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
Klungkung
Hotels
About Klungkung click
here
» Nusa
Lembongan Resort ( 3 star)
» Hai
Tide Huts (3 star)
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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