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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