BALI ISLAND OF THE GODS

Island of the Gods another name of Bali, The island as a place where beautiful smiles always readily grave the face of its residents. Balinese Hinduism, a complex fusion of Indian cosmology. Agenda Tours: Nusa Dua, Kuta, Sanur, Tanah Lot, UluWatu, Bedugul, Bali Barat National Park, Kerta Gosa, Goa Gajah, Lovina Beach, Tulamben, Sangeh Monkey Forest, Nusa Lembongan, Basakih, Batur Caldera.

Island of the Gods another name of Bali, The island as a place where beautiful smiles always readily grave the face of its residents. No less enchanting are its people, some 2,7 molion souls whose artistry and piety are recognized throughout the word.

Balinese Hinduism, a complex fusion of Indian cosmology. Tantric Buddhism and homegrown mythology, is the primary faith of Bali's inhabitants and so deeply woven into the fabric of their daily lives that the line between the spiritual and the material is blurry at best.

Bali has been enchanting visitors for centuries with its rich cultural traditions, ethnic of art and spectacular panoramas. From lofty, mist enshrounded volcanoes and cool montain lakes down through terraced rice field to a golden strand lapped by azure waters, every square onch of Bali offers a fresh and unforgettable image.

Those of you keen on delving onto the Island's fascinating culture will have planty of opportunities, as colourful ceremonies ethnic and traditional ethnic performances occur with the regularity of sunrise. Most hotels offer nightly dance showof one form or another, tailored to tourist audiences but none the less exquisite. The hill town of Ubud, the island premier arts centre, also has a full schedule of ethnic performances and the nearby stone cutter's village of Batubulan is famed for its Barong lion ethnic dances.

For recreation, the is no shortage of option. Nature walks, horseback riding, diving, surving, bungy jumping and white water rafting, awaiting your agenda to the adventurous here. The shoppers among you will find Bali treasure house of handicrafts and line ethnic works of art. The Balinese are incredibly gifted artists and craftsmen and their material creations are imbued with the same sense of wonderment with which they regard their universe.

Ethnic of  Stone and wood carvings, traditional and modern paintings and intricately designed jewelry in gold and silvef are readily available in shops and galleries throughout the Island. Lets you note were to great place you will cheklist your agenda Tours ;

NUSA DUA

The beautifullt landscaped beach resort of Nusa dua is home to no less than 15 Five Star Resort hotels, the 18 hole Bali Folf and Country Club and excellent  for modern and ethnic shopping facilities.

KUTA

Kuta bay, with its long stretch of white sand and  brilliant sunset, has attracted swarms of visitors since its rediscovery by surfers and sun worshipper ib the 1970s.

SANUR

The Resort area of Sanur has grown up around Bali's largest traditional village and everyday boasts excellent fasilities for the International visitor.

TANAH LOT

Earth from the sea or Tanah Lot is a stunning 15th century sanctuary located on Bali's south coast, built atop a rocky mound that at high tide is completely surrounded by water.

ULUWATU

Parched on a limestone cliff 70 metres above the Indian Ocean, this 11th century temple os one of Bali's holiest sites.

BEDUGUL

The cool highland resort of Bedugul on the shores of Lake Brantan jas become a popular retreat for tourists and residents alike.

BALI BARAT NATIONAL PARK

Bali's largest nature reserve encompasses 70.000 hectares of rain forest and 7.000 hectares of coral reefs and is home to many rare species of fauna.

KERTA GOSA

The Kerta Gosa hall of justice is a small pavilion adorned with fantastic celling murals. In the 18th century it was Bali's highest court of law.

GOA GAJAH

The ancient hermitage of Elephant Cave or Goa Gajah near Bedulu is one of Bali's most intrifuing archeological sites, comprising a man made grotto, elaborate stone carving and Buddhist stupas.

LOVINA BEACH

Lovina is 8km strip of black sand on Bali's arid northern coast, renowned for its serenity and a local school of dolphins.

TULAMBEN

Some of Bali's most interesting diving is found at Tulamben, where the shallow wreck of a WWII US Carfo ship is now festooned with colourful corals and school of tropical fist

SANGEH MONKEY FOREST

Populated by a large troupe of monkeys, this thick stand of nutmeg trees is believed by legend to have fallenout of the sky during a mythic battle betwen the gods, carrying with ot a battalion of Wisnu's monkey army.

NUSA LEMBONGAN

A small Island of Bali's southeast coast, Nusa Lembongan is popular for its white sand beaches and quite pace of life. Sevelar cruise operators other day trips from Benoa Harbour

BESAKIH

Mother Temple is a sprawling complex of shrines and pavilions set high on the slopes of sacred Mt.Agung.

BATUR CALDERA

The enormous crater basin of Batur is a spectacular sight. Dominating its centre is Mt. Batur, a brooding, blackened cone that erupted four time last century. Six small villages eke out an existence within the walls of the caldera, peopled by a simple mountain folk knows as Bali Aga or original Balinese.