Sunday, August 6, 2017

Tree House ( Rumah Pohon ) Tourist Destination in Bali

Tree House ( Rumah Pohon )

Tourist Destination in Bali



Address:
Tulamben, Kubu, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali 80852. Indonesia

Operational hour:
Monday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Bali island has many interesting places to visit. Most of the famous tourist destinations in Bali, presence in the southern part and central part of Bali island. Such as Ubud, Kuta, Kintamani, Bedugul, Tanah Lot and Uluwatu.


However, for those who have visited Bali frequently, love to have adventurous travel and want to have a vacation to unique attractions in Bali. Definitely will be looking for alternative places to visit, instead of southern part and central part of Bali island. How about if I recommend you to have a vacation to East Bali?
East Bali is one of Bali's most popular tourist destinations. Even though East Bali has many unique tourist attractions, ideal for adventure tourism and certainly worth for you to visit.
One of the tourist attractions in Bali's eastern part, offering adventure travel, as well as the uniqueness of nature view, is the tree house of Karangasem.

Best Things To Do In Bali With Teenagers

The tree house Karangasem, Bali opened in 2015. The reason why the tree houses Karangasem is famous, because some teenagers who like adventure travel, want a unique and different place for visiting. This teenager who has previously visited The tree house Karangasem, take some pictures of the tree house. Some of the pictures from the tree house have a unique viewpoint because it shoots from a high angle.
Because many pictures of the tree house, then uploaded on social media like Instagram and Facebook. Make the tree house gain popularity among Balinese teenagers.
The founder of the tree house Karangasem is Mr. Komang Sakrana. The tree house built-in an area of 6,000 square meters / 0.6 hectares. There are two tree houses, and especially bamboo use as the tree houses material.
The capacity of the tree house can accommodate a maximum of 6 people. As a result, if you visit the tree house during the weekend, you need to queue to climb the tree house.

Tree House Karangasem Interest Point

The unique or interest point of the tree house Kubu Karangasem, its lies on the access point, to climb the tree house. To be able to climb the tree house, I need to get through the bamboo bridge. It is turned out pretty high! Also passing through the bamboo bridge, makes my knees tremble, due to I am afraid of height.

Once I get in the tree house, I can see the beautiful scenery with 180 degrees view. When I look at the southwest, I saw a view of the Mount Agung (the highest active volcano on the island of Bali). When I face to the east, view of Amed and Tulamben beach with the blue sea is visible. It was a beautiful scenery and made me forget that my feet are set in high places.

Besides the bamboo tree house, on the location, I saw a building like a stupa made from clay. Also underneath the tree house, there is a gazebo.

The site of the tree house at Karangasem regency in the eastern part of Bali. Address on Batu Dawa, Kubu sub-district, Karangasem regency, Bali province. Tulamben beach, which is about a 20-minute drive. So many people the tree house in the village of Batu Dawa, as Tulamben tree house. So if there is someone mention about Tulamben tree house, this mean the tree house of Batu Dawa village Karangasem.

If you are departing from south of Bali, let say, Kuta Bali, then to get to the location of the tree house Kubu Karangasem, required 3 hours drive. Pretty long is not it! However, you can stop by on several tourist attraction on East Bali, instead, make directly heading to the tree house Kubu Karangasem. Kubu Karangasem, definitely leading your way to East Bali more fun.


What Is The Best Way To Get The Location

Have you heard about submarine tours by Odyssey Submarine Bali, located at Amuk Bay beach? While you are heading to the tree houses Kubu Karangasem, you will pass Amuk Bay beach.
So, if you have the interest to join Bali submarine tours with Odyssey submarine, you can stop by before going to the tree houses Kubu Karangasem.
If you are departing from south of Bali heading to the tree house Kubu Karangasem, you will pass Klungkung regency. Wide straight roads no longer exist. The type of road that you need to pass is Hyunda Ambu's winding road with Sang Hyang Ambu.
However, during the trips Bali will have rice field and green hills. To enjoy this journey, I suggest you use car rental with driver in Bali. This to make you freely enjoy the scenery during the trip from the car.


Entrance Fee Ticket

Nowadays the tree house Kubu Karangasem is getting familiar. Makes the number of visitors is increasing every day. The average number of visitors per day about 50-100 people, mostly teenagers.
Before I visit the tree house, I get information from a cousin who lives in the district of Karangasem. At weekends, the tree house Kubu Karangasem crowded with visitors. To avoid long queue when climbing the tree house, during my visit I avoid weekends. Kubu Karangasem, you need to pay an entrance fee, IDR 10,000 / person.


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Pura Goa Gajah ( Elephant Cave temple ) Tourist Destination in Bali

Pura Goa Gajah ( Elephant Cave temple )
Tourist Destination in Bali


Location: 
Bedulu Village, Goa Gajah Highway, Blahbatuh, Gianyar.
How to get there: Go east from Ubud approximately 3km towards Goa Elephant Highway.


