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Kintamani Tour
(Ubud – Goa Gajah – Tampaksiring (TirtaEmpul) – Kintamani – (Pura Ulun Danu + vulcano-view) – Klungkung (Kertha Gosa) – Gianyar (Pantai Lebih) – Ubud)
From Ubud we go direction south-east. The first destination is Goa Gajah in Bedulu, one of the oldest temples of Bali. This old temple was discovered in 1923 by western archeologists. The big demon-like head above the entrance reminded the discoverers of an elephant. But that was a mistake. The origin of this temple is buddhistic. Close to the cave and temple was also discovered a watering-place.
The next destination is more to the north, Tirtha Empul , a big waterplace near Tampaksiring. This holy spring is often used to clean the masks of the Barong-dancers before big ceremonies. From Tampaksiring the way leads to the high in the mountains situated Kintamani, where by clear air, the view on the volcanoes Batur and Agung is amazing. The diverse eruptions of the Gunung Batur are obvious in the variety of vegetation. Nearby we visit the Pura Ulun Danu, an extensive temple-complex, which contains as well Hinduistic as Buddhistic sanctuaries.
From here we go south-east to Klungkung, where we visit the Kerta Gosa, the remains of the former palace of the king. The original state of the impressively decorated buildings are in remarkable good condition. The museum gives a short impression of the catastrophic fall of the king and his family.
From Klungkung we go to the south along the coastal road and make a stop at Pantai Lebih, fishermans beach, where the small, colourful katamarans of the fishermen lie in the black, sparkling sand. At this place, the local population comes for fresh, delicious prepared fish and romance, but you are also very welcome.
From Pantai Lebih we go back to Ubud, passing Gianyar.
Tenganan Tour
(Ubud – Goa Gajah – Klungkung (Kertha Gosa) – Goa Lawah – Tenganan – Sidemen Road – Ubud)
From Ubud we go direction south-east. The first destination is Goa Gajah in Bedulu, one of the oldest tempels in Bali. This old temple was discovered in 1923 by western archeologists. The big demon-like head above the entrance reminded the discoverers of an elephant, but that was a mistake. The origin of this temple is Buddhistic. Close to the cave ans temple was also discovered a watering-place.
The next destination is Klungkung, where we visit the Kerta Gosa, the remains of the former palace of the king. The original state of the impressively decorated buildings are in remarkable good condition. The museum gives a short impression of the catastrophic fall of the king and his family.
From Klungkung we go 6 kilometers along a coastal road to Goa Lawah, the bat cave. In this cave live thousands of fluttering, screaming bats. In front of the cave is the Pura Goa Lawah, an old Shiva-temple, probably over 1000 years old. The local people believe, that an enormous snake lives in the cave, the Naga Basuki, the holy snake of the Gunung Agung. After visiting Goa Lawah we move the inland direction to the original Balinese village Tenganan, which is famous because of its weavings. The technique of Tenganan is known as “double-ikat”, a technique, in which the decorative pattern of the weaving is painted on the warp as well on the woof before weaving. Except for these special weavings, the village is very interesting because of its original construction.
From here, we return to Ubud, passing the famous Sidemen Road, showing us a beautiful landscape.
Tanah Lot Tour
(Ubud – Mengwi (Taman Ayun) – Sangeh (monkey forest) - Tanah Lot – Ubud)
From Ubud we go westward to the monkey forest of Sangeh. The forest has trees with a length of over 30 meters and in the middle of the forest you find the Bukit Sari Temple (= nectar from the mountains). The temple was built in the 17th century by the royal family of Mengwi and dedicated to Vishnu. Thereafter we visit the Pura Taman Ayun, after the Besakih temple one of the biggest temple complexes in Bali and also one of the most beautiful. The original temple was built in 1634 and restorated in 1937. Around the inner part of the temple is a canal with waterlilies, which makes it fairytale-like.
The last destination is Tanah Lot. This temple is very famous because of its position in the sea and only reachable at low tide. The temple, built on a rock in the sea, looks mysterious and picturesque and is therefore the most photographed temple of eastern Asia. It is known as a refuge for snakes, considered as holy guards of the temple. The temple was built by order of Sang Hiyang Nirarta, the last priest, coming from Java to Bali, centuries ago. The temple is very beautiful at sunset; a pilgrim place for romantic people.
Bratan – Tour
(Ubud – Sangeh (monkey forest) – Bedugul (Botanical garden, Pura Ulun Danu Bratan – Munduk (rice-fields) – Ubud)
From Ubud we go first westward to the monkeyforest of Sangeh. The forest has trees with a length of over 30 meters and in the middle of the forest you find the Bukit Sari Temple (=nectar from the mountains). The temple was built in the 17th century by the royal family of Mengwi and dedicated to Vishnu.
From the forest wo go to the north, to the area of Bedugul, with Lake Bratan in the middle. We will visit the local market, where we find the fruits of the cooler climate in this area, even strawberry’s. We will also visit the Botanical Garden, founded in 1959 as a part of the national Botanical Garden in Bogor.
Then we will visit the Pura Ulun Danu Bratan, dedicated to Dewi Danu, goddess of the water. That’s why the temple is surrounded by water, what gives the temple its beautiful mysterious look. We will make a nice trip through the wide ricefields of Munduk on our way back to Ubud.
Tour Around Ubud
(Ubud – Petak– Bangli (Gunung Kawi) – Klungkung (Kertha Gosa) - Ubud)
From Ubud we go in north-eastern direction to the village Petak. The landscape we pass is much varying and beautiful. For interested people we can visit a center for the poorest children of the desa, who get support for education, clothes and healthy food by a Balinese foundation. From Petak we move in the direction of Bangli, where we visit the Gunung Kawi (mountain of poetry). This is a very impressive temple complex, situated at the borders of the river Pekerisn. The temple was cut out in the rocks of the riverborder and also the landscape around is splendid. It is very old and extensive and the origin is Buddhistic. To the temple complex belonged an old monastery, of which some remains are left. From Bangli we go to Klungkung, where we visit the Kerta Gosa, the remains of the former palace of the king. The original state of the impressively decorated buildings are in a remarkable good codition. The museum gives a short impression of the catastrophic fall of the king and his family.
From Klungkung we return to Ubud, passing Gianyar. |
