BaliA popular island in Indonesiawhere nature's artistry and man'sarchitecture are in perfect sync-that is Bali for you. With all thecolours of nature is their truestform, Bali is a place of surrealbeauty.
Verdure of tropical trees, unendingstretches of silvery sand with clear bluewaves rolling over them and delightful sightsof seeing the sun sink into the sea inevenings are things that need to beexperienced. The famed Island of the Gods,Bali is a destination which has beautifullandscapes as a backdrop to the rich andspiritual heritage. It does not matter if youare a backpacker or a richie-rich kind of atraveller, Bali has something to offer toeverybody.
It is quite fair to say that almost all aspectsof Balinese life is submerged in religiousvalues and rituals. Known for its numerousHindu Temples, Bali is best explored on arented bike. Once you are done withexploring the city, you have to get somepampering done by the umpteen number ofspas in the city. Not to forget, there are toomany water adventures available for all thevisitors with some training here and there.The seafood at Bali is amazing. Whileroaming around the city, you have to be
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cautious of the monkeys here as they willgrab anything and everything from you.
Lined with the best of Bali's high endresorts, the Nusa Dua Beach is a calmstretch of golden sands and turquoisewaters, ideal for a peaceful time and chilling.The beach essentially has a very calmcharacter, with a shallow beach and little orno waves, making it a great place to headwith children.
In keeping with the serene atmosphere, thebeach is completely devoid of hawkers andshacks, and all that you need to drink or eatcomes from the hotels of these resorts. Thebeach is complete with sun beds andthatched umbrellas, so carry along just agood book and your swimming gear, andyou're all set for a few hours of unbeatablepeace and quiet.
2 Bias Tugal Beach
Padang Bai, Karangasem, Bali
Bias Tugal Beach in Bali makes for a lovelyholiday spot as it has something foreveryone. Despite the fact that it is locatedin close proximity to Padang Bai, it has itsshare of privacy and seclusion as you won’tfind a large number of tourists here. Exceptfor a little section near the road wherevendors roam and locals come for theirevening constitutional, the beach isuncrowded. This pristine stretch of grainy,soft, flour-like white sand, sparkling bluewater along with a scenic landscape offers acomprehensive water sports experience forthe enthusiasts. You can try your hands atsnorkelling and swimming here as there arerelatively smaller waves which are ideal forthe above mentioned stuff. However, it isrecommended to bring your snorkelingequipments with you as you won’t findmany related vendors here. It is also one ofthe best places to experience sunbathing
but make sure you stay under a tree as itgets hotter as the day passes by. Head herefor an ultimate beach experience.
3 Sekumpul Waterfalls
Sekumpul Village, Sawan District,Buleleng, Singaraja, Bali, Indonesia
Not known to many tourists, SekumpulWaterfalls is a hidden gem in the land of Baliand is a must visit attraction for naturelovers and trekkers alike. You will love thesight of water cascading down from a heightand merging their way to form a beautifulsight. For people who love swimming, thereis a small lake nearby to enjoy a splash andget soaked in. Surrounded by the dense
tropical forests, the waterfall requires sometrekking to reach here and you will beaccompanied by natural scenic beauty onyour way. Even though not as popular as itscounterpart, Gitgit, Sekumpul waterfallsperfectly fits the bill of a place where youcan spend some moments of relaxation innature’s lap.
4 Monkey Forest
Jalan Monkey Forest, 80571,Indonesia
Bali’s tryst with nature is reflected strikinglyin the Sacred Monkey Forest where therevered long tailed macaque swings fromthe branches of 115 different species oftrees that too are considered sacred andholy. The forest is owned or rather cared forby the village of Padangtegal, located 20 kmnorth of Denpasar in Ubud. It is actually aholy site for Balinese temples (Pura) have 3major sites-Pura Desa (associated with GodBrahma, where community councils prayand govern), Pura Puseh (temples of origin),
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located towards the kaja (upstream) end ofvillages and associated with the God Vishnu,dedicated to remembering the founders ofvillages and finally Pura Delam (temples ofthe dead), located towards the kelod(downstream) end of villages, associatedwith the God Siwa and have graveyards.Known as 'the destroyer' God Siwa’s spiritualfunction is to destroy negativity in the world.Throughout your visit to the forest and itstemples, you will have swinging troops oflong tailed macaques accompanying youand no, not in a cute way. So be extracareful when you visit this place.
