Bali Vacation: Discover A Breathtaking Panorama Of Jatiluwih
Article by Made Dertha
Most people come to Bali to experience the marvelously rich culture heritage; some come for the beaches and the waves; some come for meeting and convention; others for pure relaxation. But if you are a nature lover don’t miss Jatiluwih, is a breathtaking panorama of genuine and fertile rice fields stretch from the foothills of Batukaru volcano to the south coast.
It is located at the western district of Tabanan. This western uplands of Batukaru are famed for magnificent landscapes. The view from the mountain village, Jatiluwih, takes in the whole of South Bali. Perched on a high terraced slope, Jatiluwih deserves its name, which means “Truly Marvelous”. A wonder of the world. It’s worth a venture.
You can initiate your trip in the morning leaving the hotel at 09.00. A.M. There are many ways to see Bali and each serves its own purpose well. Motorcycles are a pleasant (but extremely risky) way to see the countryside and cooler than ride in a car. Jeep and minivans are also available for hire – with or without a driver. It is advisable to settle the price with the driver before starting on a journey.
After passing the town of Tabanan the road takes you to the north through the villages of Wanasari, Jegu, Buruan and Wangaya Gede. On the route you will be amazed by the wonderful rural ambience; farmhouses, characteristically, a little shrine to place offerings dedicated to Dewi Sri the Goddess of rice, plowing, flocks of ducks that are brought to bathe and feed all day in the flooded paddies, and harvesting, that one pictures when remembering Bali. The cascading terraces of rice fields are the most striking features of the landscape.
If you see farmers are working the rice, planting or harvesting, and if you are interested in experience it, you can stop and joint them, you will be welcomed gladly. “Alo turis, alo turis!” followed by giggles is the standard greeting from children everywhere on Bali. Older people will be more sedate but their curious eyes will follow you, as will their more modest greeting of “mau kemana” (where are you going). Traveling in Bali can be exhilarating and getting off the beaten track can take you right to the heart of Balinese life, although you don’t have to stray far to feel it.
On the route at the village of Wanasari there is a butterflies park, you can stop and watch various kinds of colorful tropical butterflies. And then nearby the temple Pura Luhur is the holy spring of Air Panas, where hot water surges from the river bank. All strange, natural phenomena are believed to be frequented by spirits. Thus, Air Panas is graced by a small temple where people make their prayers with offerings.
The journey continues up the road until it dead ends at Pura Luhur Batukaru (2,278 m / 7,474 ft). Being one of Bali’s most venerated temples, every West Balinese temple has a shrine dedicated to it; it is isolated within its solitary clearing far above the populated farmlands. The dense rainforest of this upland would invite every adventurer to explore it. Wild orchids, healing herbs, fragrant spices and exotic trees could be discovered in this mystical heart and soul of this amazing island.
Then, the last destination (the goal of the journey) is the mountain village Jatiluwih, a breathtaking panorama of genuine and the most fertile terraces rice fields on the island. It is said as the granary of the whole Bali. Perched on a high terraced slope, Jatiluwih deserves its name, which means “Truly Marvelous”. The cascading terraces of rice fields are the most striking features of the landscape. Stretch from the foothill of Batukaru volcano to the south coast. The cool western uplands, overlooking half the island, offer magnificent views.
On the route to Jatiluwih you can observe many kinds of tropical vegetation; coffee, coconuts, cacaos, cloves, jack fruits, bananas, papayas, sirsaks, an extremely juicy fruit, rambutans, mangoes, durians the smelly fruit, etc. The western upland is the most interesting area to hike. If you love hiking (don’t forget your picnic basket). A true journey to the secret soul of Bali. But if you want to have your meals at a restaurant, continue your travel to the east till you arrive at Pacung, there is a good restaurant offers delicious buffet lunch – with its wonderful sight of terraces rice field and the sacred volcano Batukaru in the distance.
Waka Land Cruise a reputable company has been organizing a sacred adventure to the secret soul of Bali. Travel by legendary luxury Land Rover, on tiny country roads and tracks, through terraced rice fields and untouched rainforest to the real heart of Bali.
So keep in mind the beautiful Bali for your holiday, because it would be worth to venture there.
Thank you readers and have a nice day.
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. Bali Turista is focusing on Bali hotels and villas reservation. Just visit www.baliturismo.com
Travel Up Bali’s Mount Agung and Discover Besakih Temple, Bali’s Most Important Hindu Sanctuary
Article by Exotissimo Travel
Besakih Temple (otherwise known as Pura Besakih or the Mother Temple of Besakih) is Bali’s biggest and most important Hindu temple sanctuary. It is in Besakih Village on the southwestern slopes of Mount Agung, an active volcano. Its mountainous location offers visitors beautiful views of the surrounding area and the distant ocean.
