Friday, March 8, 2013

BALI, INDONESIA


Bali is a land with ethnic culture and beautiful colour. It’s land filled with ancient temples, volcanic lakes, beautiful architecture and religious festivals. It is one of the several islands of Indonesia, situated between the islands Java and Nusa. The Balinese people are well known for their ethnicity and their creativity. In spite of modern influences, Bali has retained much of its ancient lineage in the form of sculptures, paintings and art and culture.

Mother Temple of Bali, Indonesia
This thousand year old temple is one of the biggest temples in Bali. It is situated on the slopes of Mt. Agung. There are three main temples dedicated to the Trinity: Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu. A visit to the temple is considered a special pilgrimage for the people of Bali.
Sea Temple of Bali

Built by one of the last priests who came to Java in the 16th century, this temple is built on top of a rock surrounded by sea on all sides. The temple is mainly to offer homage to the guardian spirits of the sea.
Gunung Batur - Symbolic of the female element

It is one of the still active volcanoes at an altitude of 5,635 feet and considered one of the second holiest mountains on the island.
There are many things you will do in Bali such as  innumerable activities that can be indulged in. Don’t miss out on the many beautiful beaches here like those of Nusa Dua, Sanur and Kuta. You can laze around here. In addition, you also can shop for exotic items made of wood, leather, carvings and stone. Bali is well known for its exquisite handicrafts, antiques, artifacts, stone carvings, paintings and masks. There are lots you can choose from. Have fun tasting the many different dishes made out of the staple food of Bali – rice. And, go for submarine diving or take a walk in the ocean. If possible, try out white water rafting. For the adventurous, bungee jumping and surfing are great options while those wanting an aerial view of all the exotic scenery can go for a helicopter ride.

A visit to Bali means that you are in the most visitor-friendly island of Indonesia. There are pleasures of the body, whether a massage on the beach or a hedonistic interlude in a sybaritic spa. Shopping that will put ‘extra bag’ at the top of your list. Food and drink ranging from the freshest local cuisine bursting with the flavours of the markets to food from around the globe, often prepared by chefs and served in restaurants that are world class. From a cold Bintang at sunset to an epic night clubbing in Kuta, your social whirl is limited only by your own fortitude.

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