Bring your Camera and Snap Away at the Scenic Water Palace and Rice Paddies at Tirta Gangga, Bali
Article by Exotissimo Travel
Tirta Gangga is a palace and village in Eastern Bali, near the coastal towns of Amed and Candidasa. It is renowned for its beautiful and elaborate water gardens and the nearby rice paddies. When translated, Tirta Gangga means water from the Ganges. If you love trekking in the midst of water fountains, pools, gardens, stone structures and the nearby rice fields then this is the place to be. The area is certainly one of the best and scenic walks in Bali, suitable to people of all fitness levels. A camera should be ready at all times!
Tirta Gangga was built in 1948 by the King of Anak Agung Anglurah, the king of Karangasem Regency at the time and is a site that Balinese Hindus hold with great reverence. Unfortunately, the site was almost entirely destroyed by a 1963 volcanic eruption. It has since been rebuilt and restored back to its original state.
So, what is there to see here? The 12,000 square meter water palace, filled with decorative ponds, fountains and lush gardens is an obvious choice. The main attraction here is the 11-tiered lotus water fountain which serves as the unofficial symbol of the water palace. There are also many beautiful carvings and statues adorning the gardens. The water circulating in the garden is considered holy and is used for important religious festivals and ceremonies.
The area around the water palace is also stunning. Beautiful rolling rice paddies are in abundance and serve as a great opportunity for photo taking. Nearby hills and mountains that dominate the horizon adds to the already beautiful scenery.
There is actually another smaller water garden called Taman Ujung located not too far from Tirta Gangga and constructed by the predecessor of King Anak Agung Anglurah. It may not be as grand as Tirta Gangga but it is still a site worth visiting. It was also damaged by the 1963 eruption and again by a 1979 earthquake, but has not has not been restored on the same scale as Tirta Gangga.
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Treat your Eyes and Camera Lenses to the Spectacular Scenery at Tanah Lot, Bali
Article by Exotissimo Traveler
Tanah Lot is a photographer’s delight. Imagine a Balinese temple sitting on a rock formation, with the ocean as the backdrop and the sun set sitting right behind everything. If you really want to capture the exotic and roll your entire Balinese experience into one shot, then this is your spot. Please, don’t forget to bring your camera.
The place sure is scenic. And because of the surrounding beauty, a Hindu priest decided to build a temple on it in the 15th century. And Tanah Lot is not the only one. There are six more similar seaside temples each being visible from the next and all forming all forming one long chain.
Trouble was abounding with the temple in the 1990’s. The rocks that the temple was on have eroded and Tanah Lot was in danger of collapsing. So, major restoration work was done to the site to prevent this very disaster from happening. And voila, the site you see now. And guess what? Most of those stones aren’t even real. Over a third of the rocks you see are in fact cunningly disguised and artificial, designed to last and to give the impression that they are real. Pretty cunning, huh? And neat.
With the sun setting right behind the temple, it becomes obvious that the best time to visit the iconic temple is during this time. However, this is also the busiest time, which makes photo shooting and time to enjoy the site in peace difficult. If you would like to escape the crowds, do not go the beach, instead turn right past the stage near the entrance and follow the path up the rocky headland that overlooks the temple. Not only will you get great views of the picturesque temple, you will also avoid the crowds and be treated to Pura Batu Bolong, a nearby smaller version of Tanah Lot.
Snap away and enjoy! Tanah Lot is surely a treat for the eyes, not to mention the camera lenses as well. Ready for a Bali touring experience like no other? Then our Tour Bali by VW Convertible trip is the program for you. Venturing away from the masses and into the island’s lesser known attractions, you’ll explore mountain ranges, coastal scenery and historic sites. All the while you relax in your very own chauffeur driver vehicle.
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