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Hii I’ve add another good place in bali worth visit, this place located in east bali, it takes estimated 2 hour driving from denpasar, batur is popular because of its beautiful view and it’s lake. Ok here it is…

Hii I’ve add another good place in bali worth visit, this place located in east bali, it takes estimated 2 hour driving from denpasar, batur is popular because of its beautiful view and it’s lake. Ok here it is…

Batur and Kintamani

A mountain village, Batur is north of Penelokan on the western rim of the crater, with no distinguishable border separating it from Kintamani. The newcomer on the ridge, Batur until 1926 was a prosperous village located at the foot of Gunung Batur. In 1917, the volcano erupted and buried most of the village in lava. This cataclysm took the lives of 1,000 people, destroying 65,000 homes and 2,500 temples. Miraculously, the molten lava stopped short at the gateway of Batur’s village temple.

Kintamani Village
Kintamani is a cool, fresh retreat, bring warm clothes, as it’s cold at night (1,500 meters above sea level). The fog comes rolling into Kintamani early, transforming it into a ghost town of howling ‘anjing’(dog), so you’d best settle in before nightfall. The coldest months are July and August, lots of rain from October to March. Get up early to watch a superb sunrise.

Kintamani has more barking dogs per square meter than any other place on Bali. There’s a busy market every third morning along the highway in the north part of town.

The temples of the area look out over the crater. People come from all over the island to pray here, especially during ‘odalan’. A grand old ‘gong gde’, one of only three on Bali, plays for the ceremony.

Trunyan
The Bali Aga are the island's oldest inhabitants, aboriginals who lived here long before the Majapahit invasion in the 14th century. The first direct evidence of Indic influence on Bali dates from an early copper plate, inscribed A.D. 882-914, referring to the founding of a temple to Batara Da Tonta in Trunyan. His title, Batara, indicates that the Bali Aga's most important ancestor figure was incorporated into the Hindu religion. Legend has it the village was established on the spot where an ancient ‘taru menyan’ tree stood-thus the town’s name. It is said that in ancient times the lake goddess Dewi Danu was lured down from heaven by the lovely scent of this tree.

Today Trunyan is a real tourist trap, and you may not get to experience much more than villagers clamoring for money. Still, the setting is spectacular-green mountain backdrop and deep blue lake, mist-shrouded Gunung Batur rising up dramatically on the other side.
Culturally and ethnically outside the mainstream, Trunyan provides evidence of how Bali’s earliest people lived.

Pura Pancering Jagat
Trunyan’s old temple, Pura Pancering Jagat (”Temple of the Navel of the World”), stands under a massive banyan tree. Unusual architecture abounds in this austere ‘pura’-a fossilized relic of aboriginal Balinese society.

The Kuburan, the Bali Aga prefer exposing their dead in the open air rather than cremating them. Valuable land cannot be given over to the burial of the dead. After complicated rituals, the naked body is first wrapped in white cloth, then placed in a shallow pit, protected from scavengers by a triangular bamboo fence and roof. Those who have committed suicide or who have died of horrible disfiguring diseases are buried.

for u who love trekking u can try this mountain in bali which have very beatiful view from its summit, there is also a lake near the mountain, it's name is batur lake which is the largest lake in bali

Batur Mountain

Mount Batur, located less than an hour from north Bangli, is a mall volcano that still active in this island. Created by an eruption of Mount Batur approximately 30,000 years ago. It sets in the hearth of a huge crater 14 km in diameter and 65 meters deep.

From Penelokan, the main road runs right round the rim towards Kintamani, the panorama shifting as circling around the crater. Danau Batur is Bali’s largest lake and cribbed with the calderas of an active volcano named Gunung Batur.

I have been 3 times just for trekking and camp with my friends, it’s such a wonderful experience.. we need approximetaly 2 hours to climb this mountain …

Tanah Lot

Tanah Lot, one of the most popular places of interest in Bali, is located on the coast of West Bali, at the village of Beraban in the Tabanan Regency. It is also called Tanah Let which means ancient land and also Tanah Lod, which means the land to the south. The temple Pura Tanah Lot, simple in its construction, is dramatic in its ocean-front location and is one of the main temples in the worship of Balinese gods. Tanah Lot has a long history in the world of tourism. The temple itself is built on a small promontory which is only accessible at low tide. During high water the rock takes on the appearance of a large boat at sea, such is its shape. Poisonous snakes live in the nearby caves to 'guard' the temple and contribute to the temple's dangerous reputation. Sunset is the best time to visit Tanah lot, when the golden red skies frame the temple and waves crash into the rocks. It is advisable to avoid the tourist crush here as it can be severe.

The Trendy Double Six Beach
by: Galuh Wulandarie

It’s all about soaking up the sun in the trendiest beach in Bali. Double Six Beach is the perfect beach to show off that gym-enhanced form, accompanied by an adorable Chihuahua and a bottle of ice-cold beer. Frequented by European expats and tourists, the Seminyak area is arguably the hub of style and fashion in Bali… and the Double Six Beach proves that.

If you’re looking for a light cardio workout, simply walk to the Double Six Beach from Kuta, which is about 30 minutes away. Just stroll along Kuta beach and head north. Alternately, it’s a 10-minute drive by car. Despite the proximity, the beach is void of the usual beach scene; no pushy street sellers offering jewelry or beach sarongs, no vendors hawking Bintang Beer T-shirts or Balinese souvenirs. Those are replaced by a row of comfy restaurants and bars facing the beach, some of which have been there for years.

To reach the Double Six beach, you will have to pass through Arjuna Road (also known as Double Six road) and at the end of the road, turn left. The beach stretches from the Jayakarta Hotel to the Double Six Club. However, a livelier route can be found along the Jayakarta Hotel to the De Ja Vu Club, right in front of the restaurants. Double Six Beach’s calm waters are great for swimming and wading children. However, during the rainy season (between December to February), the waves often bring in seaweeds from the ocean, which makes the beach look rather murky.

To truly feel the beach’s vibe, I suggest you to come here in the afternoon, around 4 pm . By that time, you will find motorbikes and several cars parked near the beach and most of the restaurants nearly full. And since you have two more hours before the sun sets, why don’t you go to one of the restaurants and grab a bite? One of my favorites is the Blue Ocean restaurant; their margarita pizza is just perfect. Sit down, enjoy the sun’s warmth, and watch people pass by while having a glass of beer.

The restaurants offer a laid back ambiance; think open air eateries with big trees and lush green plants to make you feel right at home. Plus, the cool breeze and the vacation feel make it easier for people to meet new acquaintances . The last time I went to the Blue Ocean , I met a group of French students who were vacationing in Bali during their long summer break. They seemed to truly enjoy their holiday!

After finishing your drink, walk down the beach and opt to do one of several beach activities; be one of the sun worshippers lying down on the benches scattered along the beach, surf and catch some waves, play volleyball or just swim. Rent the bench (around Rp 20,000/ hour), and listen to the crashing ocean waves. The beach maybe full at this time of day, but still not as full as Kuta. The sunset can be a glorious moment; a magnificent blend of colors, gently fades away as the sun bids you goodbye at the end of the horizon.

Double Six Beach
Arjuna Road (Double Six Road ), Seminyak, Legian, Bali , Indonesia