5 Lovina Beach
Bali, Indonesia
This 12 km stretch of golden sand offersthat much needed break from the regularhustle bustle of city life. The sand is soft,there's an incredible view and experience ofthe Indian Ocean stretching out to eternitybefore you, that is what we call Heaven! Youwill fall in love with it instantly, if you are anature-lover as Lovina Beach looks like it
has been plucked directly from yourdrawing book. The beach is normally safe toenjoy swimming and a couple of otheractivities. If you want some some quietmoments, we recommend you visit there onweekdays as it becomes a little crowdedduring weekends.
Where To
Eat5 Places
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1 Chandi
Jalan Laksmana 72 | Bali, Seminyak,Bali 80361, Indonesia
+62-361-731-060
A perennial local favorite and known for itsimaginative take on Asian cuisine, Chandirestaurant prides itself on bringing togetherflavors from across the world and creating abrilliant fusion of Pan-Asian cuisine. Organic,
fresh ingredients sourced from across theBig tree farms of Ubud, Chandi has anexciting range of cocktails to accompany thefood, especially Bloody Mary and BerryMojito.
There is a separate Lunch and Dinner menu.They also feature a Chef Tasting menu dailythat includes a seasonal 5 course meal.Every month on full moon, there is a specialFull Moon Balinese Ceremonial tasting thatincludes all the classic Bali dishes such asBetutu, Bali Guling and Pepes.
2 Ibu Rai Bar & Restaurant
Monkey Forest Street, Ubud, Bali80571, Indonesia
+62-361-973-472
Set on the Monkey Forest road in Ubud, Ibu
Rai is where the locals and returning visitorsflock for slightly more contemporary twistson the local cuisine as well as variedinternational cuisine. Earthy with delightfulrustic color tones that are lit up as dusk setsin, Ibu Rai will captivate your senses evenbefore the delicious, aromatic food comesin.
A number of dishes from the menu comehighly recommended including corianderduck, ravioli, honey glazed gambas andginger chicken. Dishes out here are big onspices and flavour. They also have anexcellent wine cellar that make for tastefulaccompaniments with the food.
3 Clear Café
Ubud, Jalan Hanoman No. 8 PadangTegal Kaje, bali
+62- 361-8894437
Surrounded by the buzzing Ubud market,visiting the Clear Cafe is not just a meal, it'san all new experience of a different kind.You remove your footwear to enter therestaurant, only to be surrounded by aninstantly pleasing environment, good musicand a positive vibe. The restaurant is knownto serve 100% organic dishes andbeverages, making dining here a yummy yethealthy exercise.
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Diamond Detox juice, Electro Berry and thesalads. The staff is very polite and therestaurant has a chilled out and informalatmosphere, so you don't need to worryabout adhering to dress codes. Head here torelax with good food and friends.
4 Mozaic
Jl. Pantai Batu Belig, Kerobokan - Bali80361 Indonesia
There are many reasons why you shouldcome here. The huge restaurant that servesinternational standard food full of trendywholesome flavours, presented with acreative flair, a dining room overlooking thewest coast of Bali with outstanding interiors,and unbelievably good cocktails, a privatedining room with bold life size art and anintimate ambience. Then there is thepoolside bar and lounge and a large deck,which are perfect for lazy sunbathedafternoons, made even better by therelaxing music, the signature cocktailconcoctions and poolside tapas. And last but
not the least, the charming Asian fusionboutique of local crafts, precious stones,jewellery and antiques.
5 Sundara
Four Seasons Resort Bali, JimbaranBay Jimbaran, Kuta Selatan, Bali80361 Indonesia
+62-361-708333
Sundara meaning 'beautiful' in Sanskrit livesup to its name. With panoramic views of theJimbaran Bay, the restaurant offers a rangeof both indoor and oudoor settings. This istruly a four seasons restaurant withdelicious food, excellect service andspellbinding views. The menu is quiteeclectic ranging from Asian cuisine, Steaksand World cuisine. You can choose tolounge about in the shade, or laze andsunbathe in their day beds by the infinitypool. As the day comes to an end, getenthralled by the beautiful artistry of thesunset while you enjoy an excellent spead ofseafood and steaks. After dark, theambience of the place become more cozy
and romantic with lots of candlelight and asizzling array of cocktails. Sundara isabsolutely a must visit spot during your stayin Bali.
SeeA: Nusa Dua BeachB: Bias Tugal BeachC: Sekumpul WaterfallsD: Monkey ForestE: Lovina Beach
AccommodationF: Komaneka at BismaG: Bali Mountain RetreatH: Nick's Hidden CottagesI: Komaneka at BismaJ: Bali Mountain RetreatK: Nick's Hidden CottagesL: Komaneka at BismaM: Bali Mountain RetreatN: Nick's Hidden Cottages
FoodO: ChandiP: Ibu Rai Bar & RestaurantQ: Clear CaféR: MozaicS: Sundara
