Sanur Beach is known for its calm and shallow waters, making it ideal for swimming, snorkeling, and other water activities. The gentle waves are perfect for families with children and those looking for a relaxing dip. The beach boasts soft, white sand that stretches along the coastline, providing plenty of space for sunbathing, beach walks, and building sandcastles. One of the highlights of Sanur Beach is its stunning sunrise. Early risers can enjoy a breathtaking view as the sun rises over the horizon, casting a golden glow over the water. There is a long paved promenade that runs parallel to the beach, perfect for walking, jogging, or cycling. It’s lined with cafes, restaurants, and small shops, offering a pleasant and scenic route. You’ll often see colorful traditional fishing boats, known as jukung, moored along the shore. These boats add a charming touch to the already picturesque landscape. Sanur Beach is a tranquil and picturesque destination located on the southeastern coast of Bali, Indonesia.
Mount Batukaru, also known as Gunung Batukaru, is the second-highest mountain in Bali, standing at 2,276 meters (7,467 feet) above sea level. It’s located in the Tabanan Regency and is part of the Bedugul Volcanic Area. The mountain is considered sacred and is home to several temples along the hiking route. Hiking Mount Batukaru is a challenging but rewarding experience. The trail starts near the Pura Siva Temple and takes about 5-7 hours to complete. The hike is best done during the dry season (April to October) to avoid slippery conditions. The summit offers stunning views of the surrounding rainforest, northern Bali, and even the neighboring islands of Java and Lombok on clear days.
An unique village in Karangasem regency closed to Candi Dasa resort, it is located on the slove of the hill, the village itself is sorrounded by the wall. The village related to the story of “Oncesrawa”, a beloved horse of the Bali ancient king of Bedulu, the horse lost. Those who find the horse whether dead or alive, he will grant a piece of land. The ancestor of Tenganan village was the person who found the dead body of the horse on the land of Tenganan village now. Overthere there is a unique event “Perang Pandan”, fighting used some pandanus leaf with its thorn. The villager’s skill is to make Ate weaving and Gringsing hand weaving cloth.
This scenery I shot in Bali beach when the day of Balinese did a purification ceremony brought all effigies in the temple to the source of water like river, beach, lake or spring. This lady took a sunbathing before standing up and shoot the procession.
The villagers proceed to the temple festival. Mostly temple festival in Bali falls every 210 days in Wuku Bali traditional calender, some of the villages arrange the procession from the community hall “Balai Banjar” to the temple. The housewives carry the offering on their head followed by the “Gamelan” percussion orchestra. The offering, consists of any kinds of fruits, decorated coconut leaf and flowers are carried on the head of housewives and they proceed to the temple. Offering is a thanksgiving to the God on all the prosperities we accept.
One of the best sites to see a sunset with a temple with the hollow as a foreground, Batubolong is a temple on a rock with the hole beneath it, its location is the same area with Tanah Lot temple so for sunset shoot overthere you need to choose Tanah Lot or Batubolong as a foreground of the sunset. This area is good also for slow speed shoot as many volcanic stone on that beach.
Considered as the smallest lake in Bali, Beautiful lake at north of Bali, it has an extend 1.9 square kilometers and 90 meters deep, with the elevation of more than 1000 meters above sea level so this area is quite cool and sometimes misty. Near Asah Gobleg village there is a beautiful stop to have a look of this lake and its twin, Buyan lake. The place is ideal for trekking and sunrise shoot as well.
Canang is a Balinese language refers to daily offering made of young coconut leaf in square form made by folding the leaf and skewered by bamboo. On this square form leaf we put colorful flowers, “porosan”, a litle dab of lime paste plus tiny sliver of areca nut wrapped up in betel leaf and fruits mostly a slice of sugar cane or banana. Stick of incense and water are needed when we offer this thanksgiving expression to God. As tourists you will see this offering in front of souvenir shops or dashboard of taxi in Bali. Bhagavad Gita (ix:26), one of Hindu holy books says Whosoever offers to me with devotion a leaf, a flower, a fruit, or water, that offering of love, of the pure heart I accept.
Tirtagangga is a stunning water palace located in the Karangasem Regency of Bali. Built in 1946 by the last king of Karangasem, Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasem, this beautiful complex was inspired by the sacred river Ganges in India. The name “Tirtagangga” itself means “water from the Ganges”. The palace features magnificent gardens, ponds, and waterfalls, along with intricate stone carvings and statues. It’s a serene and picturesque spot, perfect for a peaceful retreat. The complex also serves as a place for religious activities and holy water ceremonies.eastern part of Bali. The area has a source of water so that the King has idea to built bathing place here.
Tanah Lot comes from two words, Tanah means Land and Lot means Sea so a land in this case a huge rock on the sea. This place in sixteen century used by a holy priest from Java gave a Hinduism teaching to local people there. During sunset is the best moment to take pictures here, cause this is one of the best places in Bali so hundreds of people come here during sunset, it becomes difficult to take long exposure shoot. There are two angle for sunset shoot, if low tide we can do low angle one need to walk a little bit so we can put the temple as a foreground and the sun behind. The other angle is high angle shoot from the stall that sell young coconut water known as sunset terrace.
Bali is one of 13.667 islands in Indonesia. It has diverse landscape that ranges from magnificent white sandy beaches and fertile rice fields to rugged volcanoes. This paradise island offers a chance to discover a fascinating culture of the world. It is rich in art, sculpture, dance, religion, tradition, and genuine nature. Hindu is the predominant religion in Bali and its influence can be seen in every aspect of Balinese life. Temples adorn the island and every dance or celebration is a dedication of worshiping to the God. One goes to Bali for an experience. It’s a journey of a lifetime. Visitors come to meet remarkable people. They immerse themselves in their customs, traditions, beliefs, and hopes. It’s also about their eternal search for peace.
One of the 38 states in Indonesia is becoming recognized as the center of ethnic art. Its recognition extends to all of Indonesia. Shoppers can find some of the finest choices of Indonesian and Balinese furniture and art pieces. These include paintings, woodcarvings, batik, silverware, clay, pottery, jewelry, textiles, and clothing.
The island is whatever you want it to be. A tourist heaven with splendid beaches, a friendly people, a warm climate, cool mountain air, and a slow pace. You get told stories of old, you find new meaning in the simple things of life. You can hike up a trail, watch the birds, visit temples, and buy your gifts. You can fill your own treasure troves with memories. Recall your own enlightenment when you stood and faced the mountains. Gaze at the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside.
It is the last place on earth that still conjures images of mystique, beauty, peace, and goodwill. It embodies a way of life that is unique in this modern day and age. Here you get a deep sense of satisfaction. It is an environment, even the hospitality that envelops you. You are bewildered by the hues of color, sound and natural beauty. Bali, the last frontier, where the search for the true meaning of life can begins.
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