"SEKUMPUL" THE BEST WATERFALL IN BALI

Sekumpul Waterfall is one of Bali’s most scenic natural attractions. The waterfall is actually a cluster of six to seven narrow cascades that form the centrepiece of a lush green bamboo forested valley. You can reach the falls on a nature trek through the namesake village of Sekumpul, which is located in upland region of the Buleleng regency in North Bali. The village is within an hour’s drive southeast from Lovina Beach. The falls are fed by two upland streams, and is the most accessible of the collection of falls in the area. Even so, getting down here requires a good deal of effort, with paths comprising dirt tracks, a hundred or so steps and crossings over streams. There are two ways you can enjoy the falls. A trek leads you to purpose-built gazebos where you can cool down and catch your breath while enjoying the view of the 80m-tall majestic fall from a distance.

Another forest and village trail leads you down to the rock pool base of the falls, which includes traversing down more steps, with a combination of rice paddies, durian, rambutan and coffee plantations accompanying your journey. Strictly for nature lovers, landscape photography enthusiasts and those with a knack for adventure, the magnificent scenery certainly justifies the approximate three-hour trek.

PEMUTERAN BAY FESTIVAL 2017

TAHUN 2017, merupakan tahun is- timewa bagi desa Pemutaran, Buleleng. Pada tahun itu, prestasi desa ini dalam me- lestarikan lingkungan mendapat anugerah ISTA ( Indonesia Sustanable Tourism Award) dari Kementrian Republik Indonesia. Semua berkat pemberdayaan masyarakat setempat, sehingga terumbu karang yang sebelumnya nyaris hancur, kini tampak lestari di perairan Pemuteran.

Menurut Agung Prana, salah seorang inspirator dan penggerak masyarakat menuju Pemuteran Lestari, bahwa lestarinya terumbu karang di perairan teluk Pemuteran disamp- ing merupakan daya tarik wisatawan dan tempat bertumbuh kembangnya ikan-ikan hias, juga punya fungsi meredam munculnya user-user (semacam angin puting beliung) yang sering memporak-porandakan rumah- rumah penduduk.

“Saya merasakan semen- jak lestarinya terumbu karang di perairan teluk pemuteran ini, user-user yang dulunya sering terjadi, sekarang sudah sangat jarang,” ungkap Gung Prana.

Untuk lebih mengenal teluk Pemuteran dan potensi wisata yang ada di sekitarnya, Buleleng untuk pertama kalinya akan meng- gelar Pemuteran Bay Festival dari tanggal 13-16 Desember 2017. Kepala Dinas Pariwisata Buleleng, Ir. Nyoman Sutrisna, MM mengatakan, Pemuteran Bay Festival diselenggarakan juga untuk membang- kitkan semangat masyarakat dalam berkesenian dan aktivitas lainnya untuk menunjang dunia kepariwisataan di Buleleng umumnya dan khususnya di Desa Pemuteran

Desa Pemuteran yang terletak di pantai Utara Bali, kurang lebih 50 km ke arah barat kota Singaraja pada bulan Desember 2017 ini dipastikan akan dibanjiri pengunjung, karena Pemuteran Bay Festival 2017 akan menyuguhkan beraneka ragam kegiatan termasuk work shop Terumbu Karang. ™ BTNewspaper/Agung Suamba

DOLPHIN WATCHING - LOVINA - NORTH BALI

Dolphin Tours at Lovina Beach, north part of Bali is an exciting tour to see the group of dolphins with magic panorama of sunrise from the middle of sea with mountain as a back drop. The tour is using Balinese traditional boat with experience boat driver to explore the Lovina beach with magnificent view of nature surround it. Please contact ANEKA LOVINA VILLAS & SPA to book Dolphin Watching Tour in Bali.

"GOA GAJAH" TEMPLE - GIANYAR - BALI

Goa Gajah dates back to the 11th century, built as a spiritual place for meditation. The main grounds are down a flight of steps from the roadside and parking area, which is lined with various art and souvenir shops and refreshment kiosks. Upon reaching the base you will come across a large ‘wantilan’ meeting hall and an assortment of large old stone carvings, some restored to their former full glory. The pool, excavated in 1954, features five out of supposedly seven statues depicting Hindu angels holding vases that act as waterspouts. Various structures reveal Hindu influences dating back to the 10th century, and some relics feature elements of Buddhism dating even earlier to the 8th century. The cave is shallow; inside are three stone idols each wrapped in red, yellow and black cloths. Black soot lines the cave’s walls as result from the current-day incense burning. Several indentations show where meditating priests once sat. The northern side of the complex is dominantly Buddhist while south across the river it’s mostly Shivaite. At the southern end are beautiful rice fields and small streams that lead to the Petanu River – another natural site entwined in local legends. Goa Gajah was built on a hillside and as two small streams met here forming a campuhan or ‘river junction’, the site was considered sacred and was built for hermetic meditation and prayers.

