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KLUNGKUNG
Regency
This is
the smallest Regency, lying east of Gianyar. It covers only 121
square kilometers, including three island : Nusa Penida , Lembongan
and Ceningan.
Water
sports and Various Activities
Most people visit these islands to surf, scuba dive or snorkel.
The snorkeling here is some of the best on Bali. There are three
main surf spots all just offshore from Jungut Batu: the playground,
the abrasion and the shipwreck, which has the best breaks. Charter
a jukung to Lembongan, Lombok and Sumbawa. Island Express Surf
Tours on Nusa Lembongan provides snorkeling and fishing
KERTHA
GOSA
These pavilions, built in the 18th century, are located at the
main road intersection side of the town of klungkung, 40 kilometers
northeast of Denpasar. They are especially known for their ceiling
murals, painted in the traditional "Wayang" style, depicting
punishments in hell for miscreants, and higher up on the ceilings
you will find the rewards in heaven for those that have led a
good and honest life.
NUSA
LEMBONGAN
This small island is one of the most a popular destinations for
day trippers from Bali. The tripscan takes about one and two hours
from the Badung Strait, depending on whether you sail or motor
boat. One of the main attractions of the island is diving and
snorkeling, with amazing corals and tropical colourful fishes,
crystal clear water and white sandy beaches. Lembongan's large
neighbouring island, Nusa Penida has a somewhat more ominous reputation
and less popular.
Called Klungkung
for many years, the name of this city was changed in the early
'90s to Semarapura, the original and more regal name. This former
royal capital is one of the busiest towns in eastern Bali and
the main transit point for bemos and minibuses en route to Pura
Besakih and points east-Padangbai, Candidasa and Amlapura. Bemos
cost around Rp.500 from Klungkung to any of these places.
Prices in US dollars. Telephone code is 0366.
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