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 (5
star)
» Pacung
Asri Hotel (3
star)
» Enjung
Beji Resort (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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