Camel Riding in Bali Gives Great Experience

Camel riding Safari is an interesting activity that can be done in Nusa dua. Precisely in Nikko Bali resort, visitors can ride a camel in the side part of the beach on the soft white sand of Nusa Dua. Visitors can ride on the back of a camel while viewing the nature and temples of Nusa Dua. The camels in Camel Safari have already been trained to adapt with foreigners and the environment. There are also professional tamers that will guide visitors.

 

There are five types of safari choices they are:  

Safari 1 which include 1 hour camel riding with lunch, Parasailling, Banana Boat, and Glass Bottom Boat & Turtle Island, welcome drink, hotel transfers and insurance.

Safari 2 which include 1 hour camel riding, hotel transfers, welcome drink and insurance.  

Safari 3 which include 1 hour camel riding with lunch or seafood Jimbaran dinner, welcome drink, hotel transfers and insurance.  

Safari 4 which include 30 minutes camel riding, hotel transfers for minimum 4 persons and insurance.

Safari 5 which include 1 hour camel riding with aroma therapy or balinese massage or balinese custom, welcome drink, hotel transfers and insurance.

All choices are interesting and of course, riding on a camel in Bali would give new experiences for all visitors, it is an interesting activity to try when visiting Nusa Dua area.

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Yeh Sanih a Natural Cold Spring in North Bali

Yeh Sanih is water attraction located in Sanih Village, Kubutambahan, Singaraja City. It is located about about 17 kilometers in the east of Singaraja City and it takes about 3 hour drive from Denpasar City. Sanih is a costal village with a well known natural cold spring bathing area called Yeh Sanih, the spring is set in nice gardens. The natural cold spring sources from the river flow in the soil that comes from Batur in Kintamani. This natural water attraction attracts many tourist due to its location, it is located close to Lovina Beach, hence, visitors can relax at the fresh watered bath while enjoying the beautiful panorama of Lovina Beach and sometimes visitors may also have a chance to see the dolphins from far distance.

There are two pools available in Yeh Sanih. An Adult pool and a children pool. It is recommended not to visit Yeh Sanih on weekends because the cold spring is very popular among the locals and on weekends or holidays the spring may be full with local children and can get noisy. Other than weekends and holidays the spring has a quiet atmosphere and is very conducive for visitors who come with the aim to cool down. Yeh Sanih is opened daily from 7:00am until 22:00pm and the entrance fee is very affordable.

Around Yeh Sanih, small inns and restaurants are available, there's no need to worry the tourist facilities in this area is complete. The bathing area is surrounded by Lovina beach where visitors can also have a swim at the beach, watersport activities are also available and the beach is also a great sunbathing spot. Yeh Sanih is an interesting water attraction visited by both domestic and foreign tourists. Visitors who are having a tour to the north part of Bali should come by and feel the fresh natural spring of Yeh Sanih.

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Sangeh the House of Sacred Monkeys

 

Sangeh is a small monkey forest located in the countryside of Sangeh Village, Abiansemal, Badung Regency. It is a sanctuary of Grey Long Tailed Macaques, this small monkey forest is located approximately 20 kilometers north of Denpasar City. Sangeh has an area of six hectares fertile forestland with giant nutmeg trees which grow up to 40 meters high. The main attraction in Sangeh is the funny and wise Balinese monkey inhabiting both trees and the temple in the forest. The monkeys that inhabit in the nutmeg forest each have a leader, there is one highest ruler or the king that dwells the largest area which is Bukit Sari Temple found in the heart of the forest. The monkeys that dwell this forest are believed sacred monkeys.

The Bukit Sari Temple is the main temple in Sangeh, it was built in the 17th century during the Mengwi Kingdom. The formation of Sangeh forest is believed as revelant to the happening of forest wood evacuation from Agung Mountain Karangasem to Mengwi regency in Badung. However on the way to Mengwi, someone realized the presence of the forest and is now known as Sangeh. Scientifically there is uncertain story about the existing of this forest.

Besides the Grey Long Tailed Macaques, there are also various natural inhabitants of Sangeh Monkey Forest. They include 22 different species of birds, five species of mammals as well as small reptile, amphibian and arthropod species. Other trees that are found in the forest include mahogany, guava and Sapodilla. Visitors who visit this Sangeh should beware, sometimes the monkeys will approach and take visitors belongings because they get attracted to shiny objects such as cameras, glasses and jeweler. Various stalls that sell food, drinks and art souvenir are available near the parking and entrance. The admission fee to enter the sanctuary in Rp 5.000, it is opened from 7:30am until 18:00pm. Sangeh Monkey forest is a great tourist destination for visitors who are having a visit to Bali.

