Staying
in Tabanan - Bedugul |
TABANAN
Regency
The Regency is just west of Badung, stretching from
the coastline of massive black rocks up to the central
mountains. Tabanan is an unspoilt of Bali which is also
richly fertile, containing the best agricultute and
a place to give peace and prosperity to their villagers.
The main place to stay in Tabanan is the mountain resort
of Bedugul, famed for its cool climate and spectacular
lakes, mountains and rice fields. Penebel offers hot
springs with modern facilities. Krambitan is the place
for an unusual stay in a royal palace, living the mystic
life. Tabanan's west coast is being developed as Bali's
newest beach resort-with miles of deserted black sand
and a pounding surf.
A
range of water sports are available next to the Ulun
Danu temple and at the lakeside hotels such as Bedugul
and Lila Graha.
Motorboat Covered Boat. Water cycle Rowboa
Shortly
before Tabanan on the main highway from Denpasar a signboard
directs you southwest to Tanah Lot. Alternative access
if north of Legian, turning west toward Canggu, following
the signs to Tanah Lot. There are a number of shops
and restaurants nearby. Tourists congregate at this
Balinese landmark by the busloads at sunset.
Bedugul
- Tabanan Hotels
» Lemeridien
Nirwana Bali (USD 87.00, 5 star)
» Pacung
Asri Hotel (USD 62.00, 3 star)
» Enjung
Beji Resort (USD 32.00, 2 star)
MT. BATUKARU
This 2,278 meters peak towers over the local landscape,
and strongly influence local spiritual beliefs. All
local temples have a shire dedicated to the spirit of
the "coconut shell " mountain , and high on
its slopes is the public ( Kayangan Jagat )
Temple of pura Luhur Watukaru.
BEDUGUL
In the center highland of Bali is the serene mountain
area of Bedugul. Here , vegetables, fruits, and flowers
thrive in the alpine climate , and a colorful litte
market at Bukit Mungsu offers a wide selectionof produce
including exotic wild orchids, roses, and colorful birds.
There is a large botanical garden nearby. At Pancasari,
an 18 - hole championship golf course has been developed,
with all the facilities to suit golfing lovers. At Lake
Beratan, the area's climate is refreshing after being
in the heat of the lowlands. Bratan Lake, approximately
60 kilometers from Denpasar ( to the north ), also provides
exciting surrounding, with cool fresh mountain air .
ALAS KEDATON
Located about 20 km north of Tanah Lot temple. This
forest is inhabited by hundreds of monkey that live
amicably. There is a temple where one find something
unique happens. It is when a ritual ceremony held there,
no one is allowed to use any kind of fire offering equipment,
such as incense and candle. Tens of big bats dwell on
the tips of leaves of big trees attract the visitors
who come there.
TANAH
LOT
Carved out of the landscape by tides, wind, and rain
, the huge offshore sentinel rock of Tanah Lot supports
a small picturesque sea temple which can be reached
by a scramble over the wet rocks. These are reputed
to be several large caves just below the water line,
at the base of the rock , which shelter large sea snakes,
who are the guardians of the temple.
KRAMBITAN
The village of Krambitan, southwest of Tabanan, was
once an extension of the ruling Raja's court and is
still a cultural stronghold, with music groups maintaining
ancient custom of music and dance, using bamboo instruments.
JATILUWIH
Approximately 20 kilometers from Tabanan, the road climbs
up high into the hills to a small village named Jatiluwih.
With a height of 850 meters above sea level, the view
here is one of the finest imagineable. Bali's terraced
paddy fields stretch into endless contours over the
hills and valleys as far as the eye can see.
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