Some of the temples are believed to be over a thousand years old. The temple complex consists of 22 temples scattered across parallel ridges in an area about three square kilometers. There are terraces and stairs which ascend to numerous courtyards and gateways that leads up to the main spire. This design serves two purposes. First, it represents one’s climb up Mount Meru, a sacred mountain in Hindu cosmology considered to be the center of all the physical, metaphysical and spiritual universes. Secondly, it allows visitors to ascend up and closer to Mount Agung, which itself is considered sacred.
The complex’s symbolic center and most important temple is Pura Penataran Agungand. The main entrance is a grand stairway which ascends through the terraces and lined with statues of gods and demons. Only Hindu worshippers are allowed to use it, visitors instead must go through a parallel set of stairs outside of the temple’s walls.
Inside the main courtyard is a large open space for worshippers. At the back of the courtyard are three tall structures representing Mount Meru that are dedicated to three Hindu gods, Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu. There are inner courtyards right behind the main one, which itself houses many more Mount Meru representations.
Besakih is home to numerous festivals, the most colorful of which is Odalan (simply known as temple festival). This festival celebrates every Balinese shrine’s founding and many believe that spirits descend from the heavens for three days during its anniversary. People will ‘entertain’ the spirits with food, prayers, dances and other activities. There could be as many as seventy festivals held at the complex each year since there is a yearly celebration for each shrine. A shrine’s Odalan occurs every 210 days instead of 365, it being based on the Balinese wuku calendar system.
Mount Agung ‘s last eruption occurred in 1963. It was one of the biggest eruptions recorded during the 20th century, which killed more 1,700 people and also threatened the sanctuary. The lava however, missed it by mere inches. The survival of the temple was considered a miracle by the Balinese people and a sign of the god’s awesome power but appreciation towards the monument.
If you would like to explore some of Bali’s most beautiful temples on two wheels, then Exotissimo’s Besakih Temple and Sidemen adventure day trip tour is for you. This guided full day program combines visits to Klungkung and Besakih temples to learn about the religious and spiritual traditions of the Balinese and take a bike ride through spectacular, typical rural villages for a taste of the local lifestyles. You can contact us if you would like to integrate this program into one of our Indonesia tours in Bali.
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
When You Want To Discover A New Aspect Of Yourself Do It With Bali Villas For Rent
Article by Walter Nelson
When you want both adventure and an atmosphere of enriched culture your probably unconsciously thinking of Bali villas for rent. The best way to determine if this is the case is to explore how the experience might enhance your life. Once you take in the breathtaking views and the beautiful charming villas; you might be in for exactly what you’ve always thought your vacation could be.
Once you enter the grounds of your estate you will be greeted with an abundance of the pleasantries you can expect throughout your stay. This includes a meet and greet with the concierge and housekeeper that will be staffed on the grounds for your convenience. A cold fruit beverage and an assortment of the islands best and freshest fruit to wake up your taste buds are just a couple of the immediate extensions of warmth that await you.
When you are ready to recapture the joys of your pathways in life you might want to evaluate how true to form you current positioning is. What better way to assess the level of appreciation you have for your efforts by routinely permitting yourself to take a much needed break from it all. Bali is one way to reward both your work ethics and your ability to dream your greatest dreams.
One should challenge themselves to imagine the best case scenario for their travels and compare it to what the professional in Bali are offering. This is truly where one can measure the magnitude of what they can actually realize by visiting this destination. If you are being called to visit this part of the world it may just be your time to partake in the richness it has to offer.
Once you have established how real the experience is about to become; you can rest assure that each quarters in fully maintained by professionals who specialize in hospitality. The grounds also have security to overlook your stay 24/7 which makes for an added incentive for high profile individuals. As a matter of fact individuals who are in the public eye whole heartedly place their trust in the environment as they reach to attain some level of normalcy.
Everyday presents the same challenge of allowing yourself to detoxify from any probable worries and permit your needs to be attended to. Each property has a maid service for eight hours throughout the day. Additional service providers like a personal chef and chauffeur can also be arranged upon your request. It all depends on how in tuned you are with both your creative ideals and your greatest desires; both are strongly encouraged.
Getting from one point of the island can be accomplished for a nominal fee. Wherever you want to be is doable and can be finalized by the professionals facilitating your arrangements. Bringing your best and deepest desired to the experience is both encouraged and commended. In order to serve you the professionals want to know where your passion lies; which also makes for a empowering process.
Exploring this destination becomes that much easier to achieve when you are open to Bali villas for rent. It is the absolute and perfect opportunity for a family and or adult adventure and the richness of the culture aims to support what is of importance to their visitors. The best way to clarify if this is your time to experience Bali is to explore what their packages have to offer your purpose.
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