Lake Tamblingan Bali

This lake is located On the western end of Lake Buyan. From Bedugul with it's Bratan lake, it will take about 25 minutes toward the northwest to this tranquil lake.

Gitgit Waterfall - Singaraja

Gitgit waterfall is located at the south Singaraja. this waterfall is the highest waterfall in Bali.
This beautiful wilderness area is a must for nature lovers who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the larger towns.

to go to this waterfall from denpasar, you just need to go to bedugul and then past it, follow the road to candi kuning, and then you will be at singaraja, follow the road about 5 km.



This is the photo of gitgit waterfall.

New Bali Photo

Here are, the new photos. this is a balinese ceremony call meped, this balinese womans will go to the temple, with offering on the head. behind the women are music group playing traditional balines music. click for larger image.

Get in Nusa Penida or Lembongan

Today i get information that A cheap transportation from the main land (Bali Island) to Nusa Penida is now available.

The Roro ferry serves daily ferry transportation from Padang Bay harbor (Karangasem) to Nusa Penida harbor.
The price of the ticket is :

1. For VIP class is Rp. 30,000 (±$ 3)
2. For economic class is Rp.15, 000 (±$1.5)
3. Rp.10, 000 (±$1) for children.
4. An adult with a motorcycle will cost Rp. 35,000 (±$4)
5. And Rp. 175,000 (±$19) for an adult and a car.

This cheap transportation will ease the burden of transportation from the mainland to Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan.

10 thing to do in ubud.

I read magazine "hello bali" and read a good article on it, i would like to share it here.
the title is "10 ideas on spending time in ubud".

for you who don't know ubud. ubud is a village with a beautiful rice terrace and the place of art.

Now let list the 10 ideas.

1. Culture Learning,
   You can take course on batik painting, introductory gamelan or balinese dance (maya resort & spa, ubud). there are also many art galleries, of with some of the artist are more then happy to organize private painting classes.
2. Ubud shopping
   Shopping is a popular pastime in ubud, especially as the temperature tend to be a little cooler in the hills. silver, souvenir, home interiors, clothes, wood carving, mask, painting and various other artistic knick-knacks can be purchased all over the street of ubud.
3. Live balinese dance performance
   daily evening time there are some scheduled balinese performances that take place in ubud. ticket are usually around Rp. 50.000. alternatively, ask your hotel or resort for schedule of culture events.
4. Restaurants
   there are many fine and recomended restaurant available in ubud of many different ethnic varieties.
5. Biking bali
   What a wonderful way to explore the surrounding countryside of ubud at your own pace. accompanied by a qualified resort guide, you can enjoy the natural beauty of the rice terrace, the distant mountains, turbulent rivers, natural spring, fascinating archaeological site and artisans at work in their villages.
6. Village trekking
   Experience the sights, sound and scent of bali as you trek at a leisurely pace across the petanu river, through rain forest, past ancient temples, around traditional balinese villages and through the surrounding rice terraces, along with a qualified guide explaining all points of interest along the way (organized through maya ubud).
7. Water rafting
   This exhilarating sports is at its best during the rainy season when rapids are swooshing from the mountains. ayung river, in ubud, is very popular and several operator over various packages including pick-up and lunch.
8. Visiting museums & galleries.
   Ubud has a wealth of museums and many art galleries.
9. Yoga & meditation
   Bali is often considered as center of spiritual energy. there are many various 'hot spots' where yoga and meditation may be practiced for optimal results. perhaps not seen as the most energetic of practices, they are nonetheless an integral of the islands, as well as being popular with visitor.
10. Spa indulgence
    what e better way to spend precious holiday time than to indulge in a relaxing spa experience?. a wide range of traditional spa treatments are available in many spas where singles and couples can luxuriate together while refreshing and rejuvenating the body, mind ans spirit.
    

Thats all. have a try when you have planing to ubud.

