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Where is the best places i should visit in BALI for a 5days 4nights trip ?

Bali Travel — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:21:58 +0000

I booked in Candidasia in Bali, Candy Beach Hotel. I am on a free and simple trip!Where should i visits ?Or which place i should be visits ?Related Stuff: My Best DaysThe debut Country album from the 8th season finalist of American Idol featuring the single "My Best Days are Ahead of Me". During his bid [...]

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AirAsia Blog Team — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:32:58 +0000

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Preparing Uluwatu for Barack Obama

administrator — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:25:11 +0000

Uluwatu temple, as one of Satkhahyangan temple, sat at the top of the cliff of Bali’s south sea area, is prepare as one of location planned will be visited by United State of America President, Barack Obama.
Badung Regent, A.A. Gde Agung, on Wednesday at the central government of Badung Regency, Mangupraja Mandala, Sempidi, led a preparation meeting together with board and adat – traditional Balinese village officials – as well as with pengempon pura – those who manage and caretaking for the temple –

The meeting member are Perbekel (head village) Pecatu village, I Made Sumerta, Bendesa Adat (head of cultural and traditional law of Balinese village) Pecatu village, I Wayana Rebong, Prajuru (village officials) Pecatu, parties from Puri Agung Jero Kuta (Kuta Castle) as well as with related institutions.

Although US President arrival stills a rumor, competent parties had prepared for his arrival to Bali on March 21st 2010.

Soon after arrive in Bali, Barack Obama scheduled to straightly would go to his hotel as well as visiting Uluwatu Temple area located at Pecatu Village, South Kuta District. At there, according to the plan, Obama will watch kecak dance while viewing the night vision when the sun set down at Uluwatu.

Besides Uluwatu, he also planned to conduct discussion at Udayana University as well as visiting Monkey Forest in Ubud. “President Obama visiting Bali is planned for two days before leaving to Australia,” said Gde Agung.

In relation with Obama, Gde Agung together with officers from Kodim 1611/Denpasar-Badung also had examined Uluwatu temple area several days ago. From that examination proved that there are lots of area need to rearrange such as its cleanliness, road renovation along the way to the holy temple as well as restructuring the area where the kecak dance would perform.

“In relation with the security, then it will be super tight. That is why Pecatu villagers concerns and involvement is needed to cooperate in maintaining the security at that area,” said Gde Agung.

Meanwhile, Badung Government had prepared fund to renovate Uluwatu Temple area according to the suggestion from pengempon pura (local Hindus at Uluwatu). Still, Gde Agung emphasized here that the renovation not only stand as a way the area welcoming Obama but also to make it remain as a well maintain tourism object.

“Moreover, for the next months there will be big ceremony at Uluwatu Temple,” he said.

News by Antara Bali

Bali and Lombok Prepare for Nyepi Packet

administrator — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:21:01 +0000

Tourism packet welcoming Hindu’s holy day, Nyepi that is on March 16th has been prepared by hotel and resort industry management in Bali and Lombok. The packet is intended for the tourists could enjoy their holiday maximally. This tourism packet promotion program was called “Nyepi Hideaway Beachfront Resort Packages.” It is mentioned that Lombok as Bali neighbor also offer $ 200 US packet for four nights at Gili Trawangan Oceanfront Room. Meanwhile, $ 250 US packet is for three nights at Legian Beach Oceanfront Rooms. Read more about Nyepi packet here.

can anyone tell me where can i find the best indian restaurant in bali?

Bali Travel — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:17:48 +0000

Hi, i’m in Bali right now, and i want to try for indian food, can anyone tell me where should i go to?Related Stuff: My Best DaysThe debut Country album from the 8th season finalist of American Idol featuring the single "My Best Days are Ahead of Me". During his bid for the Idol... Read [...]

Bali Develop Coconut for Ritual

administrator — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:16:14 +0000

Varied of coconut trees being intensively develop in Bali. This development aimed to fulfill ritual necessity held by the people. The area for Coconut plantation itself had been expanded that reached around 66 hectares. 25.000 seeds supply had been planted on the rainy season of December last year. That extension conducted at every public land, temples’ land as well as both sides of the street which also has greening plants function. Coconut expansion and intensification receive full support from local budgetary and expense as well as from self-supporting farmers. Read more about Coconut development in Bali here.

Denpasar Overview

kasi — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:46:39 +0000

Situated in South Bali, around 13 km away from the airport, Denpasar is the largest city and capital of Bali. Denpasar is rapidly expanding multicultural city that can be seen as rather daunting but after ...

Tulamben

Jalan2Indonesia — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:10:48 +0000

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Tulamben is a small fishing village on the north-east coast of Bali. It is among the most popular dive sites on Bali since the wreck of the Liberty, a US Army Transport ship torpedoed by a Japanese submarine in 1942 lies just off shore. During high-season, up to 100 divers descend to the wreck each day.

The town’s name is derived from the word batulambih, which roughly translates as “many stones” a reference to the destructive eruptions by Mount Agung that have affected this part of Bali from time to time. The modern name evolved over time, first to “Batulamben” and finally settling on the contraction Tulamben (“batu” means “stone” in Indonesian).

The wreck lies in shallow water and is considered appropriate for divers of all certification levels. The ship rests in 30 meters of water, is roughly 25 meters from shore and can be reached with a short swim from the beach. The highest point of the wreck tops out about 5 meters from the surface. The ship was torpedoed by the Japanese off the nearby Island of Lombok and the ship was towed to the beach at Tulamben for salvage operations. The 1963 eruption of Mt. Agung, which devestated much of the eastern side of Bali, drove the ship into the water just off shore, where it became encrusted with coral and a home to other sea life.

The best conditions for diving here are during October and November, when the weather is generally calm and during the start of southeast monsoon, which typically extends from May to July. In addition to a wide variety of corals and invertebrates on the wreck itself, large fish frequent the wreck in some seasons, most popularly Mola mola and whale sharks. Professional divers have praised local residents for minimizing local fishing activity.

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Are there any Vegetarian restaurants in bali or south indian food?

Bali Travel — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:19:39 +0000

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“KANTOI” with Zee Avi Contest!

AirAsia Blog Team — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:18:07 +0000

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