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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About the Author
Established in 1993, Exotissimo Travel is a well known Tour Operator with 16 offices throughout Southeast Asia. We have the expertise and connections to create your perfect tours in Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Indonesia at the best possible price.
Easy Way To Discover Appropriate Bali Resorts Away From Bustling City
Article by Made Dertha
People are traveling with diverse desire one want to do business, to meet relatives or for holiday and total relaxation. If you are on vacation alone, couple or with your family and may be boring with the glint and the glamorous of the big hotel or the bustling city, why don’t you choose a place away from the beaten track?
Since few years ago villas or small resort became the popular choice to those who desire and insist to find fully relaxation for body and mind. Bali is a small island in Indonesia Archipelago the ultimate holiday island in Asia famed for its cultures, arts and the beauty of its breathtaking nature prepare you a lot of choice of luxury villas and small resort for self retreat with its best massage and spa treatments using either local ingredients or imported luxurious range of products.
You will be pampered by seaside or mountains breeze during massages and treatments offer exclusive service and expertise of Balinese hands. The superior ingredients and efficacy are used in combination with specially developed techniques to nourish, firm and hydrate the skin while enhancing the serenity and alleviating stress.
Understanding that beauty is not merely skin-deep. The resort usually offer yoga, meditation and stretching just ask to the manager. You can select hotel or small resort situated on the beach facing the ocean or beautiful resort in the countryside near the mountains.
The quickest and easiest way to find hotels or resort or villas at your destination is to go online and visit a hotel reservation or travel agent website. Do a search for the country, island and city you are traveling to and you will be presented with a list of available hotels/resorts in that area. As the wide choice can be confusing – especially for the first-time visitors and it’s sometimes difficult to select the right Bali Resort. So just let your travel agent knows (by e-mail) your personal needs and your preferences that he can recommend those resorts he feels will suit you best.
For short information I try to present you with some of the nicest and pleasant place to retreat in Bali.
Waka di Ume Resort & Spa. Boutique Resort is situated at Jalan Sweta, Sambahan Village Ubud about 3 minutes by car from the center of Ubud and 45 minutes from international airport “Ngurah Rai” Bali. The resort offers very friendly ambience and situated within lush tropical garden and surrounded by a verdant terraces rice field. A real rural atmosphere.
The resort is built in traditional Balinese style using most of local materials like teak and coconut palm wood, stones, the elegant grass thatch roofs (alang-alang) and soft local fabrics. It is combined with all the modern amenities to complete your conveniences. The Resort offers excellent service of room, restaurant and spa.
Waka Gangga Resort & Spa. The resort offers a fantastic view of the Indian Ocean and the most beautiful sunset (weather permitted). It is located at Sudimara Village Tabanan about one our drive from Bali International Airport “Ngurah Rai” after passing Kuta the way offer the road through an infinity panorama of verdant and fertile rice field. A truly place away from crowd.
The resort built in typical Balinese bungalows within the terraces rice field with the view of the thunderous of the Indian Ocean’s waves at the front and the spectacular view of the Mount Batukaru at the far back. For the total comport the room are furnished with local materials and modern amenities accompanied by smiling Balinese staffs with their most cordial services.
So for everyone who is reading this article and has chosen / will make Bali their preferred holiday destination; my thanks a lot; I am sure you will have the memorable holiday of a lifetime here.