"ULUN DANU BERATAN" TEMPLE - BEDUGUL - BALI

Beratan Lake is a shallow lake with the high caldera about 1231m above sea level and it is located at Bedugul, the famous tourist destinations in Bali. This lake have wide 3,8 km2 and also its deepness is up to 22 meters. The water volume in this lake is about 0,049 km3, so Beratan Lake is the closed lake. Tourist can access the Beratan Lake through the dock which have been provided or desist around Ulun Danu Beratan Temple. In this place, the visitor can do various activities like doing recreation to look around in dock or do the other outdoor activities. The various water recreation activities can also be conducted here, for example riding the boat motorize to circle the lake, parasailing, canoeing with the traditional boat, banana boating, water skiing, and others. Fishing activities are also available in this places for who one love fishing in the lake.

"TIRTA EMPUL" TEMPLE - TAMPAKSIRING - GIANYAR - BALI

Tirta Empul Temple or Tampak Siring Temple is a holy spring water temple located in Tampak Siring Village, Gianyar regency and it is about 39 km eastwards from Denpasar town. It is set in the dale and encircled by the hill. In the west side of this temple, there is an Indonesian President palace which has been found by the first president. The name of Tirta Empul is loaded in a inscription which is kept at Sakenan Temple, Manukaya village, Sub district of Tampak Siring, about 3 km from Tirta Empul Temple. In this inscription, the Tirta Empul is named by the Tirta Ri Air Hampul and then the name has changed into Tirta Hampul and finally become the Tirta Empul. Tirta Ri air hampul is meaning the water emerge or the holy pool (Petirthan) which is the water emerge from the land.

GOA LAWAH "BAT CAVE" TEMPLE - KLUNGKUNG BALI

Gua Lawah or Bat Cave is one of favorite places of interest in Bali and it is located near of hilly bank so it is called reef of Middle hill. This cave is located in Pasinggahan countryside, Dawan sub district, Klungkung Regency, east part of Bali and about 1,5 hours from Denpasar Town. There is a nature cave dwelt by thousands of tail bat located at north side from Jeroan/center of Gua Lawah Temple . Meanwhile the main road from Klungkung to Amlapura is just in front of the temple. This cave is apposite to the beautiful beach with black sand along the coastal area.

TAMAN AYUN TEMPLE - MENGWI

In the town of Mengwi is the great royal temple of Pura Taman Ayun. Built in the 17th century, the temple served as the family temple of the Mengwi dynasty, whose kingdom survived until the late 1800s. The name itself means beautiful garden, it is built on a high tableland which is surrounded by ponds. This give the effect from afar that the temple is floating on water. The temple complex has three ground areas which rise in levels. In the most external is a general purpose hall which is used for religious ceremonies and for stagging of dances. Close by a decorative fountain. There are multi-roofed structures, some of them having eleven roofs called “Meru”. The central section is surrounded by a small pond, thus the whole complex is symbolic of the great Mandhara Mountain turning in a sea of milk. Many people visit this temple, not for its antiquity as it was only renovated in 1937, but for its ambience and air of serenity. The temple has an ideal recreatinal garden, the air is cool and still provide a safe environment for all sorts of aquatic creatures which live in the pond.

BESAKIH THE MOTHER OF TEMPLE - BALI

Besakih Temple is the biggest Hindu temple in Bali which the local people call Pura Besakih. It owns beautiful view from the top of temple area where we can see the wide nature panorama until to the ocean so that way this temple is many visited by tourists from all over the world. Besakih Temple is located in Besakih countryside, Rendang sub district, Karangasem regency, east part of the island. It is located in southwest side bevel of mount Agung, the biggest mounts in Bali. It is because pursuant to Agung Mount confidence is holiest and highest mount in Bali Island.

BALI BOTANICAL GARDEN - BEDUGUL - BALI

Bali Botanic Garden is unique in Bali as a place for botanical research, conservation, education and recreation. It provides a place where you can relax in beautiful and peaceful surroundings while learning about the use of plants in the daily lives of Balinese people as well as many interesting tropical rainforest plants and birdlife. The Bali Botanic Garden is situated on 1250-1450 m alt. with area 157.5 hectares (389 acres). Temperature is about 17 - 25 centigrade in daytime drop to 10 - 15 centigrade at night with humidity 70-90%. The weather is unpredictable, please prepare warm clothe, umbrella or rain coat.

BANJAR HOT SPRING - SINGARAJA

Banjar Hot Spring Pool, located in Banjar Village, approximately 25 minutes from Singaraja city to the west. Banjar Hotspring is become tourism destination where the water felt warm, slight sulphurous and and very suitable for bathing to eliminate the feeling of stress and more provide relaxation. This hot wIt will be good to swim early morning or late afternoon. Must wear swimsuit and not allow to use soap. There are three pool, first pool a litle bit higher than the main pool another pool with water pours from three meter high spouts to give you back shoulder massage. Will be crowded when Balinese Holidays. The entrance ticket fee at 10.000 rupiahs/person Water source come from Mount Batukaru where the water is not many containing or felt the brimstone.