Opening Hours:
Mon - Sun, 8am - 4pm

Elephant Cave in Bali - Elephant Cave
A Must-See Historical Site on Tours to Ubud.

Goa Gajah's name is slightly misleading, lending the impression that it's a gigantic dwelling full of elephants. Nevertheless, Elephant Cave 'Elephant Cave' is an archaeological site of significant historical value that makes it a special place to visit. Located on the cool western edge of Bedulu Village, six kilometers from Ubud, you do not need more than an hour to descend to its relic-filled courtyard and view the rock-wall carvings, a central meditational cave, bathing pools and fountains.

What's There? Goa Gajah dates back to the 11th century, built as a spiritual place for meditation. The main grounds are down a flight of steps from the roadside and parking area, which is lined with various art and souvenir shops and refreshment kiosks. Upon reaching the base you will come across a large 'wantilan' meeting hall and an assortment of large old stone carvings, some restored to their former glory. The pool, excavated in 1954, features five out of supposedly seven statues depicting Hindu angels holding vases that act as waterspouts. Various structures reveal Hindu influences dating back to the 10th century, and some relics feature elements of Buddhism dating even earlier to the 8th century. The cave is shallow; Inside are three stone idols each wrapped in red, yellow and black cloths. Black soot lines the cave's walls as result from the current-day incense burning. Several indentations show where meditating priests once sat. The northern side of the complex is dominantly Buddhist while south across the river it's mostly Shivaite. At the southern end are beautiful rice fields and small streams that lead to the Petanu River - another natural site entwined in local legends. Goa Gajah was built on a hillside and 'stream junction', the site was considered sacred and was built for hermetic meditation and prayers.


What's in the name?

Even though the site's name translates into 'Elephant Cave', you will not find any pachyderms here. Petanu River was originally called 'Lwa Gajah', meaning the 'Elephant River', before it came to be called Petanu River. Other sources state that the 'Elephant' or elephant aspect came from the stone figure inside the cave depicting the Hindu lord Ganesh, who is characterized by an elephant's head. Ancient inscriptions also allude to the name Antakunjarapada, which roughly translates to 'elephant's border'. The cave's entrance shows a menacing giant face with its open mouth as the door. Various motifs depicting the forest and animals are carved out of the outer rock face. The giant face was considered to be that of an elephant's. When to visit The complex is open daily 08:00 - 16:00. As with any temple in Bali, women during their periods are forbidden entrance and wearing a sarong and waist sash is a must. These are available for rent at the entrance. Goa Gajah temple celebrates its 'piodalan' temple anniversary on an 'Anggara Kasih Prangbakat' Tuesday on the Balinese 210-day Pawukon calendar, corresponding to different dates on the Gregorian calendar each year (consult a local). Entry tickets are 15,000 rupiah for adults and 7,500 for children.


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Dreamland Beach Tourist Destination in Bali

Dreamland Beach

Tourist Destination in Bali

Sunset in Dreamland Beach
If you are looking for best beaches in Bali with white sand, then there is no doubt for me to recommend you to visit Dreamland Beach Bali.


Dreamland Beach also knows as New Kuta Beach, offer extended 100 meters of stretch of clean and soft white sand. The beach has fairly large rocks around the coast and surrounded by towering cliffs, bright sunlight with blue sky and impressive blue ocean scenery facing the Indian Ocean with amazing wave suitable for surfing.

The beauty of Dreamland Beach matches with one of the most famous beaches in Bali, which isKuta beach, Bali.

New Kuta Beach Bali is one of the most favorite tourist destinations every day. If you are visiting the beach in late afternoon, if the weather is clear, you go see amazing sunset view that offers a romantic environment suitable for honeymooners.

Dreamland Beach Location
The location of Dreamland Beach Bali is located in the southwest of Bali island at Ungasan Village, Kuta district. The area of the beach is easy to get because it is located in a strategic place and surrounded by the famous Bali tourism site.
From Bali International Airport, will take about 45 minutes driving.It takes about 30 minutes driving if you are coming from Jimbaran.
To get the location of Dreamland Beach, you need to enter the area of Pecatu Graha (Kuta Golf Links Resort). Pecatu Graha is a huge luxurious complex with a hotel, a villa, a water park (New Kuta Green Park) and a golf course (known as the New Kuta Golf Course).


The History Of The Dreamland Name
Dreamland? Even though now has its new name which is New Kuta beach. Most people still recognize and called as Dreamland Beach.

Before the beach changes like nowadays, there is a housing project, and tourism attraction project takes place around the beach land.

Local people who live in the area who is mostly living has a farmer, expecting the tourism attraction project to finish. This way their hope, to change their land from dry land to the land of dream. That is why the land around the project call dreamland area.