About the Author
Made Dertha was an English and Italian tour guide for many years in Bali, writes for Bali Turista Tours where he is the Managing Director now. Visit www.baliturismo.com and www.baliturista.com
Bali villas – A home away from home
Article by Gautam Punjabi
From the moment a person starts his stay in a Bali villa, all his requirements are taken care of by the staff of the place. Things are never so easy for a person even at his own home. Home away from home is a clichéd usage but is often necessary to describe something that provides an ambience as good as one’s home. Even this may not be sufficient to describe a Bali villa, for Bali villas are not just as good as one’s home but are one step ahead of home in the way they are maintained and the way customers are taken care of.Bali has always been an enchanting island that attracted tourists but before the Bali villas that dot the place now came into existence, there was limited economy based on tourism because the amenities that the place provided was not enough to attract tourists. After the enchanting Bali villas came into existence, tourists are able to have more facilities than their own homes may have, and still have all the holiday funs that they can hope for, and also absorb nature in all its fullness. Bali villas may vary in size and features and can be of one, two, or three bedrooms. But all Bali villas will have a garden and a swimming pool, their size varying based on the size of the villa. Other facilities depending upon the size are large lounge area, as well as a spacious dining area. There will also be walk-in closets, cable television, stereo system, safety boxes, and Internet access. Customers can avail of all these facilities or only those, which they require. Every Bali villa will typically have a trademark conical roof, keeping in tradition with the conventional building style of the area.Gourmet food is another reason for tourists’ attraction to these Bali villas. Since a cook’s service is included in the charges of most of these villas, all that the residents have to do is order what they would like to have for lunch and dinner. And the cooks are adept not just at providing daily food but even at managing BBQ for small parties at the side of the pool. A Bali villa becomes like a real home in every sense.Besides home cooked food, all those who stay in a Bali villa will have access to what can be called an international menu. There are plenty of eateries around, variously with Italian, Japanese, Indonesian, Korean, or Mediterranean cuisine and all a tourist needs to do is scan the menus of these restaurants and choose what they would like to have. The hotel menus will be provided to the residents by the Bali villa staff, and the chosen foods will also be delivered by them at the villa.Since those who rent these Bali villas will be typically tourists, those who run the villas take complete care about their transportation requirements also. Many of the Bali villas pick up their customers from the airport and drop them off at the end of the stay. During their stay also they are dropped off at the beach or at a shopping street as required. For those who require extensive traveling, rented vehicles are made available upon request. As long as a person is staying at a Bali villa, he is spared even of the job of dialing for a taxi. What more comfort does a person need?
About the Author
Remember your vacation / honeymoon / wedding /anniversary in Bali for a lifetime with a heavenly time spent in a luxurious, all services Bali villas in the serene and enchanting islands. Happily married couples and families can rent a full service and luxurious Bali villa and spend a glorious vacation to remember forever.
Getting Away? Why You Should Consider Villas To Rent
A villa is something more like a summer estate when it has all the amenities of a regular household and subsidiary buildings. It is often a large luxurious country house that a well-to-do-person invests in. Villas are normally recommended for those who plan to stay over a long period of time.
Advantages of staying in villas to rent
Full time staff – A personalised butler can be provided upon request by the customer at certain establishments. If you live a busy life and want things to be taken care of by others, there are villas that will provide you with full time staff.
Comfort and informality – Villas are designed to look like an ordinary home. With its subsidiary buildings, you feel the comfort of your home and will have neighbours.
Local meals – Local and simple foods can be cooked according to your preference.
Cheaper – renting a villa, especially if you’re vacationing as a group, is much cheaper than a hotel. Plus you have the choice of doing house chores yourself or employing full time staff to look after you.
Why stay in a villa?
Eco Aware – Most villas are available for summer getaways and other occasions where you simply need to escape from your busy life. And what’s one way to do that? Commune with nature. Villas are commonly country homes and have simple amenities just like a household.
City Escape – A Villa is a good vacation spot when you want to leave the hustle and bustle of the busy city.
Walk into town – Villas are commonly located in non-crowded locations but are still near the town area where you can sightsee or go to the market within a reasonable walking distance.
Room with a view – Some villas are located on mountain sides or on slopes where you get the best view in town. It relaxes your mind and keeps you calm waking up every morning with an excellent surrounding.
Sensible for seniors – Senior citizens who have low tolerance for pollution and city life can spend their time in villas quite comfortably. With all the subsidiary buildings, one may think it is a miniature town wherein they can take a walk every morning.
Perfect for weddings – Wedding receptions are perfect in villas, especially those that are on the beach. If you want to avoid the confines of a hotel or a city wedding reception, try the villas where you can have all the space you need.
Romantic retreats – Through the years, honeymooners have opted to stay in a hotel; the new trend is villas to rent. Most villas are either facing the sea or facing the mountainous side of the country where the sun rises. Either way, they both offer a romantic setting for couples to relax and enjoy each others company.
Great for groups – Villas can accommodate a large number of people. If you wish to take a vacation on groups, you may want to consider renting a villa as it serves several customers without confining them to just one large room.
Are you going away this year and need to find some Villas to Rent? Home and Holiday Lettings is a Middlesbrough based company that will be able to help you find the perfect villa for your holiday. For more information please visit the website at http://www.homeandholidaylettings.com/
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