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Monday, November 22, 2010

Kuta Beach



Kuta Beach is a tourist spot located in the south of Denpasar, the capital of Bali, Indonesia. Kuta is located in Badung. This area is a tourist destination abroad, and has become a mainstay tourist island of Bali since the early 70's. Kuta Beach is often referred to as sunset beach (sunset beach) as opposed to the Sanur beach.
In Kuta there are many shops, restaurants and places baths and drying herself. Besides the beauty of its beach, Kuta beach also offers various other types of entertainment such as bars and restaurants along the beach to Legian beach. Rosovivo, Ocean Beach Club, Kamasutra, are some of the most crowded clubs along the beach of Kuta.
This beach also has a pretty good waves for surfing sports (surfing), especially for novice surfers. Field I Gusti Ngurah Rai Airport is located not far from Kuta.




Nusa Dua



The place name Nusa Dua can be used in two ways: either it can refer to the entire eastern side of the Bukit Peninsula at the southern tip of Bali, or it can refer to the purpose-built, safe and rather sterile tourist enclave (Kawasan Pariwisata, quite literally Tourism District) at the southeast side of this peninsula.

This article covers everything in the Nusa Dua enclave plus the Tanjung Benoa peninsula and a few points west of the enclave to the village of Sawangan. Everything on the Bukit Penisula to the west of Sawangan is covered by the Uluwatu article. As well as a host of luxury hotels, Nusa Dua is home to the most popular golf course in Bali and the main convention centre on the island. 

Nusa Dua understandably gets a lot of bad press amongst travelers as it is so artificial and sanitised. That does not change the fact though that the beaches here are glorious - white sand, deep, long and safe for swimming. The public beach at Geger is the best to head to if you are not staying at Nusa Dua. This is also home to one of the best museums in Bali. The fact that it is nearly always empty is testament that most visitors who stay here in the least Balinese part of the island are, not unsurprisingly, rather disinterested in learning much about Bali.
The Nusa Dua enclave has three manned gates and everyone entering is subject to a security search. This can have a slightly claustrophobic effect, and only contributes further to the impression that you are in an artificial location.

Nusa Dua is located 40km south of  Denpasar. the provincial capital of Bali. Access is easy from the Kuta area (20-30 minutes) and Jimbaran (15 minutes) on the main southern route called Jalan Bypass Ngurah Rai, which becomes Jalan Bypass Nusa Dua as it approaches the enclave.
The international airport is about 20 to 30 minutes by car and a pre-paid taxi fare from there will cost between Rp 95,000 and 110,000. If you are staying here, then your hotel will no doubt arrange to pick you up at the airport.
Public transport if far from regular in the area, but some bemos from Tegal terminal in Denpasar do ply the main bypass.



Sanur Beach



Sanur Beach is a place of wayfaring famous tourist island of Bali. This place is located just east of Denpasar, the capital of Bali. Sanur was in Badung regency.File: Sun Rise in Sanur.jpgSunrise at Sanur
Sanur Beach in particular is the location for surfing (surfing). Especially the surf beach of Sanur is famous among foreign tourists. Not far off Sanur Beach there are also dive and snorkel sites. Because of his condition were friendly, the location of these submarines can be used by divers of all levels of expertise.
Sanur Beach is also known as Sunrise beach (sunrise beach) as opposed to from Kuta Beach.






Waterfall Gitgit

This Waterfall located in the village Gitgit, District Sukasada. From the Singaraja city located 11 km to the south toward the village Pancasari and Bedugul. Waterfall-altitude ± 35 feet is very beautiful and has a beautiful panorama and are in cool temperate environments.

From the car park, down by foot after passing through the parking lot Gitgit, some local youths organized by the local traditional village offers tours take the tourists to this beautiful waterfall.
In addition to the pounding sound of the waterfall and chirping birds, a paddy field, clove and coffee plantations / as well as bamboo plants along the road to the waterfall presents a peaceful and natural atmosphere. 

Along the way, if you want to take a souvenir, can also buy knick-knacks are sold local residents. 




Goa Gajah

The entrance of the cave, with its menancing face. You can make out the profile of an elephant if you look at the face's hair; the elephant's trunk is hanging over its ear to the right.


In front of the cave are enormous rectangular bathing pools with water fountains.










GOA GAJAH

Goa Gajah is best known for its ancient caves that have a carved stone that are distinctively recognizable as being elephant shaped. Located in the Gianyar district and one of the many areas of interest of the area, the elephant caves of Goa Gajah date back to well before the Hindu times of Bali and represent the Pagan gods that still have a place in the Modern Balinese Hindu beliefs which is one of the things that making Balinese Hinduism completely unique. Located only 27km from the centre of Denpasar and only a an hour or so from the international airport the caves of Goa Gajah are definitely a worth while visit while you are traveling in the northern Gianyar district or staying in any of the nearby areas such as Ubud, Sanur or Mas. There is no real reason to stay in Goa Gajah itself unless you seek to find somewhere outside the touristy areas where there is a lovely culture and some other smaller ruins that can be fond and discovered without alone but as a day trip Goa Gajah is perfect.

Perhaps the ideal way to see the Elephant caves of Goa Gajah is by employing the use of a professional guided tour so it is possible to get informed guidance and also enjoy some of the other nearby areas in the same day if you are short of time or cramming as much into your holiday as possible. These tours are invariably very cheap and usually include pick up from your hotel, comfortable air conditioned transport, as well as lunch and returning to your hotel.

Goa Gajah was originally a Buddhist word meaning temple of monk and is written on the Negarakeetagama Papyrus that was compiled and written in 1365 and is orientated around the river that leads through the hermitage of Goa Gajah where he lived and followed he Buddhist path. Within the area and caves there are statutes of different animals such as the forest pig,, tortoise and specters that are thought to be at least as old as the main ruins within a courtyard that has a very ancient feel and is deeply calming and relaxing even for those who are not on a spiritual journey. There is also the pool of holy water which was discovered in 1954 by Krijgsman from the ancient department and is the holy water with douche statues and was thought to once have a light flow of water from the two holy rivers that flow through the area and have been the major spiritual symbols of the Goa Gajah caves.

When entering the area there are no real cultural rules and respectful behavior to follow although there are still Buddhists that inhabit the area so it is best to be calm and respectful and wear some form of top such as a tee shirt. You may be invited to look at part of a Buddhist ceremony if one happens to fall on the day you are visiting, if so you will find the people very welcoming.