Getting
Probolinggo
Some
of the TOP Hotels in Bali
Bali's
most famous and crowded resort is Kuta beach, a six-kilometre
sweep of golden sand, with plenty of accommodation,
shops and nightlife. Nearby Sanur is much quieter, but
most backpackers prefer the beaches of peaceful east-coast
Candi Dasa and traveller-oriented Lovina on the north
coast. The island's other major destination is the cultural
centre of Ubud , a still charming but undeniably commercialized
overgrown village, where traditional dances are staged
every night of the week and the streets are full of
arts-and-crafts galleries.
Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa : The Nusa Dua
Beach Hotel & Spa is a luxury property strategically
located only 15 kilometers away from the... Nusa Dua
Aston Bali Resort & Spa : The Aston
Bali Resort and Spa is a luxury hotel located on the
waterfront facing golden sandy beaches... Tanjung Benoa
Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel : Sanur
Paradise Plaza Hotel is situated in the coastal village
of Sanur, an ideal location from which to explore...
Sanur
Sanur Paradise Plaza Suites : The Sanur
Paradise Plaza Suites is located in Sanur Village just
two kilometers from the Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel....Grand
Bali Beach Hotel also is a nice hotel in Sanur.
Swiss Belhotel Bali Aga : The Swiss
Belhotel Bali Aga is a deluxe property strategically
located only 20 kilometers northeast from the Ngurah
Rai... Nusa Dua
Grand Hyatt Bali Hotels located in
Nusa Dua and The Oberoi Bali located
in Seminyak, Maya Ubud located in Ubud,
The Alilia Ubud, Chedi, Hard
Rock Hotel Bali located in Kuta beach, Melia
Bali located in Nusa Dua and Padma
Bali located in Kuta
Getting
there: Probolinggo to Sukapura, 30 km;_ Sukapura to
Ngadisari, 14 km; Ngadisari to Cemoro Lawang, 3 km;
Cemoro Lawang to the Bromo Crater, 3 km. From Probolinggo
there's sometimes a bus at 9 am to Sukapura, but a more
dependable one leaves at 2 pm. Takes 2 hours, costs
Rp150. Another way is to take a Colt from Probolinggo's
terminal Colt to Ngadisari; Colts leave every hour or
so until noon. From Ngadisari to Cemoro Lawang, walk
or take a horse (Rp1000-1500) either the day before
or start out very early in the morning. hitch? Stand
at the Ngadisari turnoff 12 km from Probolinggo or at
another turnoff 4 km from Probolinggo. Travel up a tree-lined
road of acacia forests to Sukapura. from Tosari: Another
way is to approach Mt. Bromo from the west. Take a bus
from Pasuruan to Tosari, Rp150. Tosari is 36 km from
the main highway connecting Malang and Surabaya, and
19 km from Bromo. There are resthouses at Tosari. Most
take a horse, led by the guide's flaming torch over
a narrow trail past silent villages and deep ditches.
Hills are bare except for low scrub. Choking fine red
dust rises from thetrack. Getting nearer, this dying
volcano smells of rotten eggs. The horse could become
skittish on entering the caldera. The track then turns
to undulating waves of sand. Although on the equator,
it's very chilly. You have to stamp and walk up and
down and throw your arms about to stay warm. The sun
rises as you reach the top.
Nusa
Lembongan is situated 12 miles south east of Bali. It
is one hour traveling time by boat from Benoa Harbour.
This pear shaped island is around 4km long and 2km wide.
It is surrounded by a beautiful fringing reef, which
hosts a myriad of marine life, The waters are renowned
for their abundance of life and great surf breaks. The
reef has been declared a marine park by the Indonesian
authorities. Not only does the reef support its own
Eco-system, but it supports most of the villagers on
the island as well. The local people farm seaweed. This
seaweed is cultivated, harvested then exported all over
the world for use in cosmetics, food stabilizers and
medicines. Other sources of income include traditional
wooden boat building, farming peanuts, sweet potato,
and fishing.Village life is very slow and enchanting.
Very few cars and motorbikes are seen on the roads.
The people are steeped in tradition, and one could imagine
Bali being like this island, thirty years ago.Although
the island is small there are many things to do. Fishing,
diving, surfing, mangrove exploring, discovering natural
fresh water springs, underground cave house exploring,
cycling around the island. A visit to the bat caves
on a nearby island, or a picnic at dream beach. Try
catching mud cabs in the mangrove area at the back of
the island. There is something for every one at Nusa
Lembongan.
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