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Jajan Bantal Different Taste of Balinese Snack

Jajan Bantal is a well known traditional snack all over Bali. It is a snack made out of sticky rice and in the middle of Jajan Bantal is stuffed with peas and fruits (mainly Bananas). The sticky rice is wrapped in a coconut leaf, tied with a rope and steamed. This snack is basically made for a ritual offering in certain ceremonies and brought to temples. But sometimes it is just made as a snack, served in tea and coffee times as well as breakfast. Especially on family and friend gathering, this snack is one of the main snack that is served for the guests. Jajan Bantal is sold and can easily be found in all traditional markets in Bali, sometimes it is also served in hotels.

This snack is a simple snack, firstly the sticky rice is soaked in water for about 12 hours. Then it is steamed, after the sticky rice is steamed, it is mixed with shredded coconut, sugar and salt. When it is done, bananas or beans are stuffed in the midle of the sticky rice before it is wrapped by the coconut leaf. It is then boiled until the snack is well cooked. The snack doesn't last long, it is better to be consumed immediately after the cooking process. The interesting taste and texture makes Jajan Bantal as a popular snack in Bali. 

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Kecak Dance a Spectacular Dance Performance

Kecak Dance is a Balinese dance performed by more than 100 men. Kecak Dance is also known as Ramayana Monkey Chant, the dance is performed by a 100 men or more sitting in a circle wearing checked cloth around their waist. What makes this dance interesting is that the music is made by the dancers percussively chanting "cak" and throwing up their arms, swaying, standing up, lying down as the story develop.The story of kecak Dance is a fragment from a Hindu epic, Ramayana. It tells about the story of Rama Prince with a help of monkey-like Vanara who defeats the evil king Ravana to rescue Princess Sita. Kecak Dance is classified as a sacred ritual dance. During the performance, spiritual entities will enter and possess the bodies of the dancers.

The dance is usually performed before sunset when the last rays of the sun slowly disappears behind the sea. Then the story continues in the darkness where the dance is only lit by the light from flames and torches. Uluwatu Temple is one of Bali's most sacred temple, in this temple, visitors can witness the Kecak Dance with beautiful sunset backdrop. The dance starts at 18:00pm but the tickets are available to be purchased from 17:00pm, for adults, the price is Rp 100.000 and for children is Rp. 50.000. Besides Uluwatu temple, Kecak Dance is also performed in other places such as Ubud and Tanah Lot. Kecak Dance is an interesting Balinese Dance performance that can entertain both domestic and foreign tourists from all ages. 

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Nusa Penida Offers Great Natural Beauty

Nusa Penida is an island located in the southeast of Bali. Among other small islands that surround Bali such as Serangan, Lembongan Island and Ceningan, Nusa Penida is the biggest island. Administratively, the island belongs to Klungkung district. Nusa Penida is a small island, the population is about 45.100 people and the island area is approximately 202.6 square kilometers. Unlike other small islands, there are only little tourist infrastructure in Nusa Pendida, hence, the island is not full with foreign tourists like the main island, Bali. Visitors can reach this island from Sanur, Kusamba and Padangbai by fast boats.

Nusa Penida is also an interesting island to visit, though the island is not handled as well as Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Penida offers great underwater view. The atmosphere in this island is dry and the land is dominated with limestone and highland with hills. The inhabitants in Nusa Penida earn their livelihood as farmers, fishermen and merchants. The amazing diving spot in Nusa Penida include Penida Bay, Batu Lumbung (Manta Point), Batu Meling, Batu Abah, Toya Pakeh and Malibu Point. Besides diving, snorkeling and some water sport activities are also provided. For visitor who wants to have a swim at the beach, Nusa Penida offers great beaches for swimming with calm and clear sea water.

 

Another activity that can be done in this island is trekking and having strolls through the natural hills. The hills and trekking spot is still natural without modern touch gives great natural beauty for all visitors who come for trekking. Nusa Penida is a great alternative for visitors who wants to experience natural beauties in a calm atmosphere.

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