Tourism and agriculture are not the only job opportunities. Small scale and home industries such as handicrafts are also flourishing. English is widely understood in major tourist areas. Japanese, French, Germany, and other foreign languages are also spoken. But less commonly that English.

The Balinese philosophy of life is called "Tri Hita Karana". Tri Hita Karana dictates that hapiness can only archived if there are harmonious relationship between human and God, between human and their community, and between human and their enviroment. This philosophy is part of every aspect of the daily lives of all Balinese people.

Bali has year round mild and agreeable climates. In coastal areas the average daily temperature from May through July are about 28 degree Celsius (82 degree Fahrenheit)., it is only a litle warmer between March and October, about 30 degree Celsius (86 degree Fahrenheit). The most pleasent weather is between May and September.

The goverment of Bali tries to maintain and preserve Balinese way of the life by deeloping tourism that is based upon Hinduism interwoven with ancient traditions. Many nicknames have been given to this small island such us, The island of thousand temples, The morning of the world, Paradise island, Islanf of the God, and many others. The latest nickname, The island of peace was bestowed upon Bali by the 51st annual Conference that met in india in 2002.

PLACES OF INTEREST

Bali id known for abundant attractions including sparkling beach resort, archaelogical remains and scenic beauty. Many ways available to take visitors to those well-known places of interest to enjoy the beauty of Bali from the mountains resort the coastline.

Air Sanih
Tranquil beach with fresh spring pools beach and accommodations.
Alas Kedaton
A temple surrounded by forest with monkeys inhabitants.
Amplapura
Principal city of Karangasem distric with Raja's Palace.
Bangli
The capital town of Bangil district with beautiful Kehen temple nearby.
Banjar
Hot spring bathing place with pool on the nort coast.
Batubulan
Known for stone carving and Barong Dance performance.
Batur
Well-known for the active Mt. Batur and the lake.
Batukaru
Temple on the highland with lush vegetation suroundings.
Bedugul
Beautiful like-temple Beratan with harmonious mountain panorama.
Besakih
The biggest temple in Indonesia, or the mother temple situated on the slope of the sacred Mt. Agung.
Bona
Center of Gold and silver works with art shop.
Bukit Jambul
Marvelous scence of rice terraces.
Candidasa
Peaceful beach on the west coast
Celuk
Center of Gold and Silver works with art shop.
Delop Berawah
Peacefull beach on the west coast.
Denpasar
The Capital city of Bali, with shopping centers, Markets, Bali museum and art Center.
Gianyar
The Capital Town of Gianyar District with old residence of the former Raja of Gianyar.
Gilimanuk
Ferry to Java.
Gitgit
Breathing waterfall with natural beauty surroundings.
Goa Gajah
Ancient hermitage with a Ganesa Statue inside, often (Elephant Cave) called the elephant cave.
Goa Lawah
A Cave with thousand of bats inhabitans situated on (the Bat Cave) a temple coutyard.
Gunung Kawi
Ancient memorial of the Balinese rulers carved on a solid rock with beautiful surroundings.
Jatiluwih
The most fantastic viewing spot of rice-terrace.
Kamasan
Famous for typical traditional painting, gold, silver and bras works.
Kebun Raya
Known the botanical garden with wide selection of plants.
Bedugul
Fresh with mountain air.
Kerambitan
Royal Palace with spacious Gamelan hall.
Kintamani
Fresh with mountain air with gracious Ulun Danu Temple and simple accomodation.
Klungkung
Capital-town of klungkung Districk, known for the old court of justice Kerta Gosa.
Kuta
The most well know tourist resort of Indonesia, with marvelous white sandy beach and beautyful sunset
Lovina Beach
Resiful tourist on the nort coast.
Mas
Well-known for special quality of wood carving and other handicrafts.
Medewi
Pleasent beach for water sport lovers.
Mengwi
Known for royal temple Taman ayun surrounded by moat with manusa Yadnya Museum nearby.
Nusa Dua
Magnificent white sandy beach with a number of 5 star hotels.
Padang Bay
Ferry to Lombok.
Pancasari
Known for the bst golf course Bali Handara.
Penelokan
The literally meaning is place for looking the most fascinating viewing spot overlooks the volcano and lake Batur.
Pulaki
Monkey temple with hot spring water nearby on the nort coast.
Pulau Menjangan
Part of Bali wild life reserve with is underwater beauty (Menjangan resort) and flocks of protected dears.
Rambut Siwi
Temple on the cliff known as the biggest in west Bali.
Sangeh
Forest of nutmeg trees with hundreds of monkey inhabitant ang Bukit Sari Temple in the midle of it.
Sanur
Exiting white sandy beach known as one of the main tourist resort with International Hotel.
Serangan Island
Known as turtle island, with diving area and Sakenan Temple.
Singaraja
The Principal Town of Buleleng distric formely the original capital of Bali, known for Gedong Kirtya museum (old manuscript on palm leaf).
Sukawati
Art market with wide selection of artwork with rean sonable price.
Suluhan
Excelent beach for surfing.
Tampak Siring
Well-known for Holy Spring Temple with state Palace on the upper land.
Tanah Lot
Scenic temple set on a rockly isle known as the best place for watching sunset.
Tenganan
Ancient Village of the original Balinese, known forikat hand-woven cloth called gringsing.
Tirta Gangga
Old royal bathing place of the former rajah of Karangasem with pools.
Toya Bungkah
Known for hot spring bathing place by the lake Batur.
Trunyan
Ancient Village of the original Balinese with specific tradition and custom, accessible by boat over the lake of Batur.
Tulamben
Fascinating diving area with beautyful under water sceneries and the wreck of S.S Liberty.
Ubud
Famous admist visitors from various countries for Museum of Painting Purl Lukisan" Country side living and artisan community.
Uluwatu Temple
Amazing temple perching on the edge of stiff cliff on the south coast.
West Bali National Park
Covers about 70.000 hectares and famous for white starling (Leucopsar Rotchildii) and wild buli Javanicus).