Where the Bali hell are you?

where the bali hell are you? is a new campaign to promote bali island. this site http://www.wherethebalihellareyou.com

the website have an video clip about the bali island. you need a flash plugin to view the site.
since launching the site has already 20.000 unique visitor. that mean a success for promoting bali island.

where the bali hell are you? is an idea of mr. Brett Morgan, Little Bali Hotel & Resort Company (LBHRC) Co-founder. soo if you want to know where the bali hell are you? then just visit this site.

Queen Tandoor Restaurant

today get a brochur at circle K about indian restaurant called Queen Tandoor, it offers an indian cuisine at your house by call this number 732770 and then the food will delivered to you. to know more about queen's tandoor you can visit the website or get the brochur at circle k.

The location off this restaurant is at :
Jalan Raya Seminyak No 73 (Gallery Seminyak).
Kuta Bali - Indonesia.
Phone : 62 - 361 - 732770.
Fax : 62 - 361 - 732771.


For more than 18 years “QUEEN’S” restaurant has been serving Indonesia with the finest array of dishes and gourmet masterpiece coupled with its renowed service.

Little India (Queen's) in Bali was opened with hard efforts to contribute to land of Bali. Mr. Puneet Malhotra, who is holding 3 Year Degree in Hotel Management from India & his expertise experience with Giant group like Hyatt International & Le-Meridien Hotel, he developed his own business strategies and brought Authentic Indian cuisine in Bali with his wife Neeta Shamdasani who studied abroad in London. They with their professional efforts, dedication, innovations and hard work made this place one of the most favorite, clean Indian Place for Indian Cuisine Lover in Bali.

Howard remembers victims of Bali blasts

Prime Minister John Howard has offered his deepest sympathies to Australians commemorating the first anniversary of the Bali restaurant bombings.

"On behalf of the Australian Government and people, I offer again my deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, and to those who were injured in the bomb blasts in Bali on 1 October 2005," Mr Howard said in a statement.

Twenty people were killed when three suicide bombers detonated bombs that ripped apart restaurants in Kuta and Jimbaran Bay a year ago today.

"Today we will pause to remember with sadness, the Australians who lost their lives in these bombings, as well as the Australians who were maimed and injured," Mr Howard said.

His comments come after an Australian who was seriously injured in the blast called on his countrymen to continue travelling and not let the terrorists win.

Farshal Hambali, who spent more than two months in Royal Darwin Hospital after the blasts, urged Australian holidaymakers to return to the island.

Asked if he thought Australians were allowing themselves to be beaten by terrorists by shying away from Bali, Hambali said, "That's why I'm trying to say to everyone, to say to the world, come on we cannot let the terrorists beat us".

Mr Howard said it was not just Australians killed and injured who would be remembered today.

"The citizens of Indonesia and other nations who lost their lives or were injured in the bombings will also be in our thoughts today.

"We will also remember the way in which Australians and Indonesians alike, together with the citizens of other countries affected by the blasts, rallied in support of the victims and their loved ones.

"Today we will also reflect on the courage and strength the Australian people demonstrated in the face of the tragedy.

"These qualities, and our ability to pull together under difficult circumstances, irrespective of race, religion, or background have become an integral part of our national character."

source : the age news

today is tumpek landep

this day 30 September 2006, this day every balinese hindus will make an offering for sang hyang pasupati as Lord of heirlooms, for the creation of metal goods.

With these offerings, special prayers are said to pray to God so that these material things continue to be strong and bring good fortune to their owners.

Within the family temples where heirlooms such as krisses (wavy double-bladed daggers) and other weapons are kept, offerings are made to ensure the continued magical power of these implements.

Offerings are also given to any kind of vehicles after being cleaned. It would be a good opportunity for travelers to Bali to witness how thousands of cars, motorbikes and other metal items are fully decorated with the offerings and ornaments made from young coconut leaves.