Things To Do At Dreamland Beach
Therefore, high waves attract many surfers surfers or beginner surfers have surfing. This beach is well-known among Surfer as one of the best beaches for surfing in Bali.

So, if you are not a surfer, this beach is perfect for sunbathing, swimming, or just walk on the beach. For sunbathing, you can hire umbrella and sun deck that is available most of the time along the coastline. So, if you look for drink and food, there are many cafes available on the beach.

Is it new Kuta Beach the best beach in Bali for swimming? The answer is not. High wave and big rock are required advance skill to swim on this beach. However, New Kuta Beach is one of the best beaches in Bali for relaxing, surfing and enjoy the sunset view.

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         See the sunset         


  Dreamland Beach for Surfers 
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   Sunbathing

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Tukad Cepung Waterfall Tourist Destination in Bali


Tukad Cepung Waterfall

Tourist Destination in Bali

Address:
Jl. Tembuku, Dusun Penida Kelod,
Tembuku, Bangli, Tembuku, Regency of Bangli, Bali 80671, Indonesia


Operational hour:
Monday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Water is the most perfect traveler because it is the path itself when it travels. Sometimes we need to follow a path to undertake the most beautiful journey of our life. There are innumerable paths in Bali that will lead you to the world of tourism, you will discover these places. Tukad Cepung Waterfall is one of the places you might want to consider putting on your travel checklist.

Located 30 kilometers north-west of Ubud, you will witness a rare view of a waterfall that should not be missed. Tukad Cepung Waterfall is one of its kind. If you are coming from Denpasar, you can reach Dusun Penida Kelod in Bangli by car or motorbike in about two hours. Local buses leaving from Denpasar can also drop you at Bangli, and then you can trek your way to Tukad Cepung Waterfall. Alternatively, you can book a one-day tour with one of the agencies in Bali.


Tukad Cepung Waterfall still remains as the best virgin waterfall of Bali. The fact that this spot is not known to a lot of people and still not under the commercial tourist spots, you are not under any obligations to pay anything to enter area. However, since the area is well-maintained by the local villagers and some of them contribute in showing and / or explaining the waterfall to the visitors, it would be nice if you give a tip so they can continue to maintain this hidden spot.

Tukad Cepung Waterfall has mesmerized everyone who has managed to spot it. Well-guarded by the cliffs, this waterfall is difficult to locate for the first time visitor. A few hundred stairs down the cliff is worth the effort once you arrive at the destination. The circular cliffs give you the feeling of being in a cave, while the open sky right from where the waterfall emerges, gives you the most enchanting view. The sunlight falls on the glistering waterfall creating a rainbow, which feels as though it is projected right up to you. If you have never seen water flowing from the sky, then this would be your chance. Unlike any other waterfalls in Bali, Tukad Cepung Waterfall does not flow into a river, stream or jungle, but it flows gently down the cliffs. The river can be seen from up above, meanwhile the waterfall can be seen once you walk down the stairs and into the cliff.


Since the water gets accumulated within the cliffs, it gets really deep during the rainy seasons. For that reason, it is not recommended to visit Tukad Cepung Waterfall during monsoons. But during other seasons, you can stand and observe the water neatly flowing down and making a narrow stream inside the cliff. This place is comparatively cooler and offers an immense sense of peace and tranquility.

Bring your bathing suits when you visit this place because once you see this magical waterfall, you will most definitely be tempted to go in and embrace it. You will find some of the visitors standing under the waterfall and having a good time splashing water. Since the place is well-maintained, you should expect to see a clean and hygienic surrounding area. Try to live in the moment by relaxing near the waterfall, listening to the water flowing and gazing at the amazing rainbow of color created by the sunlight. There is a quote, "Many quiet rivers start from noisy waterfalls, but none of them jumps and does not foam up to the sea. But it is often a sign of great peace of mind, and hidden forces. "Tukad Cepung Waterfall.

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After several hours of being one with nature, on your way back home, you can make a few stops around the area. Tukad Cepung Waterfall is close to Pura Dalem Penida Kelod, which is also known as the Temple of Death. It is a place of pilgrimage for those seeking protection from sickness and evil. You can also pay a visit to the temple of Ratu Gede Pancering Jagat in Trunyan, which is famous for its megalithic 4-meter high statue and the "Barong Brutuk" dance performance. If you wish to take some local souvenirs, the roads around Kintamani offer you good local shopping experience as well as eating spots. You may need this after a day-long track in Bangli.

WATERFALLS NEARBY
Two more waterfalls in this area are Tibumana Waterfall and Kanto Lampo Waterfall is a 20-meter high twin waterfall with a calm shallow pool beneath, while Kanto Lampo Waterfall is a newly formed waterfall which flows through the lush forests of Bangli. You can follow the forest trail not only to enjoy the waterfalls but to stop and fish for eels and other small fish. You can also visit a cave which is normally used for meditation by local people. All these activities are interesting treks for family with little kids.