Places To Visit In Bali

Best Places to Visit :

√ Bali Barat National Park The Bali Barat (West Bali) National Park, established in 1983, has an area of 76,000 hectares (188,000 acres), taking in almost the whole of western Bali. Previously there had been a considerably smaller nature park established by the Dutch authorities. This park shelters many engendered species and is rich in flora and fauna. Bali Barat National Park, Bali also shelters various kinds of animals. Some of the animals found over here are : -

1. Banteng
2. Wild Boar
3. Rusa Deer
4. Long-tailed Macaque
5. Ebony Leaf Monkey
6. Barking Deer
7. Hawksbill Turtle
8. Leopard Cat
9. Pangolin
10. Large Flying Fox
11. Black Giant Squirrel
12. Water Monitor.

The Bali Barat National Park is loaded with animals and wildlife attractions, and is best visited at the end of the dry season, around August to December. When trekking in the Bali Barat National Park, you will need to pay for a tour guide who can lead you to the best spots in the morning.

√ Lovina Beach Lovina Beach is the place to come if you want to explore the island's best coral reefs and is the pefect spot for both snorkelling and scuba dining. Lovina is one of the several coves in the region that offer protected waters. The Lovina Beach features black volcanic sand because of the temperate water and the dearth of waves. The Lovina Beach, Bali is thronged by tourists in large numbers from different parts of the world throughout the year. Nightlife in Lovina Beach area is exciting too. Enjoying nightlife is one of the best things to do at Lovina Beach in Bali. At present, the Lovina Beach in Bali is a renowned tourist place in Bali. Visit to this scenic beach will definitely make your trip to Bali in Indonesia an unforgettable one.

√ Museum Semarajaya Museum Semarajaya in Bali is one of the notable museums which preserve the archeological objects and traditional artifacts. Throughout the year, there is a perennial rush to visit Bali and one of the well known tourist sites is the Museum Semarajaya, Bali. With its splendid natural beauty and amazing landscapes, Bali is truly a paradise on earth. The museum was initially built by the Dutch people who came to Bali around 1900 A.D. The museum was built in 1910. After its establishment it was destroyed once by an explosion of Gunung Batur. The museum again came back into existence in 1925 but it was only in1932. The Museum Semarajaya, Bali played a great role in preserving and displaying the collection of great artifacts and antique items. The well known artist Walter Spies had a great contribution in bringing together the compilation of archeological items and traditional artifacts to this museum. The Museum Semarajaya also exhibits the wide assortment of traditional weapons, dance and ceremonial costumes, clay and potteries, paintings and furniture.

√ Klungkung Royal Palace One of the major Tourist Attractions in Bali, the Klungkung Royal Palace is one of the finest historical edifices on the land of the isle. The Klungkung Royal Palace in Bali was built by the dynasty of the Dewa Agung in 1710. Klungkung Royal Palace, Bali is easily reachable from any part of the island. Located in the heart of Klungkung, the place is on the main road that leads from the region of Denpasar to the ferry port of Padangbai. It reflects the beauty of the paintings and the cosmos that are exhibited on the ceiling. In the garden you can see the spectacular designs of checkerboard carved of alternating rectangles of stone and grass. Tourists can see abundant gardens, large courtyards and number of moats and pavilions. For entering the Klungkung Royal Palace, tourists will have to pay nominal admission fees.

√ Tanah Lot Tanah Lot in Bali is an incredible temple that is suspended on a rocky protrusion at the sea's edge. This is the home of a famous pilgrimage temple, the Pura Tanah Lot and a popular tourist site for tourists. This fascinating tourist spot is located about 12 kilometers from the Tabanan City and 20 kilometers from Denpasar. The intricate architecture of the building of Tanah Lot, with its lonely black towers and bunch of foliage spilling over the cliffs, reminds one of the elegance of a Chinese painting. It is said that inside one of the shrines at Tanah Lot in Bali, there dwells a huge snake that is prudently left untouched by the Balinese. Tanah Lot, Bali is a small sanctuary and is close to a series of sea temples on the south coast of Bali such as Pura Sakenan, Pura Ulu Watu, Pura Rambut Siwi and Pura Peti tenget. Tanah Lot is placed at a distance of 13 km from Tabanan in Beraban village. The people can walk to the temple when the tide is low.

√ Pura Besakih The Pura Besakih, Bali is the most important religious site as well as popular tourist spot. Pura Besakih in Bali perched on the slopes of a volcanic mountain is esteemed as the supreme of all the shrines and temples of the island. Spreading over a sprawling area divided in several courtyards and shrines, the temple is the largest of its kind in the country. Alternatively known as the "Mother Temple", Pura Besakih in Bali, with 35 shrines and halls has been a center of Hindu believes and customs from ancient times. Sightseeing in Bali remains incomplete without visiting this temple. The Pura Besakih is divided into three parts, one painted black for Vishnu, one white for Shiva, and one red for Brahma. Besakih is an active spiritual center, every day many Balinese coming here to get holy water for ceremonies in their home villages.