Colosal Kecak Dance - 5000 dancer

The Kecak dance, as one of daily Balinese’s art activity, presents Bali and particularly Tabanan. Furthermore, it represents then reflects a dynamically of spiritual senses that could transform due inspiration and peace. For instance, its move and sound are simply part therefore both demonstrates the dancers coincidentally that presents a philosophy of brotherhood.

CAKolosal is an idea which has three particular of urgently aspects. They are spiritual aspect, cultural aspect and economic aspect where each of their implementations expectedly would become a starting point of the spirit of initiative and togetherness. In a wide range, such condition is encouraging the main program of regional development that based on local society. Such effort either might be assumed as a utilization of local genius where it can support the sustainability of regional development in accordance with its root, culture.

CAKolosal will be a gathering os 5000 kecak dancers near the Tanah Lot Temple in Bali. The dancers will be singing the characteristic cak... cak... cak...This record-breaking dance performance will be held Friday, September 29th to encourage world peace and support Bali Tourism. A Record-breaking Dance Performance to Encourage World Peace and Support Bali Tourism

Kuta Karnival 2006 - Beach Soccer kuta beach

Here are some photos of kuta karnival, i take it yesterday when watch the beach soccer at kuta beach.


and then with the sunset beauty



the photos was taken using my casio digicam yesterday, and today the kuta karnival 2006 will be close with a parade at kuta beach street.

Kuta Karnival 2006 - Saturday 16 September Event

Here we go the kuta karnival is on, the opening parade will be on sunday 17, and this is the event for saturday 16 september.

10:00am - 4:00pm : Sand Playground, the sand playground is open for you in kuta karnival craziest games, with prize for best and funiest carving from sand . location will be at halfway kuta beach.

4:00pm-6:00pm : Sunset Dance, Balinese traditional art peformance has been a permanent agenda at kuta karnival 2006, this event will be perfomed on the beach at the daily sunset throughout the period of karnival, attracting thousands of spectators to watch tari klasik lepas. location will be at lifeguard base kuta beach.

10:00am - 4:00pm : Turtle Conservation Exhibition, at lifeguard base kuta beach

8:00 pm : Music Festival , a combination of one of the most famous sunset combined with spectacular live band, DJ's and fashion show. location will be at main stage halfway kuta beach.

Balinese Traditional Cake ( Jaja bali)

you can't find this cake at your restourant, this is traditional balinese cake so i suggest you to go to the traditional market to find it, or ask local people where you can get this jaja bali.

the triangle cake is called jaja lupis (lupis cake), the black is made from black rice called ijin (jaja injin), the red cake is batu bedil (bullet cake), the green round cake is called laklak and the brown ball cake is klepon, all served with balinese sugar, so the taste is very sweet.

Lawar Ares & Sate lilit

Above photos is a traditional balinese food there are lawar and srapah, and then ares, and then sate lilit. all food mixed and served with nasi (rice).

lawar is a spicy fare and has been removed from Western cuisine because for it spicy taste. use pork, duck or chicken for the meat and young jack fruit or green been for the vegetable and use a traditional balinese seassoning. and use blood ( the meat blood).

Ares is kind of soup and use for dish in Bali made from a young (baby) banana tree and mixed with with ribs and meat like pork, chicken, cow, etc.

the sate lilit is a minced meat the meat can be seafood, pork, or cow. and then put on the top of a stick. he sticks are normally made of bamboo or coconut leave stem. The size of the stick is normally around 15 cm length and 2 mm thickness. To cook this finished sate either fried or grilled.

Kuta Karnival 2006

the kuta karnival 2006 is back again this year after cancelled in late february. this year theme is "Unity in Diversity" which Kuta Karnival hopes to bring together people from various cultures, races and religions as a community in Bali.

They will be from September 16-24, 2006 These dates coincide with peak holiday periods in major inbound markets for Indonesia including the domestic tourists.

for more information visit kuta karnival website

Don't while you are in bali

bellow is list of what you must don't do while in bali.

• don't touch balinese head, it is very offensive to balinese hindus.
• don't forget to take your sun cream, when you sun bathing at the beach.
• don't forget to take your copy of your id (passport) with you all the time.
• don't forget to take your copy of license driver and rent car document if you decide to drive your self, and be carefull of the local motor bike rider bali have a famous crazy driver.
• for lady, don't enter the temple when you menstruation.
• don't do drugs, it can carry death penalty.
• don't be affraid to ask balinese people when you get lost.
  
• don't be affraid to speak with balinese, balinese people is friendly, and don't worry about the language problem, most of balinese can understand english.
  

Tumpek Wayang Day

Today In bali is a tumpek wayang day, wayang is a balinese for puppets. "Tumpek Wayang Day", a devoted day to Sang Hyang Iswara, the lord of all puppeters, today every balinese will make an offering (like the foto) to the GOD as sang hyang iswara the lord of puppeters.
the offering of tumpek wayang is : uci, peras, ajengan, sedah woh, canang raka, and pesucian

the tumpek wayang day is falling every 6 month (balinese calendar) at Saniscara Kliwon Wayang , Balinese artists, especially gamelan players, dancers and puppeteers, would be very busy in observing rituals and performing a variety of dances.

Visit Bali busy in celebrating Tumpek Wayang, to see this Island of Paradise as if you look on your own image or reflection of the whole nature with its contents.

Bedugul For fresh clean air

if you stay in denpasar or kuta, everyday you get a polotion air, and if you need a fresh clean air then this place is a good choice.


Bedugul is located at tabanan, about 18 km north of Denpasar with 1400 meters above sea level. bedugul is a mountain resort have a markedly different climate and a splendid view. There are three lakes at bedugul area, Lake Beratan, Lake Buyan, and Lake Tamblingan.

Your Consulates in bali.

when you go to bali, and need to find your consulates this will help you. and bellow is list of consulates i know complete with phone number, +62 the is indonesian phone code and 361 is denpasar city area code.

Australia, Canada, New Zealand
Hayam wuruk street No. 88 B tanjung bungkak, Denpasar Phone number : 241118, Fax: 241120

Britain
Mertasari street No. 2 sanur, Phone Number: 270601, Fax:270570

Czech Republic
Pengembak Street No. 17 Sanur, Phone: 286465, Fax:286408

France
Mertasari Street Gang II No.8 Sanur,Phone: 285485, Fax:286408

Germany
Pantai Karang Street No.17, Sanur, Phone 288535, Fax:288826

Hungary
Marintur, Raya Kuta Street No. 888, Kuta, Phone: 757557/8, Fax: 757562

Italy
Lotus Enterprises building, Bypass Ngurah rai Street, Jimbaran, Phone: 701005

Japan
Puputan Street Nu 170, Denpasar, Phone: 227628, Fax:265006

Mexico
PT. Puri Astina Putra, H.M Yamin Street 1A, Renon, Phone 223552

Netherlands
KCB Travel, Raya Kuta Street 127, Kut, Phone: 751517, Fax: 752777

Norway & Denmark
Mimpi Resorts, Jimbaran, Phone:701070

Spain
Raya Sanggingan Street, br. Lungsiakan, Kadewatan Ubud, Phone 975736, Fax: 975726

Sweden & Finland
Segara Ayu street (Segara village hotel), Phone:288407,287242

Switzerland & Austria
Istana Kuta Galleria Block valet 2 No. 12, Kuta, Phone 751735, Fax: 754457

United States
Hayam Wuruk Street 188, Phone: 233605

Lembongan Island - Bali

The lembongan island is located at the southeast coast of Bali, this island is one of the three island (Penida and ceningan). this place is a good place for surfing, diving and other water sport. if you want an alternatif beach you can visit this island.


This island have a natural white sandy beach with crystal clear water and traditional trully native balinese. you can get in this island by benoa harbour, sanur or klungkung. for the accomodation there are nusa lembongan resort with a good service and fasilities. if you interest in this place contact your travel agent.